By JR Reis, Owner & President · Last updated July 2026
23+ Years in Business · 1,000+ Projects Completed · Free Estimates · Financing Available
Hull sits on a narrow peninsula at the southern edge of Boston Harbor, and at 2.8 square miles of land, it’s the smallest town by land area in Plymouth County — which means most homes here sit close together on compact lots, many of them former summer cottages near Nantasket Beach that have been converted to year-round living. That combination of tight lots and direct coastal exposure shapes almost every renovation project we take on in town.
We serve Hull as one of our regular South Shore towns, bringing the same licensed, lead-safe certified crew here that we use throughout our territory — with the added experience of knowing what salt air, wind-driven rain, and a tight peninsula lot actually do to a house.
Every service below is available across our full service area — same crew, same standards, regardless of which town you’re in.
Many Hull kitchens sit inside older cottages converted from seasonal to year-round use, on lots too compact for a sprawling layout. We design around that footprint rather than fighting it.
Full rebuilds and tub-to-shower conversions, managing plumbing, tile, and fixtures as one project — salt air corrodes fittings faster this close to the water, so we spec hardware rated for it.
With Hull's total land area running under 3 square miles, additions here usually mean working within tight setbacks and building smart rather than sprawling out the way a larger inland lot would allow.
With Hull's land area running under 3 square miles, a standalone ADU rarely fits — most Hull ADUs end up over a garage or attached to the main house, and we plan around the same tight setback rules that shape every addition on the peninsula.
We build with composite decking and marine-grade fasteners as the default here rather than the upgrade — standard lumber hardware corrodes faster this close to Boston Harbor's salt air.
Salt air and wind-driven rain wear ledger boards, joists, and fasteners faster on a peninsula than inland. We inspect for hidden corrosion and rot before recommending repair versus full replacement.
Coastal storms and salt spray wear siding faster. We use materials for direct ocean exposure, which matters more on exposed streets than almost anywhere else.
We install energy-efficient, storm-rated windows and doors sized for the older cottage-style openings common across Hull's beachfront neighborhoods.
Our Method delivers a factory-finish cabinet transformation, completed off-site — a practical fit for Hull's compact kitchens where a full gut isn't in the budget.
We follow our full roofing process and back it with a workmanship and materials warranty, built to handle the wind-driven rain a coastal peninsula sees more often.
Full surface prep and lead-safe practices on Hull's older cottage stock, much of it built well before 1978, using paint systems chosen to hold up against salt-air weathering.
We paint interiors with full prep and a complimentary color consultation, taking extra care around the original trim common in Hull's older beach cottages.
US Pro method provides a budget-friendly and quality refresh well suited to structurally sound bathrooms in Hull's older cottage-era homes.
Durable garage and basement floor coatings, a practical upgrade for Hull's below-grade spaces where damp coastal air is a bigger factor than it is inland.
We provide 24/7 emergency response for water damage, especially relevant given Hull's direct exposure to nor'easters and Boston Harbor storm surge.
We walk the property and assess what direct coastal exposure has already done to it — siding, roofing, and fasteners showing early corrosion — before pricing the work.
We finalize layout and materials, defaulting to marine-grade fasteners and coastal-rated products given how close most Hull properties sit to the water.
We handle applications with the Town of Hull’s building department, including any additional review tied to Hull’s flood zone and coastal overlay districts.
Our crew works around Hull’s narrow streets and close-set lots to get equipment and materials on site, then completes the work to code.
We review finished work together, paying particular attention to seals and weatherproofing given what salt air and wind-driven rain will test over the coming seasons.
Most projects take 3 to 8 weeks, though larger renovations may require additional time.
Yes — homes exposed directly to salt air and wind-driven rain hold up better with corrosion-resistant fasteners, marine-grade sealants, and siding or roofing rated for coastal exposure. We factor this into every Hull estimate rather than defaulting to standard suburban-grade materials.
Yes — many renovation projects require permits, and we manage applications and inspections as part of your project, including any additional review for properties in Hull’s coastal overlay or flood zone areas.
Kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, and storm-resistant roofing or siding upgrades tend to perform well on a peninsula like Hull, where exterior durability matters more than in inland towns.
Look for a licensed contractor with strong reviews, transparent estimates, and real experience working on coastal properties — not just general suburban renovation work.
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Karl Desmond
The team showed up right on time to do our roof. They worked efficiently and completed the job in 1 day. Very impressed with the clean up as well, would definitely recommendPosted on Google
Kristin Braithwaite
JR and his team installed a custom kitchen island and coffee stand/cabinet for me. JR did a great job of helping me to maximize my space (which is smaller than ideal for what I was seeking). He was patient with my lack of knowledge around the work itself and was able to transform my very layman's vision into something real. He and his team were polite, professional, respectful, and incredibly quick to complete the job. I absolutely love my island and coffee corner and would recommend US Propaint & Renovation without hesitation!Posted on Google
John McCarthy
JR and his team came in to remove an existing rear deck and replace it with an expanded composite deck. My wife and I are very happy with the project! It looks great and is very solid construction. All of his team were careful and professional and did a great job removing the old deck, recasting new foundation piers and installing the new deck, trim and railings. JR was very thoughtful during our initial discussions and came up with some very creative ideas to resolve some issues. The work was completed in a timely manner. Once they started they did not stop, except for inclement weather. They did an outstanding job of final clean-up and removed debris from the work area nearly every day. When they left they replaced all the furniture exactly as it was when they started. We look forward to working with JR and his team again.Posted on Google
Janet Pray
JR and his team were professional , knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with on my project. It took me a year to look for a place to have my stairs built, and it was worth the wait. I would recommend them highly.Posted on Google
Tom McCone
JR was extremely courteous and professional to work with. His crew arrived early each day and worked full days sanding, doing carpentry work, and exterior painting of our home. The crew was polite and always considerate of how they left the property each day. We will certainly use them again for other projects. We could not recommend them more highly. The house looks great; thanks JR and crew! As of November, 2022 US Pro Paint and Renovation has done incredible work on our home again renovating our kitchen and doing a complete redo of our bathroom. We were just as happy with this project as we were with their work on previous projects. We benefited from quality work, skilled workers, and tremendous oversight by JR. Our home was respected by everyone who worked on this project. We are again very pleased with their work.Posted on Google
Kevin Caravella
We hired JR and US Propaint for bathroom remodel based on several neighbors positive experience with exterior house painting. We were not sure how they were on renovations since the recommendations were based on their painting results. We were not disappointed, JR was extremely responsive to us and was a pleasure to work with. JR provided some great advice on some of our renovation challenges. Once we completed our guest bathroom in April we immediately got on his schedule for our master bathroom which was just finished this week. So two major "to the studs" projects in this year and we are extremely pleased with results. Much more than a painting contractor!Posted on Google
Nancy Kleber
JR and his crew were very responsive, professional and hardworking. They did a great job prepping before painting, carpentry repairs and painting the exterior of my home. His price was very fair. I would definitely call him for other work in the future and recommend him to others.Posted on Google
Craig M
JR and his crew did a wonderful job painting the exterior of our house. There was quite a bit of carpentry needed to replace rotten shingles and corner boards, and they took no shortcuts. The crew was extremely hard working, professional, and had excellent attention to detail. JR also addressed any questions I had immediately. I strongly recommend!Posted on Google
Ross Nanopoulos
We hired Jr and crew to repaint the exterior of our house and garage, fix and paint our rotted front steps, and paint our back deck. Crew was very professional and everything came out great. Definitely would recommend and use again!
We bring the same licensed team and clear process to every Hull project, built around what peninsula living and coastal exposure actually demand.
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