# Carlton Builders LLC

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 110 Commerce Park Unit 9, South Chatham, MA 02659 · **Phone:** (508) 241-0449 · **Website:** http://www.carltonbuild.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 6 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 6 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Carlton Builders LLC is a custom home building and renovation company based in South Chatham on Cape Cod, run by owner Jesse Carlton, a second-generation builder who learned the trade from his father before working as a construction supervisor with the Silva Brothers, the general contractors behind the TV show "This Old House." The company describes itself as family-owned and focuses on new construction, renovations, additions, restorations and custom carpentry, with a stated service area covering Chatham, Orleans, Harwich and Brewster.

Homeowners who hired Carlton Builders in 2026 describe ground-up custom homes and full teardown-and-rebuild projects finished on schedule and on budget, with Jesse Carlton personally involved throughout. One client specifically credited the team with preserving and repurposing original architectural details and reclaimed wood on a whole-home rebuild rather than discarding them. Reviewers across six separate Google reviews consistently mention clear communication, attentiveness to design details, and coordinating trades such as finish carpenters, electricians, plumbers and painters. Google shows a 5-star average from 10 ratings, and BuildZoom's permit records -- filed under owner Jesse Carlton at a Hingham, MA address matching the company's own listed secondary location -- show 23 tracked residential projects across Hingham, Chatham and Orleans, with an active Home Improvement Contractor license reported, though BuildZoom does not publish the license number itself.

Before booking, it's worth confirming the exact HIC license number directly with the state, since BuildZoom states a license is active but doesn't cite a number, and worth clarifying which legal entity -- Carlton Builders LLC or the owner's individual contracting activity -- will be on the contract, since the two appear on different platforms under slightly different names.

Carlton Builders looks like a solid choice for a full custom home build, ground-up rebuild, or larger addition or renovation on Cape Cod, particularly for homeowners who want an owner-operator closely involved in design decisions. The reviews on file are recent, detailed and specific rather than generic, though the sample is still small.

**Strengths:**
- Custom home builds — repeated praise for craftsmanship on ground-up and teardown rebuilds
- Owner involvement — Jesse Carlton personally present throughout projects, reviewers say
- On time and budget — multiple reviewers cite projects finishing as promised
- Reclaimed material reuse — one client praised preserving original architectural details

**Concerns:**
- License number unconfirmed — BuildZoom cites an active HIC without publishing the number

**Where sources disagree:**
- BuildZoom profiles this contractor under the owner's personal name ("Jesse Carlton" / "Jesse Carlton Construction") at a Hingham, MA address rather than the Carlton Builders LLC name/South Chatham address -- accepted as the same business on a matching phone number and the official site's own secondary Hingham location, but the entity name differs from the registered LLC.

## Claims & citations

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

- Custom home builder based in Chatham, MA, offering new construction, renovations, additions, restorations and custom carpentry (self-reported). _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com) — “A Cape Cod custom home builder based in Chatham, MA, owner-operated by second-generation builder Jesse Carlton, offering new construction, r…”
- Owner-operated by Jesse Carlton, a second-generation home builder who previously worked as a construction supervisor with the Silva Brothers, general contractors for "This Old House" (self-reported). _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Second-generation builder Jesse Carlton learned the trade working with his father, a Chatham custom home bu…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Jesse Carlton, Owner/President, a second-generation home builder”
- Describes itself as a family-owned business (self-reported). _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
- States it serves Chatham, Orleans, Harwich and Brewster (self-reported). _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Chatham, Orleans, Harwich, Brewster”
- Six detailed 2026 Google reviews consistently praise custom new-home builds and teardown/rebuild projects with the owner personally involved throughout. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0c0xVdFJjVmQxV25wUFdYa3hVVW8wTTBvMFdIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktsLUtRcVd1WnpPWXkxUUo0M0o0WHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an outstanding experience working with Carlton Builders on our new home in Chatham. One of the things we appreciated most was thei…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25BeWJtTjJPWEJMY2xWdU5WRlpWMjU0WTJaTFgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnAybmN2OXBLclVuNVFZV254Y2ZLX3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Carlton Builders was exceptional. They delivered a beautiful custom home, on budget and on time, but what stood out most was the attentio…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21zek5EaFNZamRwYWpBd1UycFNWRUZyYVdaSU1uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmszNDhSYjdpajAwU2pSVEFraWZIMnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We couldn’t be happier with our custom-built Cape home, thanks to Jesse Carlton and his incredible team. From start to finish, Jesse was …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCRU1GUkdTVVl3WXpCRGRWZExlV3hTYjFOMFoxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBEMFRGSUYwYzBDdVdLeWxSb1N0Z1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jesse Carlton and his talented team built a beautiful house for us. They were consistently on schedule, professional and always willing t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201VGRuSjZjMXB0VXkxaVpXWjJhREJFY0Zsd2FWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5TdnJ6c1ptUy1iZWZ2aDBEcFlwaVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jesse and team did an outstanding job with our teardown and rebuild.  We were extremely happy with Jesse's attention to detail, ideas for…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aSWIxTXdUWGxVTjNWRFNEbHZObEF4TkVaaE9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZIb1MwTXlUN3VDSDlvNlAxNEZhOHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had the pleasure of working with Jesse on a ground-up residence in Chatham.  The process was smooth, the house was completed on time, …”
- One reviewer specifically credited the team with preserving and repurposing reclaimed wood and original architectural details on a whole-home rebuild. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0c0xVdFJjVmQxV25wUFdYa3hVVW8wTTBvMFdIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktsLUtRcVd1WnpPWXkxUUo0M0o0WHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an outstanding experience working with Carlton Builders on our new home in Chatham. One of the things we appreciated most was thei…”
- Multiple reviewers note projects were completed on schedule and within budget. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25BeWJtTjJPWEJMY2xWdU5WRlpWMjU0WTJaTFgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnAybmN2OXBLclVuNVFZV254Y2ZLX3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Carlton Builders was exceptional. They delivered a beautiful custom home, on budget and on time, but what stood out most was the attentio…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aSWIxTXdUWGxVTjNWRFNEbHZObEF4TkVaaE9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZIb1MwTXlUN3VDSDlvNlAxNEZhOHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had the pleasure of working with Jesse on a ground-up residence in Chatham.  The process was smooth, the house was completed on time, …”
- Google shows a 5-star average from 10 ratings, and all 6 reviews in the packet are positive with no negative reviews found. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carlton%20Builders%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJG000wv1j44kRFeV1ySimNXs) — “Google: 5★ from 10 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0c0xVdFJjVmQxV25wUFdYa3hVVW8wTTBvMFdIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktsLUtRcVd1WnpPWXkxUUo0M0o0WHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an outstanding experience working with Carlton Builders on our new home in Chatham. One of the things we appreciated most was thei…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25BeWJtTjJPWEJMY2xWdU5WRlpWMjU0WTJaTFgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnAybmN2OXBLclVuNVFZV254Y2ZLX3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Carlton Builders was exceptional. They delivered a beautiful custom home, on budget and on time, but what stood out most was the attentio…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21zek5EaFNZamRwYWpBd1UycFNWRUZyYVdaSU1uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmszNDhSYjdpajAwU2pSVEFraWZIMnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We couldn’t be happier with our custom-built Cape home, thanks to Jesse Carlton and his incredible team. From start to finish, Jesse was …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCRU1GUkdTVVl3WXpCRGRWZExlV3hTYjFOMFoxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBEMFRGSUYwYzBDdVdLeWxSb1N0Z1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jesse Carlton and his talented team built a beautiful house for us. They were consistently on schedule, professional and always willing t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201VGRuSjZjMXB0VXkxaVpXWjJhREJFY0Zsd2FWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5TdnJ6c1ptUy1iZWZ2aDBEcFlwaVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jesse and team did an outstanding job with our teardown and rebuild.  We were extremely happy with Jesse's attention to detail, ideas for…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aSWIxTXdUWGxVTjNWRFNEbHZObEF4TkVaaE9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZIb1MwTXlUN3VDSDlvNlAxNEZhOHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had the pleasure of working with Jesse on a ground-up residence in Chatham.  The process was smooth, the house was completed on time, …”
- BuildZoom's permit-derived record, matched to this business via an exact phone match and the owner's name at the company's own secondary Hingham location, shows 23 tracked residential projects and a BuildZoom Score of 94 (76th percentile of Massachusetts contractors). _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jesse-carlton) — “23 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jesse-carlton) — “BuildZoom lists this as 'Jesse Carlton' / 'Jesse Carlton Construction' at 13 Baker Hill Dr, Hingham, MA rather than under the LLC name, but …”
- BuildZoom states an active Home Improvement Contractor license for this contractor but does not publish the license number, so it could not be independently registry-verified from this packet. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jesse-carlton) — “BuildZoom lists this as 'Jesse Carlton' / 'Jesse Carlton Construction' at 13 Baker Hill Dr, Hingham, MA rather than under the LLC name, but …”
- Practices custom carpentry as part of its build and renovation work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com) — “A Cape Cod custom home builder based in Chatham, MA, owner-operated by second-generation builder Jesse Carlton, offering new construction, r…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com) — “A Cape Cod custom home builder based in Chatham, MA, owner-operated by second-generation builder Jesse Carlton, offering new construction, r…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jesse-carlton) — “23 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jesse-carlton) — “BuildZoom lists this as 'Jesse Carlton' / 'Jesse Carlton Construction' at 13 Baker Hill Dr, Hingham, MA rather than under the LLC name, but …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0c0xVdFJjVmQxV25wUFdYa3hVVW8wTTBvMFdIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktsLUtRcVd1WnpPWXkxUUo0M0o0WHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an outstanding experience working with Carlton Builders on our new home in Chatham. One of the things we appreciated most was thei…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25BeWJtTjJPWEJMY2xWdU5WRlpWMjU0WTJaTFgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnAybmN2OXBLclVuNVFZV254Y2ZLX3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Carlton Builders was exceptional. They delivered a beautiful custom home, on budget and on time, but what stood out most was the attentio…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21zek5EaFNZamRwYWpBd1UycFNWRUZyYVdaSU1uYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmszNDhSYjdpajAwU2pSVEFraWZIMnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We couldn’t be happier with our custom-built Cape home, thanks to Jesse Carlton and his incredible team. From start to finish, Jesse was …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCRU1GUkdTVVl3WXpCRGRWZExlV3hTYjFOMFoxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBEMFRGSUYwYzBDdVdLeWxSb1N0Z1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jesse Carlton and his talented team built a beautiful house for us. They were consistently on schedule, professional and always willing t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201VGRuSjZjMXB0VXkxaVpXWjJhREJFY0Zsd2FWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5TdnJ6c1ptUy1iZWZ2aDBEcFlwaVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jesse and team did an outstanding job with our teardown and rebuild.  We were extremely happy with Jesse's attention to detail, ideas for…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aSWIxTXdUWGxVTjNWRFNEbHZObEF4TkVaaE9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7b35a628c975e515!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZIb1MwTXlUN3VDSDlvNlAxNEZhOHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had the pleasure of working with Jesse on a ground-up residence in Chatham.  The process was smooth, the house was completed on time, …”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com) — “A Cape Cod custom home builder based in Chatham, MA, owner-operated by second-generation builder Jesse Carlton, offering new construction, r…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, 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=Carlton%20Builders%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJG000wv1j44kRFeV1ySimNXs): 5.0★ from 10 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carlton%20Builders%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJG000wv1j44kRFeV1ySimNXs): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.carltonbuild.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jesse-carlton): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anne Blythe · 2026-08-10**: We had an outstanding experience working with Carlton Builders on our new home in Chatham. One of the things we appreciated most was their commitment to preserving the character of our original home by thoughtfully repurposing materials. They incorporated reclaimed wood, architectural details, and o…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Crystal Flynn · 2026-06-16**: Carlton Builders was exceptional. They delivered a beautiful custom home, on budget and on time, but what stood out most was the attention and thoughtfulness that went into every decision. It truly felt like a genuine partnership. The owner, Jesse Carlton, was visible and accessible throughout the e…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robyn Slen · 2026-06-16**: We couldn’t be happier with our custom-built Cape home, thanks to Jesse Carlton and his incredible team. From start to finish, Jesse was an absolute pleasure to work with. His expertise and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Building a custom home can often be overwh…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Brissette · 2026-06-12**: Jesse Carlton and his talented team built a beautiful house for us. They were consistently on schedule, professional and always willing to work with us to fine tune the design. They get our highest recommendation.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pete Hall · 2026-06-11**: Jesse and team did an outstanding job with our teardown and rebuild.  We were extremely happy with Jesse's attention to detail, ideas for improvements and follow through after we moved in.  We could not have asked for a better outcome.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Flynn · 2026-06-11**: We had the pleasure of working with Jesse on a ground-up residence in Chatham.  The process was smooth, the house was completed on time, within budget and exceeded expectations.  In addition to being easy to communicate with, Jesse provided keen design insight and the attention to detail was excelle…

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