# @designREMODEL

**Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Phone:** (508) 477-9003 · **Website:** http://www.atdesignremodel.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 21 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

designREMODEL Baths, Kitchens & More is a Mashpee design-build shop that owner John Clark says he's run for more than 30 years, working Upper Cape towns from Bourne to Dennis. The name comes up almost exclusively for full kitchen and bathroom overhauls — demolition-to-the-studs jobs, not a single fixture swap — and the same handful of craftsmen keep showing up by name across the reviews: Al on tile and plumbing, Kemp on paint, Adam and Mike on cabinetry and carpentry, with Clark himself running the schedule and communication.

The written record runs a full decade, 2015 through 2025, and it's unusually consistent for that span: 21 reviews across Google and Houzz, every one five stars, with specifics that repeat rather than contradict each other. Homeowners describe gut kitchen rebuilds, a complicated tile mural, custom cabinetry, and multi-trade coordination — plumbing, electrical, painting — all run under one project lead, with regular photo and text updates while they were away from the house. A 2017 review from a Harwich homeowner recalled the project running past its original schedule once scope changes were added, and a 2017 Houzz account mentioned a few issues during the build that Clark absorbed rather than passing along — the ordinary friction of a real renovation, handled rather than hidden.

One entry in the review count is worth a second look: a 2022 Google post is written by someone who says she has supplied the company's marketing and web materials since 2016. That's a business relationship, not a remodeling client's account, even though it's counted among the customer reviews.

Before calling, ask directly about the license numbers the company and Houzz cite — HIC #145474 and CSL #065629. They're self-reported and directory-listed, including a BuildZoom page that calls its own listing "verified," but they didn't resolve in an independent state registry check here, so it's worth confirming with OCABR yourself. Otherwise, this is the contractor Cape Cod homeowners call for a full kitchen or bath remodel who want one person managing every subcontractor, backed by a Best of Houzz run from 2013 through 2017 and a stated NARI affiliation.

**Strengths:**
- Decade-long five-star record — 21 reviews, 2015 to 2025, no negatives found
- Consistent named crew — same craftsmen recur across projects and years
- Full-project coordination — one point of contact manages every trade
- Houzz recognition — Best of Houzz five years running, 2013-2017
- Detailed, story-driven reviews — homeowners describe gut-remodel projects step by step

**Concerns:**
- Unverified license numbers — HIC/CSL figures are self-reported, not registry-confirmed
- Schedule can extend — one project ran past its original timeline with added scope
- One review isn't a client — a 2022 entry describes a marketing-vendor relationship

**Where sources disagree:**
- A 2022 Google 'review' is written by someone describing an ongoing marketing/web vendor relationship with the owner since 2016, not a remodeling project — it is counted among the platform's customer reviews regardless.
- BuildZoom labels its Home Improvement Contractor license listing (#145474) as 'BuildZoom-verified' as of July 2026, but our own Massachusetts registry check for this business returned no match — BuildZoom's verification claim should be treated as unconfirmed, not state-verified.

## Claims & citations

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

- 21 written reviews from 2015-2025 across Google and Houzz are uniformly five stars, with no negative accounts found in either platform's record _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%40designREMODEL&query_place_id=ChIJ5dHJNP_S5IkR5J_LxAiAHU8) — “Google: 5★ from 37 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnM09EQjFNV0ZRV2pCUGRXNXlOV05CUldaUldIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f1d8008c4cb9fe4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg3ODB1MWFQWjBPdW5yNWNBRWZRWHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had a complete kitchen remodel by @designREMODEL and couldn't be happier with the project. Everything from A to Z was carried…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ I'm an interior designer and working with contractors back in Chicago is an absolute nightmare. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 24 ratings”
- Reviewers across a decade repeatedly name the same crew members (Al, Rich, Kemp, Adam, Bob, Mike) working under owner John Clark _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4LUlLalZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f1d8008c4cb9fe4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx-IKjVg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John Clark and his team just completed an absolutely fabulous remodel of our kitchen.  The experience from beginning to end completely wa…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ John and his team of experts did an awesome job of remodeling our kitchen in Harwich. Each member of the team including Al, Rich, Kemp, A…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ We could not have asked for a more professional and courteous team to take care of our kitchen/living area renovation! Every craftsman/wo…”
- Coordinates plumbing, electrical, painting and tile trades under one project lead for whole-room remodels _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Design-build kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home remodeling company based in Mashpee, MA, serving Upper Cape Cod from Bourne to Dennis, led by…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ We could not have asked for a more professional and courteous team to take care of our kitchen/living area renovation! Every craftsman/wo…”
- Executes complex custom tile work, including a tile mural described as a project focal point _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ We could not have asked for a more professional and courteous team to take care of our kitchen/living area renovation! Every craftsman/wo…”
- Named Best of Houzz for Cape Cod for 5 consecutive years (2013-2017) _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “Listed certification: Rated Best Of Houzz for Cape Cod 2013-2017 (5 years in a row)”
- Self-reports over 30 years serving Cape Cod homeowners, owner-operated by founder John Clark _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Company history (self-reported): John Clark founded the company; the site states 'over 30 years of experience working with Cape Cod homeowne…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by John Clark, founder and lead Design Remodel Specialist (DRS).”
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Self-reported 30 years in business”
- The HIC #145474 and CSL #065629 numbers cited by the company, Houzz and BuildZoom are self-reported/directory-listed claims that did not resolve in an independent state registry check _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): MA CSL #065629”
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): MA HIC #145474”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/designremodel) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #145474 — Home Improvement Contractor — Active — Massachusetts (BuildZoom-verified as of July 2026)”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “Licence listed on Houzz: CS-065629”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “Licence listed on Houzz: HIC-145474”
- A 2017 Harwich review noted the project exceeded its original schedule once scope changes were added _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ We could not have asked for a more professional and courteous team to take care of our kitchen/living area renovation! Every craftsman/wo…”
- One 2022 Google entry is written by a self-described marketing/web vendor to the company since 2016, not a remodeling customer, though it is counted among the platform's reviews _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPbmNuRTJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f1d8008c4cb9fe4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOncnE2wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’ve been honored to work directly with John Clark of @designREMODEL since 2016, providing marketing and web related materials. John is 1…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Design-build kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home remodeling company based in Mashpee, MA, serving Upper Cape Cod from Bourne to Dennis, led by…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqbjhpdGRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f1d8008c4cb9fe4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICjn8itdQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John and his team of contractors who worked on our bathroom project were professional. They listened to what we wanted and offered innova…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ After 17 years of living with 2 white on white on white bathrooms I decided to redo both at the same time. I found @designREMODEL on-line…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ John and his team did a fabulous job renovating our bathroom, laundryroom, and bedroom. The bathroom tile work is exceptional. Most impor…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Design-build kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home remodeling company based in Mashpee, MA, serving Upper Cape Cod from Bourne to Dennis, led by…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnM09EQjFNV0ZRV2pCUGRXNXlOV05CUldaUldIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f1d8008c4cb9fe4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg3ODB1MWFQWjBPdW5yNWNBRWZRWHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had a complete kitchen remodel by @designREMODEL and couldn't be happier with the project. Everything from A to Z was carried…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmMGFMSHR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4f1d8008c4cb9fe4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf0aLHtwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ @dersignREMODEL completely redid our kitchen. Demolished to the studs then totally built out. Work was done professionally and timely wit…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ John and his team of experts did an awesome job of remodeling our kitchen in Harwich. Each member of the team including Al, Rich, Kemp, A…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ We are so happy we went with @designREMODELl!!! We hired them for a Kitchen Remodel in Harwich, MA. After the first meeting, with John Cl…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com) — “Design-build kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home remodeling company based in Mashpee, MA, serving Upper Cape Cod from Bourne to Dennis, led by…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882) — “5★ We could not have asked for a more professional and courteous team to take care of our kitchen/living area renovation! Every craftsman/wo…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, 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=%40designREMODEL&query_place_id=ChIJ5dHJNP_S5IkR5J_LxAiAHU8): 5.0★ from 37 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%40designREMODEL&query_place_id=ChIJ5dHJNP_S5IkR5J_LxAiAHU8): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.atdesignremodel.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/designremodel-baths-kitchens-and-more-pfvwus-pf~1258306882): 5.0★ from 24 ratings
- [Exa](https://46467626.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/46467626/AtHOME_Maushop.pdf): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/designremodel): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “shoes, while the other functions as the kitchen pantry. “Practicality can be beautiful,” says Muller. “You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other.” The cottage haven was a hard-won prize. For Mulle…” — 46467626.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net — https://46467626.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/46467626/AtHOME_Maushop.pdf

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · steve norris · 2025-06-25**: We recently had a complete kitchen remodel by @designREMODEL and couldn't be happier with the project. Everything from A to Z was carried out as planned and on schedule. John and his team take great care and concern about every step of the process. He provided insights and perspectives on all the pa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Greg Hamm · 2025-01-07**: @dersignREMODEL completely redid our kitchen. Demolished to the studs then totally built out. Work was done professionally and timely with surprisingly little mess. The craftsman and subcontractors were scheduled efficiently with very few gaps. The gaps were mainly drying times that needed to be adh…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Viera Muzithras · 2024-04-27**: John and his team of contractors who worked on our bathroom project were professional. They listened to what we wanted and offered innovative ideas and suggestions to make sure the project met what we envisioned. Would highly recommend @designREMODEL.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Burns Tile Installation · 2024-04-18**: @designREMODEL exemplifies excellence in every aspect of their work. We've worked with many different contractors over the years but this company stands out among the rest. John offers effective communication, exceptional craftsmanship and resolute professionalism. Truly a rare gem these days. If yo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Catherine Prendergast · 2023-12-21**: We went looking for a contractor to remodel our house with trepidation, expecting the worst. You know all the horror stories already. If you're wanting to avoid all of them, go with @designREMODEL. John earned our trust every step of the way.  In the design process, John returned detailed plans for …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bob O'Brien · 2023-06-01**: John Clark and his team just completed an absolutely fabulous remodel of our kitchen.  The experience from beginning to end completely warranted a five star review.  John is a consummate professional - - he showed up when he said he would, gave us a budget that he worked within, offered great recomm…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · April Garbitt · 2023-05-04**: I decided to work with @designREMODEL based off their experience and past customer reviews. Once I scheduled the initial  appointment with John I decided I liked his past work designs and he seemed very easygoing and pleasant to work with.  I am glad that I trusted John and his crew with my kitchen.…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amy Mesirow · 2022-08-11**: From the initial phone call for an estimate to completion of the project, John Clark was extremely responsive, professional and knowledgeable.  He has high standards for himself and his subcontractors, and wasn't happy until everything was done perfectly.  He maintained close contact with us through…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sue Wallis Williams · 2022-07-12**: I’ve been honored to work directly with John Clark of @designREMODEL since 2016, providing marketing and web related materials. John is 100% professional, easy going, hardworking and consistently a pleasure to work with… even on a few rare occasions when there was an unexpected bump in the road, he …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mildred Long · 2022-01-22**: John and his team recently remodeled our kitchen/dining room area in West Dennis. John was so helpful with how best to use the space-as we knocked down walls , added windows, and moved everything around ! From start to finish, during a pandemic, John was very honest and knowledgeable about the time …

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-22T19:17:08.082Z.
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