# Cutler Building & Remodeling

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 29 Bates St, Mendon, MA 01756 · **Phone:** (508) 381-0339 · **Website:** http://www.cutlerbuilding.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 6 sources.
88% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Cutler Building & Remodeling is a Mendon/Milford general contractor Mark Cutler has run since the company's early-2000s founding — the exact year is inconsistent on its own site, cited as 2001 on the home and team pages and 1996 on the about-us page — and its work leans toward big, structural jobs: full-house rebuilds, additions, and first-floor renovations rather than single-room updates.

The reviews on file describe exactly that scale of work. One homeowner had their house rebuilt from the foundation up and said, a year later, they were still glad they did it; another walked through a first-floor renovation that knocked down walls, installed an I-beam, and rebuilt the kitchen entirely; a third added a family room and foyer to a 1947 Cape. Across seven of the eight reviews on Google and Houzz between 2014 and 2025, the same threads recur — organized crews, honest budgeting ("we'll work within your budget"), and projects that landed on time. BuildZoom's records back that up with volume: 40 permitted projects dating to 2018 and a BuildZoom Score of 100, in the 87th percentile of Massachusetts contractors it tracks; Houzz separately showcases 22 completed projects across two dozen towns west and southwest of Boston.

The one sour note has nothing to do with the construction work itself — a 2024 Google review said a Cutler company vehicle tailgated the reviewer at 6:20am on a residential street before speeding off well over the limit. It's worth asking about if it gives pause, but it stands alone against a run of detailed, positive accounts of the actual renovations.

Mark Cutler holds an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, verified directly against the state registry, and BuildZoom separately lists that same license number as active. He's a UMass Amherst Construction Management graduate who also lists membership in the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston and Remodelers Advantage, and describes the company as a Certified Green Builder — self-reported, but consistent with the scale of work the reviews describe.

For someone planning a real renovation — an addition, a gut-and-rebuild, a full first floor — rather than a single fixture swap, this is a contractor whose reviews and permit history point toward handling that scope well. Worth confirming current lead times and getting the budget conversation in writing early, since that's the part reviewers specifically praised Cutler for getting right.

**Strengths:**
- Full-scale renovations — reviewers describe additions and full rebuilds
- On-time and on-budget — reviewers repeatedly cite honest budgeting and schedules
- Verified HIC license — active in the Massachusetts state registry
- Deep project history — 40 permitted jobs and 22 showcased since 2018

**Concerns:**
- Company driving — a 2024 review reported a driver tailgating and speeding

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's own website states two different founding years — 2001 on its home and team pages, 1996 on the about-us page and site metadata.

## Claims & citations

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

- Google reviewers describe full-scale renovations — a foundation-up rebuild, a first-floor renovation with a kitchen overhaul, and a family room and foyer addition — finished on budget and on schedule. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVk4xQklNMVozVFU1MVVFcHpORUZPZW1rdFVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVN1BIM1Z3TU51UEpzNEFOemktUHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From the start of our first floor renovation to the end, Cutler was top notch.  Our renovation included knocking down walls, installing a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ZM1EweHBaRzgxTm5SVVYzSk5OR2xJVWxoV2FYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmY3Q0xpZG81NnRUV3JNNGlIUlhWaXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cutler building is a team of true professionals.  They rebuilt our house from the foundation up and almost 1 year later, we still could n…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYeVltN2F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXyYm7aw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ If you want the job done meticulously and correctly, you want Cutler Building to do it for you!  Cutler Building just completed a family …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqOTltM3N3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj99m3swE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our renovation project with Cutler was positive, on time, professional, and on budget. It is not often that one raves about experiences w…”
- Holds an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, verified against the state registry under Mark Cutler. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 129481 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Mark Cutler”
- A 2024 Google review reported a company vehicle tailgating and speeding on a residential street. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3Mzc3bWZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7377mfg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ One of their drivers tailgated me at 6:20am. I pulled over to let him pass because I was terrified , he sped ahead of me going atleast 20…”
- Google shows a 4.6-star rating from 9 ratings; Houzz shows a 5.0-star rating from a single 2014 review. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cutler-building-and-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~1006871333) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 1 ratings”
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cutler%20Building%20%26%20Remodeling%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJAQAQx7dt5IkR2LKfxr6fBOU) — “Google: 4.6★ from 9 ratings”
- BuildZoom lists 40 permitted projects dating back to 2018 and a BuildZoom Score of 100, in the 87th percentile among Massachusetts contractors it tracks; Houzz separately showcases 22 completed projects. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mark-a-cutler) — “40 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mark-a-cutler) — “This BuildZoom profile for Mark A Cutler / Cutler Building & Remodeling (Mendon, MA) shows a BuildZoom Score of 100 (87th percentile of MA c…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cutler-building-and-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~1006871333) — “22 project(s) shown on Houzz”
- The company describes itself as a general contractor based in Mendon/Milford specializing in custom new construction, additions, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling, founded and run by Mark Cutler, a UMass Amherst Construction Management graduate. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Cutler Building & Remodeling is a Massachusetts general contractor based in Mendon/Milford specializing in custom new construction, addition…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded by Mark Cutler, a UMass Amherst graduate in Construction Management — the site states the founding …”
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owned and operated by Mark Cutler”
- BuildZoom lists a Home Improvement Contractor license (#129481) issued 09-10-2025 as active, matching the state-verified registration. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mark-a-cutler) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #129481, Status: Active, State: Massachusetts, Type: Home Improvement Contractor, Date Issued: 09-10-20…”
- States membership in the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston and Remodelers Advantage, and describes itself as a Certified Green Builder. _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Remodelers Advantage member”
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Certified Green Builder”
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: BRAGB (Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston) member”
- Eight weighted Google and Houzz reviews from 2014 to 2025, mostly detailed five-star accounts of large renovations, against one unrelated negative review about a company driver's behavior. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ZM1EweHBaRzgxTm5SVVYzSk5OR2xJVWxoV2FYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmY3Q0xpZG81NnRUV3JNNGlIUlhWaXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cutler building is a team of true professionals.  They rebuilt our house from the foundation up and almost 1 year later, we still could n…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVk4xQklNMVozVFU1MVVFcHpORUZPZW1rdFVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVN1BIM1Z3TU51UEpzNEFOemktUHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From the start of our first floor renovation to the end, Cutler was top notch.  Our renovation included knocking down walls, installing a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3Mzc3bWZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7377mfg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ One of their drivers tailgated me at 6:20am. I pulled over to let him pass because I was terrified , he sped ahead of me going atleast 20…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ZM1EweHBaRzgxTm5SVVYzSk5OR2xJVWxoV2FYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmY3Q0xpZG81NnRUV3JNNGlIUlhWaXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cutler building is a team of true professionals.  They rebuilt our house from the foundation up and almost 1 year later, we still could n…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYeVltN2F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXyYm7aw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ If you want the job done meticulously and correctly, you want Cutler Building to do it for you!  Cutler Building just completed a family …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqOTltM3N3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj99m3swE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our renovation project with Cutler was positive, on time, professional, and on budget. It is not often that one raves about experiences w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM1bXBIM1Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC5mpH3Vw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had the best experience one could ask for in terms of home reconstruction with Cutler Building. They are extremely customer-centric wh…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Cutler Building & Remodeling is a Massachusetts general contractor based in Mendon/Milford specializing in custom new construction, addition…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVk4xQklNMVozVFU1MVVFcHpORUZPZW1rdFVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVN1BIM1Z3TU51UEpzNEFOemktUHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From the start of our first floor renovation to the end, Cutler was top notch.  Our renovation included knocking down walls, installing a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYeVltN2F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXyYm7aw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ If you want the job done meticulously and correctly, you want Cutler Building to do it for you!  Cutler Building just completed a family …”
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Cutler Building & Remodeling is a Massachusetts general contractor based in Mendon/Milford specializing in custom new construction, addition…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVk4xQklNMVozVFU1MVVFcHpORUZPZW1rdFVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe5049fbec69fb2d8!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVN1BIM1Z3TU51UEpzNEFOemktUHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From the start of our first floor renovation to the end, Cutler was top notch.  Our renovation included knocking down walls, installing a…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Cutler Building & Remodeling is a Massachusetts general contractor based in Mendon/Milford specializing in custom new construction, addition…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cutler-building-and-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~1006871333) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New Home Construction, Hom…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com) — “Cutler Building & Remodeling is a Massachusetts general contractor based in Mendon/Milford specializing in custom new construction, addition…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cutler-building-and-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~1006871333) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New Home Construction, Hom…”

## License

Status: **active** (#129481, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-05, 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=Cutler%20Building%20%26%20Remodeling&query_place_id=ChIJAQAQx7dt5IkR2LKfxr6fBOU): 4.6★ from 9 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mark-a-cutler): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cutler%20Building%20%26%20Remodeling&query_place_id=ChIJAQAQx7dt5IkR2LKfxr6fBOU): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://linkedin.com/company/cutler-building-&-remodeling): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](http://www.cutlerbuilding.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/cutler-building-and-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~1006871333): 5.0★ from 1 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jonathan Press · 2025-11-04**: Cutler building is a team of true professionals.  They rebuilt our house from the foundation up and almost 1 year later, we still could not be happier with the results.  They helped us save thousands of dollars in the design phase with their advice and expertise.  They also delivered the rare trifec…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer Polinski · 2025-09-01**: From the start of our first floor renovation to the end, Cutler was top notch.  Our renovation included knocking down walls, installing an I beam, and moving and renovating the entire kitchen, and Cutler handled it all with ease.  And the results are stunning.  They are organized, skilled craftspeop…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Grace Keeney · 2025-08-04**: We met with several contractors in the process of our renovation. The Cutler team was the first to say, 'we'll work within your budget'. Not only did they do that, but they exceeded all our expectations when it comes to timeline. Highly recommend Cutler Building and Renovation to all our friends, fo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amanda Kaye · 2024-10-28**: If you want the job done meticulously and correctly, you want Cutler Building to do it for you!  Cutler Building just completed a family room addition and foyer addition on our 1947 Cape.  They did a fantastic job.  They were very patient with us as we planned our build, and once they got going, the…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Nina Blanchette · 2024-08-30**: One of their drivers tailgated me at 6:20am. I pulled over to let him pass because I was terrified , he sped ahead of me going atleast 20mph over the speed limit (this is on a residential street) Scary that this is how you drive while representing your company!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katie Love · 2024-05-08**: Our renovation project with Cutler was positive, on time, professional, and on budget. It is not often that one raves about experiences with contractors, but the team at Cutler deserves it. Mark and his team felt like extended family throughout the process - we know they cared deeply about getting i…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Arnav Joshi · 2023-10-12**: We had the best experience one could ask for in terms of home reconstruction with Cutler Building. They are extremely customer-centric when it comes to multiple phases of construction - from understanding requirements, iterations of architectural changes, kickstarting design ideas, providing a detai…
- **5/5 · Houzz · tracy990 · 2014-07-11**: Super professional, awesome job, quick and delivered as promised. Mark Cutler, gave tons of good advice and made sure the job was done to perfection. He also worked with us to keep costs in check. I highly recommend him.

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