Derek Barnes Construction is a Hull-based general contractor serving the South Shore and nearby Boston communities. Its website says the company has been in business since 1985 and offers free estimates, with work spanning carpentry, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, additions, decks and porches, roofing, siding, windows, painting, gutters, and handyman repairs. State registry records list active Massachusetts HIC 168815 and CSL CSFA-076379 licenses under Derek Barnes.
Recent Google reviews from 2022 through 2025 consistently praise responsiveness, communication, scheduling, workmanship, cleanup, and finished results across bathrooms, roofs, siding, gutters, windows, doors, decks, and stairs. One 2022 homeowner said a new bathroom was completed on schedule and exceeded expectations; a 2023 review described new siding, gutters, and exterior lighting as a quick, easy process with impressive attention to detail. A 2024 Houzz reviewer praised transparent communication from first call through completion, and a 2025 reviewer specifically mentioned quick responses and reasonable pricing.
The written history is strong but not uniformly current across platforms: Google supplies the deepest recent set, while Houzz has one 2024 review and Angi’s two reviews date to 2008. One older Angi review called the work good but a bit expensive and said the crew was in a hurry to reach the next job; another older review praised punctuality and communication. Ask for a current written scope, schedule, price, cleanup expectations, and warranty terms, especially when combining multiple trades.
The company appears suited to homeowners seeking a South Shore contractor for remodeling, repairs, carpentry, and exterior work. Confirm the specific license scope and project plan before signing.
