Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Costa Painting CP, LLC
Owner Adilson Costa and his crew have built a business with over 95 five-star Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating through consistent practices and quality painting. Adilson staying late to address concerns, crews cleaning up thoroughly after each day's work, team members noticing details homeowners hadn't seen and addressing them without being asked. Reviews mention painters covering floors with multiple layers of protection, detailed work around existing fixtures, and final walkthroughs where small imperfections get corrected before customers notice.
When Chris Long discovered Costa's crew forgot gutter adjusting and chimney paint after completing his exterior work, they didn't just apologize. They returned the next day to complete the work and refused payment until everything was finished to his satisfaction. This accountability defines how Adilson runs operations, understanding that behind every project is a homeowner trusting their largest investment to his team.
Projects range from single storm door installations completed within days to complete Victorian exterior restorations requiring extensive carpentry, gutter replacement, and multiple weeks of painting. Customers mention Joy G's garage needing prep work the crew handled expertly, Christine's 1895 Victorian receiving carpentry repair to front porch and all new gutters, and Mary's interior painting where workers helped carry in groceries during the project. The fully bonded and insured team operates from Somerville while covering Greater Boston communities including Arlington, Cambridge, Brookline, Malden, Medford, Newton, Quincy, and Winchester within a 25-mile radius.
Updated: 04-06-2026
At least eight reviews emphasize daily cleanup routines. PixieTasic describes crews who were "meticulous about protecting the workspace and cleaning up every day," while Carolyn O'Gorman notes they "cleaned up after each day." Christopher Dunphy adds his crew was "courteous and cleaned up everyday." Adilson trains crews to protect surfaces with multiple protection layers and remove all materials before leaving each day.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Multiple customers report unexpected complimentary work. Joy G asked for last-minute trim work to cover raw garage edges and the team "ended up not charging for it." PixieTasic mentions Adilson "threw in a coat of paint on the walls as an 'extra.'" Sue B hired them for lamp posts and notes satisfaction with "other miscellaneous items" completed. This pattern appears consistently across different project types and customers.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Chris Long's experience demonstrates response speed. When his crew forgot gutter adjusting and chimney paint, Costa Painting returned "NEXT DAY" to complete the work. Kate O'Neil describes Adilson as "extremely responsive, knowledgeable and efficient" when her siding started failing. Clara Witkos emphasizes projects completed "So fast and reasonably priced." Response time appears to be within 24-48 hours for callbacks.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Christopher Dunphy hired them for Victorian exterior painting but received "extensive carpentry repair to front porch and siding, removed and replaced all gutters & downspouts." Christine Kamp Cichello notes they "fixed gutters, woodwork, covered all the places squirrels can get in" during preparation. Carpentry isn't just an add-on service but integrated into their preparation and problem-solving approach. Multiple reviews mention door work, deck building, and structural repairs completed alongside painting.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Multiple reviews reference Adilson's direct involvement. Paul Kiely mentions working directly with "the owner, Adilson" who "readily prepares quotes that are always within target." Lynne Todd describes Adilson personally helping with "any things that pop up" across multiple properties. Jan Walker notes "Adilson has been wonderful at identifying things that need to be done." Owner involvement appears standard rather than exceptional, particularly on larger or complex projects.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Tom left a negative review stating "Paint pealing off won't come fix it." Owner Adilson responded publicly within the review section with "Hello Tom I would like to apologize, could you text me in my cell and tex your address, I didn't see you call." The response shows accountability and direct owner contact information rather than defensive deflection. Another customer, Pat S., mentioned areas needing touch-up and confirmed "they were addressed and it looks excellent!"
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Joy G's garage required significant prep work and notes the crew "knew exactly what to do." PixieTasic emphasizes Costa was "meticulous about protecting the workspace." Christine describes crews that "went over and above in the preparation work and attention to detail" including fixing gutters and sealing squirrel entry points discovered during inspection. Christopher Dunphy's Victorian needed "surface prep, extensive carpentry repair" before any painting began. Preparation appears to be a major focus area.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Updated: 04-07-2026