# Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens

**Trade:** Kitchen Remodel · **Address:** 111 Airport Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601 · **Phone:** (508) 778-5757 · **Website:** https://www.lewisandweldon.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 7 sources.
84% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens is a Hyannis design-build firm that makes its own cabinetry rather than reselling someone else's — a distinction more than one customer says tipped their decision. Owner Chuck Hart's company says on its site it has served Cape Cod, the South Shore and New England since 2002; BBB lists it as 22 years in business with a formal start date of 2004. It's built its name mainly on kitchens, though its Houzz listing and reviews also cover bathroom and whole-house remodel work.

The volume of praise is substantial: 33 to 35 documented projects across Houzz and BuildZoom's permit records, an A+ BBB grade, 4.4 stars from 21 Google reviews, 4.3 from 12 on Houzz, and seven Houzz Design Awards. Repeat customers describe multiple kitchens completed for them over the years, and reviewers consistently single out the in-house cabinetry's craftsmanship — "like a fine piece of furniture," one wrote in a 2013 review, an opinion echoed as recently as August 2024, when a customer praised the attention to detail on a new island and kitchen. Its most recent public review dates to that August 2024 job; the written history beyond it runs back through 2012.

That history isn't spotless. In a 2017 Houzz review, a customer described being fired from a job at 60% complete after 14 months on a project quoted at 14 to 16 weeks, following a failed inspection and a lawsuit the reviewer says they won. A 2020 Houzz review describes an 8-month overrun on a small kitchen with an undisclosed budget increase, saying the company was behind from the start. And a 2012 BuildZoom review — the sole review on that platform — alleges non-payment to vendors and a pattern of disappearing after collecting a check. These are older, specific accounts rather than a recent pattern, but real ones worth weighing against the far larger body of praise.

One more thing worth confirming directly: BuildZoom reports that a Construction Supervisor license the company once held, CS-097094, is now listed inactive and was at one point cancelled according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety — ask about current licensing before signing anything. There's also a small mismatch in the company's own story: its website says it's operated since 2002, while BBB lists a 2004 start date.

For a Cape Cod kitchen or bath project, this is a long-tenured, award-recognized shop with a strong majority of enthusiastic, specific repeat-customer praise — but given the scattered serious complaints and the open licensing question, it's worth asking pointed questions about current licensing, project timeline, and payment terms before signing a contract.

**Strengths:**
- In-house cabinetry — craftsmanship called comparable to fine furniture
- Repeat customers — several clients returned for multiple kitchen projects
- Design recognition — seven Houzz Design Awards and three badges
- Long track record — 33 to 35 documented projects since 2002
- Detail-oriented process — reviewers cite smooth communication and design guidance

**Concerns:**
- Fired mid-project — 2017 review describes a lawsuit after 60% completion
- Project overruns — 2020 review cites an 8-month delay and cost increase
- Non-payment allegation — 2012 review claims vendors were left unpaid
- Inactive license — construction supervisor registration reported cancelled by the state

**Where sources disagree:**
- Company website says operating since 2002; BBB lists a 2004 business-start date
- Google (4.4★/21) and Houzz (4.3★/12) run well above the single, sharply negative 1★ BuildZoom review

## Claims & citations

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

- Self-reports operating since 2002, serving Cape Cod, the South Shore and New England _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.lewisandweldon.com) — “Full-service custom kitchen, bath, and cabinetry design-build firm based in Hyannis, serving Cape Cod, the South Shore, and New England sinc…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.lewisandweldon.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Site states the business has operated since 2002 ("Timeless Design & Trusted Craftsmanship Since 2002"; "Cu…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.lewisandweldon.com) — “Self-reported 22 years in business”
- BBB profile shows an A+ grade, not accredited, 22 years in business with a start date of 1/1/2004, owner Chuck Hart, 3 employees _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/kitchen-remodel/lewis-and-weldon-0021-129474) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/kitchen-remodel/lewis-and-weldon-0021-129474) — “BBB overview profile for Lewis and Weldon (111 Airport Rd, Hyannis, MA): NOT BBB Accredited, BBB rating A+, Years in Business 22, Business S…”
- Houzz lists 7 Design Awards, 3 badges and 3 affiliations _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “Listed certification: 7 Houzz Awards”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “Listed certification: 3 Houzz Badges”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “Listed certification: 3 Affiliations”
- 33 to 35 documented projects shown across Houzz and BuildZoom permit records _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/chuck-w-hart-jr) — “35 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “33 project(s) shown on Houzz”
- Repeat customers describe multiple kitchens completed for them over the years _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3amRLckxnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf53cb29d696dd80b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7jdKrLg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are beyond thrilled with the work Lewis and Weldon have done for us. We’ve had three different kitchens designed and completed by them…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “5★ We have had 2 kitchens in 2 different properties installed by Lewis and Weldon. The first in our home is now the center piece of the home…”
- In-house cabinetry craftsmanship repeatedly praised, including a 2013 review and a recent August 2024 kitchen island project _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3NTRuQlVBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf53cb29d696dd80b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID754nBUA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired Lewis and Weldon for our kitchen remodel and new island and we couldn't be happier with the results. The whole team was…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “5★ My kitchen is absolutely beautiful. I had my remodel done 7 years ago and I still love it as much as I did back then. The cabinets are go…”
- 4.4 stars from 21 Google ratings and 4.3 stars from 12 Houzz ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lewis%20%26%20Weldon%20Custom%20Kitchens&query_place_id=ChIJMVhtNyQx-4kRC9htaZ2yPPU) — “Google: 4.4★ from 21 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “Houzz: 4.3★ from 12 ratings”
- In a 2017 Houzz review, a customer described being fired from a job at 60% complete after 14 months, following a failed inspection and a lawsuit the reviewer says they won _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “1★ Nightmare project. Didn't follow architects plans, failed to call for inspections, failed inspection, fired after 14mos and 60% complete …”
- In a 2020 Houzz review, a customer described an 8-month overrun on a small kitchen and an undisclosed budget increase _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “2★ First let me say that I have a beautiful kitchen. But it took over 8 months to complete and it is a SMALL kitchen. Nothing fancy. L&W wer…”
- In a 2012 BuildZoom review, a reviewer alleged non-payment to vendors and a pattern of disappearing after collecting payment _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/chuck-w-hart-jr) — “1★ RUN. That's all I can say about this guy. Will screw you over any chance he gets. His company, Lewis and Weldon Custom Kitchens/Cabinetry…”
- BuildZoom reports a Construction Supervisor license (CS-097094) once held by the company is inactive and was at one point cancelled per the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/chuck-w-hart-jr) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #CS-097094 (Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor) — Inactive; status was at one point cancelled p…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/chuck-w-hart-jr) — “BuildZoom profile filed under owner Chuck W Hart Jr (West Barnstable, MA) — matches Lewis and Weldon per BBB's listed owner name and permit …”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/kitchen-remodel/lewis-and-weldon-0021-129474) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Kitchen Remodel”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3NTRuQlVBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf53cb29d696dd80b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID754nBUA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired Lewis and Weldon for our kitchen remodel and new island and we couldn't be happier with the results. The whole team was…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3amRLckxnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf53cb29d696dd80b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7jdKrLg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are beyond thrilled with the work Lewis and Weldon have done for us. We’ve had three different kitchens designed and completed by them…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSOGJiQ0h3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf53cb29d696dd80b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICR8bbCHw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Best decision we made.  We shopped around for a few kitchen design company's on the upper and mid-cape and settled with Lewis & Weldon.  …”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.lewisandweldon.com) — “Full-service custom kitchen, bath, and cabinetry design-build firm based in Hyannis, serving Cape Cod, the South Shore, and New England sinc…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “Services offered (Houzz): 3D Rendering, Bathroom Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Cabinet Doors, Custom Cabinets, Custom Countertops…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913) — “5★ For a recent whole-house remodel project on Martha's Vineyard, we selected Lewis & Weldon after an extensive search for a company that wo…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, 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=Lewis%20%26%20Weldon%20Custom%20Kitchens&query_place_id=ChIJMVhtNyQx-4kRC9htaZ2yPPU): 4.4★ from 21 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lewis%20%26%20Weldon%20Custom%20Kitchens&query_place_id=ChIJMVhtNyQx-4kRC9htaZ2yPPU): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/kitchen-remodel/lewis-and-weldon-0021-129474): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.lewisandweldon.com): 22 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/lewis-and-weldon-custom-kitchens-pfvwus-pf~1166250913): 4.3★ from 12 ratings
- [Exa](https://lewisandweldon.com/custom-kitchen-remodel-falmouth-scraggy-neck-carriage-house-transformation/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/chuck-w-hart-jr): 1.0★ from 1 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katie Kais · 2024-08-29**: We recently hired Lewis and Weldon for our kitchen remodel and new island and we couldn't be happier with the results. The whole team was fantastic to work with and their attention to detail and design was truly impressive. Our new kitchen looks amazing and we have received so many compliments on th…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Danielle Dennison · 2024-08-28**: Chuck and his team at Lewis and Weldon did a beautiful job. The craftsmanship is wonderful. The team was great to work with. In addition to our kitchen he opened  a wall and installed a beam to expand the space. We live in an antique so this was no small feat. We had a bit of a different design. I w…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nancy Cassano · 2024-08-27**: We are beyond thrilled with the work Lewis and Weldon have done for us. We’ve had three different kitchens designed and completed by them, and each time they’ve exceeded our expectations. Chuck Heart has an incredible eye for design, seeing possibilities in a space that others often overlook. The la…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelsey Welsh · 2023-11-09**: I'm so glad that we chose Lewis & Weldon for our kitchen remodel. They were easy to work with, execution was/is flawless and the team is outstanding. I would recommend them 10x over to anyone who asks.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott Lopes · 2023-04-04**: Best decision we made.  We shopped around for a few kitchen design company's on the upper and mid-cape and settled with Lewis & Weldon.  We decided to go with them because they make the cabinets themselves, have an amazing reputation and you skip the middleman.  The pricing was within budget and wor…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Bracken · 2023-02-21**: I want to say thank you, thank you to Lewis & Weldon.  Walking into my kitchen each morning puts a smile on my face.  The quality and craftsmanship of my new cabinets are top notch!  I am constantly getting compliments on how beautiful they are.  Don and Erin were fantastic to work with.  Their expe…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Fred slade · 2023-02-20**: Thank you to the wonderful staff for making my new kitchen into a fabulous area.  This was such a smooth process and every detail was perfect.  I would recommend Lewis and Weldon for the craftsmanship and great design for any project you may need.
- **5/5 · Houzz · HU-465598854 · 2023-02-19**: Thank you for my new beautiful Kitchen. We love it. The entire staff was great and so wonderful to deal with. The process was so easy and the craftsmanship is amazing. We now have the Kitchen that we always dreamed about.
- **2/5 · Houzz · nvix · 2020-12-05**: First let me say that I have a beautiful kitchen. But it took over 8 months to complete and it is a SMALL kitchen. Nothing fancy. L&W were behind from the very start. The kitchen was demolished and then construction did not start for a month and a half. We were cooking on a hotplate and microwave fo…
- **4/5 · Houzz · Kelli Dahl · 2018-04-11**: Absolutely love my new kitchen! Deborah Kuhfahl is an amazing designer. She made a small typical Cape Cod kitchen beautiful and functional while eliminating almost all dead space. The cabinets are high quality and can not be compared to the big box stores. Definitely worth the extra money. The insta…

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