# Ace Building and Remodeling

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Website:** https://www.buildwithace.com/handyman-services · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.6/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 4 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Ace Building and Remodeling is a small, one-person-run outfit built around owner Sam Churchill, working kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement finishes, decks, additions and handyman jobs out of Merrimac and Saugus. The company incorporated in 2021, and its Better Business Bureau file — opened in 2025, not accredited — carries an A+ grade, though the Bureau notes it's based on how long the business has operated rather than on a customer record.

That customer record, once you look past the BBB page, is where this company actually shows itself: five Thumbtack reviews from late 2024 through 2025, all five stars, describe the same pattern — a homeowner frustrated with other contractors' unreliability who found Sam responsive, clear about scope and price, and fast. A 2025 review credits him with finishing a basement to the homeowner's own vision, explaining the reasoning behind each step and subcontracting only plastering and electrical while staying on-site those days too. Two other 2025 reviews cover full bathroom remodels finished on schedule and, in one case, better than the customer imagined; another calls his carpentry "excellent" after hiring him for a smaller home project.

One thing worth confirming directly: no license number appears on any of the profiles reviewed, and the business's address is listed three different ways across sources — Merrimac on its own site, Saugus on the BBB, Melrose on Thumbtack — so it's worth nailing down where the company is actually based and licensed before signing anything.

**Strengths:**
- Clear communication — explains scope and pricing up front
- On-schedule remodels — bathroom and basement projects finished on time
- Strong carpentry — praised for exceeding expectations

**Where sources disagree:**
- Business address/service area is given three different ways across sources: Merrimac on the company website, Saugus on the BBB profile, and Melrose on Thumbtack.
- No license number is published on any profile reviewed, so licensing status could not be confirmed from this packet.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Reviewers repeatedly credit Sam Churchill with clear communication and fair, timely pricing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “We had an excellent experience working with Sam for the project of finishing our basement. Sam came by for the estimate, saw the vision that…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Sam was a pleasure to work with. He did a great job of understanding the scope of the project and was able to complete the project quickly f…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “We had a great experience from Sam- quick response, a visit and reasonable quote within days, and work was completed very well and in a time…”
- Praised for bathroom remodels and a basement finish completed on schedule _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “We had an excellent experience working with Sam for the project of finishing our basement. Sam came by for the estimate, saw the vision that…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “We had a great experience from Sam- quick response, a visit and reasonable quote within days, and work was completed very well and in a time…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “We worked with Sam for our bathroom remodel, and 10/10 recommend him! He is responsive, timely, and he’s great at what he does. The finished…”
- Described as reliable with carpentry skills that exceeded expectations _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Today it seems harder and harder to hire a reliable contractor for small home projects. After speaking to a number of contractors I hired Sa…”
- Better Business Bureau A+ grade; file opened 2025, not accredited, no reviews or complaints published _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/building-contractors/ace-building-and-remodeling-llc-0021-566626) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/building-contractors/ace-building-and-remodeling-llc-0021-566626) — “BBB profile for Ace Building and Remodeling, LLC at 1604 Rock Wood Dr, Saugus, MA 01906-4538, phone (978) 880-2925: not BBB accredited, BBB …”
- No license number is published on the Thumbtack profile _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Thumbtack profile for Ace Building and Remodeling, Melrose, MA: 5.0 from 24 reviews (100% five-star), hired 20 times, 2 employees, 7 years i…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.buildwithace.com) — “Ace Building and Remodeling is a small Massachusetts remodeling contractor at 21 Burnside Ln, Merrimac, MA 01860 offering kitchen and bathro…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “We had an excellent experience working with Sam for the project of finishing our basement. Sam came by for the estimate, saw the vision that…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, General Contracting, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Deck or Porch Repair, Ext…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “We had a great experience from Sam- quick response, a visit and reasonable quote within days, and work was completed very well and in a time…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “We worked with Sam for our bathroom remodel, and 10/10 recommend him! He is responsive, timely, and he’s great at what he does. The finished…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.buildwithace.com) — “Ace Building and Remodeling is a small Massachusetts remodeling contractor at 21 Burnside Ln, Merrimac, MA 01860 offering kitchen and bathro…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Today it seems harder and harder to hire a reliable contractor for small home projects. After speaking to a number of contractors I hired Sa…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, General Contracting, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Deck or Porch Repair, Ext…”
- Also offers Handyman _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.buildwithace.com) — “Ace Building and Remodeling is a small Massachusetts remodeling contractor at 21 Burnside Ln, Merrimac, MA 01860 offering kitchen and bathro…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, General Contracting, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Deck or Porch Repair, Ext…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, General Contracting, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Deck or Porch Repair, Ext…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, General Contracting, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Deck or Porch Repair, Ext…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/saugus/profile/building-contractors/ace-building-and-remodeling-llc-0021-566626): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.buildwithace.com): 5 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/melrose/general-contractors/ace-building-remodeling/service/382039557928427523): 5.0★ from 24 ratings
- [Exa](https://www.buildwithace.com/handyman-services): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **Thumbtack · Lucas V. · 2025-09-04**: Sam was a pleasure to work with. He did a great job of understanding the scope of the project and was able to complete the project quickly for a fair price.
- **Thumbtack · Wade P. · 2025-08-26**: We had an excellent experience working with Sam for the project of finishing our basement. Sam came by for the estimate, saw the vision that we wanted to create and was willing and eager to work with us along the way to completion - always able to explain why he would be doing things a certain way o…
- **Thumbtack · Katie M. · 2025-02-27**: We had a great experience from Sam- quick response, a visit and reasonable quote within days, and work was completed very well and in a timely way. Communication was easy and he was always professional. Our bathroom looks great!
- **Thumbtack · Nicholas S. · 2025-02-08**: We worked with Sam for our bathroom remodel, and 10/10 recommend him! He is responsive, timely, and he’s great at what he does. The finished product turned out better than we could have imagined. We are already planning to work with him on another project.
- **Thumbtack · Joe P. · 2024-10-18**: Today it seems harder and harder to hire a reliable contractor for small home projects. After speaking to a number of contractors I hired Sam. He is reliable, dependable and easy to deal with. His carpentry skills are excellent, he did a terrific job and exceeded my expectations. He is willing to ta…

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