# River City Construction Inc **Trade:** Kitchen Remodel · **Phone:** (857) 995-7288 · **Website:** https://rivercityboston.com/kitchen-remodel-somerville-ma/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish **Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 10 reviews across 9 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read River City Construction is a Somerville design-build remodeling company, run by owner Kevin Cordova, a licensed construction supervisor, alongside master carpenter Edwin Marroquin, working kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and ADUs across Greater Boston. The company itself was formed in October 2020, though Kevin's own experience in the trade, per the company's site, runs back 20 years. The reviews describe a company that manages a remodel start to finish without much drama: a kitchen project where a few small issues came up and got handled quickly without derailing the schedule, a master bedroom transformed into a suite with an en-suite bathroom, and a roof leak fix backed with a 5-year guarantee. Reviewers repeatedly single out Kevin's communication and follow-through, and the crew is described as tidy and punctual on-site. One thing worth knowing: BuildZoom's permit history shows a 2021 building permit application in Somerville that was withdrawn because the contractor was not licensed at the time and the property owner didn't live there — this was in the company's first year after its October 2020 founding. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license (#199959) is now shown active, and BuildZoom scores the company in the 90th percentile of Massachusetts contractors based on its permit record, including a $155,000 completed renovation in Belmont in 2024. The company is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating. For a kitchen, bathroom, or basement remodel in the Greater Boston area, the recent track record here is strong and well-documented — the early licensing gap is worth asking about directly, but it predates the current, active-shown registration by several years. **Strengths:** - Strong communication — reviewers repeatedly cite the owner's follow-through - Clean, punctual crews — reviews cite tidy job sites and on-time work - Warrantied repairs — one review cites a 5-year guarantee on a roof fix **Concerns:** - Past unlicensed permit — a 2021 Somerville filing was withdrawn over licensing **Where sources disagree:** - The company's website states 20 years in business, while BBB records the entity as formed in October 2020. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The Better Business Bureau accredits the business with an A+ rating; BBB records show the company in business since October 2020 with 3 employees _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/remodel-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-0021-551145) — “BBB profile for River City Construction Inc (Kevin Cordova, owner) at 9 Illinois Ave, Somerville, MA shows a BBB-accredited A+ rated busines…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/remodel-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-0021-551145) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - BuildZoom shows a Massachusetts home improvement contractor license (#199959) it says it verified as active as of March 2026, and scores the company in the 90th percentile of Massachusetts contractors, including a completed $155,000 renovation permit in Belmont in 2024 _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/river-city-construction-inc-somerville-ma) — “BuildZoom profile for River City Construction Inc of Somerville, MA (phone 857-995-7288), a renovation and addition contractor with a verifi…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/river-city-construction-inc-somerville-ma) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #199959, Home Improvement Contractor, Massachusetts, Status Active, Business Type Corporation — verifie…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/river-city-construction-inc-somerville-ma) — “BuildZoom profile for River City Construction Inc (Somerville, MA) shows a BuildZoom Score of 103 (90th percentile of MA contractors), a Mas…” - BuildZoom's permit history shows a 2021 Somerville building permit application withdrawn because the contractor was not licensed at the time and the property owner did not reside there _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/river-city-construction-inc-somerville-ma) — “BuildZoom profile for River City Construction Inc, Somerville, MA shows a BuildZoom score of 103 (90th percentile of Massachusetts contracto…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/river-city-construction-inc-somerville-ma) — “BuildZoom profile for River City Construction Inc (Somerville, MA) shows a BuildZoom Score of 103 (90th percentile of MA contractors), a Mas…” - Reviews describe a kitchen remodel where small issues that came up were resolved quickly without disrupting the schedule, and praise the owner's communication and trustworthiness across multiple projects _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc/service/406848961977049097) — “These guys did a great job on our kitchen. Kevin was easy to talk to, the crew showed up when they said they would, and everything moved alo…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc/service/406848961977049097) — “I would highly recommend Kevin and his team for any project. The thing that sets Kevin apart from other contractors is his trustworthiness, …” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc/service/406848961977049097) — “Kevin and the River City Team are one of a kind. My experience working with Kevin, has been truly exceptional. From the initial Consultation…” - A 2020 review describes a roof leak repair backed by a 5-year guarantee on the work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nc/charlotte/river-city-construction-inc-reviews-96347789.htm) — “5★ They were responsive, did a great job fixing a leak in my roof (so far so good) and they guaranteed their work for 5 years.” - The company's own website states 20 years in business, while BBB records the entity as started in October 2020 _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/remodel-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-0021-551145) — “BBB profile for River City Construction Inc (Kevin Cordova, owner) at 9 Illinois Ave, Somerville, MA shows a BBB-accredited A+ rated busines…” - [Official Website](https://rivercityboston.com) — “Self-reported 20 years in business” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/remodel-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-0021-551145) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Basement Finishing, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Deck Building, Kitchen Remodeling” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~943697807) — “5★ Kevin and Edwin and the team have done a very efficient job and they have been very punctual. My kitchen looks beautiful and with out del…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc/service/406848961977049097) — “These guys did a great job on our kitchen. Kevin was easy to talk to, the crew showed up when they said they would, and everything moved alo…” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/remodel-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-0021-551145) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Basement Finishing, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Deck Building, Kitchen Remodeling” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~943697807) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Deck Building, Basement Remodeling,…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc/service/406848961977049097) — “I would highly recommend Kevin and his team for any project. The thing that sets Kevin apart from other contractors is his trustworthiness, …” - Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://rivercityboston.com) — “River City Construction Inc. is a Somerville/Greater Boston, MA design-build remodeling company offering kitchen, bathroom, basement, and AD…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~943697807) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Deck Building, Basement Remodeling,…” - Also offers Roofing _(confidence: low)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nc/charlotte/river-city-construction-inc-reviews-96347789.htm) — “5★ They were responsive, did a great job fixing a leak in my roof (so far so good) and they guaranteed their work for 5 years.” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/medford-ma/general-contractors/river-city-constrution-inc/pp): Listed on this source - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/somerville/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc/service/406848961977049097): 4.8★ from 62 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/river-city-construction-inc-somerville-ma): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/somerville/profile/remodel-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-0021-551145): Listed on this source - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/river-city-construction-somerville-8): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://rivercityboston.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nc/charlotte/river-city-construction-inc-reviews-96347789.htm): 5.0★ from 2 ratings - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/river-city-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~943697807): 5.0★ from 1 ratings - [Exa](https://prosgrade.com/renovations/somerville/river-city-construction-inc): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “River City Construction” — u/Tcos15 in r/medfordma (2026-04-30) — https://www.reddit.com/r/medfordma/comments/1sz0jhi/general_contractor_recommendations_for_an_addition/oj1zvzm/ ## Recent reviews - **Thumbtack · Evelyn H. · 2026-01-05**: These guys did a great job on our kitchen. Kevin was easy to talk to, the crew showed up when they said they would, and everything moved along without stress. There were a few small things that came up, but they handled it quickly and kept things moving. If youre around Somerville and looking into k… - **Thumbtack · KG L. · 2025-11-21**: They have the site very neat n clean ,it's coming out great I would think it been soon than everyone yhinks - **Thumbtack · Kyle W. · 2024-07-16**: I would highly recommend Kevin and his team for any project. The thing that sets Kevin apart from other contractors is his trustworthiness, attention to detail, and drive to make sure the customer is 100% satisfied. Kevin took our Master bedroom, and transformed it to have an on-suite master bathroo… - **Thumbtack · Delmy A. · 2024-07-10**: Kevin and the River City Team are one of a kind. My experience working with Kevin, has been truly exceptional. From the initial Consultation to the final project. I will definitely refer them to my friend. If your looking for a design build company dont hesitate on giving them a call. - **5/5 · Houzz · Digna · 2022-09-19**: Kevin and Edwin and the team have done a very efficient job and they have been very punctual. My kitchen looks beautiful and with out delays. - **Thumbtack · Madeleine n. · 2021-06-21**: Omg!!!! I don’t think there are words to describe my experience. He’s very nice, sociable, and great service. From now on he will be handling all my projects - **Thumbtack · Madeleine n. · 2021-06-21**: Omg!!!! I don't think there are words to describe my experience. He's very nice, sociable, and great service. From now on he will be handling all my projects - **5/5 · Angi · Patrick M. · 2020-12-01**: They were responsive, did a great job fixing a leak in my roof (so far so good) and they guaranteed their work for 5 years. - **5/5 · Angi · Benjamin M. · 2020-11-01**: He is always responsible and does the job the right way. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-09T02:27:20.400Z. 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