# HomesEast Builders Corp.

**Trade:** Windows / Siding / Gutters · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 13 reviews across 2 sources.
92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

HomesEast Builders Corp. is the same one-man-plus-crew outfit Swampscott homeowners have known for years as Colonial Sash & Door — most of its reviews and its web address still carry that name, and its owner, Ryan, is the person named again and again. The company's real work is exterior: roofing, siding, windows, decks, and trim, alongside occasional interior jobs like flooring and countertop installs.

The thing reviewers keep pointing to is that Ryan stays engaged through the whole job and stands behind it afterward. In a 2024 review, a homeowner described a beautiful new roof and Ryan staying in touch throughout — and, years later, coming back the next day to investigate when another contractor's work was mistakenly blamed on his roofing, proving the siding company's error instead of his own. Another 2024 review described Ryan flagging a roof problem while quoting siding work and giving a combined rate on both jobs, staying in contact until everything was finished. Older reviews, from 2017 through 2021, describe him installing floors and a bathroom vanity countertop with the same traits — quick, neat, and reasonably priced.

One 2021 review, at one star, is a real exception: the customer described two no-show scheduled days with no communication, followed by a message that the project couldn't be completed. Angi's listing notes the owner responded to that review citing a family medical emergency.

HomeAdvisor and Angi both list a Massachusetts trade license (CS-118865) for the company, expiring in November 2026 — that's the directories' own record rather than a state registry check. Both platforms also claim 27 years of experience.

One review in the record describes "the plumber" handling the job rather than naming Ryan or describing exterior work — worth asking about directly, since it doesn't match the rest of this company's siding and roofing focus.

**Strengths:**
- Stands behind the work — returned to defend against a false blame
- Stays in contact — communicates through the whole project
- Handles multiple trades — roofing, siding, floors, countertops

**Concerns:**
- No-show incident — one job cancelled, owner cites family emergency

**Where sources disagree:**
- One Angi review describes "the plumber" performing the work rather than naming Ryan or describing siding/roofing, inconsistent with this company's exterior-contracting focus elsewhere in the record — possibly a mismatched review.

## Claims & citations

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

- The company now operates as HomesEast Builders Corp. but is the same business as Colonial Sash & Door LLC, run by owner Ryan; most reviews and the profile URL still carry the earlier name. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi's profile is titled HomesEast Builders Corp. at 32 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 01907, phone (978) 473-4397, website personalizedassist…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “HomeAdvisor's profile is the Angi-family mirror of the same record for HomesEast Builders Corp. at 32 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 01907, ph…”
- HomeAdvisor and Angi both list a Massachusetts trade license (CS-118865) for the company, expiring 11/06/2026, per their own listings rather than a state registry check. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Licence listed on Angi: Licensed - Trade License Number CS-118865, Trade License Locale MA, Trade License Expiration 11/06/2026”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “Licence listed on HomeAdvisor: Licensed - Trade License Number CS-118865, Trade License Locale MA, Trade License Expiration 11/06/2026”
- HomeAdvisor and Angi both claim 27 years of experience for the company. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi's profile is titled HomesEast Builders Corp. at 32 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 01907, phone (978) 473-4397, website personalizedassist…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “HomeAdvisor's profile is the Angi-family mirror of the same record for HomesEast Builders Corp. at 32 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 01907, ph…”
- Ryan stayed in contact throughout a roofing job and returned the next day, years later, to prove a later issue was another contractor's error, not his. _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “5★ Ryan and his crew were very professional and our roof is beautiful! Ryan is knowledgeable having done this work most of his life, he also…”
- A 2024 review describes Ryan flagging a roof issue while quoting siding, then giving a combined rate and staying in contact until the jobs were done. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I reached out to Colonial for a quote for siding on a rental property. While inspecting home for siding, Ryan from Colonial noticed issue…”
- Older reviews describe floor installation and a bathroom vanity countertop install as quick, neat, and reasonably priced. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ We had hired Ryan for bathroom vanity counter top installation. The service was quick, the work was neat and prices were reasonable. Hope…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “5★ Ryan and his crew installed some floors for me. They did a great job! They were very professional working efficiently and cleaning up aft…”
- A 2021 one-star review describes two no-show scheduled days with no communication, followed by the project being cancelled; the owner's reply cited a family medical emergency. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “1★ Received a quote which was a great price. No one showed up for our two scheduled days and no communication was provided-- then we attempt…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi's profile is titled HomesEast Builders Corp. at 32 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 01907, phone (978) 473-4397, website personalizedassist…”
- Roofing repair and replacement _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “5★ Ryan and his crew were very professional and our roof is beautiful! Ryan is knowledgeable having done this work most of his life, he also…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Deck or Porch, Deck or Porch Repair, Vinyl Siding - Install or Completely Replace, Handyman Projects, Person…”
- Siding installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I reached out to Colonial for a quote for siding on a rental property. While inspecting home for siding, Ryan from Colonial noticed issue…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Deck or Porch, Deck or Porch Repair, Vinyl Siding - Install or Completely Replace, Handyman Projects, Person…”
- Floor installation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “5★ Ryan and his crew installed some floors for me. They did a great job! They were very professional working efficiently and cleaning up aft…”
- Countertop installation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ We had hired Ryan for bathroom vanity counter top installation. The service was quick, the work was neat and prices were reasonable. Hope…”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I reached out to Colonial for a quote for siding on a rental property. While inspecting home for siding, Ryan from Colonial noticed issue…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “5★ Ryan and his crew were very professional and our roof is beautiful! Ryan is knowledgeable having done this work most of his life, he also…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Deck or Porch, Deck or Porch Repair, Vinyl Siding - Install or Completely Replace, Handyman Projects, Person…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html) — “5★ Ryan and his crew installed some floors for me. They did a great job! They were very professional working efficiently and cleaning up aft…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ We had hired Ryan for bathroom vanity counter top installation. The service was quick, the work was neat and prices were reasonable. Hope…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCarthyConstruction.65802706.html): 4.6★ from 13 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/swampscott/colonial-sash-door-llc-reviews-1.htm): 4.6★ from 13 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · MARLENE G. · 2024-02-01**: Colonial Sash & Door has completely satisfied my needs. The plumber who provided services was courtesy, pricing was excellent, and he worked around my busy schedule to make sure the job was completed in a timely fashion. The plumber was also on time and contacted me upon his arrival to assure me tha…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Cathy M. · 2024-01-01**: I reached out to Colonial for a quote for siding on a rental property. While inspecting home for siding, Ryan from Colonial noticed issues with the roof that were pretty bad. They gave me an excellent rate on both jobs so I hired them. Colonial remained in contact with every step of the way until jo…
- **5/5 · Angi · Debra M. · 2024-01-01**: Ryan and his crew were very professional and our roof is beautiful! Ryan is knowledgeable having done this work most of his life, he also was always in communication with us during the project and always punctual. A number of years later we had additional work done on our home through another compan…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · RON G. · 2024-01-01**: Professional.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Abby P. · 2024-01-01**: Ryan and his crew were amazing! Everything went smoothly and there was great communication. Highly recommended!
- **5/5 · Angi · Tammy R. · 2021-03-01**: Very good experience clean punctual and good work.
- **1/5 · HomeAdvisor · Monique D. · 2021-03-01**: Received a quote which was a great price. No one showed up for our two scheduled days and no communication was provided-- then we attempted to find out what was going on. After I reached out we received a message stating our project could not be completed due to unforeseen circumstances. Although we…
- **5/5 · Angi · Atul S. · 2021-03-01**: We had hired Ryan for bathroom vanity counter top installation. The service was quick, the work was neat and prices were reasonable. Hope he keeps the good work and comes in as a reasonable cost alternative.
- **4.5/5 · Angi · David B. · 2021-03-01**: Project turned out great,
- **4.5/5 · Angi · Glen O. · 2021-02-01**: Ryan did a wonderful job. He was professional and respectful. I will be using his company in the future for different projects.

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