# KIRBY CONSTRUCTION

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 55 Tilden Rd, Scituate, MA 02066 · **Phone:** (781) 470-9744 · **Website:** http://www.kirbco.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 6 sources.
64% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Kirby Construction is a Scituate design/build remodeling company that says it has 27 years of experience, handling additions, whole-room remodels, and custom carpentry work for South Shore homeowners.

Its written record runs from 2014 to 2017 across Google, Houzz, and HomeAdvisor, split between customers with detailed complaints and others with shorter praise. In a 2016 review, a homeowner praised an addition finished on time and on budget with custom-built cabinets, and a 2014 review described a multi-room remodel — bathrooms, new windows, an HVAC conversion — that left the customer satisfied despite some rough patches with the painting crew. Other 2014-2015 reviews described a rougher experience: unreturned calls, a small garage project that dragged from December to the following July with foundation and plumbing oversights, and, in two separate accounts, subcontractors who said they hadn't been paid by the company for weeks. A 2014 review also described a year-long wait for a deposit refund after windows delivered for a job were returned twice for substandard quality.

Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 140292, is expired; HomeAdvisor separately lists a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor number for the company. HomeAdvisor and Angi both show a 4.7-star average from 77 ratings, well above what the handful of detailed written accounts alone would suggest — worth asking directly about current licensing and getting a firm project timeline in writing before signing.

A reasonable call for a homeowner planning an addition or a full room remodel who wants to see finished work first — confirm the license is current and pin down a schedule before work begins.

**Strengths:**
- On-time additions — a 2016 reviewer praised timely, on-budget work with custom cabinets
- Multi-room remodel — a 2014 reviewer praised bathrooms and new windows despite painting issues

**Concerns:**
- Expired HIC registration — Massachusetts registry lists license 140292 as expired
- Unpaid subcontractors — two 2014-2015 reviews described subs going unpaid for weeks
- Missed timelines — reviewers describe long delays and unreturned calls in 2014-2015

**Where sources disagree:**
- HomeAdvisor and Angi show an identical 4.7-star average from 77 ratings, consistent with a shared or mirrored review feed rather than two independent tallies.

## Claims & citations

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

- The Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration for this business, number 140292, is expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 140292 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: KIRBY CONSTRUCTION”
- HomeAdvisor separately lists a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor license, number 082514, for the company _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “Licence listed on HomeAdvisor: Construction Super License #082514”
- In a 2015 review, a homeowner described a small garage project that ran from December to the following July, citing foundation and plumbing oversights during construction and a subcontractor who said he had not been paid by the company _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “2★ Not well...work that was begun in Dec did not finish until July for this small project....14 x 24 garage, single car. The owner/contracto…”
- In 2014 reviews, customers described unreturned calls and emails, work left unfinished for months past the agreed deadline, and subcontractors who said they had not been paid for weeks _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16931477273091395504&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “1★ Two emails and one phone call were never returned.  If my bathroom project was too small or you were too busy it would have been nice....…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “1★ It is our duty to let consumers be aware of this type of general contracting. Just when you think things cannot get any worse, it does. T…”
- In a 2014 review, a customer described a year-long wait for a deposit refund after windows delivered for the job were of substandard quality and had to be returned twice _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “1★ After a couple of weeks and no word, I emailed him and found out that the manufacturer (who was heavily overloaded with orders) had deliv…”
- In a 2016 review, a homeowner praised an addition completed on time and on budget, with custom-built cabinets and a clean job site _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/kirby-construction-pfvwus-pf~630692453) — “4★ Great job, came in on time and budget! They built an addition for us and the guys were great, left the job site neat and respectful aroun…”
- In a 2014 review, a homeowner described a multi-room remodel including a bathroom renovation, new windows, and an HVAC conversion completed to their satisfaction despite some painting issues _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “4★ Overall we were happy with the outcome of our projects. Bob was the member of Ken's team that did the bulk of the construction work, and …”
- HomeAdvisor and Angi both show a 4.7-star average from 77 ratings, while Houzz shows 4.0 stars from one rating and Google shows 3 stars from two ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirby%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJyxF04cNe44kRsE82gd-w-Oo) — “Google: 3★ from 2 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/kirby-construction-pfvwus-pf~630692453) — “Houzz: 4.0★ from 1 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/scituate/kirby-construction-reviews-156411003.htm) — “Angi: 4.7★ from 77 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.7★ from 77 ratings”
- Additions _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/kirby-construction-pfvwus-pf~630692453) — “4★ Great job, came in on time and budget! They built an addition for us and the guys were great, left the job site neat and respectful aroun…”
- Custom cabinetry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/kirby-construction-pfvwus-pf~630692453) — “4★ Great job, came in on time and budget! They built an addition for us and the guys were great, left the job site neat and respectful aroun…”
- This rating weighs a dated written record spanning 2014 to 2017, split between detailed complaints about delays, communication, and subcontractor payment, and shorter positive ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “2★ Not well...work that was begun in Dec did not finish until July for this small project....14 x 24 garage, single car. The owner/contracto…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/kirby-construction-pfvwus-pf~630692453) — “4★ Great job, came in on time and budget! They built an addition for us and the guys were great, left the job site neat and respectful aroun…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “4★ Overall we were happy with the outcome of our projects. Bob was the member of Ken's team that did the bulk of the construction work, and …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): All phases of remodeling, additions, and any custom mill work., bathrooms, ceramic & marble tile, closets, c…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “4★ Overall we were happy with the outcome of our projects. Bob was the member of Ken's team that did the bulk of the construction work, and …”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/kirby-construction-pfvwus-pf~630692453) — “4★ Great job, came in on time and budget! They built an addition for us and the guys were great, left the job site neat and respectful aroun…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): All phases of remodeling, additions, and any custom mill work., bathrooms, ceramic & marble tile, closets, c…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “4★ Overall we were happy with the outcome of our projects. Bob was the member of Ken's team that did the bulk of the construction work, and …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): All phases of remodeling, additions, and any custom mill work., bathrooms, ceramic & marble tile, closets, c…”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): All phases of remodeling, additions, and any custom mill work., bathrooms, ceramic & marble tile, closets, c…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): All phases of remodeling, additions, and any custom mill work., bathrooms, ceramic & marble tile, closets, c…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#140292, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-16, 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=KIRBY%20CONSTRUCTION&query_place_id=ChIJyxF04cNe44kRsE82gd-w-Oo): 3.0★ from 2 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=KIRBY%20CONSTRUCTION&query_place_id=ChIJyxF04cNe44kRsE82gd-w-Oo): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://pro.porch.com/scituate-ma/general-contractors/kirby-construction-4/pp): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/kirby-construction-pfvwus-pf~630692453): 4.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/scituate/kirby-construction-reviews-156411003.htm): 4.7★ from 77 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.kirbyconstruction.156411003.html): 4.7★ from 77 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alden E Finnie · 2017-03-05**: I could not be happier :-) Thanks for being there for me. You guys are the Best.
- **4/5 · HomeAdvisor · Mel C. · 2016-06-01**: Yes, I recommend this pro
- **4/5 · Houzz · sevensen · 2016-02-28**: Great job, came in on time and budget! They built an addition for us and the guys were great, left the job site neat and respectful around the kids. The carpenter does amazing work and built custom cabinets for us. I would definitely recommend them.
- **2/5 · HomeAdvisor · Donna B. · 2015-03-01**: Not well...work that was begun in Dec did not finish until July for this small project....14 x 24 garage, single car. The owner/contractor was inattentive to detailed architectural plans I had spent hundreds of $ on and failed to oversee his sub contractors which resulted in several major oversights…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Padraig O'Donaghue · 2014-12-16**: Two emails and one phone call were never returned.  If my bathroom project was too small or you were too busy it would have been nice.....and professional.....to communicate that.  Just as well I suppose if this is how the business operates.
- **1/5 · HomeAdvisor · Matthew M. · 2014-11-01**: It is our duty to let consumers be aware of this type of general contracting. Just when you think things cannot get any worse, it does. The quality of the work is good but the general contracting is horrible. He does not answer calls, he has a good contract (which is a lure) but he doesn't follow it…
- **1/5 · HomeAdvisor · William C. · 2014-10-01**: After a couple of weeks and no word, I emailed him and found out that the manufacturer (who was heavily overloaded with orders) had delivered windows of substandard quality, and Ken had then returned. A couple of more weeks, another set of returned windows. Finally, March was upon us and I'd missed …
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Carolyn S. · 2014-07-01**: Yes, I recommend this pro. It went well. The weatherproofing work lasted longer than I expected as it was really just a stop-gap effort until we could fully do a rebuild. The finish carpentry work on the soffet was very detailed and turned out great. Kirby and team were busy and we needed to get a c…
- **4/5 · HomeAdvisor · Scott P. · 2014-04-01**: Overall we were happy with the outcome of our projects. Bob was the member of Ken's team that did the bulk of the construction work, and really he was a pleasure to have in our house, always courteous and really went out of his way to help out with things that were outside the scope of the actual wo…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Steven D. · 2014-03-01**: Yes, I recommend this pro. See above

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