Boston's Historic Homes Deserve Expert Painters

The Problem

Greater Boston is filled with homes built before 1950 — brownstones in Back Bay, triple-deckers in Somerville, colonials in Newton. Old plaster walls crack, peel, and crumble. Most painters slap on a coat and leave, only for cracks to reappear within months.

Our Solution

We skim-coat and stabilize damaged plaster before painting. Our crews use flexible, high-adhesion primers specifically designed for old plaster surfaces, then finish with premium Benjamin Moore Regal Select. The result lasts 8-10 years, not 8-10 months.

The Problem

Homes built before 1978 in Brookline, Cambridge, Arlington, and Jamaica Plain almost certainly contain lead paint. Disturbing lead paint without proper containment puts your family at serious health risk — and violates Massachusetts law.

Our Solution

JH Painting is EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP). We follow strict containment protocols, HEPA-vacuum all surfaces, and provide clearance documentation. We've safely repainted hundreds of pre-1978 homes across Greater Boston.

The Problem

Boston's narrow streets, permit-only parking, and tight row-house lots make it nearly impossible for many painting companies to even set up. Ladders on Beacon Hill's brick sidewalks? Scaffolding in Somerville's densest blocks? Most contractors won't bother.

Our Solution

We're local — we know the permit process, we have compact equipment rigs, and our crews are experienced working in tight urban spaces. We handle city parking permits, coordinate with neighbors, and get the job done without disrupting your block.

The Problem

Salt air from Boston Harbor, freeze-thaw cycles that crack paint in Lexington and Winchester, and summer humidity that causes bubbling in Belmont and Watertown. Greater Boston exteriors take a beating that paints designed for milder climates can't handle.

Our Solution

We exclusively use weather-engineered exterior paints — Sherwin-Williams Duration and Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior — with proper moisture barriers and breathable primers. Our prep includes full scraping, caulking, and wood repair before any paint touches the surface.