# Doherty Customs inc.

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 78 Lynn Ave, Hull, MA 02045, USA · **Phone:** (774) 269-5425 · **Website:** http://doherty-customs.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 16 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Doherty Customs is a Hull-based construction and roofing contractor run by Eric Doherty, a hands-on master craftsman the company says has been licensed since 2008 and is on-site at every project. It's an Owens Corning Preferred Roofing Contractor, and its own site describes a focus on historic home restoration and full-service construction across Boston's South Shore.

The reviews back up the range: a front door replacement that several other contractors had already turned down as impossible, which Eric solved after actually studying the problem; a rubber roof built with custom sanded rafters to work on an unusually shallow 2-3 pitch that a 2020 review reported was still holding up five years later with zero issues; a second-floor porch rebuild that included reshaping a bay-window wall and installing new windows; and a custom bedroom platform with steps and a larger window, built from the homeowner's own hand-drawn sketch specifically to open up a view of the Bay.

Customers also describe Eric personally engineering a windproof stove-fan exhaust design, and being brought in to fix work other contractors had gotten wrong. One homeowner who hired him for a small project said it grew into a number of others around a newly purchased home, including a full kitchen renovation, and called it the first time in years of working with contractors that they'd had only positive things to say about one.

Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is verified active against the state registry, and its BBB page carries an A+ grade with 19 years in business listed, though it isn't BBB-accredited.

For roofing, carpentry, or a full remodel on a South Shore home — especially an older one with quirks other contractors won't touch — the reviews describe a hands-on owner who solves the problem rather than passing on it.

**Strengths:**
- Solves the hard cases — took on a door job others called impossible
- Custom-built work — platform, porch, and stove-vent design engineered on-site
- Owens Corning Preferred Contractor — strong ratings, BBB A+, 19 years in business

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is registry-verified active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 198057 verified active”
- BBB gives an A+ grade with 19 years in business listed _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hull/profile/general-contractor/doherty-customs-inc-0021-542472) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hull/profile/general-contractor/doherty-customs-inc-0021-542472) — “BBB profile shows Doherty Customs, Inc. is not a BBB Accredited Business, carries a BBB Rating of A+, and has been in business 19 years; no …”
- Owens Corning Preferred Roofing Contractor _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://doherty-customs.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Owens Corning Preferred Roofing Contractor”
- Solved a front door replacement other contractors had called impossible _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4TVFWSXlORlJ1UWpCblJVbE1TbXBEYnpkdmFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxMQVIyNFRuQjBnRUlMSmpDbzdvaHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently replaced our front door and honestly weren’t sure it was even possible. We had several other contractors come out, and every …”
- A 2020 review reported a custom rubber roof on a shallow pitch holding up five years with zero issues _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hull/doherty-customs-inc-reviews-42345559.htm) — “5★ This was no simple task. The room needed a rubber roof with custom sanded rafters due to only a 2-3 pitch. 5 years later and zero issues.”
- Built a custom bedroom platform and window from a homeowner's own hand-drawn sketch _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOZk1EaEVUbUZKYUhrNE9WVjNkamRvTWxSUWVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNfMDhETmFJaHk4OVV3djdoMlRQeFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Eric and his team are outstanding. They have now completed multiple projects at my home on the South Shore. First, they fixed a leak in m…”
- Brought in to fix work other contractors had done incorrectly _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYdXRXdUlBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXutWuIA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Eric is a highly skilled tradesman with a drive to do things right the first time.He is especially skilled in fixing things that other co…”
- Family business; Eric Doherty is a hands-on master craftsman on-site at every project (self-reported) _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://doherty-customs.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family business run by Eric Doherty, a hands-on master craftsman who is on-site at every project.”
- Describes itself as specializing in historic home restoration and full-service construction across the South Shore _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://doherty-customs.com) — “Doherty Customs is a residential and commercial construction and roofing contractor based in Hull, MA, specializing in historic home restora…”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://doherty-customs.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Owens Corning Preferred Roofing Contractor”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCLU1MQmN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICB-MLBcw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We found that my mothers roof was leaking so Eric came out to look at the job and gave us a great price. His guys did a great job and lef…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hull/doherty-customs-inc-reviews-42345559.htm) — “5★ This was no simple task. The room needed a rubber roof with custom sanded rafters due to only a 2-3 pitch. 5 years later and zero issues.”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CME9XaGhkMDV3YURab1VuVTFjbWhYUmpkUGRVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnB0OWhhd05waDZoUnU1cmhXRjdPdUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Installed house and basement windows and storm doors. They did an excellent job. The crew was polite, on-time, and they cleaned up after …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4TVFWSXlORlJ1UWpCblJVbE1TbXBEYnpkdmFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxMQVIyNFRuQjBnRUlMSmpDbzdvaHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently replaced our front door and honestly weren’t sure it was even possible. We had several other contractors come out, and every …”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214a1VETlZUMk5yUWxGd1EzTTBZM2g2T0RWaVEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxkUDNVT2NrQlFwQ3M0Y3h6ODViQ3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Doherty Custom rebuilt the 2nd floor porch, rebuilt bay window shaped wall with new windows and re-shingled back side facade of house.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzdFBhVXFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3tPaUqAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Eric at Doherty Customs inc is the best choice for your custom carpentry needs!!
His attention to detail and profession manner is excelle…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://doherty-customs.com) — “Doherty Customs is a residential and commercial construction and roofing contractor based in Hull, MA, specializing in historic home restora…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCMDZyNGZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICB06r4fA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a wall removed ,and a renovation to a closest in my condo.

The work was fast, and workers were very clean! I recommend for any pro…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtN3F5U0l3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd15065b709b28d85!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-7qySIw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We originally hired Eric for a small but complicated project that snowballed into a number of other projects around our newly-purchased h…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **active** (#198057, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-03, 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=Doherty%20Customs%20inc.&query_place_id=ChIJf9soQOxn44kRhY2yCbdlUNE): 5.0★ from 20 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Doherty%20Customs%20inc.&query_place_id=ChIJf9soQOxn44kRhY2yCbdlUNE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hull/profile/general-contractor/doherty-customs-inc-0021-542472): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://doherty-customs.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hull/doherty-customs-inc-reviews-42345559.htm): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Exa](https://www.bestprosintown.com/ma/hull/doherty-customs-inc-/): 10 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Sheedy · 2026-05-08**: The work, the advice, the cleanup, the whole project was run with friendliness and professionalism.  The outcome was beyond our expectations.  At each step if something was discovered the project leader Dan would consult with us before proceeding.  We are most pleased and would work with Doherty tea…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dan MacMunn · 2026-02-19**: Very professional. Accurate detail of work to be performed. Schedule and accomplished on time.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joan Reardon · 2026-01-28**: Installed house and basement windows and storm doors. They did an excellent job. The crew was polite, on-time, and they cleaned up after each job. They even went above and beyond to find the proper moulding. They will be doing additional work in the Spring. I'd highly recommend them!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Dunne · 2026-01-23**: We recently replaced our front door and honestly weren’t sure it was even possible. We had several other contractors come out, and every one of them said the job couldn’t be done.

Then Eric from Doherty Customs showed up and proved otherwise. He took the time to actually look at the situation, came…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rachel Kelly · 2026-01-23**: Professional, timely, and helpful in finding creative solutions that also made the project more affordable.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tracey Marshall · 2026-01-18**: Doherty Custom rebuilt the 2nd floor porch, rebuilt bay window shaped wall with new windows and re-shingled back side facade of house.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Q. R. H · 2025-11-28**: Eric and his team are outstanding. They have now completed multiple projects at my home on the South Shore. First, they fixed a leak in my roof. Next, they installed a stove fan exhaust that was missing, but they did it with a unique design that Eric personally created that is wind proof, which is k…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David simpson · 2024-11-12**: Eric at Doherty Customs inc is the best choice for your custom carpentry needs!!
His attention to detail and profession manner is excellent.
I would choose Doherty Customs for your carpentry needs!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Runkal · 2024-10-26**: Eric is a highly skilled tradesman with a drive to do things right the first time.He is especially skilled in fixing things that other contractors have done incorrectly.If a high level of finish and professionalism is what you’re looking for,Doherty Customs is the right company.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · suvavw · 2024-10-24**: Great local family-owned, small business, excellent communication, and great skills

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