# McCabe General Contracting LLC

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 191 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887, USA · **Phone:** (617) 512-0646 · **Website:** http://mccabecontracting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 6 sources.
91% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

McCabe General Contracting is a one-man Wilmington LLC run by Sean McCabe, registered in February 2016 and working out of 191 Middlesex Ave. Homeowners hire him for whole-room renovation work — kitchens, baths, basements — and for built-in carpentry, with painters and carpenters brought onto the job as it needs them.

The people who wrote about him describe the work in detail. A homeowner who converted a 200-plus-year-old kitchen in a tight footprint said in a 2022 review that the crew carefully pulled up the original plank floorboards, built a new ceiling, and tiled the floor and the fireplace hearth. Another 2022 account covers a large basement renovation plus smaller jobs around the same house, and a 2021 customer had a basement, kitchen, fireplace and closet done at once. A 2024 homeowner hired Sean on a neighbor's recommendation for a custom media center and shelves built to challenging specs, and credited the carpenter and painters he brought in.

Older houses come up again. An Angi reviewer who owns an 1838 house wrote in January 2024 that they have been working with the company since 2015 and that neighbors ask for the same crew after seeing the results. Two commercial clients — one who used McCabe on three properties in 2022, another on repeat Boston-area projects through January 2024 — describe the same things their residential customers do: work explained before it starts, plans adapted mid-project, and messages answered.

The one negative account is short and blunt. A November 2024 Google reviewer wrote "Don't go anywhere near this company if you know what's good for you. You will have regrets," and it stands alone among the eleven reviews on file from 2021 through 2024, which otherwise run five stars on Angi and HomeAdvisor and 4.7 on Google. Angi's own profile is also inconsistent about how long McCabe has been at this: the blurb says 17 years of experience while the business highlights say 25, and the Better Business Bureau dates the LLC to 2016.

Massachusetts lists home improvement contractor registration 192639 as active, and the Better Business Bureau grades the business A+. If your project is a kitchen, bath or basement in an older New England house, or built-ins that have to be measured to the room, that is the work customers describe most; ask up front who from his crew will be on site and how the schedule is set, since the business is registered with a single employee and brings trades in per job.

**Strengths:**
- Older-home renovations — homeowners describe 1838 and 200-year-old house work
- Custom carpentry — media center and shelving built to challenging specs
- Repeat clients — one customer has hired Sean since 2015
- Commercial remodels — Boston-area clients cite adaptability when plans changed
- Licence verified — Massachusetts registry lists HIC 192639 active

**Concerns:**
- Unexplained warning — a November 2024 Google review advises avoiding the company
- Stated experience — Angi lists both 17 and 25 years
- Crew composition — BBB lists one employee, trades brought in per job

**Where sources disagree:**
- Angi's profile gives both 17 years and 25 years of experience, while the Better Business Bureau dates the LLC to February 2016.
- Ten detailed five-star reviews from 2021 to 2024 sit beside one November 2024 Google review warning homeowners away.

## Claims & citations

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

- A single-employee Massachusetts LLC started 2/6/2016 and run by owner Sean McCabe, based at 191 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/wilmington/profile/general-contractor/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-0021-568100) — “The BBB profile for McCabe General Contracting, LLC at 191 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA shows an A+ rating but no accreditation, a single-e…”
- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration 192639 is verified active in the state registry, held by McCabe General Contracting LLC. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 192639 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: McCabe General Contracting LLC”
- Better Business Bureau grade of A+, without BBB accreditation. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/wilmington/profile/general-contractor/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-0021-568100) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/wilmington/profile/general-contractor/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-0021-568100) — “The BBB profile for McCabe General Contracting, LLC at 191 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA shows an A+ rating but no accreditation, a single-e…”
- Lists basement remodels, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels and major renovations as its services on Angi and HomeAdvisor. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/wilmington/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Basement remodel, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Major Renovations”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Basement remodel, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Major Renovations”
- Renovation work in centuries-old New England houses: a 200-plus-year-old kitchen rebuilt around its original plank floorboards in a 2022 review, and an 1838 house in a 2024 Angi review. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/wilmington/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Competent and reliable team, solid schedule, very professional result. Neighbors see their results and often seek their help. Straightfor…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html) — “5★ We had a challenging project: converting a 200+ year old kitchen in a small footprint into an updated, classic yet high-end kitchen. The …”
- A 2024 customer hired Sean on a neighbor's recommendation for a custom media center and shelving built to challenging specs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROeWZpcnVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDNyfiruAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Sean based on the recommendation form our neighbor, who had used him on several projects. Sean built a custom media center and s…”
- Repeat clients: an Angi reviewer describes working with the company since 2015, and a commercial client wrote in January 2024 about multiple projects together. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxcjltNzh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1r9m78wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have worked with Sean over the last several years for all of my commercial renovation and remodeling projects in the Boston area.  He a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxaDlXOF9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1h9W8_QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ When you hire Sean (McCabe) and his team you are partnering with one of the best general contractors in the Boston area.  I've had the pl…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/wilmington/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Competent and reliable team, solid schedule, very professional result. Neighbors see their results and often seek their help. Straightfor…”
- Commercial renovation clients in the Boston area credit communication, attention to detail and adaptability when plans changed, including one 2022 job across three properties. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxcjltNzh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1r9m78wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have worked with Sean over the last several years for all of my commercial renovation and remodeling projects in the Boston area.  He a…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html) — “5★ I hired Sean and his guys to do commercial renovations and remodels at 3 different properties and I could not have been happier with the …”
- Homeowners describe the crew listening and adjusting until the finished job matched what they asked for, in 2024 reviews of a refinishing job and a condo bathroom. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURybXNqMEZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrmsj0Fw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sean and his crew are honest and dependable, and they genuinely care that you are satisfied with the finished job. They were very profess…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMcU9iaUpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICLqObiJg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired McCabe General Contracting to renovate my bathroom and make some other home improvements. Sean and his team's  attention to detai…”
- A November 2024 Google review is a one-line warning against hiring the company: "You will have regrets." _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzOGUzRUl3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID38e3EIw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Don't go anywhere near this company if you know what's good for you. You will have regrets.”
- The Angi profile states both 17 years of experience in its blurb and 25 years in its business highlights. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/wilmington/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “The Angi profile for McCabe General Contracting LLC at 191 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA shows 5.0 stars from 4 reviews (2022-2024) describi…”
- 11 reviews from 2021 to 2024 across Google, Angi and HomeAdvisor: Google shows 4.7 stars from 14 ratings, Angi and HomeAdvisor 5.0 from 4 ratings each. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6567429153839017369&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.7★ from 14 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/wilmington/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 4 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 5.0★ from 4 ratings”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/wilmington/profile/general-contractor/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-0021-568100) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): General Contractor”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/wilmington/profile/general-contractor/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-0021-568100) — “The BBB profile for McCabe General Contracting, LLC at 191 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA shows an A+ rating but no accreditation, a single-e…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Basement remodel, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Major Renovations”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/wilmington/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Basement remodel, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Major Renovations”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html) — “5★ We had a challenging project: converting a 200+ year old kitchen in a small footprint into an updated, classic yet high-end kitchen. The …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Basement remodel, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Major Renovations”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMcU9iaUpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICLqObiJg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired McCabe General Contracting to renovate my bathroom and make some other home improvements. Sean and his team's  attention to detai…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/wilmington/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Basement remodel, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Major Renovations”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Basement remodel, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Major Renovations”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROeWZpcnVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5b2432050a1e6d99!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDNyfiruAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Sean based on the recommendation form our neighbor, who had used him on several projects. Sean built a custom media center and s…”

## License

Status: **active** (#192639, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-13, 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=McCabe%20General%20Contracting%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJeTkYDu9w44kRmW0eCgUyJFs): 4.7★ from 14 ratings
- [Exa](https://localitybiz.com/35050617/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-wilmington): 2 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/wilmington/profile/general-contractor/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-0021-568100): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=McCabe%20General%20Contracting%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJeTkYDu9w44kRmW0eCgUyJFs): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/wilmington/mccabe-general-contracting-llc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 4 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.McCabeRoofing.43587296.html): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · RubyD · 2024-11-16**: Don't go anywhere near this company if you know what's good for you. You will have regrets.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gail Howe · 2024-07-16**: Sean and his crew are honest and dependable, and they genuinely care that you are satisfied with the finished job. They were very professional and listened to the customer's feedback to make sure everything was done to make sure I was satisfied with the job in refinishing my basement. They were very…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lynne McLaughlin · 2024-06-14**: I hired McCabe General Contracting to renovate my bathroom and make some other home improvements. Sean and his team's  attention to detail and quality produced a beautiful bathroom and enhancements to my condo that have made my home so much nicer to live in.  I appreciate Sean's ability to find solu…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luis Quiroga · 2024-01-23**: We hired Sean based on the recommendation form our neighbor, who had used him on several projects. Sean built a custom media center and shelves, with some challenging specs. He brought in excellent carpenter and painters to the project. They all did fantastic work. Plus a bonus is that Sean had a cl…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · scott fisher · 2024-01-10**: I have worked with Sean over the last several years for all of my commercial renovation and remodeling projects in the Boston area.  He and his team are one of the best I have worked with. They have great attention to detail, take the time to explain the work, are communicative throughout the entire…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Casey Paton · 2024-01-10**: When you hire Sean (McCabe) and his team you are partnering with one of the best general contractors in the Boston area.  I've had the pleasure of working with Sean on multiple projects and each time I've been impressed with the quality of craftmanship, reliability, communication, and expertise.  Th…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Kent E. · 2024-01-01**: Competent and reliable team, solid schedule, very professional result. Neighbors see their results and often seek their help. Straightforward and knowledgeable. Comfortable interaction since 2015. They stand behind their work and take pride in it. We have a house built in 1838 which needed external …
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · John O. · 2022-05-01**: We had a challenging project: converting a 200+ year old kitchen in a small footprint into an updated, classic yet high-end kitchen. The project involved carefully pulling up the original plank-floorboards, building a new ceiling, tiling the floor and fireplace hearth, installing custom cabinetry, a…
- **5/5 · Angi · Nicole E. · 2022-05-01**: I worked with Sean and his team on a large basement renovation as well as a few smaller projects throughout my client's home. I found him to be professional, reliable, respectful and extremely competent in completing the project. We were especially appreciative of how inventive the team was while tr…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Scott F. · 2022-04-01**: I hired Sean and his guys to do commercial renovations and remodels at 3 different properties and I could not have been happier with the work. The communication, attention to detail, adaptability to changing plans, and craftsmanship were beyond exceptional. I highly recommend McCabe General Contract…

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