# East Coast Siding

**Trade:** Windows / Siding / Gutters · **Address:** 10 Brousseau Dr, Upton, MA 01568 · **Phone:** (508) 529-4500 · **Website:** http://www.ecexteriors.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 28 reviews across 5 sources.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

East Coast Siding is an Upton-based exterior contractor offering vinyl siding, residential roofing and replacement vinyl windows across central and eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The company says Michael Cannistraro has operated it since 1987, learned the trade in his father's siding business and remains the owner-operator overseeing projects and training the crew. Its website describes the business as family-owned.

Homeowners describe East Coast Siding handling siding, window and roof replacements with detailed attention to workmanship, communication and cleanup. Recent reviews include an aluminum-siding and gutter replacement completed in three days, a 100-year-old saltbox roof completed in one day with landscaping protected by tarps, and a window-and-siding project where nearly rotted sheathing was discovered and addressed without taking the job off schedule. Other reviewers mention competitive pricing, clear timelines, prompt replies and thorough cleanup. The cited review history contains 28 reviews from 2022 through 2026, while the Google profile shows 4.8 stars from 57 ratings.

There is one specific roofing issue to discuss before booking. A January 2025 reviewer reported attic condensation and raindrops after a roofing job, attributed the problem to inadequate venting and said the owner directed them to research the fix. That account conflicts with the otherwise positive roofing reviews, so roofing customers should confirm the ventilation design, code responsibilities and warranty process in writing.

The Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license 112871 is registry-verified active under Michael Cannistraro. BuildZoom displays the same number as active but also shows older unverified Newton entries and a different owner name, so confirm the contracting entity and current license documentation for the project. East Coast Siding is a reasonable fit for siding, windows or roofing; ask for a detailed scope, ventilation plan, cleanup terms and warranty details before work begins.

**Strengths:**
- Siding craftsmanship — repeated, specific praise across recent projects
- Clear communication — reviewers consistently cite responsive updates
- Fast completion — several projects finished within a few days
- Jobsite cleanup — customers repeatedly praise thorough cleanup

**Concerns:**
- Roof ventilation — one reviewer reported attic condensation and raindrops
- License identity — confirm current entity and project-specific documentation

**Where sources disagree:**
- The state registry identifies Michael Cannistraro as holder of active HIC 112871, while BuildZoom lists East Coast Siding as owned by Lance Rowan and also displays older unverified Newton licenses under #107197.

## Claims & citations

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

- Provides vinyl siding, residential roofing and replacement vinyl windows from Upton across central and eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.ecexteriors.com) — “East Coast Siding provides vinyl siding, residential roofing, and replacement vinyl window installation from its Upton base across central a…”
- Michael Cannistraro says he has operated the company since 1987 and learned the trade from his father _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.ecexteriors.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Michael Cannistraro says he has operated East Coast Siding since 1987, after learning the family siding bus…”
- The company describes itself as family-owned and owner-operated by Michael Cannistraro _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.ecexteriors.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Michael (Mike) Cannistraro, who says he oversees projects and trains his crew.”
  - [Official Website](http://www.ecexteriors.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
- Reviews praise siding, window and roof replacement workmanship, communication, speed and cleanup _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0WllWRnlPVXM1YWpneFpYZzFOVVpJYm1SSFpHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktZYVFyOUs5ajgxZXg1NUZIbmRHZGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a great experience with East Coast Siding installing our vinyl siding and new garage roof.  Mike & Drew are excellent communicator…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGQ1NreEdSM052YzJwVWNqVnFUV053T1RGZlRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFCSkxGR3Nvc2pUcjVqTWNwOTFfTGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike, Drew and Crew were EXCELLENT!  We highly recommend East Coast Siding! They replaced aluminum siding and gutters on our Hopkinton ho…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CYVQwUnhUVXhTUms4MlZGSkZZMjFrVkVzMk5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBaT0RxTUxSRk82VFJFY21kVEs2NGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We just had a full window and siding replacement done for our Colonial style home and could not be more thrilled with the job that Mike a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFd1FXTTRkVFl0ZDNoclVuRk9lVkZST1RBeVExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjEwQWM4dTYtd3hrUnFOeVFROTAyQ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and his team did a fabulous job putting a new roof on my 100 year old saltbox. Great quality work and SO clean!  Loved that they put…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aWVNWbE5OVVl5T0VGSWRra3hlVEkwZDBKNVlXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZYSVlNNUYyOEFIdkkxeTI0d0J5YWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are extremely happy with the work Mike, Drew, and the team at East Coast Siding did replacing our old siding. Mike was responsive, eas…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnal8tLTJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDgj_--2QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and Drew did a fantastic job on my roof. Extremely fair, fast and great cleanup. I have a large yard and 3 dogs, so cleanup was supe…”
- A recent project resolved nearly rotted sheathing without taking the siding and window job off schedule _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSelVHdGlRamRtVm14cFJsOTBUWFpoV0RZelFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRzUGtiQjdmVmxpRl90TXZhWDYzQUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and his team were outstanding. The project was completed quickly, with exceptional quality and care. We worked with them to install …”
- One January 2025 reviewer reported attic condensation and raindrops after a roofing job, attributing it to inadequate venting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfZ2ZqbF9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_gfjl_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ All was great until it started raining in the attic. Ya, there is so much condensation in the attic due to inadequate venting, we have ra…”
- Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license 112871 is registry-verified active under Michael Cannistraro _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 112871 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Michael Cannistraro”
- BuildZoom shows older unverified Newton license entries and a different owner name alongside the active license record _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/east-coast-siding) — “BuildZoom lists East Coast Siding at 10 Brousseau Dr, Upton, with a non-customer BZ score of 91 and 15 permits; it reports Massachusetts Hom…”
- The review record is strongly positive overall but includes one specific roofing complaint about ventilation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0WllWRnlPVXM1YWpneFpYZzFOVVpJYm1SSFpHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktZYVFyOUs5ajgxZXg1NUZIbmRHZGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a great experience with East Coast Siding installing our vinyl siding and new garage roof.  Mike & Drew are excellent communicator…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGQ1NreEdSM052YzJwVWNqVnFUV053T1RGZlRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFCSkxGR3Nvc2pUcjVqTWNwOTFfTGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike, Drew and Crew were EXCELLENT!  We highly recommend East Coast Siding! They replaced aluminum siding and gutters on our Hopkinton ho…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CYVQwUnhUVXhTUms4MlZGSkZZMjFrVkVzMk5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBaT0RxTUxSRk82VFJFY21kVEs2NGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We just had a full window and siding replacement done for our Colonial style home and could not be more thrilled with the job that Mike a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfZ2ZqbF9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC_gfjl_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ All was great until it started raining in the attic. Ya, there is so much condensation in the attic due to inadequate venting, we have ra…”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.ecexteriors.com) — “East Coast Siding provides vinyl siding, residential roofing, and replacement vinyl window installation from its Upton base across central a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0WllWRnlPVXM1YWpneFpYZzFOVVpJYm1SSFpHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktZYVFyOUs5ajgxZXg1NUZIbmRHZGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a great experience with East Coast Siding installing our vinyl siding and new garage roof.  Mike & Drew are excellent communicator…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CYVQwUnhUVXhTUms4MlZGSkZZMjFrVkVzMk5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBaT0RxTUxSRk82VFJFY21kVEs2NGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We just had a full window and siding replacement done for our Colonial style home and could not be more thrilled with the job that Mike a…”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.ecexteriors.com) — “East Coast Siding provides vinyl siding, residential roofing, and replacement vinyl window installation from its Upton base across central a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFd1FXTTRkVFl0ZDNoclVuRk9lVkZST1RBeVExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjEwQWM4dTYtd3hrUnFOeVFROTAyQ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and his team did a fabulous job putting a new roof on my 100 year old saltbox. Great quality work and SO clean!  Loved that they put…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnal8tLTJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDgj_--2QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and Drew did a fantastic job on my roof. Extremely fair, fast and great cleanup. I have a large yard and 3 dogs, so cleanup was supe…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuNzVXUndBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x839edd75cad83f9d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICn75WRwAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mike and his team just completed a full roof replacement on our home, and we couldn't be happier with the process and the outcome. Mike w…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **active** (#112871, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-25, 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=East%20Coast%20Siding&query_place_id=ChIJE8illJ0S5IkRnT_YynXdnoM): 4.8★ from 57 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=East%20Coast%20Siding&query_place_id=ChIJE8illJ0S5IkRnT_YynXdnoM): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/upton/profile/siding-contractors/east-coast-siding-0261-220321): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.ecexteriors.com): 39 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/east-coast-siding): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Curtis Heinz · 2026-07-14**: We had a great experience with East Coast Siding installing our vinyl siding and new garage roof.  Mike & Drew are excellent communicators, and they are passionate about customer satisfaction and a quality end-product.  The team worked hard and efficiently, and we couldn't be happier with how it tur…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Howard Clark · 2026-03-30**: Mike, Drew and Crew were EXCELLENT!  We highly recommend East Coast Siding! They replaced aluminum siding and gutters on our Hopkinton home. They said it might take about a week but after 3 days of furious activity, including a thorough cleanup, they had finished. They were easy to reach and very re…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Durben · 2025-12-20**: We just had a full window and siding replacement done for our Colonial style home and could not be more thrilled with the job that Mike and his crew did!  After years of endless research on different contractors and window/siding brands I was still very anxious and apprehensive about committing to a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Laurie Siciliano · 2025-11-15**: Mike and his team did a fabulous job putting a new roof on my 100 year old saltbox. Great quality work and SO clean!  Loved that they put large tarps from the roof to the ground protecting the landscaping and outdoor lighting. Completed in 1 day and great with communication. Highly recommend!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · ronald genovese · 2025-10-31**: Mike and his crew did a fabulous job vinyl siding my house. He was very easy to work with. Real craftsman.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Beth Ann · 2025-10-21**: Mike and his team were outstanding. The project was completed quickly, with exceptional quality and care. We worked with them to install new siding and windows, and we were so impressed that we’re already planning to have them return to replace our roof.

They are honest, respectful, and clearly exp…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Arlene Graff · 2025-10-20**: We couldn’t be happier with how our house turned out thanks to East Coast Siding! Mike and Drew were awesome from the very first estimate all the way through to the finished product. They kept us in the loop every step of the way, which made the whole process super smooth. Their team worked hard and…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe Silva · 2025-08-07**: I recently had new windows and vinyl siding down by East Coast Siding and am extremely happy with the results. The whole process from start to finish was a great experience. I got multiple estimates for the job and nothing came close to the combination of price point and reputation I got with East C…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Vahram Dolukhanyan · 2025-07-25**: We are extremely happy with the work Mike, Drew, and the team at East Coast Siding did replacing our old siding. Mike was responsive, easy to work with, and kept us updated throughout the whole project. The workmanship was top-notch, they finished quickly, and the price was very competitive.

We rea…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · MK · 2025-05-22**: Mike, Drew and the crew of East Coast Siding recently replaced my windows and siding on my house.  Transformational is the only word that describes the results.
I could not have asked for a kindlier and more caring owner and son.     This was a big decision for me.   Mike was very patient when I cha…

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