# R. C. Shaw Sprinkler Co., Inc. **Trade:** Specialty Services · **Address:** 95 Webster St, Worcester, MA · **Phone:** (508) 795-0300 · **Languages:** English **Rating: 1.8/5** (low confidence) — from 1 reviews across 5 sources. ## The honest read R. C. Shaw Sprinkler is a long-running Worcester fire-sprinkler contractor, also listed on Procore as covering HVAC, plumbing, and finish carpentry work, owned by Raymond C Shaw. Its Massachusetts HVAC-related license, held by Paul J Stanton, is registry-verified expired. Separately, BuildZoom's directory lists a pipefitter master license under a related number as active, but BuildZoom itself says it hasn't checked that listing since January 2010, so it isn't current information. There's very little written history to go on — a single detailed review, from February 2024, describes a customer of more than 15 years who was billed $475 for a 15-minute annual sprinkler inspection and said the explanation they got when they questioned the charge didn't hold up. It's the only account on file, but it's specific and comes from a long-standing client, which makes it worth asking directly about billing before scheduling service. Better Business Bureau grades the company A+, though it isn't accredited. Given the expired license and the thin, negative review history, get a firm, itemized quote in writing and confirm current licensing directly with the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety before hiring. **Concerns:** - Expired license — the company's HVAC-related registration is registry-verified expired - Billing dispute — a long-term customer described a disputed inspection charge ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company's Massachusetts HVAC-related license, held by Paul J Stanton, is registry-verified expired _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 14688-SM-A registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Paul J Stanton” - BuildZoom lists a pipefitter master license as active but has not verified it since January 2010 _(confidence: low)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/rc-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: MA14688P (Pipefitter - Master License), shown by BuildZoom as active when last checked; BuildZoom says it has n…” - A February 2024 review from a 15-plus-year customer described a $475 charge for a 15-minute inspection and a disputed billing explanation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkOGFMbGNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x574c55be3ffd8ef!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICd8aLlcQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Shocked!! 15 + years of doing business with them and I never would have imagined this ending. I'll get right to the point....Called for …” - Better Business Bureau grades the company A+ but it is not accredited _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/sprinkler-system/rc-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-0261-326236) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/sprinkler-system/rc-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-0261-326236) — “BBB profile for RC Shaw Sprinkler Co Inc at 95 Webster St, Worcester, MA 01603. The business is not BBB accredited and has an A+ BBB rating;…” - Procore Construction Network lists fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, and finish carpentry as offered services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/r-c-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-worcester) — “Services offered (Procore Construction Network): Finish Carpentry, Fire Suppression, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning HVAC, Plumbing” - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/r-c-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-worcester) — “Procore Network profile for R. C. Shaw Sprinkler Co., Inc. at 95 Webster St, Worcester, MA, with phone +1 508-795-0300. The page says it ser…” - Specializes in Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/sprinkler-system/rc-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-0261-326236) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Sprinkler Systems” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/rc-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Sprinkler systems, Pipefitter - Master License” - Also offers Plumbing _(confidence: low)_ - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/r-c-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-worcester) — “Services offered (Procore Construction Network): Finish Carpentry, Fire Suppression, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning HVAC, Plumbing” - Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: low)_ - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/r-c-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-worcester) — “Services offered (Procore Construction Network): Finish Carpentry, Fire Suppression, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning HVAC, Plumbing” - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 14688-SM-A registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Paul J Stanton” ## License Status: **expired** (#14688-SM-A, hvac) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=R.%20C.%20Shaw%20Sprinkler%20Co.%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJgaYAfD0E5IkR79j_41vFdAU): 2.3★ from 3 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=R.%20C.%20Shaw%20Sprinkler%20Co.%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJgaYAfD0E5IkR79j_41vFdAU): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/worcester/profile/sprinkler-system/rc-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-0261-326236): Listed on this source - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/r-c-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-worcester): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/rc-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Tim murphy · 2024-02-16**: Shocked!! 15 + years of doing business with them and I never would have imagined this ending. I'll get right to the point....Called for the annual inspection, tech was here 15 minutes, bill was $475. Called to inquire about it and I was told that even though the bill says they did the testing, they… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-24T08:16:00.531Z. Cite as: R. C. Shaw Sprinkler Co., Inc. — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/r-c-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-worcester) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/r-c-shaw-sprinkler-co-inc-worcester