# Homer Contracting

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 195 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474 · **Phone:** (781) 648-3372 · **Website:** https://www.homercontracting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 3 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.

## The honest read

Homer Contracting works out of 195 Broadway in Arlington and has been incorporated in Massachusetts since 1992. It is a small outfit — nine employees, by its own account — that describes its trade as painting, waterproofing, carpentry and deleading, done largely for government clients.

The jobs it wins are big and public. In May 2026 the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to execute a $5,570,000 contract with the firm for exterior renovations at the Superior Courthouse, and work started with selective window demolition, hazardous material abatement, masonry mock-ups and roofing. Six months earlier the Marblehead School Committee voted 4-0 to hand it an $8.97 million contract to replace the high school's roof and HVAC systems. In January 2021 it took a low-bid award for a $203,000 exterior project at Drake Village that reached $408,000 with five alternates.

Permit filings under the name variant Homer Construction Inc, at the same Arlington address, show 59 projects and fill in the same picture: roof, window and masonry repairs at the Nahant Public Library, siding on Newland Street in Malden, window restoration in Marblehead. This is building-envelope and restoration work on institutional properties.

The customer side is quieter. Google shows a 5-star average across 4 ratings, and the three reviews on file each run a sentence or less — "Top notch builders" is the most concrete of them, and one is a reverie about the drive into Cambridge. The Better Business Bureau grades the company A+ and shows no complaints, a clean sheet rather than a deep one.

Two federal entries are worth raising before you sign. A federal violation database logs a $8,272 penalty against Homer Contracting, Inc. for a wage-and-hour violation under the Davis-Bacon Act, dated to 2018; Davis-Bacon governs pay on federally funded construction, so it speaks to how the firm handled its own crew on public jobs rather than to the quality of the finished work. The company also appears in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's files, and it is fair to ask what came of that.

There is a labeling wrinkle too. One permit directory presents the business as a residential kitchen-and-bath remodeler of 22 years' standing, which sits oddly beside its own description of a government-work specialty dating to 1992. The Massachusetts registry does list an active Home Improvement Contractor registration, number 160694, held in the name Homer Contracting, Inc.

For a town, housing authority or school district buying exterior restoration on an older public building, this is a firm with a current and verifiable public-works history. A homeowner should start by asking whether it takes residential work at all, then ask directly about the 2018 wage penalty and the OSHA entry.

**Strengths:**
- Public-building renovation — awarded Barnstable Superior Courthouse exterior work at $5.57M
- Institutional roofing — won Marblehead High School roof and HVAC contract
- Historic envelope restoration — permits show library and town-building masonry work
- Verified licence — Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration listed active
- Clean complaint sheet — A+ from the BBB, none on file

**Concerns:**
- Federal wage penalty — $8,272 Davis-Bacon wage-and-hour violation dated to 2018
- Safety filings — the firm appears in federal OSHA records
- Thin customer feedback — three Google reviews, none describing a job
- Residential availability — its BBB profile describes a government-work specialty

**Where sources disagree:**
- A permit directory lists the business under the name variant "Homer Construction Inc" and describes it as a residential kitchen-and-bath remodeler with 22 years of service, while the company's own Better Business Bureau profile describes a business incorporated in 1992 that specializes in government work; the permits themselves match the government and institutional projects.
- The Better Business Bureau profile states the company specializes in government work and does not need a Home Improvement Contractor registration, but the Massachusetts registry lists an active Home Improvement Contractor registration (160694) held by Homer Contracting, Inc.

## Claims & citations

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

- Incorporated in Massachusetts in 1992 and based at 195 Broadway in Arlington, the company reports nine employees and describes its work as painting, waterproofing, carpentry and deleading for government clients. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Painting Contractors, Painting, Waterproofing, Carpentry, Deleading”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “BBB profile for Homer Contracting, Inc. of 195 Broadway, Arlington MA: an A+ rated but non-accredited painting, waterproofing, carpentry and…”
- The Massachusetts registry lists an active Home Improvement Contractor registration, number 160694, with Homer Contracting, Inc. as the holder of record. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 160694 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: HOMER CONTRACTING, INC.”
- The Better Business Bureau grades the company A+ and its profile shows no complaints on file. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “BBB profile for Homer Contracting, Inc. of 195 Broadway, Arlington MA: an A+ rated but non-accredited painting, waterproofing, carpentry and…”
- On May 13, 2026 the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to execute a $5,570,000 construction contract with the company for the Superior Courthouse Exterior Renovations project. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Local News](https://www.capecod.gov/2026/05/15/barnstable-county-selects-contractor-for-superior-courthouse-exterior-renovations/) — “capecod.gov — On May 13, 2026, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to execute a construction contract for the Superi…”
  - [Local News](https://www.constructionspecifier.com/historic-cape-cod-courthouse-gets-7m-restoration/) — “constructionspecifier.com — Homer Contracting has been awarded the construction”
- Work on the Barnstable courthouse opened with selective window demolition, hazardous material abatement, masonry mock-ups and roofing. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Local News](https://www.capecod.gov/special-event/barnstable-superior-courthouse-restoration-project/) — “capecod.gov — Homer Contracting has begun the first phases of the project, including selective window demolition, hazardous material abateme…”
- In November 2025 the Marblehead School Committee voted 4-0 to award the company an $8.97 million contract to replace the high school's roof and HVAC systems. _(confidence: high)_
  - [marbleheadindependent.com](https://www.marbleheadindependent.com/school-committee-approves-mhs-roof-projects-8-97m-contract-select-board-vote-next/) — “marbleheadindependent.com — The School Committee voted 4-0 on Wednesday to award the Marblehead High School roof and HVAC replacement contra…”
- In January 2021 the company received a low-bid award for a $203,000 Drake Village exterior project, reaching a $408,000 total with five alternates. _(confidence: high)_
  - [joomla.yourarlington.com](https://joomla.yourarlington.com/housing-authority/18270-aha-012321) — “joomla.yourarlington.com — A low-bid award to Homer Contracting for a $203,000 Drake Village exterior project as well as five alternates at …”
- Permit filings under the name variant Homer Construction Inc at the same Arlington address show 59 projects, including roof, window and masonry repairs at the Nahant Public Library, siding on Newland Street in Malden and window restoration in Marblehead. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/homer-construction-inc) — “59 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/homer-construction-inc) — “BuildZoom permit profile at 195 Broadway, Arlington MA listed under the name variant "Homer Construction Inc" — the permits are demonstrably…”
- Google shows a 5-star average from 4 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Homer%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJofkxj_h244kRqidphlm6hQs) — “Google: 5★ from 4 ratings”
- A federal violation database records a $8,272 penalty against Homer Contracting, Inc. for a wage-and-hour violation under the Davis-Bacon Act, dated to 2018. _(confidence: high)_
  - [violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org](https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/violation-tracker/ma-homer-contracting-inc) — “violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org — Company: Homer Contracting, Inc. Penalty: $8,272 Year: 2018 Date: December 31, 2018 Offense Group: empl…”
- The company appears in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's files. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [osha.gov](https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.violation_detail?citation_id=01003&id=1318642.015) — “osha.gov — Homer Contracting, Inc. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration”
- The three Google reviews on file each run a sentence or less and none describes a specific job or its outcome. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREa092R3lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85ba59866927aa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDkOvGyAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ it is always great to drive up. I always adored Cambridge. Strower drive Inhale, X-hale And before you know you're have arrived  Added pl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaNlBXdFFBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85ba59866927aa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZ6PWtQA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Οι καλύτεροι στην δουλειά στην πολιτεία ολόκληρη!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhdjgzSEVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85ba59866927aa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDav83HEQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Top notch builders”
- The company's own Better Business Bureau profile describes a specialty in government work, so a homeowner should confirm it takes residential jobs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “BBB profile for Homer Contracting, Inc. of 195 Broadway, Arlington MA: an A+ rated but non-accredited painting, waterproofing, carpentry and…”
- Building-envelope and exterior restoration on public and institutional buildings — courthouses, schools, libraries and housing-authority properties. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Local News](https://www.capecod.gov/2026/05/15/barnstable-county-selects-contractor-for-superior-courthouse-exterior-renovations/) — “capecod.gov — On May 13, 2026, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to execute a construction contract for the Superi…”
  - [marbleheadindependent.com](https://www.marbleheadindependent.com/school-committee-approves-mhs-roof-projects-8-97m-contract-select-board-vote-next/) — “marbleheadindependent.com — The School Committee voted 4-0 on Wednesday to award the Marblehead High School roof and HVAC replacement contra…”
  - [joomla.yourarlington.com](https://joomla.yourarlington.com/housing-authority/18270-aha-012321) — “joomla.yourarlington.com — A low-bid award to Homer Contracting for a $203,000 Drake Village exterior project as well as five alternates at …”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/homer-construction-inc) — “BuildZoom permit profile at 195 Broadway, Arlington MA listed under the name variant "Homer Construction Inc" — the permits are demonstrably…”
- The favorable third-party attention is public-procurement reporting about contract awards rather than accounts from people who hired the firm, and the three customer reviews on file are brief and general, so the read sits slightly below the weighted comment average. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Local News](https://www.capecod.gov/2026/05/15/barnstable-county-selects-contractor-for-superior-courthouse-exterior-renovations/) — “capecod.gov — On May 13, 2026, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to execute a construction contract for the Superi…”
  - [marbleheadindependent.com](https://www.marbleheadindependent.com/school-committee-approves-mhs-roof-projects-8-97m-contract-select-board-vote-next/) — “marbleheadindependent.com — The School Committee voted 4-0 on Wednesday to award the Marblehead High School roof and HVAC replacement contra…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREa092R3lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85ba59866927aa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDkOvGyAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ it is always great to drive up. I always adored Cambridge. Strower drive Inhale, X-hale And before you know you're have arrived  Added pl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaNlBXdFFBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85ba59866927aa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZ6PWtQA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Οι καλύτεροι στην δουλειά στην πολιτεία ολόκληρη!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhdjgzSEVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb85ba59866927aa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDav83HEQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Top notch builders”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Local News](https://www.capecod.gov/2026/05/15/barnstable-county-selects-contractor-for-superior-courthouse-exterior-renovations/) — “capecod.gov — On May 13, 2026, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to execute a construction contract for the Superi…”
  - [marbleheadindependent.com](https://www.marbleheadindependent.com/school-committee-approves-mhs-roof-projects-8-97m-contract-select-board-vote-next/) — “marbleheadindependent.com — The School Committee voted 4-0 on Wednesday to award the Marblehead High School roof and HVAC replacement contra…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/homer-construction-inc) — “BuildZoom permit profile at 195 Broadway, Arlington MA listed under the name variant "Homer Construction Inc" — the permits are demonstrably…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Painting Contractors, Painting, Waterproofing, Carpentry, Deleading”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “BBB profile for Homer Contracting, Inc. of 195 Broadway, Arlington MA: an A+ rated but non-accredited painting, waterproofing, carpentry and…”
- Specializes in Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Painting Contractors, Painting, Waterproofing, Carpentry, Deleading”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “BBB profile for Homer Contracting, Inc. of 195 Broadway, Arlington MA: an A+ rated but non-accredited painting, waterproofing, carpentry and…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Painting Contractors, Painting, Waterproofing, Carpentry, Deleading”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “BBB profile for Homer Contracting, Inc. of 195 Broadway, Arlington MA: an A+ rated but non-accredited painting, waterproofing, carpentry and…”
- Also offers Remediation Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Local News](https://www.capecod.gov/special-event/barnstable-superior-courthouse-restoration-project/) — “capecod.gov — Homer Contracting has begun the first phases of the project, including selective window demolition, hazardous material abateme…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Painting Contractors, Painting, Waterproofing, Carpentry, Deleading”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Local News](https://www.capecod.gov/special-event/barnstable-superior-courthouse-restoration-project/) — “capecod.gov — Homer Contracting has begun the first phases of the project, including selective window demolition, hazardous material abateme…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/homer-construction-inc) — “BuildZoom permit profile at 195 Broadway, Arlington MA listed under the name variant "Homer Construction Inc" — the permits are demonstrably…”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Local News](https://www.capecod.gov/special-event/barnstable-superior-courthouse-restoration-project/) — “capecod.gov — Homer Contracting has begun the first phases of the project, including selective window demolition, hazardous material abateme…”
  - [marbleheadindependent.com](https://www.marbleheadindependent.com/school-committee-approves-mhs-roof-projects-8-97m-contract-select-board-vote-next/) — “marbleheadindependent.com — The School Committee voted 4-0 on Wednesday to award the Marblehead High School roof and HVAC replacement contra…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/homer-construction-inc) — “BuildZoom permit profile at 195 Broadway, Arlington MA listed under the name variant "Homer Construction Inc" — the permits are demonstrably…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [joomla.yourarlington.com](https://joomla.yourarlington.com/housing-authority/18270-aha-012321) — “joomla.yourarlington.com — A low-bid award to Homer Contracting for a $203,000 Drake Village exterior project as well as five alternates at …”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/homer-construction-inc) — “BuildZoom permit profile at 195 Broadway, Arlington MA listed under the name variant "Homer Construction Inc" — the permits are demonstrably…”

## License

Status: **active** (#160694, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-20, 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=Homer%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJofkxj_h244kRqidphlm6hQs): 5.0★ from 4 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Homer%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJofkxj_h244kRqidphlm6hQs): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/arlington/profile/painting-contractors/homer-contracting-inc-0021-67472): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.marbleheadindependent.com/school-committee-approves-mhs-roof-projects-8-97m-contract-select-board-vote-next/): 6 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/homer-construction-inc): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Homer Contracting has been awarded the construction” — constructionspecifier.com (2026-06-08) — https://www.constructionspecifier.com/historic-cape-cod-courthouse-gets-7m-restoration/
- “On May 13, 2026, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted to execute a construction contract for the Superior Courthouse Exterior Renovations project with Homer Contracting, Inc., f…” — capecod.gov (2026-05-15) — https://www.capecod.gov/2026/05/15/barnstable-county-selects-contractor-for-superior-courthouse-exterior-renovations/
- “Homer Contracting has begun the first phases of the project, including selective window demolition, hazardous material abatement, masonry mock-ups, roofing,” — capecod.gov (2026-05-15) — https://www.capecod.gov/special-event/barnstable-superior-courthouse-restoration-project/
- “The School Committee voted 4-0 on Wednesday to award the Marblehead High School roof and HVAC replacement contract to Homer Contracting for $8.97 million” — marbleheadindependent.com (2025-11-21) — https://www.marbleheadindependent.com/school-committee-approves-mhs-roof-projects-8-97m-contract-select-board-vote-next/
- “A low-bid award to Homer Contracting for a $203,000 Drake Village exterior project as well as five alternates at $41,000 each, for a total contract award of $408,000” — joomla.yourarlington.com (2021-01-23) — https://joomla.yourarlington.com/housing-authority/18270-aha-012321
- “Homer Contracting, Inc. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration” — osha.gov — https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.violation_detail?citation_id=01003&id=1318642.015
- “Homer Contracting submitted a revised” — hingham-ma.gov — https://hingham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03302023-8353
- “Company: Homer Contracting, Inc. Penalty: $8,272 Year: 2018 Date: December 31, 2018 Offense Group: employment-related offenses Primary Offense: wage and hour violation Secondary Offense: Davis-Bacon A…” — violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org — https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/violation-tracker/ma-homer-contracting-inc
- “Homer Contracting, Inc. $1,594,000.00” — arlingtonma.gov — https://www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/2723/

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