Paul E Dutelle & Co Inc

The company says it's been repairing roofs and copper flashing around Newton since 1893, still run by the same family — currently under president Charles T. Curran. Its specialty is slate, tile, and copper roofing, plus historical-preservation work, out of a Pearl Street shop that's stayed in Newton for well over a century. There's not much written history to go on: Google shows a 5-star average from just three ratings, and the one review on file — dated 2020 — calls the work "Outstanding," with no further detail. BuildZoom's own permit-tracking numbers fill in more: 36 recorded projects and a BuildZoom Score of 99, though BuildZoom itself has collected no customer reviews. The company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and BBB grades it A+, though it isn't a BBB-accredited business. Public OSHA inspection data shows an initial penalty of $3,880 assessed against the company — worth asking about directly, since when it happened or what it covered isn't stated here. BuildZoom also lists a few older City of Newton contractor licenses (general, electrical, residential builder) as inactive alongside the active state registration — not unusual for a firm whose core work is roofing and sheet metal rather than general contracting. This reads like a legacy roofing outfit — long-tenured, licensed, and well-regarded where it's been reviewed — but with too little written history to say much about pricing or day-to-day service. Worth asking about the OSHA matter and getting a specific quote before booking.