# Michael Handrahan Remodeling, Inc **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 13 reviews across 4 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Michael Handrahan Remodeling is a Hingham general contractor that has been pulling permits since 1980 — Massachusetts contracting records show 290 catalogued permits, about 34 of them in the last three years, mostly kitchen remodels and additions with a typical job value around $31,500. The written reviews on file all date from 2014 to 2017, but they tell a consistent story from that period: repeat clients, some describing relationships that ran twenty-plus years, kept coming back for kitchen, bath, and whole-house projects. In a 2015 review, one client credited the company with converting a two-family historic Greek Revival into a single-family home that was later featured in Traditional Home magazine. A 2014 review described a full front-facade redo — siding, windows, doors — finished within the estimated timeframe. Multiple reviewers from that period praised steady project management with subcontractors and crews described as tidy and easy to have in the house. The company also carries three Houzz Awards and two Houzz badges, and a BBB A+ rating held since 2007. One 2017 review stands apart: a customer describing a total home renovation that went badly — incorrect structural materials, work that didn't follow the architectural plans, an over-budget project with no warning, nearly six months behind schedule, and unresolved issues (a foundation leak, plumbing and electrical problems) that required legal intervention, ending in a settlement in the customer's favor. It's a serious, specific account and worth asking about directly, even though it's the outlier among the reviews on file. BuildZoom lists several Massachusetts contractor licenses for the company, including a Construction Supervisor license, and says the license was active when it last checked — that's the directory's own claim rather than an independent verification, so confirm current status directly. Given that its most recent written review is from December 2017, ask for recent references and a clear project-management plan before signing anything, especially for a full renovation. **Strengths:** - Decades-long clients — several reviewers used them for twenty-plus years - Steady project management — 2017 reviews cite reliable subcontractor coordination - Magazine-featured renovation — 2015 review describes a historic home conversion - Meticulous facade work — 2014 review says siding and window redo finished on time - Houzz-recognized — three Houzz Awards and two Houzz badges on file **Concerns:** - 2017 renovation dispute — customer describes structural errors and a legal settlement ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - General contractor based in Hingham, MA, a 9-employee corporation started in 1980 _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/construction-services/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-0021-100130) — “BBB profile for Michael Handrahan Remodeling, Inc. of 59 Rear Rockland Street, Hingham, MA (781-749-7343), a 9-employee corporation started …” - BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating since 2007 _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/construction-services/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-0021-100130) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/construction-services/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-0021-100130) — “Listed certification: BBB Accredited Business since 3/30/2007” - BuildZoom permit history shows 290 permits, about 34 in the last three years, mostly kitchen remodels and additions, typical value about $31,500 _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “290 project(s) shown on BuildZoom” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “BuildZoom permit-history profile for Michael Handrahan Remodeling Inc, 45 Harborview Dr, Hingham, MA, showing a BuildZoom score of 108 (95th…” - BuildZoom lists Construction Supervisor and other MA licenses for the company and reports the license was active when last checked _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor license and 4 other licenses according to the Massachusetts license …” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Their license was verified as active when we last checked” - Decades-long clients — several reviewers used them for twenty-plus years _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ 28 years ago we first used Michael Handrahan Remodeling. Their quality and professionalism remains top notch. Everything is 5 Star worthy…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ I have worked with Michael Handrahan remodeling for twenty plus years both thru my design business and worked with him at my own home (s)…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ We have used Michael Handrahan for over twenty plus years, in that time we have totally reworked our home from basement floor to a new ro…” - Steady project management — 2017 reviews cite reliable subcontractor coordination _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “They have done a few projects for us over the past several years (kitchen, baths, windows, mud room, etc). We are extremely happy with their…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “I'd highly recommend Handrahan to anyone with a construction project. Working with them was very straightforward, they are good at communica…” - Magazine-featured renovation — 2015 review describes a historic home conversion _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ I have worked with Michael Handrahan remodeling for twenty plus years both thru my design business and worked with him at my own home (s)…” - Meticulous facade work — 2014 review says siding and window redo finished on time _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ Mike's team redid the front facade of our house including siding, windows and doors. The work was done beautifully and meticulously both …” - Houzz-recognized — three Houzz Awards and two Houzz badges on file _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “Listed certification: 3 Houzz Awards” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “Listed certification: 2 Houzz Badges” - 2017 renovation dispute — customer describes structural errors and a legal settlement _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “We worked with Michael Handrahan Remodeling (MHR) on a total renovation of our home. In short: it was a disaster. Incorrect materials used (…” - Kitchen remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “BuildZoom permit-history profile for Michael Handrahan Remodeling Inc, 45 Harborview Dr, Hingham, MA, showing a BuildZoom score of 108 (95th…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ We hired Michael Handrahan Remodeling as a recommendation from our cabinetry company for our kitchen renovation. The company exceeded our…” - Custom millwork _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/construction-services/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-0021-100130) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Cabinet Installation, Custom Millwork, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Open Kitchen Shelving” - Cabinet installation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/construction-services/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-0021-100130) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Cabinet Installation, Custom Millwork, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Open Kitchen Shelving” - Home additions _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “BuildZoom permit-history profile for Michael Handrahan Remodeling Inc, 45 Harborview Dr, Hingham, MA, showing a BuildZoom score of 108 (95th…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “Services offered (Houzz): General Contractors, Accessory Dwelling Units, Home Remodeling, Home Additions, Basement Remodeling” - Whole-house renovation _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “We worked with Michael Handrahan Remodeling (MHR) on a total renovation of our home. In short: it was a disaster. Incorrect materials used (…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ We have used Michael Handrahan for over twenty plus years, in that time we have totally reworked our home from basement floor to a new ro…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/construction-services/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-0021-100130) — “BBB profile for Michael Handrahan Remodeling, Inc. of 59 Rear Rockland Street, Hingham, MA (781-749-7343), a 9-employee corporation started …” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “BuildZoom permit-history profile for Michael Handrahan Remodeling Inc, 45 Harborview Dr, Hingham, MA, showing a BuildZoom score of 108 (95th…” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “BuildZoom permit-history profile for Michael Handrahan Remodeling Inc, 45 Harborview Dr, Hingham, MA, showing a BuildZoom score of 108 (95th…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ We hired Michael Handrahan Remodeling as a recommendation from our cabinetry company for our kitchen renovation. The company exceeded our…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) — “They have done a few projects for us over the past several years (kitchen, baths, windows, mud room, etc). We are extremely happy with their…” - Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523) — “5★ Mike's team redid the front facade of our house including siding, windows and doors. The work was done beautifully and meticulously both …” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc): 4.0★ from 5 ratings - [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/hingham-ma/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-/pp): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~403558523): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hingham/profile/construction-services/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc-0021-100130): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **BuildZoom · Anonymous · 2017-12-08**: I have used Handrahan remodeling many times and would highly recommend them. They have great staff/ contractors/ finishing never a problem. I never had to chase them over work or spend weeks waiting. I'm very happy with everything they did for me. Very professional and skillful and attentive. - **BuildZoom · Anonymous · 2017-12-01**: They have done a few projects for us over the past several years (kitchen, baths, windows, mud room, etc). We are extremely happy with their work and service. Unlike a lot of contractors I've reached out to, they always call back, and see honest about when they can complete a project and if they hav… - **BuildZoom · Diane · 2017-12-01**: We are very pleased with Handrahan's workmanship and project management on this, the second major project he has done for us. - **BuildZoom · Anonymous · 2017-12-01**: I'd highly recommend Handrahan to anyone with a construction project. Working with them was very straightforward, they are good at communicating, and always kept our project moving along with various subcontractors. Their guys were polite and pleasant, always tidy, easy to have in the house. We were… - **5/5 · Houzz · W Mclean · 2017-08-14**: 28 years ago we first used Michael Handrahan Remodeling. Their quality and professionalism remains top notch. Everything is 5 Star worthy, ..... Handrahan's crew and subcontractors were professional and had great knowledge of task on hand. All the workers treated our home and us with great respect a… - **BuildZoom · Anonymous · 2017-08-11**: We worked with Michael Handrahan Remodeling (MHR) on a total renovation of our home. In short: it was a disaster. Incorrect materials used (structural), didn't follow architectural plans, over budget (without warning), no real project management, almost 6 months behind schedule, and ultimately requi… - **5/5 · Houzz · susmaroney · 2015-12-11**: We hired Michael Handrahan Remodeling as a recommendation from our cabinetry company for our kitchen renovation. The company exceeded our expectations and we would highly refer Handrahan Remodeling to any future clients. If you are looking to take the stress out of a renovation, Handrahan is your an… - **5/5 · Houzz · Robin Pelissier Interior Design & Robin's Nest · 2015-02-24**: I have worked with Michael Handrahan remodeling for twenty plus years both thru my design business and worked with him at my own home (s) as well. Michael and his talented crew renovated our two family, historic greek revival, into a beautiful single family home. Our home ended up being featured in … - **5/5 · Houzz · denmcd · 2014-12-09**: I have worked with this company before and they always have exceeded my expectations. Honest, on time and quality work combine to make a very pleasant experience. I only have the highest praise for Mike,Mitch and the entire company. - **5/5 · Houzz · chipon1 · 2014-10-02**: We have used Michael Handrahan for over twenty plus years, in that time we have totally reworked our home from basement floor to a new roof. The work has been consistently outstanding, his crews professional and courteous and working with Mike and Mitch has been a pleasure in all of these different … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-03T01:14:57.759Z. Cite as: Michael Handrahan Remodeling, Inc — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/michael-handrahan-remodeling-inc