# M. J. Coleman & Sons **Trade:** Pool Cleaning · **Address:** 2 Barkley Way, Harwich, MA 02645 · **Phone:** (508) 430-1400 · **Website:** http://poolservicescapecod.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 1 reviews across 10 sources. ## The honest read M. J. Coleman & Sons has been building and servicing pools out of Harwich since 1976 — the company's own materials describe half a century of family ownership, using both 'M. J. Coleman Sr. – Pool & Patio' and 'M. J. Coleman & Sons' for the same Cape Cod shop, a father-and-sons operation serving Barnstable through Eastham. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, held by Mark J. Coleman — the same name attached to the business everywhere an owner is listed. Building permit records show seven in-ground pool installations in Harwich, Barnstable and West Harwich between 2019 and 2022, and a Harwich homeowner's Google review this spring described a new pool build handled start to finish without a hitch: the crew managed the permitting, showed up on time, kept the site clean, and communicated well throughout. Google's own page carries 3.9 stars across seven ratings, and across BBB, Houzz, Angi, HomeAdvisor and BuildZoom there isn't a single complaint on file. BBB grades the company A+, though it is not a BBB-accredited business — two separate facts, not one. The core of the work is in-ground pool installation and the maintenance that follows it — openings, closings, liner replacement, pump and heater repairs — with original stonework (patios, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchens) as a standing sideline; BBB also lists the company for masonry, paver patios and landscape design. Before booking, ask directly about warranty coverage: Angi and HomeAdvisor's own FAQ says the company offers none, which sits oddly next to the same profiles' 'About us' copy promising products 'backed by the best warranties in the business.' For a Cape Cod homeowner planning a new in-ground pool or the patio and stonework that goes with it, this is a long-tenured, license-verified, family-run shop with a clean record — thin on independent review volume, but nothing negative anywhere to weigh against the one detailed account on file. **Strengths:** - Active state license — verified HIC registration under owner Mark J. Coleman - Half-century family shop — family-owned pool and patio business since 1976 - Clean recent review — detailed 5-star account of a smooth new pool build - Permit-proven track record — 7 in-ground pool permits pulled 2019-2022 - A+ BBB grade — no complaints on file across nine platforms **Concerns:** - Warranty terms unclear — Angi/HomeAdvisor FAQ says none offered despite marketing claims **Where sources disagree:** - BuildZoom's own blurb claims 'seven years of experience', while the company's website, Houzz profile and BBB file all state it has operated since 1976 (about 50 years) — likely BuildZoom's limited permit-index window, not the company's actual age. - Angi and HomeAdvisor's FAQ states the company offers no warranties, directly contradicting the same profiles' marketing copy claiming products are 'backed by the best warranties in the business.' - BBB shows an A+ letter grade while explicitly stating the business is NOT a BBB-accredited business — two distinct facts, not a contradiction, but worth stating together. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Holds an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, verified against the state registry under Mark J. Coleman. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 184104 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: MARK J. COLEMAN” - Family-owned and operated since 1976, per the company's own site, BBB file and Houzz profile. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://poolservicescapecod.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Family owned and operated, has set the standard for quality and customer satisfaction since 1976; also stat…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/pool-contractors/mj-coleman-sons-0021-81291) — “BBB profile for M.J. Coleman & Sons (2 Barkley Way, Harwich, MA 02645, phone (508) 430-1400) shows an A+ letter grade but the business is NO…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/m-j-coleman-and-sons-pfvwus-pf~756386593) — “Stated ownership (Houzz): Family-owned” - A recent Google review describes a smooth in-ground pool build with clean, on-time, well-communicated work. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GZlpEVlVSVGhNWDNsVlJsSTJWM1ZhWlhZeFZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x74d853cd13e3dd77!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFfZDVURThMX3lVRlI2V3VaZXYxVUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired MJ Coleman & Sons for a new swimming pool installation at our home in Harwich, and we absolutely could not be happier w…” - Building permit records show 7 in-ground pool installation permits in Harwich, Barnstable and West Harwich between 2019 and 2022. _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mj-coleman-sons) — “7 project(s) shown on BuildZoom” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mj-coleman-sons) — “BuildZoom profile for M.J. Coleman & Sons (2 Barkley Way, Harwich, MA, (508) 430-1400) shows a BZ Score of 95, a 'Verified License' HIC #184…” - BBB grades the company A+ but the business is not a BBB-accredited business. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/pool-contractors/mj-coleman-sons-0021-81291) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/pool-contractors/mj-coleman-sons-0021-81291) — “BBB profile for M.J. Coleman & Sons (2 Barkley Way, Harwich, MA 02645, phone (508) 430-1400) shows an A+ letter grade but the business is NO…” - Google shows 3.9 stars from 7 ratings. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=M.%20J.%20Coleman%20%26%20Sons&query_place_id=ChIJr4fo4hc_-4kRd93jE81T2HQ) — “Google: 3.9★ from 7 ratings” - Angi and HomeAdvisor list a Construction Supervisor license (CS-062015, MA, exp. 04/30/2027) for the company; this is a directory listing, not independently verified against the state registry. _(confidence: low)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-harwich/m-j-coleman-sons-pool-patio-reviews-56604642.htm) — “Licence listed on Angi: Construction Supervisor License CS-062015 — MA, Expiration 04/30/2027 (self-reported, Angi 'Licensed')” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ColemanPoolCovers.56604642.html) — “Licence listed on HomeAdvisor: Construction Supervisor License CS-062015 — MA, Expiration 04/30/2027 (self-reported, HomeAdvisor 'Licensed')” - Angi/HomeAdvisor's FAQ states the company offers no warranties, while the same profiles' marketing copy claims products are backed by strong warranties. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-harwich/m-j-coleman-sons-pool-patio-reviews-56604642.htm) — “Angi/HomeAdvisor profile (Angi 'Approved' status) for M. J. Coleman & Sons Pool & Patio, 2 Barkley Way, Harwich MA, poolservicescapecod.com …” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ColemanPoolCovers.56604642.html) — “HomeAdvisor profile (url slug 'ColemanPoolCovers', matching BBB's alternate name 'Coleman Pool Covers') for M. J. Coleman & Sons Pool & Pati…” - Also does original stonework — patios, outdoor fireplaces and outdoor kitchens — alongside its pool business. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://poolservicescapecod.com) — “Family-owned pool and patio contractor based in Harwich, MA serving Cape Cod towns from Barnstable to Eastham, offering in-ground pool insta…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/pool-contractors/mj-coleman-sons-0021-81291) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Pool installations, Landscaping contracting and design, Cobble System Pavers, Masonry, Patio and …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/m-j-coleman-and-sons-pfvwus-pf~756386593) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Hot Tubs, Natural Swimming Pools, Pool Covers, Pool Deck Design & Construction, Pool Lighting Installation,…” - Recognized with a design award from the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, per the company's own site. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://poolservicescapecod.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (design award recipient)” - Rating reflects one strongly positive, detailed recent Google review, an active verified license, an A+ BBB grade, and no complaints found across 9 sources; independent review volume is thin. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/pool-contractors/mj-coleman-sons-0021-81291) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GZlpEVlVSVGhNWDNsVlJsSTJWM1ZhWlhZeFZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x74d853cd13e3dd77!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFfZDVURThMX3lVRlI2V3VaZXYxVUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently hired MJ Coleman & Sons for a new swimming pool installation at our home in Harwich, and we absolutely could not be happier w…” - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 184104 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: MARK J. COLEMAN” - Specializes in Pool Cleaning _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://poolservicescapecod.com) — “Family-owned pool and patio contractor based in Harwich, MA serving Cape Cod towns from Barnstable to Eastham, offering in-ground pool insta…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mj-coleman-sons) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Custom in-ground pool design, Pool renovations, Pool installation, maintenance, repairs, Vinyl liner replaceme…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mj-coleman-sons) — “7 project(s) shown on BuildZoom” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mj-coleman-sons) — “BuildZoom profile for M.J. Coleman & Sons (2 Barkley Way, Harwich, MA, (508) 430-1400) shows a BZ Score of 95, a 'Verified License' HIC #184…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/m-j-coleman-and-sons-pfvwus-pf~756386593) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Hot Tubs, Natural Swimming Pools, Pool Covers, Pool Deck Design & Construction, Pool Lighting Installation,…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-harwich/m-j-coleman-sons-pool-patio-reviews-56604642.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Fiberglass Pool Building or Installation, Swimming Pool Vinyl Lined Building or Installation, Outdoor Kitchen Build…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ColemanPoolCovers.56604642.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Fiberglass Pool Building or Installation, Swimming Pool Vinyl Lined Building or Installation, Outdoor Kitche…” - Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://poolservicescapecod.com) — “Family-owned pool and patio contractor based in Harwich, MA serving Cape Cod towns from Barnstable to Eastham, offering in-ground pool insta…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/pool-contractors/mj-coleman-sons-0021-81291) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Pool installations, Landscaping contracting and design, Cobble System Pavers, Masonry, Patio and …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/m-j-coleman-and-sons-pfvwus-pf~756386593) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Hot Tubs, Natural Swimming Pools, Pool Covers, Pool Deck Design & Construction, Pool Lighting Installation,…” - Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/pool-contractors/mj-coleman-sons-0021-81291) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Pool installations, Landscaping contracting and design, Cobble System Pavers, Masonry, Patio and …” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **active** (#184104, 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=M.%20J.%20Coleman%20%26%20Sons&query_place_id=ChIJr4fo4hc_-4kRd93jE81T2HQ): 3.9★ from 7 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=M.%20J.%20Coleman%20%26%20Sons&query_place_id=ChIJr4fo4hc_-4kRd93jE81T2HQ): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/harwich/profile/pool-contractors/mj-coleman-sons-0021-81291): Listed on this source - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/mj-coleman-and-sons-pool-and-patio-harwich): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://poolservicescapecod.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/m-j-coleman-and-sons-pfvwus-pf~756386593): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/east-harwich/m-j-coleman-sons-pool-patio-reviews-56604642.htm): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://poolservicescapecod.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ColemanPoolCovers.56604642.html): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/mj-coleman-sons): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Klark Sparks · 2026-03-05**: We recently hired MJ Coleman & Sons for a new swimming pool installation at our home in Harwich, and we absolutely could not be happier with the results. If you are looking for a reliable, professional, and highly skilled team on the Cape, look no further. From the initial design consultation to the… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-23T21:26:58.635Z. Cite as: M. J. Coleman & Sons — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/m-j-coleman-and-sons-harwich) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/m-j-coleman-and-sons-harwich