# DiPierro Construction

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 865-875 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA · **Phone:** (617) 592-6447 · **Website:** http://dipierroconstruction.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 24 reviews across 7 sources.
88% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

DiPierro Construction is a family-run Boston general contractor led by Gerry DiPierro, working across the South End, Beacon Hill and Greater Boston on everything from brownstone renovations to additions, roof decks, and insurance restoration work.

The through-line across dozens of Google reviews is Gerry's own hands-on involvement — reviewers describe him personally scoping jobs, walking through material options, and staying reachable by email and text through "several projects over the past year." In a 2023 review, a customer described using DiPierro for a purchased apartment building's exterior and interior work, including installing two balconies, navigating the historic commission, and later being retained as the after-hours contact for tenant emergencies. Another, from 2024, described a two-bedroom condo backyard addition completed with limited worksite access, where the company's experience with the city's permitting process kept things moving.

The written record runs deep — 24 reviews from 2021 through 2026, most five-star, largely positive on quality, responsiveness and follow-through on complex older-home projects. It isn't spotless: a 2022 review described visiting for a closet remodel quote, being promised a follow-up with pictures and designs, and then never hearing back despite repeated assurances from the office — a real lapse in the sales process, even where the completed jobs described elsewhere read as thorough. Google shows an overall 4.3★ from 37 ratings.

DiPierro holds an active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license, verified against the state registry, and BBB lists the business at 38 years old with an A+ grade. Worth noting: the company's own website gives two different founding stories — one page says "in business 20 years, since 2006," while marketing copy elsewhere claims "over 30 years" — the older figure lines up with BBB's 1988 start date.

DiPierro is a solid pick for an older-home renovation, addition, or permit-heavy Boston project where hands-on ownership matters — just make sure a quote actually gets followed up on before assuming the process is moving.

**Strengths:**
- Hands-on owner — Gerry personally scopes and manages projects
- Permitting expertise — navigates historic districts and city approvals
- Repeat business — many customers return across multiple projects
- Handles complex older-home issues — creative solutions on tight sites

**Concerns:**
- Follow-up lapse — one prospective customer never got a promised quote

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's own website gives two different founding stories — "20 years, since 2006" on one page vs. "over 30 years" elsewhere — while BBB lists the business as started in 1988

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts HIC license 203416 verified active against the state registry _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 203416 verified active”
- BBB grade A+ (not accredited), listed 38 years in business (started 1988) _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/general-contractor/dipierro-design-build-remodel-0021-115136) — “BBB profile for DiPierro-Design-Build-Remodel (general contractor, Boston, MA) shows an A+ BBB rating but the business is NOT BBB Accredited…”
- Family-run business led by owner Gerry DiPierro _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://dipierroconstruction.com) — “Family-run general contractor in Boston, MA offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window installation, roofing, additions, brownstone re…”
  - [Official Website](http://dipierroconstruction.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Site features an 'About Gerry DiPierro' page and lists gerry@dipierroconstruction.com for general questions, indi…”
- Repeat customers describe using the company across several projects over multiple years _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEdGNqWXlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDtcjYyAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gerry and all his staff from  Dipierro construction are very prompt in answering questions and scheduling.  Gerry has helped me in a numb…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSbzd1Z0t3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDRo7ugKw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have used Gerry & his team on several projects now, including most recently on a renovation of our home in the South End. Gerry is ver…”
- Navigated historic-district approval and tight city permitting on complex projects _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5c05pSEFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID9sNiHAg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dipierro did a modest 2 bedroom addition in our condo backyard.  Gerry and his teams expertise enabled them to come up with a range of wa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSdThEZmd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDRu8DfgwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I used Gerry to do major exterior and interior work on a purchased apartment building including installing 2 balconies in the back alley.…”
- A prospective customer described never receiving a promised follow-up quote and design for a closet remodel despite repeated assurances _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtdHB1c0Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-tpusFw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Di Pierro visited my house for a possible closet remodeling and talked about how he would follow up in a few days with pictures and desig…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://dipierroconstruction.com) — “Family-run general contractor in Boston, MA offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window installation, roofing, additions, brownstone re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5c05pSEFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID9sNiHAg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dipierro did a modest 2 bedroom addition in our condo backyard.  Gerry and his teams expertise enabled them to come up with a range of wa…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://dipierroconstruction.com) — “Family-run general contractor in Boston, MA offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window installation, roofing, additions, brownstone re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCNk1qTlpPVWxvZFZoR1UwUkdNbnBvUXpZelFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlB6MjNZOUlodVhGU0RGMnpoQzYzQUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gerry remodeled our kitchen 15 years ago! We're still very happy with it but we noticed the cabinet over the fridge seemed to be pulling …”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://dipierroconstruction.com) — “Family-run general contractor in Boston, MA offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window installation, roofing, additions, brownstone re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21jNVVsbHdRMkpCYVRsME9HNDFNVkpTYldkV1ZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmc5UllwQ2JBaTl0OG41MVJSbWdWVFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DiPierro Construction replaced deteriorated windows and renovated the bathroom on my old two-bedroom Beacon Hill apartment.  I greatly ap…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://dipierroconstruction.com) — “Family-run general contractor in Boston, MA offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window installation, roofing, additions, brownstone re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21jNVVsbHdRMkpCYVRsME9HNDFNVkpTYldkV1ZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmc5UllwQ2JBaTl0OG41MVJSbWdWVFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DiPierro Construction replaced deteriorated windows and renovated the bathroom on my old two-bedroom Beacon Hill apartment.  I greatly ap…”
- Also offers Remediation Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://dipierroconstruction.com) — “Family-run general contractor in Boston, MA offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window installation, roofing, additions, brownstone re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sT1ZqTnlNSE0wZW5kcFVFVnJUazVvVW04eGIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9b1b3c360ab670e1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlOVjNyMHM0endpUEVrTk5oUm8xb3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gerry and his team were very helpful in designing an approach to repairing water damage in our unit in a cost-efficient manner; then they…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **active** (#203416, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-04, 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=DiPierro%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ5VEagW1644kR4XC2CjY8G5s): 4.3★ from 37 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DiPierro%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ5VEagW1644kR4XC2CjY8G5s): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/general-contractor/dipierro-design-build-remodel-0021-115136): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://dipierroconstruction.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dipierro-construction-pfvwus-pf~1704947865): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/dipierro-construction-inc-reviews-45465079.htm): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/dipierro-construction-490711168): 7 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shawna Dillon · 2026-03-21**: We’ve had the pleasure of working with Gerry DiPierro and his team on several projects over the past year, including a large deck renovation that went incredibly smooth. They are easy to work with, highly communicative, and consistently deliver excellent craftsmanship. What truly sets them apart is …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Martina Arnal · 2026-03-19**: DiPierro Construction (Gerry) was responsive, professional, and easy to work with throughout our home repair process. After providing a clear estimate, they scheduled work promptly and communicated updates as needed. The team confirmed key repairs—including a pocket door—and adjusted scope when need…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cat · 2025-12-14**: DiPierro Construction replaced deteriorated windows and renovated the bathroom on my old two-bedroom Beacon Hill apartment.  I greatly appreciated the work of his crew, the end result, and Gerry DiPierro’s advice and suggestions along the way based on his decades of construction experience.  For exa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas Hemnes · 2025-11-24**: Gerry and his team were very helpful in designing an approach to repairing water damage in our unit in a cost-efficient manner; then they completed the work while I was away with minimal supervision, very thoroughly, and within budget.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eleanor Lecours · 2025-09-25**: Gerry remodeled our kitchen 15 years ago! We're still very happy with it but we noticed the cabinet over the fridge seemed to be pulling away from the ceiling! So via email we reached out to Gerry for help and he immediately  responded with " I'll send a guy over to fix it" and he did!! Wow! Help wa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alex Chan · 2025-09-23**: We worked with Gerry to get an estimate on rebuilding our front porch. Gerry came to our house for an estimate and he walked through various approaches, options and materials for the project. Gerry then promptly shared detailed estimates for the project and promptly made adjustments and additions to…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Janna Murgia · 2025-09-09**: Big thanks to Gerry and his team for the work they did on our roof deck.  It was not an easy project but Gerry stuck with us despite the extra work it entailed on the permiting side.  Gerry has been responsive to all our subsequent questions and projects, which has been a huge help and relief as we'…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Neil Sullivan · 2025-08-26**: Gerry and his Team were great for our large project (roof deck) and we’ve continued to use them for handyman services since, which has been great, too - they are responsive and able to address our issues quickly.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Harlow · 2025-07-24**: The team did a superb job on our project. On time, on budget, excellent work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · serafim albano · 2024-12-06**: Fizeram um trabalho em minha casa e ficou excelente!

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