# S.E. Dougherty Remodeling

**Trade:** Kitchen Remodel · **Phone:** (978) 476-6174 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 6 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

S.E. Dougherty Remodeling is Sam Dougherty's one-person outfit out of Haverhill, and nearly everything known about the actual work is now almost two decades old. Angi's file shows a perfect 5.0 from six reviews, but every one of them dates to April through December 2008 — a dated record, not a missing one, and a real one: each names a specific small job (a door replacement, ceiling tile install, wallpaper removal, a window frame repair, vinyl flooring, a bathroom) in the $300–$1,500 range, praising Sam as professional, efficient and courteous, patient even when a supplier botched a delivery schedule. The one blemish in that set is a customer who liked the work and the price but wrote, "Cleanup is not too good though."

Since then the paper trail goes quiet. BBB has no reviews, no complaints and no rating for the business at all — it says explicitly it lacks enough information to rate it — and the business isn't accredited. Houzz's five project photo albums carry zero reviews of their own.

One thing worth asking about directly: how long Sam's actually been doing this. Angi's profile touts "34 years of experience," Houzz's About text claims "over 25 years... with over 35 years experience," and BBB lists the business as started in 2013 — the three don't agree, and none of it is independently confirmed. Houzz also lists a construction-supervisor license number, but that's the directory's own claim rather than a verified credential.

**Strengths:**
- Efficient and professional — 2008 reviews cite prompt, courteous work
- Itemized small jobs — 2008 record spans repairs, flooring, a bathroom redo

**Concerns:**
- Tenure claims conflict — 34 years (Angi) vs 2013 start (BBB)
- Cleanup criticized — 2008 review flagged the finish work
- Record is dated — no reviews found in nearly two decades

**Where sources disagree:**
- Angi's profile touts '34 years of experience,' Houzz's About text claims 'over 25 years... with over 35 years experience,' and BBB lists the business as started in 2013 — the three accounts of tenure don't agree

## Claims & citations

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

- BBB profile is Not Rated (lacks sufficient information) and not accredited; lists a 2013 business start date and 1 employee _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/construction-services/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-0021-259307) — “BBB profile for S E Dougherty Remodeling at 49 Westminster Ave, Haverhill MA: NOT BBB accredited and explicitly Not Rated (BBB says it lacks…”
- Houzz lists a construction-supervisor license number (CS79079) for the business, a directory claim rather than a verified credential _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~563148879) — “Licence listed on Houzz: License Number CS79079”
- Self-reported experience conflicts across sources: Angi says 34 years, Houzz's About text says over 25 to over 35 years, while BBB lists a 2013 business start _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/construction-services/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-0021-259307) — “BBB profile for S E Dougherty Remodeling at 49 Westminster Ave, Haverhill MA: NOT BBB accredited and explicitly Not Rated (BBB says it lacks…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~563148879) — “Genuine Houzz profile for this row (hard keys match: exact name, phone (978) 476-6174 and 49 Westminster Ave, Haverhill MA 01830, same as BB…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “Angi profile for this row under the trading-name variant "SE Dougherty Building and Remodeling", Haverhill MA (accepted: same town, owner-op…”
- Angi shows a 5.0-star rating from 6 reviews, but every review dates to April-December 2008 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “Angi profile for this row under the trading-name variant "SE Dougherty Building and Remodeling", Haverhill MA (accepted: same town, owner-op…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 6 ratings”
- In 2008 reviews, customers described distinct itemized small jobs — a door replacement, ceiling tile install, wallpaper removal, a window frame repair, vinyl flooring, and a bathroom redo — praising Sam as professional, efficient and courteous _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “5★ EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “5★ On time and on budget. Professional /courteous.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “5★ Sam was great to service my needs. He was professional and patient even after Lowes screwed up in regards to the scheduling of the door r…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “5★ Sam Dougherty is wonderful and very efficient and helpful. He is also redoing my bathroom and it is really beautiful! I highly recommend …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “5★ Sam Dougherty was an incredibly efficient, clean and fast professional! We are hoping to hire him again for additional house projects and…”
- In a 2008 review, a customer praised the work and price but noted cleanup was not good _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “5★ Very good work at really great price. Cleanup is not too good though.”
- Houzz's profile for this business carries zero customer reviews _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~563148879) — “Genuine Houzz profile for this row (hard keys match: exact name, phone (978) 476-6174 and 49 Westminster Ave, Haverhill MA 01830, same as BB…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Additions and Remodels and 2nd levels, Carpentry and home improvement, Decks, flooring and garages, Framing and Fin…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~563148879) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “5★ Sam Dougherty is wonderful and very efficient and helpful. He is also redoing my bathroom and it is really beautiful! I highly recommend …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~563148879) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~563148879) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Additions and Remodels and 2nd levels, Carpentry and home improvement, Decks, flooring and garages, Framing and Fin…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-pfvwus-pf~563148879): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/haverhill/profile/construction-services/s-e-dougherty-remodeling-0021-259307): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/haverhill/se-dougherty-building-and-remodeling-reviews-13140721.htm): 5.0★ from 6 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Angi · John D. · 2008-12-01**: Sam was great to service my needs. He was professional and patient even after Lowes screwed up in regards to the scheduling of the door replacement.
- **5/5 · Angi · Candice C. · 2008-05-01**: Sam Dougherty is wonderful and very efficient and helpful. He is also redoing my bathroom and it is really beautiful! I highly recommend this service
- **5/5 · Angi · Brian T. · 2008-04-01**: EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE
- **5/5 · Angi · Mahoney J. · 2008-04-01**: On time and on budget. Professional /courteous.
- **5/5 · Angi · Sara M. · 2008-04-01**: Very good work at really great price. Cleanup is not too good though.
- **5/5 · Angi · Susan S. · 2008-04-01**: Sam Dougherty was an incredibly efficient, clean and fast professional! We are hoping to hire him again for additional house projects and have also given his name out to some of our friends for their own home improvement projects.

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