# DRC Construction & Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 105 Mt Vernon St #1, Lowell, MA 01854 · **Phone:** (978) 413-4718 · **Website:** https://drcconstructionservices.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 10 reviews across 6 sources.
80% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

DRC Construction & Painting, based in Lowell, is built for the calls nobody plans for — a burst pipe, a flooded basement, a house fire. The website describes rapid response for burst pipes, flooded basements, roof leaks, and appliance overflows, with water extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping, and the reviews line up with that far more than the "Painting" in its name — most people who wrote in hired them after a flood or a fire, not for a paint job.

The pattern in recent reviews is disaster recovery, coordinated with insurance and done quickly. One customer this year said a flooded water tank was fully repaired within a month and called the process easy to work with, crediting a worker named Jim. Another, after a burst pipe flooded their lower level one winter, said DRC handled the cleanup and called the reconstruction work perfection. A third worked with DRC through their insurer and said the company kept the job within budget. A 2026 review credited the company with restoring a home to its original condition after major fire damage, and pointed other customers toward asking for Rodrigo. It also holds an A+ grade with the Better Business Bureau.

What's worth flagging: a January 2026 review called a driver "horrible," and an April 2025 review asked the company's drivers to use their turn signals. Both are about driving, not the construction or restoration work.

DRC Construction & Painting is a solid call for a flood, fire, or storm-damage emergency, especially with insurance involved — confirm the timeline and who will be your point of contact before work starts.

**Strengths:**
- A+ BBB grade — accredited with the Better Business Bureau
- Fast flood repairs — a 2026 review said a flood repair finished within a month
- Insurance-coordinated jobs — one reviewer said costs stayed within budget working through insurance
- Fire damage restoration — a 2026 review said a home was restored to its original condition

**Concerns:**
- Driver complaints — a January 2026 review called a driver "horrible"
- Turn-signal complaint — an April 2025 review asked drivers to use their signals

## Claims & citations

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

- Lowell, Massachusetts company offering rapid response for burst pipes, flooded basements, roof leaks, and appliance overflows, including water extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://drcconstructionservices.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Rapid response for burst pipes, flooded basements, roof leaks, and appliance overflows, including water ext…”
- States it offers free estimates and 24/7 emergency service, and describes itself as insured _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://drcconstructionservices.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): free estimates”
  - [Official Website](https://drcconstructionservices.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): 24/7 emergency service”
  - [Official Website](https://drcconstructionservices.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): insured”
- 4.5 stars from 18 ratings on Google _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DRC%20Construction%20%26%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJwx-m3eql44kRDRnbZ3yY3hc) — “Google: 4.5★ from 18 ratings”
- Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ grade _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- A 2026 review said a flooded water tank was fully repaired within a month, crediting a worker named Jim _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aZll6aDNVbTVsWHpOd1ZFcHFTMmRpYjI5VWEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZfYzh3Um5lXzNwVEpqS2dib29Ua0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jim is incredible! My water tank flooded my house and in a months time Jim had my home finished. So easy to work with and gets the job do…”
- A 2026 review called the reconstruction after a winter burst-pipe flood "perfection" _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WWGFrd3RURUV5WTNCM1pWQk1WM3BtWlhadmRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVXakwtTEEyY3B3ZVBMV3pmZXZvdkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DRC did clean up after we had flood and water damage from a burst pipe in our lower level in the winter.  Did a fantastic job with that a…”
- One customer working through insurance said DRC kept the job within budget _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNMlVuTkZNMHhaV25SQ1pFdHFURlZ5TTJab1FWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkM2UnNFM0xZWnRCZEtqTFVyM2ZoQVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Worked with them through insurance. They kept everything within budget and did fantastic work.”
- A 2026 review credited the company with restoring a home to its original condition after major fire damage _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Oc1owaHpiMU4xZWxaMGFFUmtXV0pDY1hKSVpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNsZ0hzb1N1elZ0aERkWWJCcXJIZHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had major fire damage in our home and DRC did a wonderful job restoring everything to its original condition. All the workers were ver…”
- A January 2026 review described a company driver as "horrible" _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oVmRWcG1UVEEzT1Mxb1NVZEVRVFZLTkcwMGRsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhVdVpmTTA3OS1oSUdEQTVKNG00dlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Horrible driver.”
- An April 2025 review said the company's drivers should use their turn signals _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvcjRYTExBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCor4XLLA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ tell ur drivers to use there signals”
- Offers fire and water damage repair, painting and cleaning, interior construction, and exterior and masonry work, per its Better Business Bureau profile _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Cleaning, Exterior Construction, Fire & Water Damage Repair, Interior Construction, Masonry, Pain…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): DRC Construction Services provides construction-related services, including fire and water d…”
- Specializes in Remediation Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aZll6aDNVbTVsWHpOd1ZFcHFTMmRpYjI5VWEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZfYzh3Um5lXzNwVEpqS2dib29Ua0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jim is incredible! My water tank flooded my house and in a months time Jim had my home finished. So easy to work with and gets the job do…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WWGFrd3RURUV5WTNCM1pWQk1WM3BtWlhadmRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVXakwtTEEyY3B3ZVBMV3pmZXZvdkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DRC did clean up after we had flood and water damage from a burst pipe in our lower level in the winter.  Did a fantastic job with that a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSYVFXcGpXbEJhVjNKaGJWVjJMVEIwY1RSTU1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjRaQWpjWlBaV3JhbVV2LTB0cTRMMGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In February 2025 I had a pipe burst in my finished basement. This was on a Sunday.   I called my insurance company, and googled water dam…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Oc1owaHpiMU4xZWxaMGFFUmtXV0pDY1hKSVpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNsZ0hzb1N1elZ0aERkWWJCcXJIZHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had major fire damage in our home and DRC did a wonderful job restoring everything to its original condition. All the workers were ver…”
  - [Official Website](https://drcconstructionservices.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Rapid response for burst pipes, flooded basements, roof leaks, and appliance overflows, including water ext…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taMFNXRjVRMG93V25wa2JuSTJXSHBrTVRkMU0yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZ0SWF5Q0owWnpkbnI2WHpkMTd1M2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DRC Construction & Painting provided excellent service and quality workmanship. The team was professional, responsive, and paid close att…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WWGFrd3RURUV5WTNCM1pWQk1WM3BtWlhadmRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x17de987c67db190d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVXakwtTEEyY3B3ZVBMV3pmZXZvdkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DRC did clean up after we had flood and water damage from a burst pipe in our lower level in the winter.  Did a fantastic job with that a…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Cleaning, Exterior Construction, Fire & Water Damage Repair, Interior Construction, Masonry, Pain…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Cleaning, Exterior Construction, Fire & Water Damage Repair, Interior Construction, Masonry, Pain…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): DRC Construction Services provides construction-related services, including fire and water d…”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Cleaning, Exterior Construction, Fire & Water Damage Repair, Interior Construction, Masonry, Pain…”
- Also offers House Cleaning _(confidence: low)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Cleaning, Exterior Construction, Fire & Water Damage Repair, Interior Construction, Masonry, Pain…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lowell/drc-construction-and-cleaning-inc-reviews-44163572.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): residentail cleaning”

## Ownership

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

## 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 Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DRC%20Construction%20%26%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJwx-m3eql44kRDRnbZ3yY3hc): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://americanhomequotes.com/general-contractors/massachusetts/lowell/drc-construction-painting/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/lowell/profile/building-contractors/drc-construction-and-painting-0021-436225): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://drcconstructionservices.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lowell/drc-construction-and-cleaning-inc-reviews-44163572.htm): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DRC%20Construction%20%26%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJwx-m3eql44kRDRnbZ3yY3hc): 4.5★ from 18 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Kelley · 2026-09-02**: DRC Construction & Painting provided excellent service and quality workmanship. The team was professional, responsive, and paid close attention to detail. The finished work looks great, and the whole project was handled smoothly. I’d definitely recommend them for construction and painting work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · sasha bouchard · 2026-08-27**: Jim is incredible! My water tank flooded my house and in a months time Jim had my home finished. So easy to work with and gets the job done fast!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sam Trevenen · 2026-08-01**: Worked with them through insurance. They kept everything within budget and did fantastic work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Vicki Tinsley · 2026-07-18**: DRC did clean up after we had flood and water damage from a burst pipe in our lower level in the winter.  Did a fantastic job with that and also the reconstruction work was perfection!  Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Melissa Bird · 2026-05-12**: In February 2025 I had a pipe burst in my finished basement. This was on a Sunday.   I called my insurance company, and googled water damage restoration.  I called Hydrodry.  This company was very responsive and sent me to DRC construction.  James Taylor came to my home.  He was very professional an…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sales At Hilltop · 2026-02-10**: We had major fire damage in our home and DRC did a wonderful job restoring everything to its original condition. All the workers were very professional and were a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend using DRC. Give Rodrigo a call and he will treat you right.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Letícia Simoes · 2026-02-05**: Amazing Job! This guys are really responsible and professional! Highly recommend!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Benjamin Dover · 2026-01-23**: Horrible driver.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Autumn Harrison · 2025-04-20**: tell ur drivers to use there signals
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amanda Rathbun · 2023-09-14**: The entire team was very responsive and knowledgeable.  Would recommend!

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