# S+H Construction

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 45 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478, USA · **Phone:** (617) 876-8286 · **Website:** https://shconstruction.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 16 reviews across 6 sources.
81% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 11 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

S+H Construction is a Cambridge-area general contractor founded in 1978, with an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration and a nearly half-century track record. Its Houzz profile lists eight awards, a Best of Boston Home Award in 2015 and 2016, and the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston's Remodeler of the Year in 2013 — recognition consistent with reviews stretching back over a decade.

Recent reviews describe whole-project remodels handled by an in-house team across trades: a kitchen redone with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, and a new backsplash, all on the schedule promised; a bathroom and laundry room remodel; a deck and retaining wall project in 2023 followed by a second engagement this year preparing a home for sale. One family has been a customer since 2013, calling on S+H for everything from major renovations to the smaller jobs that accumulate in an older two-family home, and credits their general contractor by name for transparent pricing and steady subcontractor coordination. Project manager Tracey Litt comes up by name across several reviews — coordinating a remote-owner ice-dam repair while the family was out of state, and supervising a kitchen remodel finished on schedule.

Not every account here is positive: a 2025 review describes a very different experience — work that started falling apart within months, a project manager and director the reviewer found dismissive, and costs the reviewer says weren't disclosed upfront. It stands out against an otherwise strongly positive recent run — eleven reviews in the past six months, all five stars.

For a homeowner planning a serious renovation, S+H reads as an established, award-recognized choice with real depth on complex, multi-trade jobs. Given the one sharply negative account, it's worth asking directly about cost transparency and getting the full scope in writing before signing.

**Strengths:**
- 45+ years in business — award-winning Boston-area remodeler since 1978
- Whole-room remodels — coordinates carpentry, electrical, plumbing in one project
- Long-term repeat clients — some working with them for over a decade
- Verified HIC license — active Massachusetts registration
- Industry recognition — Best of Boston and Remodeler of the Year awards

**Concerns:**
- 2025 complaint — a review described failing work, rude staff, and hidden costs

**Where sources disagree:**
- BBB and Houzz both list the business at a Cambridge address, while this listing is registered in Belmont — likely an office move or multiple locations.

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration verified active (license 185310) _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 185310 verified active”
- BBB grade A+, 47 years in business, not BBB accredited _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cambridge/profile/general-contractor/sh-construction-0021-67649) — “BBB lists S+H Construction (as "S&H Construction") as a non-BBB-accredited general contractor in Cambridge, MA with an A+ BBB rating, 47 yea…”
- Industry awards include Best of Boston Home Award (2015, 2016) and BRAGB Remodeler of the Year (2013) _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-h-construction-pfvwus-pf~1325404512) — “Listed certification: BRAGB Remodeler of the Year (2013)”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-h-construction-pfvwus-pf~1325404512) — “Listed certification: Best of Boston Home Award (2015, 2016)”
- Whole-project remodels — coordinates carpentry, electrical, plumbing in one job _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxS2EycDJaV3BxVEVSTVEwUkVZVGRzTjBOTlYxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1Ka2p2ZWpqTERMQ0REYTdsN0NNV1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired S&H Construction of Belmont MA to remodel our kitchen, they did a superb job all the way: carpentry, electrical work,  plumbing,…”
- Long-term repeat clients — one family customer since 2013 cites transparent pricing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wa2RWbHJVRTlPU1c1d2RFZHJWVTEzVURJM01IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpkdVlrUE9OSW5wdEdrVU13UDI3MHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 piec…”
- Named project manager praised repeatedly for coordination and responsiveness _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxS2EycDJaV3BxVEVSTVEwUkVZVGRzTjBOTlYxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1Ka2p2ZWpqTERMQ0REYTdsN0NNV1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired S&H Construction of Belmont MA to remodel our kitchen, they did a superb job all the way: carpentry, electrical work,  plumbing,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5dVNtZFRaalZyY2w5emNWWnBZazVMU1ZVdFZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9uSmdTZjVrcl9zcVZpYk5LSVUtVnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Last winter, we hired S+H to restore 4 rooms in our house that had been partly demolished to repair ice dam damage.  They responded promp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VMZnB6NXF5cWVUWGxnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKELfpz5qyqeTXlgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A good friend of mine from high school recommended SH for work they had done at his family home nearby. All I can say about the project m…”
- A 2025 review described failing work, dismissive staff, and undisclosed costs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twcWVUVkhTVTFaYVZOMWR6QlRWVzV5WkY5dVJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpqeTVHSU1ZaVN1dzBTVW5yZF9uRkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ S+H CONSTUCTION is a complete disaster — unprofessional, careless, and abysmally incompetent. Every bit of work they touched in my home s…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://shconstruction.com) — “S+H Construction is a Boston-area general contractor specializing in custom homes, renovations, historic restorations, kitchen/bath remodeli…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201d2VHczBhQzFzU2pBNGJuTlBYMUYzUmxkM1dGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5weGs0aC1sSjA4bnNPX1F3Rld3WFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We worked with S + H Construction on two separate occasions, and I can say without hesitation that they’ve earned our complete and total …”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxS2EycDJaV3BxVEVSTVEwUkVZVGRzTjBOTlYxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1Ka2p2ZWpqTERMQ0REYTdsN0NNV1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired S&H Construction of Belmont MA to remodel our kitchen, they did a superb job all the way: carpentry, electrical work,  plumbing,…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoWFFqQk9SWE5DTlZSelVtVXRlVUpCTVZOa2RVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2923fa8deaf4b546!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhXQjBORXNCNVRzUmUteUJBMVNkdUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ S&H did a great job with our Bathroom / Laundry Room remodeling. The rooms are beautiful and we would recommend them to anyone looking fo…”
- Also offers Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://shconstruction.com) — “S+H Construction is a Boston-area general contractor specializing in custom homes, renovations, historic restorations, kitchen/bath remodeli…”

## License

Status: **active** (#185310, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-04, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=S%2BH%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJUSlapwt344kRRrX06o36Iyk): 4.4★ from 32 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=S%2BH%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJUSlapwt344kRRrX06o36Iyk): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cambridge/profile/general-contractor/sh-construction-0021-67649): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://shconstruction.com): 45 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-h-construction-pfvwus-pf~1325404512): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/s-h-construction-pfvwus-pf~1325404512): 4.6★ from 14 ratings
- [Exa](https://www.guildquality.com/profile/SH-Construction): 5 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Philip Chassler · 2026-07-03**: 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 professio…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Suzan Chatis · 2026-06-19**: 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.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anna Gosline · 2026-06-17**: 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 (…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dorothy Cunningham · 2026-06-15**: 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 o…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carol Clark · 2026-06-14**: 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…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Arthur Kreiger · 2026-06-14**: Last winter, we hired S+H to restore 4 rooms in our house that had been partly demolished to repair ice dam damage.  They responded promptly, Tracey Litt was great about coordinating the work and staying in touch with us (we were out of state), their work was impeccable, and they finished on time an…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Douglass Lee · 2026-06-12**: They have a comprehensive array of skills to offer at your preferred quality level (eg do you want the dings filled or just sanded) and accurately match them to your requirements. You want modern (open plan) or historic (double hung wooden sash)? They respond quickly and sensitively to your needs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Hoey · 2026-06-11**: S+H was terrific - Couldn't be more pleased from engagement to completion.  Excellent quality work - done on schedule.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Adam Boger · 2026-06-11**: S&H did a great job with our Bathroom / Laundry Room remodeling. The rooms are beautiful and we would recommend them to anyone looking for quality contractors.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rebecca Hall · 2026-06-10**: Obvious experience, good taste, important knowledge, very satisfied.

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