# Betterwood Homes Inc. **Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Address:** 744 Main St, Dennis, MA 02638 · **Phone:** (508) 237-3048 · **Website:** https://www.betterwoodhomes.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.6/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 5 sources. ## The honest read Betterwood Homes is a small, family-run custom home builder based in Dennis, working across the Mid and Lower Cape — Brewster, Yarmouth, Harwich, Chatham and Orleans, by its own account. Founder Chuck Deluga traces his building career back to 1983, shortly after graduating from the University of Maine, though the company's BBB record lists the business as started in 1987 — a roughly 39-year run either way. Today the firm is still close to home: Paul W. Sullivan co-founded it, and Chuck's son Chase Deluga runs projects day to day. The company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (HIC 158215) is active, verified directly against the state registry under the Betterwood Homes name. Its BBB file, while not an accredited listing, carries an A+ grade. What public feedback exists is specific and positive: a pair of recent five-star Google reviews describe repeat clients working with Chase across multiple projects, pointing to clear communication and finished work that held up. It's a thin online review history for a company that traces its roots to the 1980s — Betterwood's business looks to run mostly on referrals and repeat clients rather than online reviews, which matches how the company describes itself. One thing worth asking about directly: Dennis's Conservation Commission has a 2025 filing describing a Betterwood-represented project — a septic, garage and addition job — where the crew found the existing structure was failing partway through and rebuilt beyond what the original permit covered, which triggered an after-the-fact town approval process; the commission ultimately leaned toward not pursuing formal enforcement. Betterwood is a reasonable call for someone planning a custom build, an addition, or a full kitchen or bath remodel on the Cape who wants a small, owner-involved operation rather than a large production builder — worth confirming current availability and asking directly how they handle a scope change or permit revision before signing a contract. **Strengths:** - Verified HIC license — active Massachusetts registration under the company name - Repeat-client praise — Google reviewers cite craftsmanship and clear communication - BBB A+ grade — despite not seeking BBB accreditation - Decades on the Cape — founder building locally since the early 1980s **Concerns:** - Permit compliance — a 2025 town filing cites a rebuild exceeding the approved plan - Thin public history — only two Google reviews on file despite a long tenure **Where sources disagree:** - The website ties founding to Chuck Deluga's 1983 graduation from the University of Maine, while BBB records list the business as started/incorporated 2/1/1987 (39 years) — likely the founder's personal career start versus the corporate entity's formal start, not a contradiction of fact. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (HIC 158215) is active, verified directly against the state registry under Betterwood Homes Inc. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 158215 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: BETTERWOOD HOMES INC.” - Not a BBB-accredited business, but carries a BBB letter grade of A+. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “BBB Business Profile (Main tab) for Betterwood Homes, Inc.: NOT a BBB Accredited Business, BBB letter grade A+, 39 years in business (starte…” - Google reviewers describe repeat work with Chase Deluga, citing craftsmanship, communication and quality of finished work. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kVk5XVTVSa2hPWmxobFUxaHpWM0ZHY1dsdWIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb05b043b02a93a11!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndVNWU5RkhOZlhlU1hzV3FGcWlub3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend! They provide top quality craftsmanship, great communication, efficient work with beautiful results.” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0MWNFRTJiMmRtU1hFMVgxQm9kVmhUYVhGWFZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb05b043b02a93a11!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkt1cEE2b2dmSXE1X1BodVhTaXFXVHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chase has been incredibly helpful, professional and responsive one the many projects we have done at our home. They have a wide range of…” - A 2025 Dennis Conservation Commission filing describes a Betterwood-represented project where a rebuild exceeded the approved permit, requiring after-the-fact town approval; the commission leaned toward not pursuing enforcement. _(confidence: medium)_ - [town.dennis.ma.us](https://town.dennis.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03202025-1628) — “town.dennis.ma.us — Chase Deluga, representing Betterwood Homes, spoke about the conditions of the building found during the start” - [town.dennis.ma.us](https://www.town.dennis.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03202025-1628) — “town.dennis.ma.us — Chase Deluga, representing Betterwood Homes, spoke about the conditions of the” - Founded by Chuck Deluga, who traces his building career to 1983 after graduating from the University of Maine; Paul W. Sullivan co-founded the company and Chase Deluga serves as project manager. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.betterwoodhomes.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founder Chuck Deluga founded Betterwood Homes after graduating from the University of Maine in 1983, buildi…” - [Official Website](https://www.betterwoodhomes.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Led by Chuck Deluga (Founder & President) and Paul W. Sullivan (Founder & Treasurer); Chase Deluga serves as Proj…” - States it serves Dennis, Brewster, Yarmouth, Harwich, Chatham and Orleans. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.betterwoodhomes.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Dennis, Brewster, Yarmouth, Harwich, Chatham, Orleans” - Founder holds an OSHA Certified Builder credential per the company's own site. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.betterwoodhomes.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: OSHA Certified Builder” - Custom cabinetry, built-in shelving, spiral staircases and stone/brick work listed among its offered specialties. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): new construction, custom homes, additions, decks, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finish…” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.betterwoodhomes.com) — “Custom home builder based in Dennis, MA, offering new custom home construction, additions and renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, outdoo…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): new construction, custom homes, additions, decks, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finish…” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.betterwoodhomes.com) — “Custom home builder based in Dennis, MA, offering new custom home construction, additions and renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, outdoo…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): new construction, custom homes, additions, decks, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finish…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.betterwoodhomes.com) — “Custom home builder based in Dennis, MA, offering new custom home construction, additions and renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, outdoo…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): new construction, custom homes, additions, decks, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finish…” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): new construction, custom homes, additions, decks, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finish…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): new construction, custom homes, additions, decks, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finish…” - Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): new construction, custom homes, additions, decks, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, finish…” ## License Status: **active** (#158215, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-22, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Betterwood%20Homes%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJge_7W1U5-4kRETqpAjsEW7A): 5.0★ from 2 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Betterwood%20Homes%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJge_7W1U5-4kRETqpAjsEW7A): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis/profile/home-improvement/betterwood-homes-inc-0021-100558): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.betterwoodhomes.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Exa](https://town.dennis.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03202025-1628): 2 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Chase Deluga, representing Betterwood Homes, spoke about the conditions of the building found during the start” — town.dennis.ma.us — https://town.dennis.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03202025-1628 - “Chase Deluga, representing Betterwood Homes, spoke about the conditions of the” — town.dennis.ma.us — https://www.town.dennis.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03202025-1628 ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katie Cutter · 2026-05-20**: Highly recommend! They provide top quality craftsmanship, great communication, efficient work with beautiful results. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sean Stevens · 2026-04-22**: Chase has been incredibly helpful, professional and responsive one the many projects we have done at our home. They have a wide range of services and the workmanship is outstanding. Highly recommend to others. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-22T05:07:14.214Z. Cite as: Betterwood Homes Inc. — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/betterwood-homes-inc-dennis) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/betterwood-homes-inc-dennis