# LS WINSTON BUILDING CORP.

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.0/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 2 sources.
60% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

LS Winston Building Corp. is a Walpole, Massachusetts design-build outfit run by Luke Winston, taking on additions, kitchen and bath remodels, and custom cabinetry across the towns Houzz lists it serving. On Houzz the company shows a 4.4-star average across 22 ratings and 18 project photos, and BBB's file gives it an A+ grade even though it has never sought accreditation.

The written reviews split sharply by year. From 2018 through early 2020, Houzz reviewers describe a second-floor master suite addition finished well enough that a later home appraisal came in over $100,000 above what the couple paid for it, a kitchen and den addition finished on schedule, and a set of custom built-ins, tile work and electrical fixes handled patiently through a drawn-out planning process — praise that centers on Luke's design sense and the crew's follow-through on-site.

That record changes by late 2021. Two Houzz reviewers describe LS Winston abandoning renovation and addition projects mid-stream: one says the company left a kitchen and bedroom demolished and an addition's framing incomplete for months, with ordered windows, doors and cabinets never delivered and subcontractors left unpaid; the other describes a near-identical pattern. Both reviewers say no building permit was ever filed, and both say the owner stopped responding to calls, texts, and even their attorney once the project stalled.

BBB's own file, current as of today, shows no complaints or government actions on record, and Houzz separately lists a CS-107419 construction supervisor number for the company, though that's the directory's own listing rather than a state registry verification.

Before hiring, it's worth asking directly about current project load, who's actually pulling permits on the job, and a written payment schedule tied to completed milestones rather than paid ahead of the work — the 2021 accounts describe money paid well before the corresponding work was done. The 2018–2020 projects speak to real design and craftsmanship ability; the 2021 accounts describe a business that, for at least a stretch, didn't finish what it started.

**Strengths:**
- Home additions — clients cite striking results and added resale value
- Custom cabinetry — praised for patient, detailed craftsmanship
- On-time delivery — a 2019 kitchen and den addition finished on schedule

**Concerns:**
- Abandoned projects — two 2021 reviews describe mid-project walkouts
- Permits not filed — both 2021 accounts say none was pulled
- Owner went silent — reviewers say communication stopped for months

**Where sources disagree:**
- Houzz's 4.4-star average and 18 listed projects sit alongside two detailed 2021 reviews describing abandoned, unpermitted work — the platform's headline number doesn't reflect the most recent written accounts

## Claims & citations

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

- Houzz reviewers describe a second-floor master suite addition finished well enough that a later appraisal came in over $100,000 above what the couple paid for it _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ Luke & his team did an absolutely gorgeous addition for us just after the birth of our 4th child 2 years ago. They added a new 600 sf mas…”
- A kitchen renovation and den addition finished on schedule, with reviewers praising the design eye behind the new layout _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ Luke and his team did a great job on our kitchen renovation and Den addition. He has a great eye for design and our project finished on t…”
- A 2019 review describes custom built-ins, tile work and electrical fixes handled patiently over a long planning process, with quick fixes for on-site hiccups _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ I first reached out to Luke a year and a half ago to get an estimate for some odd projects at my house - custom built-ins in the living r…”
- Two 2021 Houzz reviews describe LS Winston abandoning renovation and addition projects mid-way — one with the kitchen and a bedroom demolished and the addition's framing unfinished for months, ordered windows, doors and cabinets never delivered, and subcontractors left unpaid _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “1★ Our experience was very similar to Sebastien H’s. Luke failed to apply for a permit and abandoned our project before completion, leaving …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “1★ We hired LS Winston Building Corp for a major renovation and 2-story addition on our home. We paid a substantial amount of money for this…”
- Both 2021 reviewers say no building permit was ever filed for their project _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “1★ Our experience was very similar to Sebastien H’s. Luke failed to apply for a permit and abandoned our project before completion, leaving …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “1★ We hired LS Winston Building Corp for a major renovation and 2-story addition on our home. We paid a substantial amount of money for this…”
- Both 2021 reviewers describe the owner going unresponsive to calls, texts, and even legal correspondence once the project stalled _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “1★ Our experience was very similar to Sebastien H’s. Luke failed to apply for a permit and abandoned our project before completion, leaving …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “1★ We hired LS Winston Building Corp for a major renovation and 2-story addition on our home. We paid a substantial amount of money for this…”
- Houzz shows a 4.4-star average across 22 ratings and 18 listed projects for the design-build firm _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “Houzz: 4.4★ from 22 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “18 project(s) shown on Houzz”
- BBB gives the company an A+ file rating, though it is not a BBB-accredited business, and its file lists no complaints or government actions on record _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/walpole/profile/design-contractor/ls-winston-building-corp-0021-546308) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/walpole/profile/design-contractor/ls-winston-building-corp-0021-546308) — “BBB profile for L.S. Winston Building Corp. at 306 Main St, Walpole, MA — not BBB accredited, BBB rating A+, 10 years in business, no custom…”
- Houzz lists a Massachusetts construction supervisor license number, CS-107419, for the company — a directory listing, not an independently verified registry record _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “Licence listed on Houzz: CS-107419”
- The written record splits by year: praise for additions and remodels runs 2018-2020, while the two most recent reviews on file, from 2021, describe abandoned, unpermitted projects _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “1★ Our experience was very similar to Sebastien H’s. Luke failed to apply for a permit and abandoned our project before completion, leaving …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “1★ We hired LS Winston Building Corp for a major renovation and 2-story addition on our home. We paid a substantial amount of money for this…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ Luke & his team did an absolutely gorgeous addition for us just after the birth of our 4th child 2 years ago. They added a new 600 sf mas…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ Luke and his team did a great job on our kitchen renovation and Den addition. He has a great eye for design and our project finished on t…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ I first reached out to Luke a year and a half ago to get an estimate for some odd projects at my house - custom built-ins in the living r…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ I first reached out to Luke a year and a half ago to get an estimate for some odd projects at my house - custom built-ins in the living r…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ Luke & his team did an absolutely gorgeous addition for us just after the birth of our 4th child 2 years ago. They added a new 600 sf mas…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ Luke and his team did a great job on our kitchen renovation and Den addition. He has a great eye for design and our project finished on t…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, New Home Construction, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Design, H…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ Luke and his team did a great job on our kitchen renovation and Den addition. He has a great eye for design and our project finished on t…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, New Home Construction, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Design, H…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ Luke & his team did an absolutely gorgeous addition for us just after the birth of our 4th child 2 years ago. They added a new 600 sf mas…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, New Home Construction, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Design, H…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “5★ I first reached out to Luke a year and a half ago to get an estimate for some odd projects at my house - custom built-ins in the living r…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, New Home Construction, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Design, H…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/ls-winston-building-corp-pfvwus-pf~26446999): 4.4★ from 22 ratings
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/walpole/profile/design-contractor/ls-winston-building-corp-0021-546308): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Houzz · M V · 2021-12-15**: Our experience was very similar to Sebastien H’s. Luke failed to apply for a permit and abandoned our project before completion, leaving our house and yard in complete disarray. This has cost us a lot of money, and Luke has completely disappeared. Do your research – and check the status of his CS li…
- **1/5 · Houzz · Sebastien H · 2021-09-22**: We hired LS Winston Building Corp for a major renovation and 2-story addition on our home. We paid a substantial amount of money for this project for "milestones" that were initiated but not completed. We never received the stamped plans for the project that were part of the design contract. After a…
- **5/5 · Houzz · HU-633847693 · 2020-01-11**: Luke & his team did an absolutely gorgeous addition for us just after the birth of our 4th child 2 years ago. They added a new 600 sf master suite to the second floor of our home, along with some much-needed updates to our existing upstairs bathroom and HVAC. Well, we just had our home appraised for…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Ann · 2019-09-13**: Luke and his team did a great job on our kitchen renovation and Den addition. He has a great eye for design and our project finished on time. We are loving the new spaces
- **5/5 · Houzz · EMH · 2019-03-28**: I first reached out to Luke a year and a half ago to get an estimate for some odd projects at my house - custom built-ins in the living room and dining room, tile work, reframing a closet, electrical work, painting and a few other odd jobs. I was a bit traumatized from a horrible experience with ano…

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