Christopher Ortolani founded Ortolani and Sons Painting in 1991, building the company alongside his son Bob into a trusted father-and-son operation serving the greater Lowell area and Merrimack Valley. Chris handles estimates, client consultations, and remains on every job site throughout the project. Bob works alongside him on painting and carpentry tasks, with customers noting they were "a pleasure to work with" throughout multi-week projects.
The company specializes in both residential and commercial painting, with particular expertise in exterior transformations requiring carpentry repairs. Projects range from interior kitchen refreshes to complete exterior repaints of historic properties, including a 124-year-old home that one customer said now "looks like it was built yesterday." They also handle church exteriors, deck staining, and stucco and brick painting.
The team operates on a single-job basis, returning daily until completion. Based in Billerica, they serve Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire within the Merrimack Valley region. The company offers a one-year warranty on all workmanship.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviews highlight the company's carpentry capabilities. Brion M. describes how Chris "replaced all of the rotted wood" on his exterior project, while Eric Pugliano notes they "repaired broken shakes, replaced rotted fascia." Stephanie W. confirms they "did some carpentry to replace rotted wood and shingles." This combined painting and carpentry approach allows homeowners to address structural issues during their painting project.
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Customers consistently praise the communication approach. Brian Davis notes Chris "informed me each day of what he would be doing," while Soccercezanne confirms "Chris let me know what was going to happen each day." Stephanie W. adds that "Chris kept me updated and was always available to answer my questions." The pattern shows proactive daily communication rather than customers having to chase updates.
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The company has demonstrated expertise with challenging historic properties. Soccercezanne hired them for a 124-year-old house, reporting it now "looks like it was built yesterday." The review describes a two-week project involving scraping, priming, and painting with "exceptional" results. Chris's 30-plus years of experience helps him identify and address issues common in older construction.
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Response time stands out in reviews. Brian Davis shares that he "called and he was here to do the estimate the next day." Sophie Cameron notes "an invoice was sent later that same day with a very reasonable estimate and he got to work immediately." The pattern suggests Chris prioritizes prompt estimate appointments and fast turnaround on pricing.
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Value comes up frequently across platforms. Brion M. specifically titles his review "Great price" while describing extensive work. Ken F. calls the service "timely, honest, and fair price." Larry Boucher describes "competitive pricing" for a whole-house exterior. Sophie Cameron received a "very reasonable estimate" for interior work. The consensus suggests fair pricing without sacrificing quality.
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Repeat business appears in the reviews. Deborah G. states "this is the second time we hired Ortolani & Sons" and describes "always excellent customer service and a job well done." Chris responds to reviews by telling customers to contact him if they need anything in the future, and his approach to building relationships generates return customers.
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The company handles both residential and commercial projects. Evan Wiitala hired them to paint "the exterior of our church," noting "the fresh coat of paint and extensive carpentry work looks great." Despite weather delays from spring rain, he reports "Chris stayed on top of it" and "walked us through everything." The commercial experience extends beyond houses to institutional buildings.
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Cleanliness receives consistent praise. Brian Davis describes Chris and Bob as "extremely neat and clean." Soccercezanne notes they were "very conscientious cleaning up after scrapping, priming and painting." The attention to jobsite maintenance reflects the overall professionalism customers experience throughout their projects.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Updated: 04-07-2026