This is the logo for Nelson Painting, Inc. It shows the company name in a bold, arched navy-blue font with the phone number included below.

Nelson Painting

This is the logo for Nelson Painting, Inc. It shows the company name in a bold, arched navy-blue font with the phone number included below.
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Chooz Score Insights

Scored by
Ed Anthony D.
November 2025

Established and Still Going Strong

Twenty-two years in business builds trust, but sixty-five years in business builds legacy. Nelson Painting is family-owned and operated since 1960, serving the South Shore and Cape Cod area across three generations. The Chooz Score's business authority component verified active licensing and insurance on file:

  • MA Home Improvement Contractor License No. 142477 verified active
  • Fully bonded and insured with coverage mentioned across multiple reviews

"Over the years I have used Nelson Paint for all my painting needs, always prompt, and they always over deliver. I will continue to do business with Nelson Paint." - John S., Google Review

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Additional Questions Answered

Why do multiple reviews specifically mention Nelson Painting crews being respectful of homes and property?

Customers consistently note protective practices throughout projects. Sandy Bielawa describes a "friendly crew that I could tell really cared whether I was happy or not," while Jim Holman mentions the team is "respectful of your property." Marilyn Smith emphasizes they "respected our home, and made sure everything was spotless when they finished." These patterns reflect standard operating procedures rather than occasional courtesies.

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
How does Nelson Painting maintain communication throughout projects?

Office coordinator Nicole handles scheduling and responsiveness, with Molly Sullivan noting "Nicole in the office was responsive and helpful in planning our job." Marc Nelson personally responds to texts and follows project progress. Multiple customers mention receiving updates at each stage, with Daryl Delano praising "good communication" alongside the actual painting work. The combination of office coordination and owner involvement creates consistent accessibility.

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
What makes Nelson Painting's surface preparation different from other contractors?

Jonathan Reed specifically mentions Nelson Painting was "the ONLY company we priced out to offer" traditional brush application rather than just sprayers, noting they "applied the paint with traditional brushes, not sprayers, to work the paint into all the crevices of wood siding." He describes "meticulous prep work, including carpentry and trim work" before any paint application. Judith Davis adds that "every little gap was caulked, imperfections fixed."

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
Does Nelson Painting handle small repairs discovered during painting projects?

Reviews show consistent patterns of addressing issues without change orders. Samuil Valkovski notes they "even did some small wood repairs on the exterior and painted the front door, which was not originally part of the deal, for no extra charge." Daryl Delano mentions they "happily handled a few additional minor requests not included in the specifics of the proposal" including replacement of rotted trim. This practice appears standard rather than exceptional.

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
What do customers say about Nelson Painting's cabinet refinishing quality?

Tricia Gagnon hired them for "kitchen cabinets, walls, ceilings" and reports being "very detail oriented and left the house spotless upon completion." K.C. Construction states they had Marc "paint my cabinets in the kitchen" with results where they "couldn't be happier with the final product." Connor Farrand was satisfied enough to plan having them back to "do my cabinets this winter." The cabinet work receives the same attention as full painting projects.

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
Does Nelson Painting complete projects within promised timeframes?

Multiple reviews reference schedule reliability. Rich Marcel mentions a "large time sensitive project" that was "done on time." Mike Sansone notes they "finished ahead of schedule, on budget." WDC Staff hired them at "short notice" and reports satisfaction with "both the quality and speed of their work." The pattern suggests accurate estimating rather than rushed execution.

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
Why do reviews repeatedly mention Nelson Painting's cleanup and final condition of work sites?

Linda Clifford emphasizes their "attention to detail and work ethic," noting the crew "went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect." Marilyn Smith describes leaving homes "spotless when they finished." Jane Jezard confirms they "cleaned up each day." Chris Romano mentions they "cleaned up all the old scraped paint when they were finished." Daily cleanup appears to be protocol, not exception.

Source: Google Reviews · Reviewed April 2026
How does Nelson Painting handle time-sensitive or emotionally difficult projects?

One detailed Angi review describes an estate situation where the reviewer's mother had passed away, creating both time pressure and emotional difficulty. The customer states Kent Nelson "was so understanding and helpful through the whole process" and felt "very comfortable letting him and his crew work there and come and go as needed." When they discovered a missed area after he left, "he came right away and got it all done in time for the closing."

Source: Angi · Reviewed April 2026
How Nelson Painting Was Evaluated

Every painting company listed on Chooz Painters is evaluated using our multi-step quality framework. We combine structured data analysis with human review to understand how Nelson Painting performs across the key signals that matter most to property owners.

How the Chooz Score Works

The Chooz Score is a 100-point rating based on four core pillars:

  • Platform reviews & ratings from sources such as Google, Facebook, Yelp, Angi, BBB, and others
  • Review quality & engagement, including depth of customer feedback, photos, and how the company responds to reviews
  • Website and digital presence, which helps indicate professionalism, transparency, and communication quality
  • Business authority & operations, including years in business, licensing, insurance, and other operational standards

Each contractor is evaluated using the same framework nationwide, and the score reflects Nelson Painting’s performance within its local market.

A Chooz Score represents real-world performance, verified signals, and human-reviewed context.

Chooz Score Award Levels

80–86.9: Chooz Certified87–93.9: Top Painter Award94–100: Best Painter Award

Scores are determined through more than 40 evaluation factors across our four pillars.

If you want a deeper explanation of how our scoring system works, you can view the full breakdown on our Chooz Scoring page.