# Kurzhaus Designs, Inc.

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 1012 MA-28, Harwich, MA 02645 · **Phone:** (774) 237-0663 · **Website:** http://kurzhaus.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Kurzhaus Designs is a Harwich, Cape Cod design-build firm run by Trevor Kurz, working across custom home construction, additions, and restorations rather than one-off repairs. The company has been incorporated since 2007, carries an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor license, and holds a Better Business Bureau A+ rating with no complaints on file.

The written history on Houzz, spanning 2015 to 2021, describes a portfolio built on full-scope projects: a 1942 cottage lifted to add a full basement, deck, and porch; two custom homes built on one Orleans property, one of them a restoration of a 150-year-old house; kitchens expanded and reimagined rather than simply refaced. Reviewers consistently single out Trevor's design vision — "an artist," in one 2015 review — and credit the team, including Jen Cassidy, with steering projects that stayed on budget while going well beyond standard contractor-grade work. The firm won a 2009 Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award and shows 30 projects on Houzz.

One thing worth flagging: the company's original website now presents under a different name, "Bespoke Atelier | Residential Design," at the same domain — a rebrand rather than a separate business, so don't be thrown off if a search turns up different branding than the Kurzhaus name. Also worth noting, Google shows just 3 stars from only two ratings, too small a sample to weigh against the much larger and consistently positive picture on Houzz and Porch.

For a substantial addition, restoration, or full custom kitchen — not a quick repair — Kurzhaus's history of ambitious, well-reviewed projects and an active license make it a credible call on the Cape; worth confirming current branding and availability given how dated the written reviews are.

**Strengths:**
- Award-winning design — 2009 Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award
- Full-scope projects — additions, restorations, and custom home builds
- Active license — verified Massachusetts HIC registration
- Clean complaint history — BBB A+ with no complaints on file

**Where sources disagree:**
- Google shows just 3 stars from only two ratings, well below Houzz's 5.0 and Porch's 4.4 — too small a sample to weigh meaningfully

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts HIC license 145996 is registry-verified active, held by Kurzhaus Designs Inc _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 145996 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: KURZHAUS DESIGNS INC”
- BBB grade A+ though not BBB accredited; in business since 2007 with no complaints or government actions reported _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/building-contractors/kurzhaus-designs-0021-127325) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/building-contractors/kurzhaus-designs-0021-127325) — “BBB profile for Kurzhaus Designs (Mr. Trevor Kurz, Principal) at 1012 Route 28, Harwich, MA 02645 — NOT BBB Accredited but carries a BBB Rat…”
- Houzz reviews from 2015-2021 describe custom additions, whole-home builds, and kitchen remodels praised for design vision and craftsmanship _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ Beautiful designs, true understanding of architectural elements and real understanding of the process of construction and design while ke…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ The entire Kurzhaus Team has been a great resource during our remodel project. Standing in my light-filled kitchen, I'm so grateful and c…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ I hired Kurzhaus in 2013 to do what I've seen them do for so many others and that was to build a beautiful new addition. Our addition was…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ I have had the most amazing experience with Kurzhaus Designs. Their entire team are true visionaries that have helped me construct my dre…”
- Received the 2009 Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “Listed certification: 2009 Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award”
- Houzz shows 30 projects and a 5.0-star average from 9 detailed reviews spanning 2015-2021 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “30 project(s) shown on Houzz”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “Houzz profile for Kurzhaus Designs, Inc. (Trevor Kurz), 1012 Route 28, Harwich, MA — 5.0-star average from 9 detailed, named, positive revie…”
- The company's original website domain now presents under a different name, 'Bespoke Atelier | Residential Design,' as a rebrand rather than a different business _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://kurzhaus.com) — “The site at kurzhaus.com (this contractor's own registered domain) now presents under a different name and branding, 'Bespoke Atelier | Resi…”
- A 2015 review described being hired for two custom-built homes on one property, including the restoration of a 150-year-old house _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ Kurzhaus built two houses on one property in Orleans MA in 2009-11, which we bought in 2011. One of the houses is a total restoration of …”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ Trevor and his team lifted our 1942 cottage and added a full basement and beautiful deck and porch. We will definitely consult with Trevo…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ I hired Kurzhaus in 2013 to do what I've seen them do for so many others and that was to build a beautiful new addition. Our addition was…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ Kurzhaus built two houses on one property in Orleans MA in 2009-11, which we bought in 2011. One of the houses is a total restoration of …”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ The entire Kurzhaus Team has been a great resource during our remodel project. Standing in my light-filled kitchen, I'm so grateful and c…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “5★ I have had the most amazing experience with Kurzhaus Designs. Their entire team are true visionaries that have helped me construct my dre…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “Services offered (Houzz): Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Remodeling, Home Additions, Cabinet Installation, Custom Cabinets, C…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651) — “Services offered (Houzz): Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Remodeling, Home Additions, Cabinet Installation, Custom Cabinets, C…”

## License

Status: **active** (#145996, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-23, 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=Kurzhaus%20Designs%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJV-MF4HYV-4kRQBmHzNl4eos): 3.0★ from 2 ratings
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/building-contractors/kurzhaus-designs-0021-127325): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/kurzhaus-designs-harwich): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://kurzhaus.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kurzhaus-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1350924651): 5.0★ from 9 ratings
- [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/harwich-ma/home-builders/kurzhaus-designs-inc-/pp): 4.4★ from 17 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Houzz · Glenn Vine · 2021-09-01**: Beautiful designs, true understanding of architectural elements and real understanding of the process of construction and design while keeping the project not only correct but on budget. Trevor is a absolute talent at the vision and design for the end goal of our new home.
- **5/5 · Houzz · apiper08 · 2016-01-01**: The entire Kurzhaus Team has been a great resource during our remodel project. Standing in my light-filled kitchen, I'm so grateful and completely in love with the house Trevor designed for us. His vision and talent took a plain ranch and transformed it into something special – with unique design de…
- **5/5 · Houzz · maggie5586 · 2015-03-01**: I hired Kurzhaus in 2013 to do what I've seen them do for so many others and that was to build a beautiful new addition. Our addition was exactly what we expected - Beautiful! I'm writing this review because of what we didn't expect. We didn't expect that a team of skilled carpenters would spend end…
- **5/5 · Houzz · lizteare · 2015-03-01**: Trevor and his team lifted our 1942 cottage and added a full basement and beautiful deck and porch. We will definitely consult with Trevor and his team on future renovations.
- **5/5 · Houzz · mjdd · 2015-02-01**: Kurzhaus built two houses on one property in Orleans MA in 2009-11, which we bought in 2011. One of the houses is a total restoration of a 150 year old house and the other is new construction. The quality of the design and construction is excellent with numerous customized features and custom carpen…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Andrea Besse · 2015-02-01**: Working with Kurzhaus has been nothing short of pleasure. Trevor's ideas are unique and the finished product was spectacular. He truly is an artist. Their designs are a refreshing change from the cookie cutter work I've seen by competing Designers/Builders. Jen has a great eye, and kept me on budget…
- **5/5 · Houzz · meeshbaby10 · 2015-02-01**: I have had the most amazing experience with Kurzhaus Designs. Their entire team are true visionaries that have helped me construct my dream home. They expanded and customized my kitchen- Jen Cassidy specifically walked me through how to create my dream kitchen, spending time to walk through colors, …
- **5/5 · Houzz · ewater · 2015-02-01**: We consulted with Kurzhaus Design in the planning stage of our Cape house renovation. They were extremely talented and made recommendations that we otherwise would have missed, well outside the normal contractor grade work. The planning went so well we awarded the renovation work and again the resul…
- **5/5 · Houzz · r_gariepy03 · 2015-02-01**: Last spring we hired Kurzhaus to renovate our entry. From the start they were a pleasure to work with and were very responsive to our many questions, concerns and requests. Our old setup was definitely dated and Kurzhaus came with some great suggestions on how we could modernize our entry while stil…

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