Cardarelli Contracting

Cardarelli Contracting is a one-person operation run by Dan Cardarelli, who says he started the business in 2016 after years working for other contracting, roofing and construction outfits. The company describes itself as based in Arlington and covers Lexington along with Burlington, Belmont, Watertown, Woburn, Winchester, Reading and Wilmington, taking on kitchen and bathroom renovations, finish carpentry and general remodeling. What says the most about him is repeat business: in a 2023 review, one customer describes hiring Dan three separate times — starting with an emergency roof repair he showed up for quickly and finished at what they called a reasonable price, then coming back for a patio, interior doors and other finish carpentry. A review from this September credits him with finishing exactly when he promised and throwing in a few extras at no charge, calling him honest and conscientious. In a 2024 review, another homeowner called his work meticulous and said the project came in on time and within budget. Not everything on the record is glowing — a 2023 two-star review didn't point to a specific problem with the work itself, instead calling the exchange 'sour grapes' tied to the owner's response and advising homeowners to collect a few quotes first. There's also not much of a paper trail yet: Google shows a 4.3-star average from just four ratings, so most of what's known about him comes from a handful of detailed accounts rather than a long history. For a homeowner in Lexington or the surrounding towns who wants one contractor personally on site for carpentry, a roof fix or a full remodel, Cardarelli Contracting looks like a solid, close-to-home option worth a call — just ask around for the same kind of detail the good reviews gave, since there isn't a long public record to lean on yet.