# Morse Constructions

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 3 Arrow Dr, Woburn, MA 01801, USA · **Phone:** (617) 666-4460 · **Website:** https://www.morseconstructions.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Morse Constructions is the design-build shop homeowners in and around Somerville, Woburn and Boston call when a renovation needs real coordination — kitchens, bathrooms, additions, attic and basement conversions, done by a firm the company says traces back to 1976, when it started as a small cabinet shop. Eric Keyes leads it today; BBB lists him as owner alongside Spencer Keyes in marketing, running a ten-person operation out of Woburn.

The written record is deep and consistently strong: 4.8 stars across 53 Houzz reviews (Work Quality and Communication both a perfect 5.0) and 4.4 stars from 7 Google ratings. What stands out isn't just the praise but how specific it gets. A June 2026 review describes Morse stepping in after a house fire when the original contractors left things a "horror story," delivering reliable, easy-to-communicate-with work. In March 2026, a client walked through a second-floor remodel — two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room — praising weekly progress meetings and a daily-photo-update app that kept the project organized. Earlier accounts, dated as they are, tell the same story: a 2024 twelve-week kitchen renovation run with "exceptional" organization and constant vendor coordination from Lisa Speziale; a 2023 attic turned into a staircase, office and bedroom where "unexpected structural problems were resolved perfectly"; and, going back to 2019 and 2020, an accessible first-floor bathroom for aging in place and a whole-home reconfiguration of a small condo.

The firm carries real design-build credentials — a 2015 NARI Contractor of the Year regional and gold award, NAHB Aging-in-Place certification, and Green Remodeler and Universal Design certifications among 17 Houzz Awards and 5 badges.

One thing worth raising directly: the state registry lists its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (#116779) as expired. For a firm handling $75,000-to-$1,000,000 jobs, that's worth confirming before signing a contract.

**Strengths:**
- Fire recovery rescue — stepped in after a botched prior job
- Detailed project tracking — weekly meetings and daily photo updates
- Design-build credentials — NARI CotY award and NAHB certification
- Deep review history — 4.8★ across 53 Houzz reviews

**Concerns:**
- Expired license — Massachusetts HIC registration lapsed per state registry

## Claims & citations

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

- The company says it began in 1976 as a small cabinet company and grew into a full-service design/build renovation firm _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.morseconstructions.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site states Morse Constructions Inc. began in 1976 as a small cabinet company and grew into a full-serv…”
- Eric Keyes leads the company today; BBB lists him as owner and Spencer Keyes as marketing manager of the Woburn-incorporated firm, which has 10 employees _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.morseconstructions.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): The site says the firm is under the leadership of Eric Keyes.”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/woburn/profile/general-contractor/morse-constructions-0021-16733) — “BBB business profile for Morse Constructions (also listed as Morse Constructions, Inc. and Morse Construction) at 36 Arrow Dr, Woburn, MA 01…”
- Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (#116779) is registry-verified expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 116779 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: MORSE CONSTRUCTIONS INC”
- Better Business Bureau lists the company with an A+ grade _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/woburn/profile/general-contractor/morse-constructions-0021-16733) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Rated 4.8 stars from 53 reviews on Houzz (Work Quality 5.0, Communication 5.0, Value 4.6) and 4.4 stars from 7 ratings on Google _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15368311143614200154&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.4★ from 7 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “Houzz: 4.8★ from 53 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “Houzz profile for Morse Constructions, a design-build firm listed at 240 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144, phone (617) 622-5842, website mor…”
- Houzz lists a 2015 NARI CotY regional and gold award, NAHB Aging-in-Place certification, Certified Green Remodeler, Certified NARI Professional, and Universal Design Certified Remodeler credentials _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “Listed certification: Regional Winner 2015 CotY Award & Gold Winner Eastern Massachusetts NARI CotY - Residential Interior $75,000 to $150,0…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “Listed certification: NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “Listed certification: Certified Green Remodeler”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “Listed certification: Certified NARI Professional”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “Listed certification: Universal Design Certified Remodeler”
- A June 2026 review describes Morse stepping in after a house fire and prior contractors who left a 'horror story,' calling the resulting work excellent and reliable _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “5★ Despite the work being started by others (we had a house fire – and the original contractors were a horror story) Morse Constructions cam…”
- A March 2026 review describes a second-floor remodel with multiple bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room, praising weekly progress meetings and a daily-photo-update tracking app _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “5★ Morse did an excellent job on our second floor remodel which included multiple bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room in Fall 2025. W…”
- In an October 2024 review, a client praised a twelve-week kitchen renovation for exceptional organization, daily photo updates and a frequently updated schedule _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “5★ Morse did a major kitchen renovation for me, a twelve-week project June-September 2024. At every stage, the organization was exceptional,…”
- In a 2023 Google review, a homeowner described an attic remodel — full demolition through a new staircase, office and bedroom — with structural problems resolved perfectly _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURacVllclZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd547358f70cd395a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZqYerVQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Morse Constructions did a wonderful work managing our attic remodeling from start (design and full demolition!) to the completion of a be…”
- A 2019 review describes an accessible first-floor bathroom built for wheelchair users and aging in place _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “5★ Morse Constructions created an accessible bathroom on our first floor to accommodate wheelchair users and to make it easy for us to age i…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURacVllclZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xd547358f70cd395a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDZqYerVQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Morse Constructions did a wonderful work managing our attic remodeling from start (design and full demolition!) to the completion of a be…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “5★ We had an extraordinary experience with Morse Constructions. Every detail was attended to. The project management and craftsmanship were …”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.morseconstructions.com) — “Morse Constructions is a Boston-area design-build renovation firm offering kitchens, baths, additions, attic and basement conversions and wh…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/woburn/profile/general-contractor/morse-constructions-0021-16733) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): General Contractor”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4bi0yVjhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd547358f70cd395a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxn-2V8gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I was pleased with my experience with Morse and the work they did to renovate my galley kitchen in my first floor condo. They were the on…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “5★ Morse did a major kitchen renovation for me, a twelve-week project June-September 2024. At every stage, the organization was exceptional,…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtX0xmbXNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd547358f70cd395a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDm_LfmsgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We looked into Morse Constructions based on word of mouth by a friend to put in a master bathroom in our old Somerville home.  One big co…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639) — “5★ Morse Constructions created an accessible bathroom on our first floor to accommodate wheelchair users and to make it easy for us to age i…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#116779, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-01, 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=Morse%20Constructions&query_place_id=ChIJ8xZZkDF344kRWjnNcI81R9U): 4.4★ from 7 ratings
- [Exa](https://us.a-better-place.com/morse-constructions-inc-i181686.html): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://www.morseconstructions.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/woburn/profile/general-contractor/morse-constructions-0021-16733): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Morse%20Constructions&query_place_id=ChIJ8xZZkDF344kRWjnNcI81R9U): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/morse-constructions-pfvwus-pf~2013371639): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “https://www.morseconstructions.com/” — u/x0avier in r/CambridgeMA (2021-01-26) — https://www.reddit.com/r/CambridgeMA/comments/l5fbgl/architect_contractor_recommendations/gkuydm6/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Houzz · H8HU-865209021 · 2026-06-04**: Despite the work being started by others (we had a house fire – and the original contractors were a horror story) Morse Constructions came to our rescue. The work was excellent. Everything about Morse is reliable, dependable, and It was easy, and pleasant communicating with both the man in charge an…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Tori C · 2026-03-15**: Morse did an excellent job on our second floor remodel which included multiple bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room in Fall 2025. We really enjoyed the planning process which started in February 2025 and their approach to the project with picking out selections prior to starting the work. The …
- **5/5 · Houzz · Katya Henderson · 2024-11-05**: We were referred to Morse Construction from our good friends/neighbors who used them for two projects and only had good things to say about them. Our project was the second major home renovation we’ve done for our home, the first one in 2005 converted our home in Somerville from a two-family back in…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Carolyn A · 2024-10-17**: Morse did a major kitchen renovation for me, a twelve-week project June-September 2024. At every stage, the organization was exceptional, and the design and planning (which began in February) were made easy by Lisa Speziale and her excellent contacts at various vendors. Once construction started, th…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · marie legal · 2023-10-03**: Morse Constructions did a wonderful work managing our attic remodeling from start (design and full demolition!) to the completion of a beautiful staircase, office, and bedroom. Hard to believe these were not part of the house before. It was very easy to work with the team who paid attention to our s…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Terry Moynahan · 2023-05-29**: I was pleased with my experience with Morse and the work they did to renovate my galley kitchen in my first floor condo. They were the only design build firm willing to work within my budget, which ended up coming in slightly under by the end of the project. How often does that happen? Communication…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kate Levy · 2023-03-05**: We had a great experience working with Morse. We worked with them on what turned out to be a whole house renovation and we are very happy with the process and how everything turned out. The project manager and site manager were both excellent, communicative, and we could fully trust their opinions a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · P M · 2022-01-22**: We looked into Morse Constructions based on word of mouth by a friend to put in a master bathroom in our old Somerville home.  One big concern was to incorporate something that looks like it should have always been there.  We were introduced to Eric and team which came up with a solution and then, e…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Rachel Wildman · 2020-04-30**: We have a relatively small condo (1200 sq. feet or so) and wanted to make more efficient use of its space. Morse guided us through a significant change in the floor plan, providing us with a much-needed third bedroom and powder room, as well as the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space we h…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Sarah Spitz · 2020-01-08**: We had an extraordinary experience with Morse Constructions. Every detail was attended to. The project management and craftsmanship were both top notch. Our on-site lead carpenter became an extended member of our family. He was so attentive to detail and also attentive to the flow of chaos in the mo…

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