--- title: "1st Cut Construction" description: "1st Cut Construction describes itself on its website as an excavation and paving company serving Berkshire County, Massachusetts. A 2024 customer wrote tha" doc_version: "2026-10-01" last_updated: "2026-10-01" --- # 1st Cut Construction **Trade:** Paving · **Phone:** (413) 316-0255 · **Website:** https://www.1stcutconstruction.net/blank-2 · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 5 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read 1st Cut Construction describes itself on its website as an excavation and paving company serving Berkshire County, Massachusetts. A 2024 customer wrote that in 2 working days the company removed the old blacktop and installed a brand new driveway. A 2024 reviewer said the company installed a new driveway, also completed some asphalt work at a commercial property, and named Nick as the owner. A 2024 customer said they did not wait long for the paving to get done and that, although it was brutally hot, the job was completed when they said it would be. A 2025 customer said the company redid their driveway and completed the job when they said they would. A 2025 reviewer described a speedy response time for an estimate. An MA home improvement contractor licence held by 1st Cut Construction and Remodeling LLC is active on the state registry. **Strengths:** - Driveway replacement — a 2024 customer said old blacktop was replaced in 2 days - Finishing when promised — a 2025 customer said the job finished when they said ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as an excavation and paving company serving Berkshire County, Massachusetts _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.1stcutconstruction.net) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Welcome to 1st Cut Construction your trusted, licensed, and insured partner in transforming dreams into rea…” - A 2024 customer said the old blacktop was removed and a new driveway installed in 2 working days _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1501956590272483762&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ 1st Cut did a first rate job installing my new driveway. In 2 working days they removed the old blacktop and installed a brand new drivew…” - A 2025 customer said the driveway job was completed when they said it would be _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1501956590272483762&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ 1st cut construction redid my driveway and did a great Job. The whole crew was very professional and completed the job when they said the…” - A 2024 reviewer named Nick as the owner _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1501956590272483762&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Just had our new driveway installed by 1st Cut Construction and it came out amazing! We have also had them complete some asphalt work at …” - MA home improvement contractor licence held by 1st Cut Construction and Remodeling LLC is active on the state registry _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 219042 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: 1st Cut Construction and Remodeling LLC” - Specializes in Paving _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1501956590272483762&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Just had our new driveway installed by 1st Cut Construction and it came out amazing! We have also had them complete some asphalt work at …” - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1501956590272483762&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ 1st Cut did a first rate job installing my new driveway. In 2 working days they removed the old blacktop and installed a brand new drivew…” - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1501956590272483762&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ My driveway was a disaster. I thought I would have sprained an ankle getting out of my car if I didn't get fixed soon. 1st Cut Construc…” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](https://www.1stcutconstruction.net) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Welcome to 1st Cut Construction your trusted, licensed, and insured partner in transforming dreams into rea…” ## License Status: **active** (#219042, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-29, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Exa](https://governmentbidders.com/government_bidders/contractor-5282184--ST-CUT-CONSTRUCTIO.htm): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st%20Cut%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJX_Fz6LlqlgYRspE_p48F2BQ): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.1stcutconstruction.net): Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/pittsfield/profile/paving-contractors/1st-cut-construction-0261-351874): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st%20Cut%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJX_Fz6LlqlgYRspE_p48F2BQ): 5.0★ from 10 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Gregory · 2025-08-13**: 1st cut construction redid my driveway and did a great Job. The whole crew was very professional and completed the job when they said they would. I would highly recommend them. Everything they did was professional. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Coughlin · 2025-06-26**: 1st Cut Construction has gone above and beyond my expectations! Down to earth, friendly, and honest. Speedy response time for an estimate. I highly recommend them! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daryl Brooke · 2024-06-07**: 1st Cut did a first rate job installing my new driveway. In 2 working days they removed the old blacktop and installed a brand new driveway. They have their own trucks and lots of reliable manpower, all done at a fair price! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jodi Hassoun · 2024-05-04**: Just had our new driveway installed by 1st Cut Construction and it came out amazing! We have also had them complete some asphalt work at a commercial property. The team was professional and got it done quick! Nick (owner) is great to work with and all around an excellent experience! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Beth Barbarotta · 2024-03-17**: My driveway was a disaster. I thought I would have sprained an ankle getting out of my car if I didn't get fixed soon. 1st Cut Construction came and gave me an estimate. THEN I didn't wait long for the paving to get done.They did a fabulous job,they were professional, showed up when they said th… - **Better Business Bureau · GORDON T**: Great job on my driveway thank you REMOVEDand crew REMOVED - **Better Business Bureau · Donald S**: REMOVEDand his team went out of their way to turn a pig into a silk purse. They reworked our front steps, back patio and steps, and walkway to the barn. - **Better Business Bureau · John n Linda G**: REMOVEDwas very responsive in initial mtg. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-29T05:39:21.984Z. 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