# James W Mangano Construction

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 6 NELSON WAY, Wilmington, MA · **Phone:** (978) 435-1565 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 1 sources.
64% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

James W Mangano Construction is a Wilmington builder whose recent work is new-home construction and teardown-rebuild projects around Burlington and North Reading, with James and his son Matthew both named as owners on the company's BuildZoom profile.

Buyers who closed on homes in 2021 and 2022 describe working mainly with Matt after the sale — one 2023 review credits him with honoring the one-year warranty and staying responsive to punch-list issues, and a 2021 buyer said support continued well after closing. Those accounts point to construction quality holding up: one 2023 review specifically called out the layout and build quality of a 2022 home.

The written record isn't uniform, though. In a 2019 review, a customer described cut corners and a landscaping and driveway-paving job that had to be redone; in a 2015 review, another customer alleged safety issues including missing roof underlayment and unsecured porch hangers on a house Mangano built. Both are older, dated accounts worth asking about directly — specifically how staffing and oversight on a project have changed since.

On the licensing side, the company's Massachusetts construction supervisor license (held by James W Mangano) is active, while its separate Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration — held by Matthew Mangano — has expired. BuildZoom shows nine permitted projects in the past several years, including a $250,000 new single-family build in Tewksbury and a $75,000 renovation in Billerica. For a new build, the newer reviews suggest a smoother experience with Matt handling follow-through; it's worth confirming licensing and getting the scope of work in writing before signing, given the older complaints.

**Strengths:**
- Warranty follow-through — 2021-2023 buyers cite Matt Mangano's responsiveness after closing

**Concerns:**
- Older workmanship complaints — a 2019 review cited cut corners and rushed exterior work
- A dated safety allegation — a 2015 review described missing roof underlayment
- Expired HIC registration — the company's home improvement registration has lapsed

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts construction supervisor license CS-085652 is active, registered to James W. Mangano _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-085652 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JAMES W MANGANO”
- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration 192543, registered to Matthew Mangano, is expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 192543 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Matthew Mangano”
- Reviews from 2021-2023 describe responsive warranty follow-through and punch-list support from Matthew Mangano after closing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “We purchased our new home in Massachusetts in summer of 2022. The construction of the home is of such high quality. We see it and feel it, a…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “Have exclusively dealt with James's son Matt as we purchased a high end new property in North Reading, MA in June of 2022. Matt has been ext…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “James and Matt did a wonderful job with our build. We primarily communicated with Matt and our needs were met every step of the way. I conti…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “James and Matt Mangano were great in the purchase of a new home. Matt took care of the last details that needed to be done he went above and…”
- A 2019 review described cut corners, an afterthought landscaping job, and late driveway paving _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “James Mangano and his team was not easy to deal with. Called him out on poor building practices even though the listing mentioned "quality b…”
- A 2015 review alleged safety and construction defects, including missing roof underlayment and unsecured porch hangers _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “James Magano - horror story contractor Builder casues property damage and safey issues - RUN AWAY form JAMES Magano. He built my house and o…”
- BuildZoom shows a 4.0-star average from 11 ratings and nine permitted projects, including a $250,000 new single-family home in Tewksbury and a $75,000 renovation in Billerica _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “BuildZoom: 4.0★ from 11 ratings”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “BuildZoom's profile for James W Mangano Construction at 6 Nelson Way, Wilmington, MA 01887 with phone (978) 435-1565 lists James Mangano and…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “We purchased our new home in Massachusetts in summer of 2022. The construction of the home is of such high quality. We see it and feel it, a…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano) — “BuildZoom's profile for James W Mangano Construction at 6 Nelson Way, Wilmington, MA 01887 with phone (978) 435-1565 lists James Mangano and…”
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-085652 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JAMES W MANGANO”

## License

Status: **active** (#CS-085652, csl) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-13, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/james-w-mangano): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **BuildZoom · Jocelyn M. · 2023-11-21**: We purchased our new home in Massachusetts in summer of 2022. The construction of the home is of such high quality. We see it and feel it, and so do professionals who home to service our home. We repeated receive comments about the quality of our home. The design, layout, and utilities are perfect, …
- **BuildZoom · barthanson1 · 2023-01-16**: Have exclusively dealt with James's son Matt as we purchased a high end new property in North Reading, MA in June of 2022. Matt has been extremely responsive to all of our concerns with regards to the house and has absolutely fulfilled the one year warranty that came with the property. In fact, to t…
- **BuildZoom · Nimish · 2022-10-13**: Spoke with Matt and he's been exceptional. He's been responsive and quick to act. Only issue is electric is questionable as RJ 11s were installed and no RJ45s. Tile work is great. And again, Matt is exceptional.
- **BuildZoom · Tl · 2021-12-07**: James and Matt did a wonderful job with our build. We primarily communicated with Matt and our needs were met every step of the way. I continue to get great support well after the closing!
- **BuildZoom · E F. · 2021-11-16**: James and Matt Mangano were great in the purchase of a new home. Matt took care of the last details that needed to be done he went above and beyond we very much appreciate it. I highly recommend James Mangano and his team and especially to our family and friends who may looking to purchase a new hom…
- **BuildZoom · Hannah · 2019-12-31**: Cuts lots of corners that a contractor should know better than to do. Left fire hazards in the house and didn’t tell us. Multiple problems with the house, that was supposedly a “flip” house. Refused to fix his mistakes. Avoid him at all costs.
- **BuildZoom · Matt · 2019-10-28**: James Mangano and his team was not easy to deal with. Called him out on poor building practices even though the listing mentioned "quality builder". Lawn and landscaping was an afterthought and had to spend thousands to get it right. Driveway paving was not on time as well. He operates under "Golden…
- **BuildZoom · Anonymous · 2017-04-06**: my husband and I had a great experience with this builder and his associates. Our home was built in the time estimated. Our home came with so many features that other builders were charging extra for. We have had nothing but a positive experience with this building company and would highly recommend…
- **BuildZoom · Jill C. · 2016-11-16**: I can't say enough about this builder. He has a great group of contractors that were of the highest quality. Any issues we had were taken care of promptly. I would and have highly recommend Jim Mangano
- **BuildZoom · Michelle B. · 2015-10-15**: James Magano - horror story contractor Builder casues property damage and safey issues - RUN AWAY form JAMES Magano. He built my house and other houses with similar bad experiences. Cuts corners on roofing, constructsion, structure, siding and dug holes to bury stumps causing sink holes. did not ins…

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