Marceau Construction

Marceau Construction is a commercial builder, not a home-remodeling shop — a distinction worth knowing before you call. From 28 Osgood Street in Methuen it works as a general contractor and construction manager on new builds, renovations and remodels for businesses around New England. The history behind it is long. The company says Fred Marceau started it in 1976 after ten years working for another general contractor, and that a long-time employee, Roger Desjardins, bought the business from him in 2008 and still owns it. Its own site puts the company at more than 45 years in business; the Better Business Bureau counts 42 and lists 11 employees. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and the company says it is also registered or licensed in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, though those are its own statements rather than something anyone confirmed. What's thin is the customer side. Google shows a 4-star average across just four ratings, and the written accounts on the public page are years old, so there is no current, detailed picture of how a job goes. Its BBB page carries an A+ grade, though the company is not BBB accredited. If you're a business owner planning a build-out, a renovation or a new commercial building in eastern Massachusetts or southern New Hampshire, this is a long-established firm with a verified registration and a named owner. A homeowner looking for kitchen or bath work is likely outside what the company presents itself as doing. Either way, ask for recent projects of a similar size and for references you can call, since the public reviews won't tell you much.