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House Painters in Shrewsbury, MA
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Interior and exterior painting, cabinets, decks, pressure washing and wood rot repair for Shrewsbury homes and businesses.

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Painters in Shrewsbury, answered

House painters in Shrewsbury, MA paint interiors, exteriors, kitchen cabinets and decks for homes from the older neighborhoods near Lake Quinsigamond to newer subdivisions off Route 9 and Route 20. Interior rooms typically run $400–$1,500 per room and exteriors about $3–$6 per sq ft (market estimates), with a written estimate first.

Shrewsbury homes

What are homes in Shrewsbury like to paint?

Shrewsbury sits just east of Worcester across Lake Quinsigamond. Its housing ranges from older homes near the lake and the town center to large post-war and newer Colonial subdivisions spread across the rest of town. That mix shapes the painting work: older homes need careful scraping and lead-safe prep, while newer homes are more often about interior refreshes, cabinets and trim.

Homes along the lake and in wooded neighborhoods tend to see more mildew on shaded siding and decks, so soft washing before painting or staining matters here.

Common painting problems in Shrewsbury

  • Mildew on shaded siding and decks near the lake and wooded lots
  • Builder-grade flat interior paint that scuffs easily in newer homes
  • Dated oak kitchens in 1980s–2000s Colonials, a common cabinet-painting job
  • Weathered trim and peeling sills on older homes near the town center

Shrewsbury permits and rules

For carpentry beyond trim-level rot repair, Shrewsbury’s Building Inspector handles permits. Painting alone normally needs no building permit.

Built before 1978? Paid work that disturbs old paint must follow lead-safe rules. Ask any painter you hire for their Massachusetts lead-safe renovation license before work starts.

Official sources

Good to know: this is a plain-English summary for homeowners, not legal advice. State and town rules can change, so check the official source or your town’s building department for the current requirements. Rico Painting will walk you through what applies to your home at the estimate.

Representative project

Representative project: repainting the clapboard and trim of a two-story Colonial, with mildew soft-washed off the north side first and two rotted sill noses rebuilt before priming. (Representative example, not a specific customer job.)

Coverage

Do you cover all of Shrewsbury?

Yes. Shrewsbury (ZIP 01545) is part of the regular service area, together with Worcester and Holden, Auburn, Northborough.

Free on-site estimates are scheduled by appointment, and quick price estimates are available by text with photos. Exterior work runs from late spring into fall; interior and cabinet work runs year-round.

Shrewsbury, MA is in our service areaThe pin marks the area we serve, not an office. Rico Painting is a service-area business with no walk-in location.

Reviews

What customers near Shrewsbury say

Rico Painting customers in Shrewsbury and neighboring towns.

  • Beautiful Results From Start to Finish

    What a difference fresh paint makes! Our living room, kitchen, and bedrooms feel brighter, cleaner, and more welcoming. The painters showed up on time, protected our furniture, and left everything spotless. Rico Painting truly exceeded our expectations!
    Michael R.
    Shrewsbury, MA · Interior House Painting
  • Our Exterior Has Never Looked Better!

    Rico Painting did an amazing job painting our house! The crew was organized, hardworking, and careful with our landscaping. Everything was completed beautifully, and the attention to detail really shows. We constantly get compliments on our home’s new look!
    Brian P.
    Shrewsbury, MA · Residential Exterior Painting
  • A Home That Looks Brand New Again!

    Our house looks absolutely incredible! Rico Painting completely transformed our exterior, paying attention to every little detail. The crew was professional, respectful, and incredibly thorough. Even our neighbors have been stopping by to compliment the results. We couldn’t be happier!
    Jennifer M.
    Worcester, MA · Exterior House Painting

FAQ

Painters in Shrewsbury: frequently asked questions

Yes, all of Shrewsbury (ZIP 01545), from the lake side to the neighborhoods off Route 9 and Route 20.

Exterior repaints in the Worcester area run about $3–$6 per sq ft, or $5,000–$10,000 for roughly 1,700 square feet (market estimate). Condition, height and repairs set the final price.

Painting alone usually does not need a building permit. Structural carpentry may. Check with the Shrewsbury Building Inspector.

Yes. A full kitchen typically costs $2,500–$4,000 per kitchen (market estimate). See cabinet painting.

Late winter or early spring, for the late-spring-to-fall painting season. Read the seasonal guide.

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Next step

Get your Shrewsbury painting estimate.

Request an estimate, text photos of the project, or call. You get a written, itemized estimate before any work starts.

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