# Cardona Builders

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Phone:** (774) 276-9738 · **Website:** https://www.cardonabuilders.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 32 reviews across 9 sources.
88% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Cardona Builders is a Worcester-area, family-owned general contractor led by Romeo Cardona. Its website describes additions, ADUs, remodeling and structural work, while Massachusetts records list active CSL-116030 and HIC 212322.

Customers describe bathroom, basement, deck, masonry, foundation and structural projects as professional, timely, clean and well communicated. The history is mixed: a 2023 review reported delays, abandonment and lost money, while 2022 reviews alleged incomplete work, cost overruns and licensing concerns; these remain reviewer allegations. Confirm the license and scope, payment schedule, permits and completion references before booking.

**Strengths:**
- Structural repairs — repeated praise for masonry and foundation work
- Remodeling projects — reviews cover additions and bathrooms
- Clear communication — reviewers cite prompt responses and updates
- Site cleanliness — multiple customers mention daily cleanup

**Concerns:**
- Project delays — one 2023 review reported months of waiting
- Completion disputes — reviews allege incomplete work and lost money
- License details — confirm current registry number and scope

**Where sources disagree:**
- Current registry records list active CSL-116030 and HIC 212322, while older directory and customer material cite other license details.
- Recent positive reviews coexist with 2022 and 2023 complaints about completion, cost, timing and licensing.

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts records list active CSL-116030 and HIC 212322 for this business. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 212322 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Cardona Builders LLC”
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-116030 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Romeo Cardona”
- Customers praise remodeling, additions, masonry, foundation and structural work as professional and well communicated. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tveE9FeDJVV1pNTm1ORVZEZHRUMkp6Vm0xalRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkoxOEx2UWZMNmNEVDdtT2JzVm1jTVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cardona Builders recently completed, not just a remodeling of my friend's mobile-home bathroom, but a complete reconstruction of a very t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQbUl2X3F3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICPmIv_qwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Romeo and his guys have been nothing but professional so far. Our addition is nearing the completion stage and every stage completed has …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQX29HOUZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICP_oG9Fw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am Fr. Philip Parent, SM, a Marist priest and the Director of the Lourdes Center in Kenmore Square, Boston. We needed to have our build…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3aV9HQVJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7i_GARQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had some internal structural work done by Cardona Builders and it couldn't have gone better. Communication was clear, workers were swi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNENnFxNWFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICD6qq5aQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We contacted Cardona Builders due to our basement flooding after every rainstorm. Romeo and his team were the only ones able to identify …”
- Dated reviews allege delays, incomplete work, lost money, cost overruns and licensing or supervision concerns. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtaUp2dC1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-iJvt-QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Cardona Builders HIC Reg. No. 202641 has been suspended by the Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations, Boston. Case Docket No. 2022-30…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaaklqcDJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZjIjp2QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Terrible experience, After waiting for months for him to get to my job and then him walking away taking my money with him. I would not re…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/rochdale/cardona-builders-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “0.5★ Reviewer alleged incomplete and substandard two-family remodeling work, cost overruns, and licensing/supervision concerns; these are th…”
- Mostly positive reviews are offset by serious dated complaints, supporting a moderate rating. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tveE9FeDJVV1pNTm1ORVZEZHRUMkp6Vm0xalRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkoxOEx2UWZMNmNEVDdtT2JzVm1jTVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cardona Builders recently completed, not just a remodeling of my friend's mobile-home bathroom, but a complete reconstruction of a very t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtaUp2dC1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-iJvt-QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Cardona Builders HIC Reg. No. 202641 has been suspended by the Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations, Boston. Case Docket No. 2022-30…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaaklqcDJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZjIjp2QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Terrible experience, After waiting for months for him to get to my job and then him walking away taking my money with him. I would not re…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/webster-square/profile/construction/cardona-builders-0261-352688) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Construction”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQbUl2X3F3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICPmIv_qwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Romeo and his guys have been nothing but professional so far. Our addition is nearing the completion stage and every stage completed has …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3aV9HQVJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7i_GARQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had some internal structural work done by Cardona Builders and it couldn't have gone better. Communication was clear, workers were swi…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tveE9FeDJVV1pNTm1ORVZEZHRUMkp6Vm0xalRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkoxOEx2UWZMNmNEVDdtT2JzVm1jTVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cardona Builders recently completed, not just a remodeling of my friend's mobile-home bathroom, but a complete reconstruction of a very t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPdnA3SVpREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOvp7IZQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cardona's was extremely professional to work with.  We turned a large, oddly shaped bathroom into a smaller, more efficient bathroom and …”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtN2JDem9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICm7bCzoQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Cardona Builders to remodel our 2nd floor and basement. There was a lot that needed to be done, the results were a complete 360 …”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCMmF2cERREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICB2avpDQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We used Cardona builders to repair our roof after we had a tree colapse after a storm. Cardona Builders was very profesional and quick to…”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQX29HOUZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICP_oG9Fw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am Fr. Philip Parent, SM, a Marist priest and the Director of the Lourdes Center in Kenmore Square, Boston. We needed to have our build…”
- Also offers Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNENnFxNWFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3bdace4e3efb2117!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICD6qq5aQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We contacted Cardona Builders due to our basement flooding after every rainstorm. Romeo and his team were the only ones able to identify …”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#CS-116030, csl) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-25, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cardona%20Builders&query_place_id=ChIJHaagmgezakgRFyH7Pk7O2js): 4.5★ from 26 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cardona%20Builders&query_place_id=ChIJHaagmgezakgRFyH7Pk7O2js): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/webster-square/profile/construction/cardona-builders-0261-352688): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cardona-builders-worcester): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.cardonabuilders.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cardona-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1925543818): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/rochdale/cardona-builders-llc-reviews-1.htm): 3.9★ from 11 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.CardonaBuilders.122229780.html): 3.9★ from 11 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cardona-builders): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Kanayo Lala · 2025-12-24**: GREAT GUY TO WORK WITH.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sue Scott · 2025-12-23**: Cardona Builders recently completed, not just a remodeling of my friend's mobile-home bathroom, but a complete reconstruction of a very tired and severely water damaged room.
Romeo Cardona went above & beyond professionalism. He took great care in understanding the needs and ideas that my friend had…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe Borges · 2025-10-21**: We have used Cardona Builders before for a small house project and we're very happy with them so we recently had them back to do some work on our outdoor deck. They are excellent to work with, honest and fair with pricing, and very smooth to set up scheduling. Highly recommend Cardona Builders and w…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Phil Isacco · 2024-12-03**: We had a great experience with Cardona Builders.  We are a Roman Catholic Religious Order and Cardona Builders performed structural repairs on one of our buildings.  The workmanship was excellent, and the project came in on time and on budget.  We have used Cardona before and will do so in the futur…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Philip Parent · 2024-11-24**: I am Fr. Philip Parent, SM, a Marist priest and the Director of the Lourdes Center in Kenmore Square, Boston. We needed to have our building's northeast wall repaired. Bricks and masonry had fallen from one part of the wall and an inspection showed the need for a reconstruction of that area but also…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · ogor Henry · 2024-11-21**: Romeo and his guys have been nothing but professional so far. Our addition is nearing the completion stage and every stage completed has been perfect.
What I admire the most is his transparency and expert advice before and during the work - I could not have asked for a better contractor. I will post…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christian Henry · 2024-08-28**: We had some internal structural work done by Cardona Builders and it couldn't have gone better. Communication was clear, workers were swift, efficient & cleaned up each day. Working on an old house brings unique problems and their solutions gave me confidence I had called in the right team. I'd high…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Esteban Muriel · 2024-03-27**: We contacted Cardona Builders due to our basement flooding after every rainstorm. Romeo and his team were the only ones able to identify the problem and solve it immediately.
Cardona Builders restructured a damaged part of our foundation, along with adding a French drain to support with future rains…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Hogan · 2024-03-26**: I was very pleased with Romeo’s work and follow up.  The work was done professionally and on time.  I would and will use Romeo again for my apartment projects.   John H
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe Tennant · 2023-11-01**: Romeo was incredible! We bought a house in which he did some major renovations and structural work. Not only was the quality top notch but when we did have a small issue he came out and fixed it free of charge. I would definitely do business with Romeo again!

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