# McElhinney Construction

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 1076 State Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 · **Phone:** (508) 560-3647 · **Website:** https://www.mcelhinneycustomhomes.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 5 sources.
88% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

McElhinney Construction says it has built custom homes and handled renovations on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod since 2012. Its stated work includes custom homes, additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and ADUs.

Several 2025 homeowner reviews praise the team’s design-build work, communication, repeat-project relationships, and finished homes, including a custom home, guest house, kitchen addition, bathroom renovation, and ADU.

One July 2026 trade-peer review alleges serious problems on a hotel job: disorganization, permit issues, unpaid work, and a lien. BuildZoom also reports construction supervisor license CSFA-106432 inactive, so homeowners should verify current licensing and discuss contract, permit, payment, and project-management procedures before hiring.

The company is best suited to homeowners seeking design-build, custom-home, or renovation work who can confirm current credentials and scope controls in writing.

**Strengths:**
- Custom homes — detailed praise for design and craftsmanship
- Repeat projects — families describe returning over several years
- Design-build service — homeowners cite communication and smooth planning

**Concerns:**
- Hotel project allegation — trade peer reported permits, payment, and organization issues
- License status — BuildZoom reports CSFA-106432 inactive

**Where sources disagree:**
- Houzz lists CSFA-106432 as a license claim while BuildZoom reports that license inactive.

## Claims & citations

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

- The company says it has served Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod since 2012. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.mcelhinneycustomhomes.com) — “McElhinney Construction builds custom homes and provides home renovation and general contracting services on Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.mcelhinneycustomhomes.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Since 2012, McElhinney Construction has approached home building with a client-focused approach.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.mcelhinneycustomhomes.com) — “Self-reported 14 years in business”
- Homeowners praise design-build work, communication, repeat projects, and finished custom-home and renovation work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “5★ Very happy with our home. Great communication, which is so important and something we didn’t have with a previous contractor. I highly re…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “5★ Erik and his team designed and built my family an ADU, it came out perfect. Highly recommend for Design and build!”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “5★ We couldn’t be happier with Erik and his team. They built us a stunning home and designed it in a way that made every square foot work be…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “5★ My family has used McElhinney Construction for the past 5 years for many various projects. They are always a pleasure to work with, they …”
- A 2026 trade-peer review alleges permit, payment, and project-management problems on a hotel project. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “1★ Erik was the general contractor on a hotel project where we were the painting contractor and it was very disorganized. He ended up not ge…”
- BuildZoom reports license CSFA-106432 as inactive. _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/erik-s-mcelhinney) — “BuildZoom identifies Erik S McElhinney Construction in Tisbury/Vineyard Haven and reports construction supervisor license CSFA-106432 as ina…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.mcelhinneycustomhomes.com) — “McElhinney Construction builds custom homes and provides home renovation and general contracting services on Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KdmNDMUJlREZIWTE5ZlRHbHliMmQyZHpsTWJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb8e0916eae44e66!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJvcC1BeDFHY19fTGlyb2d2dzlMbFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very happy with our kitchen addition. Highly recommend!”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWTk56aE5UMVJKZEZGclJrTk1hV2hWTVhSS1ZsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbb8e0916eae44e66!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVNNzhNT1RJdFFrRkNMaWhVMXRKVlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very happy with our bathroom renovation! The McElhinney team were easy to work with and offered great design advice. The room came out be…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “5★ We couldn’t be happier with Erik and his team. They built us a stunning home and designed it in a way that made every square foot work be…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”

## 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=McElhinney%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ-WVO5jEl5YkRZk7k6hYJjrs): 5.0★ from 3 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=McElhinney%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ-WVO5jEl5YkRZk7k6hYJjrs): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.mcelhinneycustomhomes.com): 14 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/mcelhinney-construction-pfvwus-pf~1389698110): 4.2★ from 5 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/erik-s-mcelhinney): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Houzz · Jon Friend · 2026-07-29**: Erik was the general contractor on a hotel project where we were the painting contractor and it was very disorganized. He ended up not getting the right permits with the city and all the trades got kicked off. He ran out of money and we had to put a lien on the property and got paid 5 months later. …
- **5/5 · Houzz · Paige Intella · 2025-11-11**: Very happy with our home. Great communication, which is so important and something we didn’t have with a previous contractor. I highly recommend their design&build service. Saved money and overall we believe we got a better home because of it.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Hillcrest Family · 2025-11-10**: My family has used McElhinney Construction for the past 5 years for many various projects. They are always a pleasure to work with, they constantly keep you informed throughout the process. They initially built us a guest house, which then turned into caretaking out property. You really can't get fi…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Ana Isabel · 2025-11-10**: We couldn’t be happier with Erik and his team. They built us a stunning home and designed it in a way that made every square foot work beautifully — especially for entertaining. The design process was smooth and efficient, and the entire build took about 11 months from start to finish. The craftsman…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Michael Huntington · 2025-10-29**: Erik and his team designed and built my family an ADU, it came out perfect. Highly recommend for Design and build!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Huntington · 2025-10-28**: Very happy with our kitchen addition. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marc Crisafulli · 2025-10-07**: We have used Erik and his team for several projects in our home and they are exceptional.  We use them for everything now and could not recommend them highly enough. We trust them and genuinely enjoy working with them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Becky Langis · 2025-10-06**: Very happy with our bathroom renovation! The McElhinney team were easy to work with and offered great design advice. The room came out beautifully! Excited for our next project with them.

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