# DOVERCRAFT CONSTRUCTION INC.

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Phone:** (781) 235-9318 · **Website:** https://www.dovercraft.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 15 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Dovercraft Construction is an owner-operated general contractor in Wellesley, Massachusetts; owner Jim says the company has worked in the area since 1978 and focuses on fine building renovations, historic projects, kitchens, bathrooms, and complex whole-house work. The company also lists HIC#100558 and says it was featured on This Old House.

Homeowners writing on Houzz in 2016 and 2017 repeatedly described additions, basement renovations, historic-house work, kitchens, and mudrooms. They praised organized project management, communication, staying on budget, keeping appointments, reasonable estimates, clean worksites, and completing work on time. Houzz displays 5.0 stars from 14 ratings, while BuildZoom shows nine permitted projects and no reviews.

Before booking, ask the contractor to confirm current licensing and the scope of the license. BuildZoom reports that it could not verify an active license and identifies a Newton general-contractor license as expired in 2018, while the company’s own website lists HIC#100558 and Houzz lists license number 100558. Those are differing source claims, so current status should be checked with the relevant licensing authority.

Dovercraft looks suited to homeowners planning substantial remodeling, historic restoration, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, or whole-home work in the Wellesley-area towns it names. Confirm the current license, project schedule, estimate terms, and references for work similar to yours before signing.

**Strengths:**
- Project management — reviewers cite organized oversight and clear communication
- Budget discipline — reviewers describe staying within budget and honoring estimates
- Schedule keeping — reviewers cite kept appointments and timely completion
- Renovation breadth — profile lists kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and historic work

**Concerns:**
- License status — BuildZoom reports no active license verification and an expired record
- Current references — written reviews are dated 2016–2017, so request recent examples

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company website lists HIC#100558 and Houzz lists license 100558, while BuildZoom reports a different general-contractor license as expired and says it could not verify an active license.

## Claims & citations

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

- Dovercraft says it has operated since 1978 and is owner-operated by Jim. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.dovercraft.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Dovercraft Construction says it has operated since 1978.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.dovercraft.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Jim”
  - [Official Website](https://www.dovercraft.com) — “Self-reported 48 years in business”
- The company presents itself as a Wellesley general contractor for fine renovations, historic projects, kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-house work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.dovercraft.com) — “Dovercraft Construction presents itself as a Wellesley, Massachusetts general contractor specializing in fine building renovations, remodeli…”
- Houzz shows a 5.0-star rating from 14 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 14 ratings”
- Written Houzz reviews from 2016–2017 praise project management, budgets, communication, schedules, and workmanship. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “5★ Reported expertly managed additions and renovations; praised project management and recommended the company.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “5★ Reported multiple successful projects, organized professionals, on-site management, budget adherence, and timely completion.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “5★ Praised professionalism, quality, consideration, on-time completion, and reasonable estimates.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “5★ Reported dependable service, returned calls, kept appointments, timely completion, reasonable charges, and clean worksites.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “5★ Reported professional scheduling and generally on-time work.”
- BuildZoom shows nine permitted projects and no reviews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/dovercraft-inc) — “9 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/dovercraft-inc) — “BuildZoom identifies Dovercraft Inc at 23 Oakland Circle, Wellesley, MA, reports 9 permitted projects and no reviews, and warns that it coul…”
- BuildZoom says it could not verify an active license and reports a general-contractor license as expired. _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/dovercraft-inc) — “BuildZoom identifies Dovercraft Inc at 23 Oakland Circle, Wellesley, MA, reports 9 permitted projects and no reviews, and warns that it coul…”
- The company website states HIC#100558 and a This Old House feature. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.dovercraft.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Featured on This Old House”
  - [Official Website](https://www.dovercraft.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): HIC#100558”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “Services offered (Houzz): Attic Restoration, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Window Replaceme…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.dovercraft.com) — “Dovercraft Construction presents itself as a Wellesley, Massachusetts general contractor specializing in fine building renovations, remodeli…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “5★ Praised a full basement renovation and recommended the team.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “Services offered (Houzz): Attic Restoration, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Window Replaceme…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “5★ Praised an organized kitchen and mudroom remodel and said the team worked within budget.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336) — “Services offered (Houzz): Attic Restoration, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Window Replaceme…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dovercraft-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~788695336): 5.0★ from 14 ratings
- [Official Website](https://www.dovercraft.com): 48 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/dovercraft-inc): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Houzz · Linda Griffith · 2017-02-12**: Reported expertly managed additions and renovations; praised project management and recommended the company.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Lindsay Gibson · 2017-01-27**: Reported multiple successful projects, organized professionals, on-site management, budget adherence, and timely completion.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Liz & Chip Gibson · 2017-01-22**: Jim, and the Dovercraft team are top notch. We used Jim a few years ago for a full basement renovation. The work that they did at our home was better than we could have imagined. Jim was so great during the entire process to answer questions, help us remain on budget, on time with each step of the p…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Liz & Chip Gibson · 2017-01-22**: Praised a full basement renovation and recommended the team.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Betsy Hayes · 2017-01-16**: Praised a major renovation and the crew's work.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Sara O'Connor · 2017-01-12**: Reported recommendation for historic-house renovation and praised the craftsmen.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Toni Seeker · 2016-10-16**: Reported a major improvement and strongly recommended Dovercraft.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Linda Somerville · 2016-09-26**: Dovercraft Construction consists of talented professionals who know their craft and do top-quality work. They are accommodating and are considerate of the homeowner when doing work in the home. They are true to their estimates and complete work on time. I have used Dovercraft for a number of project…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Linda Somerville · 2016-09-26**: Praised professionalism, quality, consideration, on-time completion, and reasonable estimates.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Amy Weiler · 2016-09-23**: Jim and his team are very professional and reliable. The project went exactly as planned - on schedule and on budget. They did a really great job and we couldn't be happier with the result.

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