# Tony's Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 11 Cook Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, USA · **Phone:** (508) 982-9675 · **Website:** https://tonyspaintingcmv.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (high confidence) — from 42 reviews across 7 sources.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

A ceiling that would not stop peeling is the sort of job most painters would rather recoat than solve. In a December 2025 review, a repeat customer wrote that Tony said he could fix it — and five years on, it is still perfect.

Tony's Painting works out of Vineyard Haven and trades as Tony's Painting & Remodeling: residential painting first, with the repair work that comes attached, across Martha's Vineyard and New England. Its Better Business Bureau file names owner Otoniel "Tony" Santos, puts the company at ten years in business, and carries an A+.

Much of the work is for people who are not there. An October 2025 client off-island was sent videos and photos through the project; a September 2024 Thumbtack customer had a lake house exterior cleaned and stained after arranging the whole thing through the app and by text; a November 2025 homeowner had repainting, carpet removal and new flooring done around not being home. If you own a house on the island and live somewhere else, that is the part that matters.

The painting comes with the rest of the house. A June 2024 reviewer had an old house repainted outside and wrote that the crew scraped the peeling paint without damaging the garden plants and left no traces behind. A November 2024 customer had a large angled ceiling drywalled, taped, mudded, primed and given two coats. A 2022 Thumbtack account describes wood rot replaced during an exterior job on a two-storey wood home, and a January 2024 reviewer had hardwood flooring installed before the interior painting. Speed runs through all of it: a May 2024 client had Tony at the house the next day with a quote on the spot, an August 2024 crew put in a ten-and-a-half-hour first day and finished several days early, and a January 2024 customer had the crew back for touch-ups at no extra charge.

One account goes the other way, and it is about the paperwork rather than the painting. A June 2024 homeowner who wanted ceiling and wall repair got a visit the next day and a quote by email, then objected that it asked for a 50% deposit — which they said Massachusetts does not allow — and that the document did not carry the company's full address. Settle both before you sign: what goes down up front, and what the written quote has to say.

Ratings run 4.9 from 44 on Google and 4.5 from 65 on Thumbtack. For an island house that needs paint plus the ceiling, drywall or rot repair underneath it — especially if you won't be there while it happens — this is a practical call. Pin down the deposit and the written scope first.

**Strengths:**
- Absent-owner jobs — photos and videos sent through the project
- Careful prep — peeling paint scraped without harming garden plants
- Next-day quotes — Tony visited and priced on the spot
- Free touch-ups — crew returned to finish details at no charge
- Repairs included — drywall, wood rot and flooring with the paint

**Concerns:**
- Deposit and paperwork — a 2024 quote sought 50% up front

**Where sources disagree:**
- Thumbtack shows 4.5 from 65 ratings while Google shows 4.9 from 44.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Vineyard Haven painting and remodeling company trading as Tony's Painting & Remodeling, specialising in residential painting across Martha's Vineyard and New England _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://tonyspaintingcmv.com) — “A Martha's Vineyard painting and remodeling company trading as Tony's Painting & Remodeling, specialising in residential painting and saying…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/vineyard-haven/profile/painting-contractors/tonys-painting-mv-llc-0021-437735) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Painting Contractors”
- Owner Otoniel "Tony" Santos; the Better Business Bureau puts the company at ten years in business with an A+ rating _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/vineyard-haven/profile/painting-contractors/tonys-painting-mv-llc-0021-437735) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/vineyard-haven/profile/painting-contractors/tonys-painting-mv-llc-0021-437735) — “BBB profile for Tony's Painting Mv LLC (Vineyard Haven, MA, owner Otoniel "Tony" Santos) shows an A+ BBB rating, not accredited, 10 years in…”
- A December 2025 repeat customer wrote that a ceiling that kept peeling was fixed and was still sound five years later _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT213MlkzZzBTelpIVDJJeWFUSlJkbUk1WTJabFFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmw2Y3g0SzZHT2IyaTJRdmI5Y2ZlQUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used Tony multiple times for exterior and interior work.  On one job, we had ceiling paint that wouldn’t stop peeling.  Tony said …”
- Works for absent owners: an October 2025 client off-island was sent videos and photos throughout, and a September 2024 Thumbtack customer arranged a lake house staining entirely through the app and by text _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poV1NYSklTR0pMYzA1dVJuRTNaRm96ZHpKWFVrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhWSXJISGJLc05uRnE3ZFozdzJXUkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tony’s crew did a good job repainting, ripping up carpet and putting flooring in.  They were accommodating when we would not able to be h…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toTE1rOHRWRlpLUVZWa2NsOWZTV2hpY0ZGcmNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhLMk8tVFZKQVVkcl9fSWhicFFrcEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tony and his crew have been absolutely fantastic in painting and repairing our home. While we were off-island, Tony kept us updated with …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/plainville/exterior-painting/tonys-painting-mv-llc/service/360640858775502850?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “We had an excellent experience with Tony’s Painting. I found them through Thumbtack and we communicated entirely through the app and texts. …”
- Prep and cleanup: a June 2024 reviewer's peeling exterior was scraped without damaging the garden plants and left with no traces behind _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6anFUNXZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzjqT5vQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tony’Painting did a great job repainting the exterior of our old house. They scraped off the peeling paint without damaging our garden pl…”
- Repairs alongside the paint — a large angled ceiling drywalled, taped, mudded and given two coats in November 2024, wood rot replaced on a 2022 exterior job, and hardwood flooring laid before January 2024 interior work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzaGYyYm9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3hf2boAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Drywalled a large ceiling with angles, taped and mudded, then primer and 2 coats of paint. Looks great. Thanks. I highly recommend and wi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPSDl4WVN1cnNEdWtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOH9xYSursDukgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tony’s Painting carried out an incredible restoration work on my house, initially installing new hardwood flooring and carrying out the i…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/plainville/exterior-painting/tonys-painting-mv-llc/service/360640858775502850) — “5★ Tony's was *Great*! Excellent coverage, done quickly, replaced some wood rot and you wouldn't know it ever had a problem. Strongly recomm…”
- Quick to quote and quick to finish: a May 2024 reviewer had Tony out the next day quoting on the spot, and an August 2024 crew worked ten and a half hours the first day and finished several days ahead of schedule _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3MjdUUEFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID727TPAQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am absolutely pleased with Tony's Remodeling! Tony immediately answered my message & came to meet me the next day. His crew was on time…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqcHFLbGNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjpqKlcg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Tony's Painting to refinish the exterior of my house, a carriage house, and a garage.  I contacted them, Tony came to my house th…”
- A January 2024 customer had the crew return for touch-ups at no extra charge, and called the job on time and on budget _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNdUJ4S0hlMjVtTHRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMuBxKHe25mLtAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tony’s and his Team did a great job at my house with a reasonable price. He was on time, on budget, and very easy to work with. He even s…”
- Log and lake homes cleaned and stained, including a second booking by a May 2024 reviewer who also had gutter work done _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUNHY3SjNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDT4v7J3AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is our second time using Tony’s Painting to clean and stain our log home. We couldn’t recommend them more highly! Excellent work. Cl…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/plainville/exterior-painting/tonys-painting-mv-llc/service/360640858775502850?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “We had an excellent experience with Tony’s Painting. I found them through Thumbtack and we communicated entirely through the app and texts. …”
- A June 2024 reviewer objected that the emailed quote asked for a 50% deposit, which they said Massachusetts does not allow, and did not carry the company's full address _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPdlgzdGZ1NFp5TW1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOvX3tfu4ZyMmgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Requested a ceiling and wall repair job.  A person came out the next day and got a quote via email.  

Requested 50% deposit which is ill…”
- 42 reviews from 2019 to 2026 — 4.9 from 44 ratings on Google and 4.5 from 65 on Thumbtack _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=275691574893894892&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 44 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/plainville/exterior-painting/tonys-painting-mv-llc/service/360640858775502850) — “Thumbtack: 4.5★ from 65 ratings”
- Interior and exterior painting, ceiling and wall repair, drywall, staining, and deck painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzaGYyYm9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3hf2boAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Drywalled a large ceiling with angles, taped and mudded, then primer and 2 coats of paint. Looks great. Thanks. I highly recommend and wi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUNHY3SjNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDT4v7J3AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is our second time using Tony’s Painting to clean and stain our log home. We couldn’t recommend them more highly! Excellent work. Cl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOblprZVc5M2U3MTNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENnZkeW93e713QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Interior and exterior painting came out so great! Super responsive and reliable, would definitely recommend!
Best team !”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/plainville/exterior-painting/tonys-painting-mv-llc/service/360640858775502850) — “5★ A great experience!! We got a quick estimate and the job was started right away. We had several exterior decks painted as well as inside …”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://tonyspaintingcmv.com) — “A Martha's Vineyard painting and remodeling company trading as Tony's Painting & Remodeling, specialising in residential painting and saying…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/vineyard-haven/profile/painting-contractors/tonys-painting-mv-llc-0021-437735) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Painting Contractors”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6anFUNXZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzjqT5vQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tony’Painting did a great job repainting the exterior of our old house. They scraped off the peeling paint without damaging our garden pl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOblprZVc5M2U3MTNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENnZkeW93e713QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Interior and exterior painting came out so great! Super responsive and reliable, would definitely recommend!
Best team !”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzaGYyYm9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3hf2boAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Drywalled a large ceiling with angles, taped and mudded, then primer and 2 coats of paint. Looks great. Thanks. I highly recommend and wi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzc2NtdVZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3scmuVQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’re so pleased with the drywall and painting Tony’s crews have done. Great people, real pros. Highly recommend!”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://tonyspaintingcmv.com) — “A Martha's Vineyard painting and remodeling company trading as Tony's Painting & Remodeling, specialising in residential painting and saying…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnM192bTJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDg3_vm2AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The folks at Tony’s Painting have been quick, efficient, and have produced a high quality product. The end results are done on time or ea…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3MjdUUEFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID727TPAQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am absolutely pleased with Tony's Remodeling! Tony immediately answered my message & came to meet me the next day. His crew was on time…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poV1NYSklTR0pMYzA1dVJuRTNaRm96ZHpKWFVrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhWSXJISGJLc05uRnE3ZFozdzJXUkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tony’s crew did a good job repainting, ripping up carpet and putting flooring in.  They were accommodating when we would not able to be h…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VPSDl4WVN1cnNEdWtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOH9xYSursDukgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tony’s Painting carried out an incredible restoration work on my house, initially installing new hardwood flooring and carrying out the i…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/plainville/exterior-painting/tonys-painting-mv-llc/service/360640858775502850) — “5★ Tony's was *Great*! Excellent coverage, done quickly, replaced some wood rot and you wouldn't know it ever had a problem. Strongly recomm…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUNHY3SjNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3d37406d51e5cec!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDT4v7J3AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is our second time using Tony’s Painting to clean and stain our log home. We couldn’t recommend them more highly! Excellent work. Cl…”

## License

Status: **active** (#210672, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-09, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Official Website](https://tonyspaintingcmv.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tony's%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJJ7x3BJcp5YkR7Fwe1QZ00wM): Listed on this source
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/plainville/exterior-painting/tonys-painting-mv-llc/service/360640858775502850): 4.5★ from 65 ratings
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tony's%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJJ7x3BJcp5YkR7Fwe1QZ00wM): 4.9★ from 45 ratings
- [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/tonys-painting-mv-llc-vineyard-haven): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/vineyard-haven/profile/painting-contractors/tonys-painting-mv-llc-0021-437735): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/brockton/tony%27s-painting-mv-llc-reviews-9639529.htm): 5.0★ from 1 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lauren Rossignol · 2026-05-08**: After 7 years in our home we decided the time was right to update our paint colors. Tony’s did a great job, the crew was incredibly nice and professional. We love all the new colors but especially the Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore. It’s just stunning.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rony Jabour · 2026-05-07**: Excellent experience with Tony’s Painting & Remodeling! The team was professional, punctual, and paid close attention to every detail from start to finish. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and they kept everything clean and organized throughout the project. Communication was clear, …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Isa Ashoor · 2026-04-10**: Tony provided an excellent service and exceeded all my expectations. From the very quick outreach to discuss my needs to the comprehensive plan and timely completion with excellent results. I am glad I came across his business and will certainly use his services for all my future needs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sharkys Cantina · 2026-03-04**: Tony’s is the best, I’ve used the company at my businesses and home for more than a decade and he never disappoints! Always accommodating, quick and super flexible.  I asked him for a discount on my current job for this review but he denied me lol- and I’m giving him 5 stars anyway!  Tony’s painting…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pete S2 · 2025-12-31**: I have used Tony multiple times for exterior and interior work.  On one job, we had ceiling paint that wouldn’t stop peeling.  Tony said he could fix it and 5 years later it’s still perfect.  He’s simply the best.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Craig Shames · 2025-12-01**: Professional courteous and efficient. Highly recommended.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Crystal Gibeault · 2025-11-25**: Tony’s crew did a good job repainting, ripping up carpet and putting flooring in.  They were accommodating when we would not able to be home.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chi Keung · 2025-11-22**: They did a phenomenal job and finish it in a timely manner. Highly recommended to anyone.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bethany Bollerman · 2025-10-31**: Tony and his crew have been absolutely fantastic in painting and repairing our home. While we were off-island, Tony kept us updated with videos and photos throughout the project, which gave us great peace of mind. We couldn’t be happier with the results!

His crew was respectful, friendly, and alway…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mark parrish · 2025-10-08**: Tony and his crew were awesome. Very clean, professional, job. And the communication was excellent. I had a great experience!

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