# The Josh Painter **Trade:** House Painting · **Languages:** English, Spanish **Rating: 1.9/5** (low confidence) — from 3 reviews across 4 sources. ## The honest read Josh Painter, Inc. is presented by Angi and HomeAdvisor as a Worcester painting contractor offering interior painting and cabinet refinishing. Those profiles report six years of experience, three recent projects, free estimates, and Spanish-language service. In a May 2024 review, a homeowner praised an eight-room interior-and-exterior project and related flooring and ceramic work; in a November 2023 review, another alleged severe damage and a much higher repair bill. BBB separately identifies The Josh Painter as a Worcester painting contractor but states that the business is out of business, so confirm current operating status before booking and ask for a written scope, references, and who will perform the work. **Strengths:** - Interior painting — one 2024 reviewer praised an eight-room project - Cabinet refinishing — listed service in two profiles **Concerns:** - Out-of-business status — BBB conflicts with current directory listings - Severe damage allegation — one 2023 reviewer reported extensive repairs **Where sources disagree:** - BBB states The Josh Painter is out of business, while Angi and HomeAdvisor list the business with services and reviews. - The two customer reviews are sharply mixed: one is strongly positive and one alleges severe damage and fraud. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A May 2024 reviewer praised an eight-room interior-and-exterior project and reported additional ceramic and wood-floor work. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I need to say that Josh Painter Inc is a company, not just a person, and Josh himself is an angel on earth. We hired him even when he was…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html) — “5★ Yes, I recommend this pro I need to say that Josh Painter Inc is a company, not just a person, and Josh himself is an angel on earth. We …” - A November 2023 reviewer alleged extensive damage and $45,000 in repairs following an $8,000 paint job. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “0.5★ THIS GUY IS A SCAM ARTIST, HE HAS NO EXPERIENCE IN THE AREA OF PAINTING, HE RUINED MY HOUSE, MY CABINETS, MY DOORS, EVERYTHING IS TOTAL…” - Angi and HomeAdvisor list six years of experience, three recent projects, free estimates, and Spanish-language service. _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi shows Josh Painter, Inc. at 2.8/5 from two reviews, with one detailed positive review and one severe negative review; it lists cabinet …” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html) — “HomeAdvisor shows Josh Painter, Inc. at 2.8/5 from two reviews and repeats the same service, experience, project, Spanish-language, free-est…” - The profiles list interior painting and cabinet refinishing. _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Cabinet Refinishing, Interior painting” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Cabinet Refinishing, Interior painting” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi shows Josh Painter, Inc. at 2.8/5 from two reviews, with one detailed positive review and one severe negative review; it lists cabinet …” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html) — “HomeAdvisor shows Josh Painter, Inc. at 2.8/5 from two reviews and repeats the same service, experience, project, Spanish-language, free-est…” - BBB states that The Josh Painter is out of business, which conflicts with the Angi and HomeAdvisor listings. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/painting-contractors/the-josh-painter-0261-336434) — “BBB identifies The Josh Painter as a Worcester painting contractor and states the business is out of business.” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi shows Josh Painter, Inc. at 2.8/5 from two reviews, with one detailed positive review and one severe negative review; it lists cabinet …” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html) — “HomeAdvisor shows Josh Painter, Inc. at 2.8/5 from two reviews and repeats the same service, experience, project, Spanish-language, free-est…” - Angi and HomeAdvisor each show 2.8 out of 5 from two ratings with a 50% five-star and 50% one-star distribution. _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 2.8★ from 2 ratings” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 1 5★ · 1 1★ (of 2 ratings)” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 2.8★ from 2 ratings” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html) — “HomeAdvisor star distribution: 50% 5★ · 50% 1★ (of 2 ratings)” - Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/painting-contractors/the-josh-painter-0261-336434) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Painting Contractors” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Cabinet Refinishing, Interior painting” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Cabinet Refinishing, Interior painting” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/painting-contractors/the-josh-painter-0261-336434): Listed on this source - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-josh-painter-worcester-2): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/worcester/josh-painter-inc-reviews-1.htm): 2.8★ from 2 ratings - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TheJoshPainter.111256954.html): 2.8★ from 2 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Angi · Geslaine P. · 2024-05-01**: I need to say that Josh Painter Inc is a company, not just a person, and Josh himself is an angel on earth. We hired him even when he was sick with a tumor in his head, and he did an excellent job. It is a pity he had to return to his home country after being diagnosed with a tumor. I can say with c… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Geslaine P. · 2024-05-01**: Yes, I recommend this pro I need to say that Josh Painter Inc is a company, not just a person, and Josh himself is an angel on earth. We hired him even when he was sick with a tumor in his head, and he did an excellent job. It is a pity he had to return to his home country after being diagnosed with… - **0.5/5 · Angi · Francis H. · 2023-11-01**: THIS GUY IS A SCAM ARTIST, HE HAS NO EXPERIENCE IN THE AREA OF PAINTING, HE RUINED MY HOUSE, MY CABINETS, MY DOORS, EVERYTHING IS TOTALLY DAMAGED AND HAS TO BE REPLACED, $8K PAINT JOB TURNING INTO $45K REPAIRS. DO NOT TRUST, DO NOT HIRE, THIEF AND LIAR. SAYS HE DOESNT SPEAK ENGLISH ONLY PORTUGUESE H… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-25T19:45:15.583Z. 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