S+H Construction
Local business · 45 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
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- MA HIC licenseVerified active
- A+ BBB rating
- 11 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 45 work photos
Highlights
- Full kitchen remodels — reviewers cite on-schedule work with named on-site supervision
- Recent track record — eleven Google reviews since January, none negative
- Design recognition — Best of Boston Home award and multiple PRISM Awards
- Active state license — Massachusetts HIC registration verified current
- BBB accreditation — not accredited despite carrying an A+ BBB rating
- Office address — some directories still list an older Cambridge location
S+H Construction has been renovating homes around Cambridge and Belmont for close to half a century, and the jobs people call them for are the big ones: full kitchen guts, historic restorations, and basement waterproofing rather than quick fixes. The company says it has worked Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline for about 45 years, and Better Business Bureau records — filed under the related name S&H Construction — put the figure at 47 years, tracking closely. The reviews from the past six months back up that reputation for handling real projects well. One homeowner describes a full kitchen remodel — carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, backsplash — finished on the schedule S+H set, with site supervisor Tracey Litt named directly. Another describes a four-room restoration after ice-dam damage, completed on time and under budget while the homeowners were out of state. A third calls out a bathroom and laundry-room remodel as one of the better results they've gotten. Of the eleven Google reviews posted since January, none were negative, and that consistency carries into the aggregate numbers too: 4.4 stars from 32 ratings on Google, 4.6 from 14 on Houzz. The résumé has real institutional recognition behind it: Boston Magazine's Best of Boston Home award in 2015 and 2016, multiple PRISM Awards, and a 2013 Remodeler of the Year honor from the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston. Its Massachusetts home-improvement-contractor license is active, verified directly against the state registry. A couple of things worth confirming before you call. S+H carries an A+ rating with the BBB but isn't BBB-accredited — not a red flag on its own, since accreditation is voluntary, but worth asking about if a formal dispute process matters to you. And some directories, including BBB and Houzz, still list an older Cambridge office at 26 New Street, while the company's current listing is in Belmont — worth confirming which address actually handles your job. This reads like the right call for a homeowner planning a substantial renovation — a kitchen or bath gutted to the studs, a historic property needing careful restoration, storm damage that needs real repair — rather than a one-off handyman job. Given the decades of history and the volume of documented projects, ask about current scheduling and lead times, and confirm which office is handling the work, before booking.
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- 5.0Jul 3, 2026
We hired S&H Construction of Belmont MA to remodel our kitchen, they did a superb job all the way: carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, plastering, painting, and backsplash according to a schedule they planned. They did it right on schedule.Tracey Litt supervised it with friendliness and professionalism, We would happily bring this company back for any work in the future. Our new kitchen is beautiful: Thank you, Tracy and all the workers for a wonderful experience.
— Philip ChasslerView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jun 19, 2026
It's always a pleasure to work with S&H Construction. They have excellent contractors in any trade you need. Their on-site management keeps all jobs running well and on time.
— Suzan ChatisView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jun 17, 2026
We have been S+H customers since 2013 when we bought our 'needs everything' 2-family. From major renos, to the medium-sized bits and pieces of work that just accumulate over time, they have always been there for us with transparent pricing, superb communication and coordination with subcontractors (and great subcontractors), and thoughtful guidance overall. We are incredibly fortunately, specifically, to have Pat as our GC. He is almost like a member of the family at this point and I am always impressed with the level of service, advocacy and overall project management he brings to our jobs, big and small.
— Anna GoslineView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jun 15, 2026
We worked with S + H Construction on two separate occasions, and I can say without hesitation that they’ve earned our complete and total trust and satisfaction. In 2023 they tackled a large deck and retaining wall for us – a significant project that they executed beautifully. The craftsmanship was outstanding and the results have held up perfectly. Fast-forward to this year, they came back to help us prepare a home for sale with a number of smaller projects and, once again, delivered exactly what we needed right when we needed it. What sets S + H apart is their project management. Our project manager was exceptional – organized, communicative, and clearly on top of every detail. Just as impressive were the subcontractors they brought in– highly skilled trades people who took real pride in their work. Assembling that caliber of team on your own would take ages and, honestly, I’m not sure I could’ve done it. Yes, management fees reflect the premium service they provide. But when you weigh that against the time saved, the stress avoided, and the quality of the finished product, it is absolutely worth every penny. You’re not just paying for labor, you’re paying for expertise, coordination, and peace of mind. If you want the job done right, by people who genuinely care about the outcome, look no further than S + H Construction. We wouldn’t hesitate to call them again.
— Dorothy CunninghamView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jun 14, 2026
My husband, an architect, and I have nothing but superlatives to describe the work S+H did remodeling our Lexington home in 2024-25. Everyone we encountered--in the office, on the job, and subcontractors--were skilled professionals. We are completely happy with the remodel and will turn to S+H again when we tackle the last piece, our kitchen.
— Carol ClarkView on Google Reviews ↗
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Added 16 new comments, added 45 new photos, verified active license, established rating 4.1
- confirmed against the state license registry
- behind the score: BBB accreditation — not accredited despite carrying an A+ BBB rating