# Colleary Construction **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 50 Leonard St Ste 202, Belmont, MA 02478, USA · **Phone:** (508) 326-6661 · **Website:** http://www.collearyconstruction.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 4 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Colleary Construction is a Belmont, MA general contractor founded and run by Dara Colleary, a Massachusetts Civil Engineer EIT with a structural engineering degree who the company says has worked in commercial and residential construction for more than 25 years. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, verified against the state registry, and it holds an A+ Better Business Bureau grade. Nineteen reviews from 2023 through 2026 run a clean five stars, and the same details recur across very different jobs — a finished second floor built into a garage, a full addition, a gut rehab of a two-family home that included pouring a new basement floor and installing a French drain while keeping the home heated and livable, and an exterior facelift on a 1950s multi-family that stayed on budget and schedule. Reviewers consistently credit Dara himself with fast, direct communication (one said he replied to messages within seconds, even during off hours), careful attention to detail, and clear proposals with realistic timelines. A 2024 review described a harder situation: the homeowner had already paid another contractor who took the money and abandoned the project partway through, and hired Colleary to pick it up from the halfway point. The company's self-reported credentials line up with that engineering background — LEED AP, OSHA 30 certification, and membership in a regional professional remodeling organization — though these weren't independently verified here. For a homeowner planning an addition, a full renovation, or a project with real structural or drainage complexity, the depth and consistency of this record — a single named owner across every review, verifiable licensing, and jobs that match what the reviews describe — make this a strong option. The one caution worth noting is volume: with one employee on record and a young company (incorporated in 2023), it's worth confirming current availability and timeline for a larger project. **Strengths:** - Owner-led communication — reviewers cite near-instant responsiveness - Engineering background — owner is a licensed civil engineer - Handles complex builds — praised for French-drain and gut-rehab work ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Reviews from 2023 through 2026 consistently praise owner Dara Colleary for responsive communication, technical expertise, and staying on schedule and budget across renovations, additions and garage rebuilds. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xclUwSndTbEZYVVdORVVqRjBlWGMzWDBjMVluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1rU0JwSlFXUWNEUjF0eXc3X0c1Ync%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Flawless execution from an amazing team! If you are looking for a contractor who is honest, highly organized, and delivers with great pre…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WdlIwMDRYM0paVG1neVJ6ZGpZbWxzTlZacWNtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVvR004X3JZTmgyRzdjYmlsNVZqcmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dara and his crew were exceptional! I would not hesitate to hire them for another job in the future. They created a finished room in ou…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfenNYeHN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_zsXxswE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent General Contracting company. Dara, the company owner is a trained civil engineer, a person of high integrity, is very knowledge…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNydnNTeHpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrvsSxzQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I did an addition with Dara and his team. I could tell from the outset that the quality and workmanship of the job was top quality. What …” - A 2024 review described hiring Colleary after a previous contractor took payment and abandoned the project partway through, crediting him with successfully picking up the unfinished work. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6bEtLeGpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzlKKxjQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Working with Colleary Construction was literally a dream come true. I reached out to Dara Colleary after another general contractor, who …” - A 2023 review described a large gut rehab of a two-family home, including creating a dry basement with a new poured floor and a French drain while keeping the home heated and livable. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1OXB2eW1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID59pvymgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dara worked with my family on a major renovation and gut rehab of the two-family where we live. This was a large, complicated project wit…” - Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, verified against the state registry. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 209390 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Colleary Construction, LLC” - Owner Dara Colleary is a Massachusetts Civil Engineer EIT with a structural engineering degree, and the company says he has worked in commercial and residential construction for more than 25 years. _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://www.collearyconstruction.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by founder Dara Colleary, a structural engineering graduate and Massachusetts Civil Engineer EIT” - [Official Website](http://www.collearyconstruction.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Civil Engineer EIT (Massachusetts)” - [Official Website](http://www.collearyconstruction.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Structural Engineering Degree (University of Massachusetts)” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGazRqSHZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFk4jHvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would highly recommend Colleary Construction for any size project. Dara has been a leader in commercial and residential construction fo…” - It holds an A+ Better Business Bureau grade, though it is not BBB accredited; BBB records show the LLC was incorporated in 2023 with one employee. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/belmont/profile/general-contractor/colleary-construction-0021-558416) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/belmont/profile/general-contractor/colleary-construction-0021-558416) — “BBB profile for Colleary Construction, a general contractor at 299 Waverley St in Belmont, MA: an LLC started and incorporated 6/19/2023 wit…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.collearyconstruction.com) — “A Belmont, Massachusetts general contractor offering residential renovations, home additions, and new custom home construction to Greater Bo…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xclUwSndTbEZYVVdORVVqRjBlWGMzWDBjMVluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1rU0JwSlFXUWNEUjF0eXc3X0c1Ync%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Flawless execution from an amazing team! If you are looking for a contractor who is honest, highly organized, and delivers with great pre…” - Also offers Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1OXB2eW1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xceb1c33e9f9f33c7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID59pvymgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dara worked with my family on a major renovation and gut rehab of the two-family where we live. This was a large, complicated project wit…” ## License Status: **active** (#209390, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-08, 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=Colleary%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJX6R2tGR344kRxzOfnz7Dsc4): 5.0★ from 24 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Colleary%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJX6R2tGR344kRxzOfnz7Dsc4): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.collearyconstruction.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/belmont/profile/general-contractor/colleary-construction-0021-558416): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alice U · 2026-07-23**: Flawless execution from an amazing team! If you are looking for a contractor who is honest, highly organized, and delivers with great precision and care, hire Colleary Construction. They kept our project completely on time and were incredibly responsive. Their attention to detail is remarkable. Ever… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julie Conlon · 2026-01-26**: Dara and his crew were exceptional! I would not hesitate to hire them for another job in the future. They created a finished room in our garage by building a second floor. Dara was excellent with communication and resolving any questions or changes/additions we requested. His crew were detail or… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Armen Yerevanian · 2026-01-23**: Colleary Construction sets the standard for professionalism, attention to detail and craftsmanship. Dara was highly attentive to the project and ensured that we were consistently on the same page in terms of renovation goals and benchmarks. He was consistently available and communicative about proje… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christina Boling · 2026-01-19**: We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Colleary Construction! Since this was our first major home renovation, we were definitely a bit overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect.From the very beginning, Dara and his team made the entire process feel stress-free and manageable. His t… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew Johnson · 2026-01-10**: I can't say enough good things about Colleary! We worked with them our first time this past fall to help repair our porch and everything turned out so much better than we expected. Working with Dara was easy and the crew was clean respectful and nice. The craftsmanship of all the work is top-grade. … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · N M · 2025-01-16**: Excellent General Contracting company. Dara, the company owner is a trained civil engineer, a person of high integrity, is very knowledgeable about his industry trends and the city's regulations. He was very responsive, put in the time to fully understand my family's requirements and also made a lot… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peng Liu · 2025-01-03**: I recently hired Dara Colleary (owner of Colleary Construction) to rebuild our garage, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and results. Dara is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. He consistently replied to my messages usually within seconds—even during weekends and lat… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Aisha Foxx Telfort · 2025-01-03**: If we could give Colleary Construction 10 stars, we would! Dara's professionalism, organization, attention to detail, and genuine concern for our satisfaction was unbelievable. His crews were on time, on site every day, very skilled, and extremely considerate. There is no guessing with Dara, he is u… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Wang · 2024-10-30**: I saw the sign of Colleary Construction doing a project near our neighborhood and figured give it a try. From the first conversation, I was impressed by Dara's attention to detail and clear communication. He provided a detailed proposal along with expected project timeline within a couple of days an… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christie & Timothy Larson · 2024-10-05**: We could not be happier with the work completed on our house by Colleary Construction. Our 1950’s multi-family was in need of an exterior facelift. Dara far exceeded our expectations with the renovation while staying on budget and on schedule. As first time home owners, the process of redoing the si… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-08T03:27:16.424Z. Cite as: Colleary Construction — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/colleary-construction-belmont) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/colleary-construction-belmont