# ORC Contracting

**Trade:** Handyman · **Address:** 2062 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745 · **Phone:** (781) 666-0123 · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 3.4/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

ORC Contracting works out of New Bedford, taking on the kind of jobs a homeowner doesn't want to chase down three separate contractors for — a mailbox knocked over and needing replacement, a through-the-wall AC unit that didn't quite fit the old opening, trim and framing around ductwork. The company's own profiles put it at 28 years in business, though the same pages also describe 'over 20 years of hands on experience' in the about-us text — worth asking which figure is current when you call.

The clearest pattern across its scattered reviews is speed paired with follow-through: a mailbox replacement finished the day after the request, an AC swap that required enlarging the wall opening handled without drama, and a 2021 customer who singled the crew out as the only contractor willing to actually drive out and look at a small job before quoting it. A 2020 Reddit thread in r/boston described trim, stairs and framing work around ductwork as top notch — with the caveat that it wasn't the fastest crew on that particular project.

The written record here is thin — five reviews spread across five years and four platforms — so treat the 4.8-star average as a light sample rather than a settled verdict. There's no published license number on either directory profile, so it's worth asking directly about licensing and insurance before signing on. The company says it speaks Spanish and offers free estimates.

For a homeowner with a short list of small-to-midsize repairs — a door, some trim work, a deck, a paint job — ORC looks like a reasonable call to get a quote from; just confirm current pricing, licensing and timeline before booking, since the record here doesn't say much about any of them.

**Strengths:**
- Small-job follow-through — next-day mailbox and AC swap both completed
- Attentive quoting — 2021 review says crew was the only one to visit first
- Trim and framing — 2020 Reddit account called the work top notch

**Concerns:**
- Pace on larger jobs — a 2020 account called the crew not the fastest
- No published license — neither directory profile lists a license number
- Thin review base — five reviews spread across five years and four sites

**Where sources disagree:**
- HomeAdvisor and Angi both list '28 years of experience' in their business highlights, but the company's own about-us text on the same profiles says 'over 20 years of hands on experience'

## Claims & citations

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

- Handled a next-day mailbox replacement and a through-the-wall AC unit swap that needed the wall opening enlarged, both completed in July 2025 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ They removed an old thru the wall air conditioner unit and replaced it with a brand new unit. The dimensions were not the same so they ha…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “5★ Replaced my mailbox after it was hit and taken down completely. Came the next day. Looks great, worked fast, Great work.”
- A 2021 Angi review called the crew the only contractor who took time to come look at a small job before quoting, finishing it professionally at a fair price _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “4★ Here was the only person to take the time to contact me and come down and look at the work. The job was small but was done professionally…”
- A 2020 Reddit thread in r/boston described trim, stairs and framing work around ductwork as top notch _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/fpl45i/general_contractor_recommendations/flls44y/) — “r/boston — Thats exactly what I did, the plumbing and electrical. They did, drywall, trim, stairs and some framing around some ducts. Top no…”
- The company offers free estimates and says it can serve customers in Spanish _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi's profile for ORC Contracting at 2062 Phillips Rd., New Bedford MA lists 4.8 from 5 reviews of handyman work — a next-day mailbox repla…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “HomeAdvisor's profile rated.ORCContracting.83055337 is the Angi-network twin of the same record for ORC Contracting at 2062 Phillips Rd., Ne…”
- A 2020 Reddit account praised the trim and framing work but noted the crew was not the fastest on that project _(confidence: low)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/fpl45i/general_contractor_recommendations/flls44y/) — “r/boston — Thats exactly what I did, the plumbing and electrical. They did, drywall, trim, stairs and some framing around some ducts. Top no…”
- Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ They removed an old thru the wall air conditioner unit and replaced it with a brand new unit. The dimensions were not the same so they ha…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “4★ Here was the only person to take the time to contact me and come down and look at the work. The job was small but was done professionally…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Exellent!”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, Finish w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “5★ Replaced my mailbox after it was hit and taken down completely. Came the next day. Looks great, worked fast, Great work.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, F…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “5★ yes”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/fpl45i/general_contractor_recommendations/flls44y/) — “r/boston — Thats exactly what I did, the plumbing and electrical. They did, drywall, trim, stairs and some framing around some ducts. Top no…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/fpl45i/general_contractor_recommendations/flls44y/) — “r/boston — Thats exactly what I did, the plumbing and electrical. They did, drywall, trim, stairs and some framing around some ducts. Top no…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, F…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, Finish w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, F…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, Finish w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, F…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, Finish w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, Powerwashing, Deck or Porch - Repair, Decks, Doors, Windows Install, F…”

## 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

- [Exa](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/orc-contracting-medford): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/orc-contracting-reviews-1.htm): 4.8★ from 5 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html): 4.8★ from 5 ratings

## Mentions

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

- “Thats exactly what I did, the plumbing and electrical. They did, drywall, trim, stairs and some framing around some ducts. Top notch work, but not the fastest.” — u/Mumbles76 in r/boston (2020-03-26) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/fpl45i/general_contractor_recommendations/flls44y/
- “https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ORCContracting.83055337.html&ved=2ahUKEwiIq9btm7noAhUWlHIEHd0uDlEQFjAAegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw2gzbqSMi2tx4muyAlyQQoC&c…” — u/Mumbles76 in r/boston (2020-03-26) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/fpl45i/general_contractor_recommendations/fllljvt/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Angi · Jake B. · 2025-07-01**: Replaced my mailbox after it was hit and taken down completely. Came the next day. Looks great, worked fast, Great work.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Tom D. · 2025-07-01**: They removed an old thru the wall air conditioner unit and replaced it with a brand new unit. The dimensions were not the same so they had to enlarge the wall opening. They did a great job, everything is working fine and I would highly recommend Orc Contracting for future projects.
- **4/5 · HomeAdvisor · Ron L. · 2021-09-01**: Here was the only person to take the time to contact me and come down and look at the work. The job was small but was done professionally in a reasonable time and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend him.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Mayra P. · 2021-08-01**: Exellent!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Joe T. · 2020-09-01**: yes

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