John A. Buttaro, Inc. is a Woburn design-build shop that takes on additions, kitchen and bath remodeling, and exterior work like siding and windows — the company describes itself as a full-service home design, renovation and remodeling firm run by its owner, John Buttaro. Its own site says John has worked as a carpenter for more than 38 years, the last 26 of them self-employed as a builder, framing contractor and finish carpenter, an unusual path that started with an accounting degree and five years teaching a high school vocational program before he went into building full time. It states a service area covering Woburn, Winchester, Lexington, Acton, Stoneham, Wakefield, Billerica, Burlington and Concord.
In a December 2025 Google review, a homeowner described the crew replacing their siding with Hardie Plank along with all their windows and doors, and going out of their way to make existing window treatments fit — calling John responsive and the work top notch. A September 2025 review covers a home addition, calling the subcontractor team fantastic and the quote pretty accurate, with the job finished quickly despite a few issues traced back to the initial architectural plans. Two 2017 Houzz reviews describe a kitchen and upstairs bathroom remodel and repeat work across several projects, both five stars — dated accounts, but consistent with the kind of remodeling work the company still lists today. Its BBB page, an A+ accredited listing, describes customers as satisfied with project management and courtesy on-site, though it shows no individual reviews of its own.
Not every account is glowing — a June 2023 Google review describes a scheduled appointment that was never kept, calling the no-show very irresponsible. Sources also don't agree on how long the company has been around: HomeAdvisor and Angi list 46 years, BBB says 52, and Houzz says 54 — all longer than the 38 years John's own site credits to his carpentry career.
Licensing checks out — its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and BuildZoom separately lists an active Construction Supervisor License and an active electrician license under the business. For an addition, a kitchen or bath remodel, or an exterior job like siding or windows, the written record backs the pitch; given the 2023 no-show account, it's worth confirming a firm start date before committing.
