Stephen and his crew did a fantastic job painting our house. It was quite a large scope -- painting and repairing the full exterior, changing the color of all the shutters and trim, and changing the color of the deck -- and their attention to detail was amazing. The team worked incredibly hard even in the hottest two weeks of the summer, and they were always very thoughtful and considerate. Stephen was very responsive, and had great advice on color choices and approach. Not only do we love how it turned out, but we are confident it will last as long as possible because they took the care and attention to use high-quality materials and do everything the right way. Highly recommend working with them! read more

Stephen and his crew were fantastic to work with! Stephen was super communicative during the quote/scheduling process and he was especially helpful giving his advice on some of our color choices (which we couldn't be happier with). His crew was so fast and professional, and left our place spotless at the end. We had some older walls that needed a good bit of prep and they did that really beautifully. They were in and out and left us with a great result! They did such a good job we won't need to paint for a long time, but we would certainly call Stephen again for our painting needs. read more

Stephen and his crew painted most of the interior of our place, and they did a fantastic job. Stephen was super responsive and thorough. After the initial visit, he returned before starting the job to ensure he had every detail down. He's extremely informative and walked us through the job. He and his team were meticulous. We have a shared driveway with neighbors, and Stephen was very conscientious about not disturbing them and being accessible to move if needed quickly. The crew did excellent work and put everything back in place. In addition to painting, they patched up the ceiling, and all looked brand new. We appreciate the excellent work and professionalism and highly recommend Stephen and the team. read more

I worked with Stephen and his team again for a two level condo interior painting job on Beacon Hill, and the results were fantastic. As usual, excellent prep, clean up, clean lines, high level of attention to detail. Stephen helped us chose colors, make some design decisions and provided overall support. The project came in on budge, and was done before the projected deadline. I highly recommend Stephen Navarro Painting and will continue to rely on them for all of my painting projects in the future. read more

Very reliable. Great quality work. Highly recommended. Whole house repainted in less than a week.

Steve and his crew painted our condo's ceilings quickly, as demanded by an incoming tenant so that we could get a move-in date on a lease, Other companies (even our former painting company) ghosted me, or could get around to us some time in the distant future. Not only did Steve come to our rescue, his price was very reasonable and he and his crew did a fantastic job., The place looks terrific. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately!) the would-be tenant weaseled out of the agreement, but I suspect that Steve's fine work will help ensure we will have greater success next time. He's our go-to painter from now on. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of Stephen and his team. Every detail was meticulously executed and the exterior of our home is now truly gorgeous. The crew was professional and communicative and attended to our home and property as though the place were their own. Stephen offered advice at every stage and was responsive and generous with his time. We look forward to working again with Stephen on some interior projects and could not recommend him more enthusiastically. Wonderful experience, start to finish! read more

Stephen and his crew were amazing. His price was fair, and the job they did exceeding expectations. They cleaned up daily. I highly recommend them! read more

After getting my kitchen cabinets refaced, I needed the interiors of just two cabinets with glass doors painted to match the new exterior color (white). It seemed like an easy task but I wasn't having much luck on finding someone who could do it till I reached out to Steve. Once I got an estimate, he was able to get the job scheduled the same week. After painting, there were some issues in getting the two cabinet doors rehung (stripped screws) but Steve followed through in making sure additional people came by to switch out the screws before he considered the job complete. Great experience and the results look great! read more

My father's home suffered some water damage last winter which required drywall repair and repainting. When I called Stephen, he reassured me that he could do everything we needed. He is the most responsive contractor I have ever worked with, furnishing a quick estimate, scheduling the job in record time, and following up with me daily. I really appreciated that, considering I live out west and was coordinating this project for my elderly father. Stephen's team was incredibly fast and meticulous in their work, and they cleaned up each day when they were finished. I really liked that Stephen inspected the work himself, and decided when something needed extra attention like an extra coat of paint in some areas. His team's work was fantastic, and the house looks great. He paid attention to small details like cleaning the windows before his crew was ready to leave. If you are looking for a true professional who takes as much pride in his work as you do in your home, do not hesitate to hire Stephen! You will not regret it. read more

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One year after moving into our "new" 100-year-old home, there have been a few things popping up (from some of the wooden outdoor trims needing a fresh coat of paint to some minor water leaks in the basement, or actually changing some wooden floors). Stephen has been our go-to person and not a single time he has disappointed. He is always ready to listen, recommend, identify the cause of any problem, and, either directly himself or through his similarly highly recommended contacts, get any work at home solved. Believe me, if you want your housework professionally solved at once, just reach out to Stephen. read more

I recently purchased a condo in Brighton and found the undertaking of paint and sanding needed a professional touch. After reaching out to Stephen through Yelp he had an email to me within an hour and was able to visit and offer an estimate within 24 hours of us starting the conversation. What I liked best about working with Stephen is that he had an instant vision of the final product I was going for along with the colors I should be using by working with the amount of light each room received during the day. Would definitely recommend him and his team! read more

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Steve and his crew were great. When meeting for an estimate, Steve was very knowledgable and heard out all our thoughts with great recommendations. He and his crew were punctual and clearly, hard working. When Steve recognized we'd not like a certain color, he changed quickly and helps create a perfect result. If your guys see this, Thank You again read more

Work included exterior painting and carpentry, interior painting and hardwood floor repairs. This is an owner-operated local business, which is important to us. Excellent quality of work. Very professional. Work site always kept very clean. Got the job done right and met our expectations. Reasonable pricing. Stephen and his crew bring many years of experience to the job. Will call Stephen back as well as recommend him. read more

If I could give 6 stars I would! If you need painters or cracks fixed in your walls, look no further! Stephen was the quickest to respond to come out and give a quote and was the best priced of 3 quotes I got. The work his 2 men did was phenomenal! They painted ceilings and repaired cracks without getting a single drip on the walls so we didn't have to repaint those. If we have any painting or dry wall needs EVER again I am calling them and suggesting them to everyone I know. Seriously, wowed by them. The painters were very courteous and polite as well. They repaired cracks in the walls as well that I hadn't even noticed originally when asking for the quote. They kept everything clean as a whistle. No dust or paint anywhere left in the house. Can't say enough good things about them. read more

They did an amazing job painting my kitchen cabinets! The service was extremely professional, timely, and efficient. The cabinets look amazing! Great experience working with this company and would definitely recommend. read more

Steve is the best contractor my husband and I have ever worked with. He was nice, professional, and more than on tIme-- he was early completIng every task. I didn't like a room color and he changed it completely with zero complaints. Steve is honest, reasonable, and a great contractor. We will definitely be hiring him again as we continue to do work on the house. Thanks so much steve!!! read more

Update: Several years later my 1882 house still looks great; it's not easy to get paint to stick to 137-year-old surfaces. I'll never go with anyone else. My lifelong friend who was a very successful painter, then a builder, still praises the work. Thanks! read more

We had a great experience with Stephen and his team. On his initial visit he was very patient and helped us decide what to do (and not do). After giving us an idea of when they could come, they arrived on time, worked very efficiently, and did a beautiful job. Better than I was expecting. read more

If you want a top quality paint job and are willing to pay a few bucks more for professional painters who get paid a decent wage and have insurance, SNP is a great choice. We have an arts and crafts house with lots of detail and they are our go-to painters. Could you get a lower quote? Yes. Can you find a better painter? No. read more

These guys really are as good as it gets. I found them on yelp and was impressed with everyone's reviews. Stephen came over right away, did the estimate (which was VERY reasonable) and worked with me some on a couple of color problems for the 2 rooms I needed painted. The crew came over shortly thereafter (Stephen said it would be on "the next rainy day", but we didn't need to wait for that) and finished the job beautifully in half a day. I'm happy- and when mama's happy, everybody's happy! read more

I can't say enough about Stephen and his crew. He showed up to our house exactly on time - actually, five minutes early - to assess the job and by early that evening had delivered a quote. Leading up to the week he was to start painting, he offered advice and candid feedback on paint colors, leading us to reconsider one of the colors we'd chosen (and thank god we did). The real gem is in the work he did. He and his team are incredibly professional, respectful, clean beyond belief, and take exceptional pride in their work. They came back several times - even on a Sunday morning - to ensure there were enough coats on the woodwork we'd done in heavy colors, and that there was sufficient time for the paint to dry before the movers came with the furniture. He even called an electrician to help cap a light we'd pulled out of the ceiling and helped us with some roofing and flooring issues we were puzzling through. This is a man whose work is exceptional, and who means what he says when he gives you his word. read more

Steve is by far the best contractor I have ever worked with. He is extremely responsive, he is punctual, and what is most important, his standard of quality exceeded mine, which is the first for a contractor. I cannot recommend him and his team more. If you want high quality renovation that finishes on time with no cost surprises Steve is your guy! read more

This is a work-in-progress review since Stephen Navarro's team is still working on our property, but I felt compelled to write now since I've been so impressed thus far. My husband and I recently purchased a home outside of Boston and we're still residing in our condo in the city until some work in the new place is compete (it's an older home). After receiving several quotes for interior painting of the new home, it was Stephen's honesty, demonstrated talent, fair pricing and professionalism that persuaded us to go with them. In the past week, they have completely transformed seven rooms (again, work in progress) that are immaculate not only with the actual painting, but also with their clean-up, supplies, etc. I should note that we are currently having the condo painted for either rent or sale and the professionalism from Navarro and his team are night-and-day from the condo painters. If only we had timed it better, we would have asked Stephen and his team to do both. read more

We decided to hire Stephen Navarro because of the consistently fantastic reviews we had read on Yelp. Stephen and his crew did a wonderful job for us on two different projects. Stephen told us that he treats every home as if it were his own -- we found this to be true. He and his group exceeded our expectations. In addition, the price was very reasonable. We recently had to replace our porch railings and columns. At the same time we wanted to repaint the front of the house and replace and repaint quite a few rotted boards on our painted porch deck. When Stephen came to give us an estimate for the painting part of the project, he pointed out to us that we were replacing so many deck boards that we might as well consider replacing them all. That way, we could have a new wood stained deck rather than staying with our original painted deck (which even after painting might not look that good and would require a lot of ongoing maintenance). There was no benefit to Stephen for making this suggestion - his fee would have been about the same either way. He just realized and shared with us his view of what our deck could look like with natural wood. We decided to take his suggestion and we are so happy that we did. We now have a wonderful porch and deck restoration with a beautiful wood stained deck. It feels like we have added a new room to the house. During the project, Stephen had a wonderful sense for color and design. His suggestions were right on the mark. It's been less than a week, but we've already received a lot of compliments on restoration. Regarding the actual work, Stephen and his crew of Scott, Eduardo, and Patrick did a meticulous job. There were totally professional and competent, organized, fast, efficient, and friendly. Previously, Stephen and his crew had done an equally wonderful job of repainting the entire interior of our daughter's condo. Like so many other Yelp reviewers, we can't say enough good things about Stephen and his crew. From this point on, he is definitely our painter for both our outdoor and indoor work. read more

My wife and I have hired Stephen Navarro to do major painting projects at our Chestnut Hill home twice over the past fifteen years. The first time, Steve and his crew painted the outside of our stucco home. We had used other painting contractors prior to that, but none of them seemed to know how to do the prep work necessary to provide a superior paint job on stucco. Steve did fabulous work and his paint job lasted far longer than any previous work. The second time, Steve and his crew worked with us to find a new color for the outside of our home. Again, they did a fabulous job. Not only was the work of high quality, but Steve and his crew were efficient, on-time, courteous, and careful of the property. We have received many compliments on the house. After they finished the outside of the house, we asked Steve to do some indoor projects. He repainted 6 inside rooms, put new weights and ropes in our double-hung windows, and sanded and stained the window channels. He and his crew gutted a family room all the way down to the bare studs and remodeled the room completely. Steve handled the electrician, plumber, hardwood floor guy, etc. His work is superb. He is a complete professional and we were more than satisfied. I enthusiastically recommend Stephen Navarro Painting. This is a very professional group. You won't find anyone better than Steve. read more

I can't say enough good things about Stephen and his crew. They were courteous, extremely neat, and did a fantastic job in my home. They left the rooms cleaner than before they started and I'm kind of a clean freak. His price was very fair and they showed up exactly when he said they would. They fixed and replaced sheet rock from a leak and repaired all the joints in a vaulted room and another bedroom in two days. I would highly recommend!!!! read more

I made a fast decision to sell my rental unit in Charlestown after my tenant gave me their notice. I needed the entire condo painted including trim within a two week timeline and Stephen came out quickly for estimate. I decided based on all the positive reviews and tight timeline not to go after multiple bids. Stephen and his team just wrapped up project this week and it looks awesome. He even plasters holes and some damage to walls. I was very happy with the results and his ability to work in a fast deadline of 3 days to paint a 1,100 square foot condo. As for the paint job - it was pretty perfect with no sloppy lines that I could see and would highly recommend him. read more

Amazing job-my house looks beautiful! I called Stephen and he came out right away for an estimate. Without pressuring me at all he pointed out some things he thought needed work, which ended up being extremely helpful. He and his crew (Patrick and Eduardo) showed up on schedule, were immaculately clean with the site and extremely careful with my house. They accommodated our weird schedule and work from home issues and went out of their way to be quiet in the mornings. They were just really careful and precise with everything. They even vacuumed out the bulkhead after painting it! I will definitely be hiring them again. read more

Although we connected a few times over email. He never came out to look or quote job. Good thing I didn't wait around for him. read more

EXCELLENT VALUE in a COMPLETE PACKAGE Stephen Navarro's crew of Pat and Scott did a great job painting our Newton house in August 2015. What sets him apart is the value you get for your money, his ability to offer a comprehensive solution -- not just painting but all the related jobs that must be done when a house is painted -- and his unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. VALUE-FOR-MONEY: Full disclosure: I painted houses for 5 years in college. I know what it takes to do a quality job -- not easy because our house is hard to paint. It is stucco, three+ floors with an over-abundance of dormers, and a sloping driveway that makes safe ladder placement a challenge. Back when I was painting, I would have run away from this job -- as did many painters who looked at the house. The few who were willing to offer an estimate would only agree to spray paint the stucco. While that technique is fine for stucco that is in good shape, it would have been at best a stop-gap for our house. Steve, in contrast, proposed to apply one coat of oil-based primer followed by a finish latex coat -- both applied by hand with fuzzy rollers, so every nook and cranny in the stucco would be sealed. His price was less than the spray-paint boys. Steve's crew showed up early every day and worked relentlessly. I was especially impressed with their conscientious approach to surface preparation. This is a critical step that is often under-appreciated by the layperson who just wants to see paint being applied. Basically, a paint job is only as good as the prep. As I watched from the ground, I was amazed at the way they just kept at it, knowing that if I were up there on the ladder I'd be tempted to do a less thorough job. As the house progressed, I noticed all the little cracks and crevasses in the stucco and trim were being identified and filled as Scott and Pat swarmed over the house, inch by inch, not once but three times. COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION: Before the house could be properly painted, it needed a bunch of minor repairs, ranging from bits of missing stucco (usually in hard-to-reach spots) and wood trim, to removing a wobbly pergola over an elevated deck, to an old TV cable dangling off the side of the house 30 feet up. Most other painters said, "well, as soon as you get those fixed, I can come and paint the house." The problem is, tradespeople understandably don't want to come fix a bunch of small jobs, or they must charge you for all their time to set up a ladder and scaffolding just to reach one missing 8-inch bit of stucco. Either way, I was up the proverbial creek. Steve, in contrast, could call on a carpenter and a mason as needed and could synchronize those repairs with the painting so that one did not delay the other. When Steve's carpenter took down the pergola, he carefully saved the weathered redwood and used it to re-build the railing around the deck so the wood on the "new" railing matched the wood on the old deck; they look like they were installed together. Bits of missing stucco high up against the chimney were repaired quickly when the painters already had their ladders and scaffolding set up for surface prep. Ultimately the old TV cable was attached neatly to the house with insulated staples, but only after the crew asked us exactly what we wanted. One small detail that speaks volumes: the crew painted the cable to match the house, but also painted those sections where the cable crossed the trim to match the trim. FOCUS ON CUSTOMER SERVICE: Steve repeatedly told us "I want you to be happy with the job." Then he walked the talk. Two small incidents illustrate his approach. We had a difficult time deciding on the dark green paint that was applied around the window frames. In addition to bringing us the usual paint swatches, Steve recommended a color. We thought was too dark and were torn between two lighter shades. Steve got custom samples from the paint store and had the crew paint a couple of frames so we could see just how the colors looked on the house. We chose the darker of our two shades and Pat finished a half-dozen windows before quitting time. Only next morning did we realize that our "darker" choice was still too light. Off went Steve for yet another custom-mix paint sample, which Pat applied to a test window. Finally, we were happy with that color and Pat proceeded to paint all the window frames, including re-painting the ones he'd already done. The other incident happened on the last day. Deep in the basement, I found the storm door "insert" that goes into our front door in winter. The insert is divided into multiple glass panes and it's two sided. It's a *lot* of painstaking work to paint. Finding it on the last day, I was hoping that maybe it could at least be prepped and primed -- this really was a last-minute "curve ball" to throw at the crew. Not only did they find time to prep and prime the insert, they came back the next day and applied a finish coat. So, Steve, we ARE happy. Thanks. read more

Stephen and his crew recently painted my new condo in Belmont. He is truly top notch. When we bought the place we had no idea how much work was actually going to be needed to make the walls look even halfway decent. The sellers strategically hid a lot of problems with furniture placement and when it was all out, we were shocked by all the issues. Enter Stephen, Mike and Scott! They repaired all the problems so fast! By day two, the place already looked 95% better. Once they had completed the job (in 6 days, coming in a day earlier than projected) it looked like a different (and much, much nicer and cleaner) house. We even entrusted him to pick our paint colors, as the ones we picked were just all wrong. He was right on the money and the walls look fabulous. I can't say enough about Stephen's skill, professionalism, and efficiency. I would recommend him to anyone. He is the best! read more

I needed ice dam removal service since water was leaking through my ceiling. I called several places for that and I felt Stephen was THE guy after having a short conversation over the phone. He came out quickly and got the job done in a nice way. What a kind man with a good attitude. He understood how frustrating it is to have water leaking due to ice dam. He explained in details what he is going to do and delivered his work well. I was very satisfied through out the whole process, and I will definitely call him again for other home improvement services that I will going to need in the near future. Thanks Stephen. read more

Stephen and his team painted the ceilings in my home in South Boston. We had water damage from a leak in the roof and some badly-done fixes to the drywall. Stephen and team did the fixes, added stain protection, and noticed some problems with our windows and added those into their job! They were very professional and friendly and did a terrific job. You'd never know we had any problems now. I've never seen anyone work so quickly! They did everything - moved what needed to be moved (and we had a closet with stuff piles up to the ceiling that they had to empty), covered everything with drop cloths, cleaned up afterwards, put everything back. I'll definitely hire them again when I need painting done in future. One note on scheduling: We had this work done in June. This is the busy season for painters; they're working on a lot of outside jobs. Stephen scheduled our inside job for "the next rainy day". He called the day before to set the time. To avoid traffic, he could start early (7:30) or late (10am). He was spot-on in his prediction for how much time they needed to complete the job. read more

Stephen's team is absolutely amazing. They are extremely professional, hardworking and unbelievably meticulous. The were at my house on time every day! They are all experts on what looks good and provide expert advice. They are very knowledgeable. I will need additional painting in the spring and I will definitely hire them again. I love the work they did my house looks absolutely beautiful. read more

We hired Stephen Navarro to paint our home before putting it on the market, and his company did a great job. High quality work, polite workers, Stephen was at the house to get the ball rolling and again to check the work at the end of the day... and the best part is that they delivered everything they promised (and a bit more) in time and within their original price quote. They were able to do the job within a week, which made a big difference in our ability to get through the tough process of selling our home relatively unscathed. We highly recommend Stephen Navarro, and will call him first next time we need any painting done. read more

I'm going to second what another reviewer said: These guys are as good as it gets. I picked Stephen because of his stellar reviews on YELP. We had already had other painters in to quote the ten rooms we needed painted, but we had an instant connection with Stephen. His quote was very reasonable, but it was more than that. When you talk with Stephen there's just a feeling that this guy knows what he's doing and will deliver on everything he promised. And he did. Without exception. When Stephen and his team showed up, there was minimal disruption to the house. And I mean, minimal. They painted the upstairs first so we'd have our master bedroom back as soon as possible. The team uses drop clothes, moves all the furniture themselves, and then clean up all the dust and paint afterwards. These guys are slaves to detail, they go back and check every room after they paint it and will clean up any inconsistency before you can even mention it. One other thing I wanted to mention is that four of our rooms had wallpaper. Really awful wallpaper stuck on with a glue that took half the wall with it when it came off. The team essentially had to re-skim the entire dining room. We know this added at least another day of work to the job, but Stephen honored his quote. I just don't think other painters would have done this. I have recommended Stephen and his team to everyone I know who is considering painting. Take it from someone who just had paintwork done in the dead of winter, you don't have to wait for the spring, give these guys a call. You won't regret it. read more

We called Stephen to fix a hole in our drywall, after meeting with two contractors that never followed through. He came out that week to take a look and returned the next day to finish the job! He did meticulous work, was reliable, easy to communicate with, and has years and years of expertise. He left the space cleaner than when he started, and was even spotted wiping down our front porch--on his hands and knees--to ensure there was no dust or markings left from bringing the materials into the house. Now that's considerate! We were so happy that we hired him to paint our bathroom, which he did that same week. We will certainly use him and his team again! read more

We too had an ice dam on a gambrel roof that was resulting in a wet wall. Stephen was great and sent the crew out same day. They were pleasant to deal with and professional. Highly recommend. read more

We had a lot of damage from ice dams this winter...cracks in the texture of walls, cracks around windows, and water spots on ceilings. Stephen took care of everything for us while we were out of town last week. He did an awesome job! The attention to detail was great and everything was cleaned up when they were done. It was so nice to come home to a pristine looking house after a long trip. Thank you Stephen!!! read more