# LDL Design Center

**Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Address:** 26 E Water St, Rockland, MA 02370, USA · **Phone:** (857) 312-3935 · **Website:** https://www.renovate-today.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (high confidence) — from 60 reviews across 7 sources.
95% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 6 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

LDL Design Center is a Rockland design-build contractor run by owner Matt, with its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration verified active and a BBB A+ grade. Google shows 57 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, and the written record — running back to 2019 — spans kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodels, additions, and general carpentry across the South Shore and Greater Boston.

A wide team shows up by name across the reviews: Mike Wilson on bathroom and basement projects, John Bailey and Josh handling design and day-to-day communication, Sam in the office, Heather on sales. Several accounts describe jobs other contractors turned down: one homeowner with a cape-style house said they'd been quoted high prices or told a load-bearing wall removal was too small a job everywhere else before LDL coordinated the full trade stack — electrician, plumber, flooring, drywall, inspections — to take it down. Another described LDL fixing a previous contractor's incomplete framing and plumbing after that contractor took a deposit and disappeared. A third had LDL fit a bathroom fan into an awkward, tightly sloped attic space with no existing venting.

Three specific complaints are worth knowing before calling. In a 2025 review, a customer said excavators struck a sewage line during work, it was left unrepaired without a barrier, and the owner cut off contact once problems escalated. In another 2025 review, a customer called a finished kitchen layout poorly designed — the island and fridge left too little clearance — and said repeated requests for a redesign went unanswered despite being referred to a new consultant. And in a 2024 review, a customer described a kitchen, bath, and living-room remodel that ran a full year past its promised finish date, with the plumbing permit still unclosed and heater covers failing months after the crew left.

With an active license and a deep, detailed positive record, LDL reads like a shop willing to take on awkward jobs other contractors pass on — but given the specific complaints on record, it's worth asking directly how they'd handle a problem that surfaces after the crew has moved on.

**Strengths:**
- Takes on tough jobs — removed a load-bearing wall others called too small
- Rescue work — fixed a prior contractor's incomplete framing and plumbing
- Awkward spaces — fit a bathroom fan into a tight sloped attic

**Concerns:**
- Unresolved damage — a 2025 review said a struck sewage line went unrepaired
- Design dispute — a 2025 review called a kitchen layout poorly designed with no fix offered
- Year-long overrun — a 2024 review cited an open plumbing permit and failing heater covers

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration verified active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 195100 verified active”
- BBB grade A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/interior-designer/ldl-design-center-0021-549131) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Removed a load-bearing wall and coordinated the full trade stack on a cape-style home _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFM1NFMTRlVnBWWm10a1ZVTmxlWEJaWlcxWVluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjE3SE14eVpVZmtkVUNleXBZZW1YYnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have a cape style house and had this load bearing wall from our living room to our kitchen and for years we have wanted it down but it…”
- Re-did a previous contractor's incomplete framing and plumbing after that contractor disappeared with a deposit _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kalJ6SkJhRVpmUVhCS1JtNVJXVU00VFZabVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndjRzJBaEZfQXBKRm5RWUM4TVZmVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Feel very lucky to have found Matt and LDL Design from Thumbtack after my previous contractor took the money and disappeared. Matt quickl…”
- Fit a bathroom fan into a tightly sloped attic space with no prior venting _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25FMVNuRTVNWEF5ZDNWdmF6RjJRbWh0VmtkMFgyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnE1SnE5MXAyd3VvazF2QmhtVkd0X2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We asked LDL to fit a fan in a bathroom that didn't have a fan, with a crazy tight sloping attic space above. The responsiveness and comm…”
- A 2025 review described a struck sewage line left unrepaired and the owner cutting off contact _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSc1ZUUlNhMjVtWDBScE5YSnFRV0pNWjBneE5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRsVTRSa25mX0RpNXJqQWJMZ0gxNGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ We had issues from day one when excavators hit our sewage drain, because no one called digsafe, and left it there with no repair and no t…”
- A 2025 review called a finished kitchen layout poorly designed with no follow-through on a redesign request _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2trMFQxQTFieTE0VFd0NVprZEhjVjlxWjFSaU1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkk0T1A1by14TWt5ZkdHcV9qZ1RiMGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I had previously submitted a review on LDL, and I’m writing to update it. Last year, I hired LDL to renovate my kitchen. However, I’m not…”
- A 2024 review described a year-long overrun with the plumbing permit left unclosed and failing heater covers _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6a05faU5nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDzkN_iNg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I signed the contract to have my kitchen, bath and living room remodeled at the end of 2022. The job should have been finished by March 2…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsS2FGWjZlRWxGTlV3dE0zZGlUR0pGV21wdVIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllKaFZ6eElFNUwtM3diTGJFWmpuR3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired LDL design to complete a renovation of my condo in Brookline. From the very beginning, I knew that I had made a great choice. Mat…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kalJ6SkJhRVpmUVhCS1JtNVJXVU00VFZabVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndjRzJBaEZfQXBKRm5RWUM4TVZmVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Feel very lucky to have found Matt and LDL Design from Thumbtack after my previous contractor took the money and disappeared. Matt quickl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFM1NFMTRlVnBWWm10a1ZVTmxlWEJaWlcxWVluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjE3SE14eVpVZmtkVUNleXBZZW1YYnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have a cape style house and had this load bearing wall from our living room to our kitchen and for years we have wanted it down but it…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGQlpFbGxSbGszWmtreFVuVXlTR2xhZDFCNmRVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFBZEllRlk3ZkkxUnUySGlad1B6dUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently had our kitchen done by Mike Wilson and couldn’t be happier with the results. Mike is a great guy, very professional, easy to…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1TlJEWkljbVYyUzJSVWFsQkdWblZVZURKeFRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5NRDZIcmV2S2RUalBGVnVUeDJxTGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ LDL did a kitchen for my parents home. I was impressed with the professionalism throughout our project, lots of communication from Josh a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSR05tUm9NRlowYlVaVlNHdzNTMFpOYm5aWWEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRGNmRoMFZ0bUZVSGw3S0ZNbnZYa0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolutely love our new kitchen! We worked with Mike W and the owner Matt. They were professional, easy to work with, and brought my visi…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGVmMzVjFZVUU0VkVweVQweG9jalJ2YkcwMmNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFVc3V1YUE4VEpyT0xocjRvbG02cEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We were very impressed by the quality of work of Matt and his team. We had two bathrooms renovated at the same time. Although it took mor…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psR01tRXhhRXB5VVZoMVJXeFFaWFJIVUc1SVVXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlGMmExaEpyUVh1RWxQZXRHUG5IUWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’m so impressed with the work Mike Wilson did on my bathroom remodel. He turned my ideas into something even better than I expected. He …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tvd1duSlZZM0pKUW5BNGFFcG9aRlU0WkhSMlluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf464d9dbb23c79e3!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkowWnJVY3JJQnA4aEpoZFU4ZHR2Ync%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had our bathroom remodeled by LDL, and it was a great experience. I worked with Mike Wilson and he made every step very easy. Would hi…”

## License

Status: **active** (#195100, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-03, 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=LDL%20Design%20Center&query_place_id=ChIJBUPpr4Wd5IkR43k8stvZZPQ): 4.6★ from 57 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LDL%20Design%20Center&query_place_id=ChIJBUPpr4Wd5IkR43k8stvZZPQ): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/interior-designer/ldl-design-center-0021-549131): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.renovate-today.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ldl-design-center-pfvwus-pf~1890880651): Listed on this source
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/general-contractors/ldl-design-center/service/260823949509395552): 4.5★ from 115 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/quincy/ldl-design-center-reviews-9503051.htm): 5.0★ from 3 ratings
- [Exa](https://pro.porch.com/rockland-ma/general-contractors/ldl-design-center/pp): 6 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thu Ho · 2026-05-20**: LDL Design helped us complete our basement finishing project, and our experience working with them is qualified. They were responsives and always available to answer questions or address concerns. They made sure everything was done properly and that the project met all required building codes and pa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · tracee regan · 2026-03-28**: We were very impressed by the quality of work of Matt and his team. We had two bathrooms renovated at the same time. Although it took more time than normal, it was mainly due to the harsh weather this winter. Any time I had any concerns or questions, Sam, the office manager, was there to respond qui…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nikhila Aluru · 2026-03-17**: After a very difficult experience with a previous contractor, this team stepped in and completely turned things around. They were professional, transparent with pricing, and communicated clearly throughout the project.

They were on time, stayed on schedule, and stuck to every commitment they made. …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · C. Hirsch · 2026-03-17**: I worked with Heather throughout the sales process and she was remarkable.  Great attention to detail, captured all my requests and provided a comprehensive proposal very quickly.  She checked in with me and did a great job of assessing my needs and making sure I was well taken care of.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · med · 2026-03-13**: I had a great experience working with this construction team. Their design ideas were creative, practical, and tailored perfectly to the project. From the planning stage to the final construction, they demonstrated strong professionalism, attention to detail, and excellent communication.
The quality…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · carlos oliveira · 2026-03-01**: High recommendation, quality and punctuality, fantastic experience and fair price! Thank you, prepared and professional team
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jacob William · 2026-01-13**: Matt and John of LDL Design, and their whole crew were fantastic to work with. They transformed our basement into an amazing modern living space, from floor to ceiling. I will definitely call them again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · George Nassar · 2025-12-19**: We worked with Mike at LDL Design Center on a bathroom remodel and had a very good experience. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and helped guide us through the design choices without pressure. The end result looks clean and high quality. Would recommend to anyone considering a remodel
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · fortune&finance · 2025-12-19**: Mike helped us plan and complete our renovations at our office  and we’re very happy with how it turned out. He was easy to deal with, explained everything clearly, and kept things moving. The finished space came out better than expected. Professional experience overall.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Griffith · 2025-12-17**: We asked LDL to fit a fan in a bathroom that didn't have a fan, with a crazy tight sloping attic space above. The responsiveness and communication were both fantastic, and we're really happy with the result.

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