# J. Morse Construction

**Trade:** Windows / Siding / Gutters · **Phone:** (508) 933-2526 · **Website:** https://www.jmorseconstruction.com/window-door-contractor/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.1/5** (low confidence) — from 14 reviews across 6 sources.
93% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

J Morse & Sons, trading online as J. Morse Construction, works out of 25 Andrews St in East Falmouth on Cape Cod. Angi's listing puts the business at about 16 years in operation, and HomeAdvisor states it is veteran-owned and operated. Reviews consistently name the on-site contact as "Jeff."

The written record, spanning Google, Angi, and HomeAdvisor from 2019 through 2026, centers on roofing, siding, and trim carpentry. A June 2026 Google review describes a full roof replacement with added attic ventilation and calls the crew professional from the first call to completion. A 2020 review recounts a full re-siding job with pre-stained cedar shingles and wood trim replacement in detail, praising the workmanship as impeccable, and a 2019 review credits the crew with correctly repairing chimney flashing that a previous contractor had installed wrong. Several other reviewers from 2020-2022 describe quick, fair quotes and steady communication on smaller jobs like entrance-step replacement and shed reroofing.

That record is not unbroken. A December 2025 HomeAdvisor review alleges that in altering the roof's drip-edge design during a job, the contractor sealed up attic airflow, which the reviewer says caused moisture buildup and mold, and that the contractor then would not schedule a fix -- the reviewer describes pursuing legal action over an estimated $20,000 in damage. It is the most recent and most detailed complaint on file, sitting alongside an otherwise strongly positive record: Angi shows 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, HomeAdvisor 4.5 stars from 11 (HomeAdvisor's own FAQ text separately states 4.9 stars, which does not match its own badge).

Angi's listing also carries a self-reported Massachusetts trade license (#177164, expiring May 2027) -- a directory claim, not something verified against the state registry in this evidence. For roofing, siding, or trim work on Cape Cod, the praised jobs read as genuine and detailed, but the December 2025 complaint is serious enough that anyone considering similar work should ask directly about it and about how ventilation and moisture issues are handled.

**Strengths:**
- Roofing work — repeated praise across Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor reviews
- Siding and trim — 2020 review calls re-siding workmanship impeccable
- Responsive communication — reviewers cite quick quotes and steady updates
- Long operating history — about 16 years, veteran-owned per HomeAdvisor

**Concerns:**
- December 2025 complaint — alleges roof/attic mold from an altered drip edge, unrepaired
- Dated praise — most detailed reviews are from 2019-2022, not recent

**Where sources disagree:**
- Angi's profile badge shows 4.8 stars while its own FAQ text separately states 4.9 stars — the two disagree
- Angi (10 reviews) and HomeAdvisor (11 reviews) mostly mirror each other but HomeAdvisor alone carries the December 2025 complaint and a March 2024 review not on Angi; the same July 2020 review is credited to "Peggy M." on HomeAdvisor and "Margaret M." on Angi

## Claims & citations

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

- Based at 25 Andrews St, East Falmouth on Cape Cod; trades as J Morse & Sons / Jerome E. Morse with about 16 years in business per Angi's listing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi profile for Jerome E. Morse / J Morse & Sons, 25 Andrews St, East Falmouth MA, listing http://jmorseconstruction.com — matches this con…”
- HomeAdvisor's listing states the business is veteran-owned and operated _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “Stated ownership (HomeAdvisor): Veteran-owned”
- Reviewers across Google, Angi, and HomeAdvisor repeatedly praise roofing, re-siding, and trim carpentry work, including a detailed 2020 review calling the re-siding workmanship impeccable _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0b2QxOVJXRXRDTjBsNVgycHdSMGRRWVdoNVYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4b52902f8c613e2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktod19RWEtCN0l5X2pwR0dQYWh5V2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jeff recently helped us with a full roof replacement. He also helped us add ventilation, as our attic had no vents when we purchased the …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Peoject: Re-siding & wood trim replacement We recently re-sided the front of our home with pre-stained cedar shingles and replaced some w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “5★ Jeff was so great to work with. They completed the job so quickly , and it looks great. Canâ t recommend this company enough.”
- A June 2026 Google review describes a full roof replacement plus new attic ventilation, calling the contractor an absolute professional from the first call to completion _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0b2QxOVJXRXRDTjBsNVgycHdSMGRRWVdoNVYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4b52902f8c613e2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktod19RWEtCN0l5X2pwR0dQYWh5V2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jeff recently helped us with a full roof replacement. He also helped us add ventilation, as our attic had no vents when we purchased the …”
- Multiple reviewers from 2019-2022 describe quick, responsive communication and fair quotes _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I would recommend them and would use this company again. Job done of removal of old shingles and new shingles on our shed. Workers are ea…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “4.5★ Jeff got back to us quickly and was able to give us a quote that seems fair and on target with prices that we got from others in the ar…”
- A December 2025 HomeAdvisor review alleges the contractor altered the roof's drip-edge design in a way that caused attic moisture and mold, then refused to schedule a repair, and describes pursuing legal action _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “1★ We hired Jeff and ended up with his employees as expected ,nobody spoke English, not a problem I suppose. The roofers did a great job , f…”
- Most of the detailed, specific praise is dated 2019-2022; only one review (on Google) falls in the last six months _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0b2QxOVJXRXRDTjBsNVgycHdSMGRRWVdoNVYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4b52902f8c613e2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktod19RWEtCN0l5X2pwR0dQYWh5V2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jeff recently helped us with a full roof replacement. He also helped us add ventilation, as our attic had no vents when we purchased the …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Peoject: Re-siding & wood trim replacement We recently re-sided the front of our home with pre-stained cedar shingles and replaced some w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “5★ Jeff is doing a great job in repairing flashing around chimney fixing the mistakes done by previous home owner was substandard. Shows tha…”
- Angi lists a self-reported Massachusetts trade license (#177164, expiring May 2027) for this business -- the directory's own claim, not a registry-verified credential in this evidence packet _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “Licence listed on Angi: MA Trade License #177164, expiration 05/16/2027, status: Licensed (Angi-listed, self-reported)”
- Angi shows 4.8 stars from 10 reviews and HomeAdvisor shows 4.5 stars from 11 reviews; two of HomeAdvisor's reviews, including the December 2025 complaint, do not appear on the Angi twin _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 10 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “1★ We hired Jeff and ended up with his employees as expected ,nobody spoke English, not a problem I suppose. The roofers did a great job , f…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.5★ from 11 ratings”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Peoject: Re-siding & wood trim replacement We recently re-sided the front of our home with pre-stained cedar shingles and replaced some w…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Deck or Porch, Vinyl Siding Install or Completely Replace, Wood or Fiber Cement Siding Installation or Complete Rep…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): full sevice remodeling, in/exterior trim, roofing, windows/siding”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0b2QxOVJXRXRDTjBsNVgycHdSMGRRWVdoNVYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4b52902f8c613e2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktod19RWEtCN0l5X2pwR0dQYWh5V2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jeff recently helped us with a full roof replacement. He also helped us add ventilation, as our attic had no vents when we purchased the …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “1★ We hired Jeff and ended up with his employees as expected ,nobody spoke English, not a problem I suppose. The roofers did a great job , f…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “5★ Jeff is doing a great job in repairing flashing around chimney fixing the mistakes done by previous home owner was substandard. Shows tha…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): full sevice remodeling, in/exterior trim, roofing, windows/siding”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Peoject: Re-siding & wood trim replacement We recently re-sided the front of our home with pre-stained cedar shingles and replaced some w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): full sevice remodeling, in/exterior trim, roofing, windows/siding”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): full sevice remodeling, in/exterior trim, roofing, windows/siding”

## Ownership

- Identifies as veteran-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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.%20Morse%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJCaIs2HcO-2kRLz5hjC-QUks): 5.0★ from 2 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.%20Morse%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJCaIs2HcO-2kRLz5hjC-QUks): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/j-morse-construction-falmouth): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-falmouth/j-morse-sons-reviews-1.htm): 4.8★ from 10 ratings
- [Exa](https://www.jmorseconstruction.com/window-door-contractor/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JMorseSons.86433258.html): 4.5★ from 11 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ben Tummino · 2026-06-09**: Jeff recently helped us with a full roof replacement. He also helped us add ventilation, as our attic had no vents when we purchased the house. He was an absolute professional from the first phone call until the completion of the job. You can tell he knows his stuff and you will feel good about the …
- **1/5 · HomeAdvisor · Brian M. · 2025-12-01**: We hired Jeff and ended up with his employees as expected ,nobody spoke English, not a problem I suppose. The roofers did a great job , fast and efficient. The problem is when Jeff couldn?t find the right drip edge for my house he decided to alter the design of my home sealing up the attic causing m…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · C · 2024-10-03**: Amazing construction work, would hire again!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Ashley W. · 2024-03-01**: Jeff was so great to work with. They completed the job so quickly , and it looks great. Canâ t recommend this company enough.
- **5/5 · Angi · Joan V. · 2022-05-01**: I would recommend them and would use this company again. Job done of removal of old shingles and new shingles on our shed. Workers are easy to work with and area cleaned up at the end of job.
- **5/5 · Angi · Elizabeth M. · 2021-08-01**: I highly recommend Morse & Sons, did a wonderful job replacing my entrance steps. They showed up as agreed and cleaned up afterwards. Experienced owner and workers. I am very pleased with job they did for me.
- **4.5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Sue R. · 2021-01-01**: Jeff got back to us quickly and was able to give us a quote that seems fair and on target with prices that we got from others in the area. We haven’t had a storm yet but if they do as good a job with the actual plowing as they have done with the communication and pricing this company will be a keepe…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Norm S. · 2020-10-01**: Peoject: Re-siding & wood trim replacement We recently re-sided the front of our home with pre-stained cedar shingles and replaced some wood trim. Jeff and his crew were a pleasure to work with. Jeff explained in detail the work they would be doing and met or exceeded everything he committed to do. …
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Peggy M. · 2020-07-01**: The owner and employee showed nothing but respect and professionalism. I would highly recommend.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Jackie B. · 2020-07-01**: The project went very smoothly always communicating with me about the process. Would highly recommend.

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-22T19:33:47.822Z.
Cite as: J. Morse Construction — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/j-morse-construction)
Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/j-morse-construction