# Gonzatino Home Improvement Llc

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 15 Minden St, Boston, MA 02130, USA · **Phone:** (781) 733-7100 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Gonzatino Home Improvement is a Jamaica Plain outfit run by David — Thumbtack lists 11 years in business, 4 employees, and 49 completed hires — with a track record that leans heavily toward emergency and water-damage repair work.

The specifics back that up. In a 2023 review, a client described David and his team replastering a kitchen ceiling and adding recessed lighting after an upstairs neighbor's pipe burst, then returning within two hours to fix a wiring issue the customer only noticed seven months later. A 2025 review described him walking a client through the insurance cost breakdown on a full water-damage reconstruction, and a 2024 review described repairing a rotted wood support plate within 24 hours so a stalled project could keep moving. Kitchen and bathroom work shows up too — a 2024 review described adding a bathroom next to a remodeled kitchen, permit pulled quickly, finished in three weeks.

Worth knowing before calling: the company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration has expired. And while the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, Thumbtack's own summary of the company's 49 reviews notes that one customer felt the price ran a bit high — echoed in a review here that called the work worth it despite the cost.

For a water-damage or insurance-driven repair especially, this is a crew with a real, specific track record — just confirm the registration status directly before signing anything.

**Strengths:**
- Water-damage specialist — insurance-assisted reconstruction and repair work
- Fast response — fixed a wiring issue within two hours, seven months later
- Emergency turnaround — repaired a rotted support plate within 24 hours
- Established shop — 11 years in business and 49 completed Thumbtack hires

**Concerns:**
- Expired registration — Massachusetts home improvement license lapsed
- Pricing — a couple of reviewers called the cost a bit high

## Claims & citations

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

- Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (registry holder of record: Gonzatino Home Improvement and Painting LLC) has expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 184943 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: GONZATINO HOME IPROVEMENT AND PAINTING LLC”
- Thumbtack's profile summary and at least one review note the price runs a bit high _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “I had to replace a rotten wooden plate behind the landing of my main door. The rotted wood became a blocker to finish my project. David resp…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “Thumbtack profile for Gonzatino Home Improvement llc (Boston, MA): 4.7 rating from 49 reviews, hired 49 times, 4 employees, 11 years in busi…”
- A 2023 review described replastering a kitchen ceiling and adding recessed lighting after a pipe burst, then returning within two hours to fix a wiring issue discovered seven months later _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsdzhDRHJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDlw8CDrAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David and his team came to fix and re-plaster my kitchen ceiling after the upstairs neighbors pipes bursts. They did a phenomenal job and…”
- A 2025 review described walking a client through the insurance cost breakdown for a water-damage reconstruction _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmenJfcVFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDfzr_qQg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David and his team helped me with reconstruction our house after water damage. He provided a quote that was reasonable that didn't make m…”
- A 2024 review described repairing a rotted wood support plate within 24 hours to keep another project on schedule _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “I had to replace a rotten wooden plate behind the landing of my main door. The rotted wood became a blocker to finish my project. David resp…”
- Thumbtack shows 49 hires and 11 years in business with a Background Check badge _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “Listed certification: Background Check”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “Thumbtack profile for Gonzatino Home Improvement llc (Boston, MA): 4.7 rating from 49 reviews, hired 49 times, 4 employees, 11 years in busi…”
- Performs water-damage repair, replastering, and drywall repair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsdzhDRHJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDlw8CDrAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David and his team came to fix and re-plaster my kitchen ceiling after the upstairs neighbors pipes bursts. They did a phenomenal job and…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “I recently had some drywall repair done in my home after a water leak caused damage. I worked with David to get a quote and he drafted a pla…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmenJfcVFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDfzr_qQg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David and his team helped me with reconstruction our house after water damage. He provided a quote that was reasonable that didn't make m…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIdXJ2LS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHurv--wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ i called David and he came out a day later to give me a quote on doing my kitchen and adding a bathroom right next to it. He told me he c…”
- Specializes in Remediation Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmenJfcVFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDfzr_qQg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David and his team helped me with reconstruction our house after water damage. He provided a quote that was reasonable that didn't make m…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWOWJfZEt3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDV9b_dKw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I used "David G" the owner, to repair water damage to my Victorian Office building.  He was pleasant, reasonable and prompt. He did a gre…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsdzhDRHJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDlw8CDrAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David and his team came to fix and re-plaster my kitchen ceiling after the upstairs neighbors pipes bursts. They did a phenomenal job and…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “I recently had some drywall repair done in my home after a water leak caused damage. I worked with David to get a quote and he drafted a pla…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIdXJ2LS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHurv--wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ i called David and he came out a day later to give me a quote on doing my kitchen and adding a bathroom right next to it. He told me he c…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIdXJ2LS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x97ec8c3dc2e08fe9!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHurv--wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ i called David and he came out a day later to give me a quote on doing my kitchen and adding a bathroom right next to it. He told me he c…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “David did a great job at communicating, he showed up weekly and helped out where he could help us out with extra stuff. We love our new kitc…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347) — “I recently had some drywall repair done in my home after a water leak caused damage. I worked with David to get a quote and he drafted a pla…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#184943, 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=Gonzatino%20Home%20Improvement%20Llc&query_place_id=ChIJxR-A2Ph544kR6Y_gwj2M7Jc): 5.0★ from 4 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gonzatino%20Home%20Improvement%20Llc&query_place_id=ChIJxR-A2Ph544kR6Y_gwj2M7Jc): Listed on this source
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/general-contractors/gonzatino-home-improvement-llc/service/374525834296590347): 4.7★ from 49 ratings
- [Exa](https://house.findpawpal.com/service/general-contractors/ma/boston/): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · shravan kumar · 2025-01-06**: David and his team helped me with reconstruction our house after water damage. He provided a quote that was reasonable that didn't make me shop around. And he was prompt at starting the work. He also helped me with all the questions, and cost breakdown information from the insurance company to cover…
- **Thumbtack · Kevin L. · 2024-11-23**: I worked with David for months. He has a sharp eye for finding issues such as mold, leaks, and fire ants. He has many people working for him and can come up with business ideas that have a lot of upside potential. David was willing to work out a payment plan with me and was able to accept some credi…
- **Thumbtack · Vinay N. · 2024-09-10**: I had to replace a rotten wooden plate behind the landing of my main door. The rotted wood became a blocker to finish my project. David responded within minutes and was able to complete the entire task in < 24 hrs. This resulted in 0 impact to my project. The work was also very well done. I thought …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · jeffrey h · 2024-09-04**: i called David and he came out a day later to give me a quote on doing my kitchen and adding a bathroom right next to it. He told me he could do it and we both agreed on the quote. I was surprised at how quick he pulled the permit david and his guys did great Work over the three weeks he was there.
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- **Thumbtack · Linette C. · 2024-09-01**: David did a great job at communicating, he showed up weekly and helped out where he could help us out with extra stuff. We love our new kitchen and our new bathroom.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brad Greenberg · 2023-12-14**: I used "David G" the owner, to repair water damage to my Victorian Office building.  He was pleasant, reasonable and prompt. He did a great job repairing the wood, moldings and painting.  I would recommend him to anyone. He's a great guy to does great work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tour Simple · 2023-12-03**: David and his team came to fix and re-plaster my kitchen ceiling after the upstairs neighbors pipes bursts. They did a phenomenal job and even installed recessed lighting while they were up there. Everything looked amazing and much better than it even did before the pipes burst. There was one small …
- **Thumbtack · Shravan k. · 2023-10-19**: I recently had some drywall repair done in my home after a water leak caused damage. I worked with David to get a quote and he drafted a plan for the repairs and gathered a crew. The repair crew arrived on time and were very professional. They examined the damaged drywall, cut out the damaged sectio…
- **Thumbtack · Kerry K. · 2022-04-23**: Had a fantastic experience today with David and his team. I had vents placed in my attic and the team placed them with ease and professionalism. David was easy to talk with and understood my needs and budget. I would definitely recommend Gonzatino Home Improvement!

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