--- title: "Shimon Rotches Construction" description: "In 2025 a customer wrote that Shimon and his team came to look at a house that needed a kitchen upgrade, as well as rebuilding and increasing the size of t" doc_version: "2026-09-28" last_updated: "2026-09-28" --- # Shimon Rotches Construction **Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** 93 East St, Great Barrington, MA 01230 · **Phone:** (413) 854-1882 · **Website:** http://srcgb.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 13 reviews across 5 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read In 2025 a customer wrote that Shimon and his team came to look at a house that needed a kitchen upgrade, as well as rebuilding and increasing the size of the deck. In 2025 a customer wrote that Shimon listened to the customer's needs and wants when he first came for an estimate and communicated extremely well from start to finish. In 2022 a customer wrote that the customer contracted Shimi to renovate two bathrooms and that he brought the customer's vision to life within budget. In 2022 a customer wrote that Shimi provided helpful updates throughout the process. In 2021 a customer wrote that the customer's master bathroom came out exactly as the customer envisioned. In 2021 a customer wrote that Shimon completed a basement home gym project on time. In 2021 a customer wrote that Shimi and his team installed a set of landscape steps and a stone patio in the customer's backyard in just a few days. In 2020 a customer wrote that Shimi and his team did a wonderful job on a kitchen renovation, a new entry porch and a boot room. In 2020 a customer wrote that the kitchen, entry porch and boot room work involved structural repairs, new rough carpentry and framing, plumbing, heating, electrical, exterior roofing, fine carpentry and finish work. In 2020 a customer wrote that Shimon Rotches did an amazing job on a project to reconstruct and refinish the customer's old fireplace. In 2020 a customer wrote that Shimi came in just below budget on a renovation of a house built in 1825. In 2019 a customer wrote that Shimi discouraged an add-on to an aging wooden deck at the customer's home in Pittsfield, and that the customer decided to rebuild from scratch. In 2019 a customer wrote that once the existing deck was demolished, Shimi consulted with an engineer and supported the porch room with three jacks as he removed the old footing and built supports. Shimon Rotches Construction reports 18 years in business, per its website. **Strengths:** - Fireplace refinishing — a 2020 customer wrote "reconstruct and refinish our old ugly fireplace" - Deck rebuild — a 2019 customer wrote "We ultimately decided to rebuild from scratch" - Below budget — a 2020 customer wrote "he actually came in just BELOW budget" - Stone patio — a 2021 customer wrote "installing a set of landscape steps and a stone patio" - Helpful updates — a 2022 customer wrote "He provided helpful updates throughout the process" **Where sources disagree:** - The same review text appears on both Google and Houzz. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - In 2025 a customer wrote that Shimon listened to the customer's needs and wants when he first came for an estimate and communicated extremely well from start to finish. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfaHY3N0N3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xabebdd254d0ff424!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID_hv77Cw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Shimon and his team came in to look at my house that needed a kitchen upgrade, as well as rebuilding and increasing the size of the deck …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimon and his team came in to look at my house that needed a kitchen upgrade, as well as rebuilding and increasing the size of the deck …” - In 2022 a customer wrote that the customer contracted Shimi to renovate two bathrooms and that he brought the customer's vision to life within budget. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi was there every step of the way with us during our renovation project. He understood our initial vision for what we wanted to accom…” - In 2021 a customer wrote that the customer's master bathroom came out exactly as the customer envisioned. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ As first time homeowners we were nervous about our first renovation. Shimi put our minds at ease. He was flexible, reliable, trustworthy,…” - In 2021 a customer wrote that Shimi and his team installed a set of landscape steps and a stone patio in the customer's backyard in just a few days. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi and his team did an incredible job installing a set of landscape steps and a stone patio in my backyard in the matter of just a few…” - In 2020 a customer wrote that the kitchen, entry porch and boot room work involved structural repairs, new rough carpentry and framing, plumbing, heating, electrical, exterior roofing, fine carpentry and finish work. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi and his team did a wonderful job on our Kitchen renovation, new Entry Porch and Boot Room. The work involved structural repairs and…” - In 2020 a customer wrote that Shimon Rotches did an amazing job on a project to reconstruct and refinish the customer's old fireplace. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimon Rotches of Shimon Rotches Construction is a pleasure to deal with. Our project was to reconstruct and refinish our old ugly firepl…” - In 2020 a customer wrote that Shimi came in just below budget on a renovation of a house built in 1825. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ If there was an opportunity to leave more stars, we would. We could not have been any happier with Shimi and his entire team. We met with…” - In 2019 a customer wrote that once the existing deck was demolished, Shimi consulted with an engineer and supported the porch room with three jacks as he removed the old footing and built supports. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ I would leave six stars if they were available. Shimi and his workers – sometimes five or six at a time – were meticulous and expert craf…” - Shimon Rotches Construction reports 18 years in business, per its website. _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://srcgb.com) — “Self-reported 18 years in business” - Deck construction _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfaHY3N0N3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xabebdd254d0ff424!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID_hv77Cw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Shimon and his team came in to look at my house that needed a kitchen upgrade, as well as rebuilding and increasing the size of the deck …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ I would leave six stars if they were available. Shimi and his workers – sometimes five or six at a time – were meticulous and expert craf…” - Bathroom renovation _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi was there every step of the way with us during our renovation project. He understood our initial vision for what we wanted to accom…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ As first time homeowners we were nervous about our first renovation. Shimi put our minds at ease. He was flexible, reliable, trustworthy,…” - Kitchen renovation _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi and his team did a wonderful job on our Kitchen renovation, new Entry Porch and Boot Room. The work involved structural repairs and…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfaHY3N0N3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xabebdd254d0ff424!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID_hv77Cw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Shimon and his team came in to look at my house that needed a kitchen upgrade, as well as rebuilding and increasing the size of the deck …” - Finish carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi and his team did a wonderful job on our Kitchen renovation, new Entry Porch and Boot Room. The work involved structural repairs and…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi and his team did a wonderful job on our Kitchen renovation, new Entry Porch and Boot Room. The work involved structural repairs and…” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ As first time homeowners we were nervous about our first renovation. Shimi put our minds at ease. He was flexible, reliable, trustworthy,…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi was there every step of the way with us during our renovation project. He understood our initial vision for what we wanted to accom…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644) — “5★ Shimi and his team did a wonderful job on our Kitchen renovation, new Entry Porch and Boot Room. The work involved structural repairs and…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfaHY3N0N3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xabebdd254d0ff424!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID_hv77Cw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Shimon and his team came in to look at my house that needed a kitchen upgrade, as well as rebuilding and increasing the size of the deck …” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/ ## Sources - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/shimon-rotches-construction-pfvwus-pf~788887644): 4.8★ from 24 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shimon%20Rotches%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJq6qOMbpm54kRJPQPTSXd66s): 5.0★ from 3 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shimon%20Rotches%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJq6qOMbpm54kRJPQPTSXd66s): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://srcgb.com): 18 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Exa](https://roofmyspace.com/company/shimon-rotches-construction/ma-great-barrington): 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. - ““While the other contractors we contacted focused on things we likely couldn’t do, Shimi gave us confidence with everything that we COULD do. Whenever we came upon an issue with the house, he immediat…” — theberkshireedge.com (2024-12-09) — https://theberkshireedge.com/business-monday-spotlight-on-granville-house-a-michelin-key-very-special-stay-nestled-in-the-southern-berkshires/ - “Shimon Rotches Construction recently hired Sisco Tech to install mini-splits (here above the coffee station) for a rental unit in Great Barrington.” — theberkshireedge.com (2024-02-12) — https://theberkshireedge.com/business-monday-spotlight-on-sisco-tech-llc-a-homegrown-hvac-company-built-on-customer-satisfaction/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jay J. · 2026-01-11**: Fabulous construction company! The best in the business. - **1/5 · Houzz · MJ · 2025-11-11**: I called to get an estimate. I was told the fee was $350.00. When I mentioned I could not afford that, Shimon proceeded to tell me how many big , wonderful jobs he does ... and then hung up. Unprofessional. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ben Shimoni · 2025-01-23**: Shimon and his team came in to look at my house that needed a kitchen upgrade, as well as rebuilding and increasing the size of the deck in our back yard. The moment Shimon first came for an estimate, he was actually listening to our needs and wants, offered options we loved in response, and commun… - **5/5 · Houzz · Jared Benoff · 2022-09-01**: Shimi was there every step of the way with us during our renovation project. He understood our initial vision for what we wanted to accomplish and brought it all to life within our budget. We contracted Shimi to renovate two bathrooms, but he went above and beyond and lended his expertise and advice… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-620292444 · 2021-05-20**: As first time homeowners we were nervous about our first renovation. Shimi put our minds at ease. He was flexible, reliable, trustworthy, and gave us really helpful advice every step of the way. We now have a peaceful master bathroom, that came out exactly as we envisioned. - **5/5 · Houzz · Susan Golub · 2021-05-20**: Shimon was a pleasure to work with on our basement home gym project. His work is impeccable and he completed the project on time. Recommend him without reservation! - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-230309709 · 2021-05-03**: Shimi and his team did an incredible job installing a set of landscape steps and a stone patio in my backyard in the matter of just a few days. I was super impressed with his attention to detail and dedication to my vision for optimizing my outdoor space. I would absolutely work with him again on fu… - **5/5 · Houzz · tobi lanciano · 2020-12-19**: I loved everything he did THE BEST GOOD WORK Everything is clean Thank you for everything If you need a job, this is the man - **5/5 · Houzz · Swain Designs · 2020-12-18**: Shimi and his team did a wonderful job on our Kitchen renovation, new Entry Porch and Boot Room. The work involved structural repairs and new rough carpentry and framing, plumbing, heating, electrical, exterior roofing, fine carpentry and finish work. All pieces were all done beautifully. We look fo… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-313815389 · 2020-12-17**: Excellent work. Worked on our home since 2011. Remodeled bathroom and attic just a few of the projects Shimi did. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-26T18:03:57.004Z. Cite as: Shimon Rotches Construction — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/shimon-rotches-construction-great-barrington) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/shimon-rotches-construction-great-barrington ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)