# Silverback Contracting LLC **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.0/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 1 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read SilverBack Contracting LLC is a Winthrop-based general contractor whose Thumbtack page — 75 project photos, 3 employees, a background check on file for Derek Burns — shows a run of five 5-star reviews from late 2024 into early 2025, covering an inlaw-apartment addition, a bathroom remodel and general remodeling work. There's a wrinkle worth knowing before calling: three of those five reviews actually name 'D&J Construction,' not SilverBack, and one credits a team member, Joe, rather than the company by name. Thumbtack's overview also states 8 years in business while the pro's own bio claims 20-plus years — it may simply be a working name the same crew has operated under, but neither the reviews nor the bio confirm that, so it's worth asking directly whose track record you'd be hiring. Setting that aside, the reviews themselves describe attentive, on-schedule work: in a January 2025 review, a homeowner said Joe walked through their inlaw-apartment addition, offered suggestions and finished on time and on budget; in a separate January 2025 review, a bathroom-remodel customer praised the crew for listening to their concerns. Thumbtack's own service list covers general contracting, demolition, plastering, roofing and kitchen and bathroom remodels. **Strengths:** - Praised for additions — inlaw apartment finished on time and budget - Attentive on remodels — listened to concerns, kept to schedule **Concerns:** - Reviews name a different company — three of five reference D&J Construction **Where sources disagree:** - Three of five reviews name 'D&J Construction' rather than SilverBack, and one credits a team member (Joe) rather than the company - Thumbtack overview states 8 years in business while the pro's own bio claims 20+ years ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Thumbtack's profile shows 75 project photos, 3 employees, and a completed background check for Derek Burns, based in Winthrop, MA _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Listed certification: Background check completed (Derek Burns)” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Thumbtack pro page for SilverBack Contracting LLC (Winthrop, MA 02152) showing 5.0 across 11 reviews, 75 project photos, 3 employees, a back…” - A January 2025 review described Joe walking through an inlaw-apartment addition, offering suggestions, and finishing on time and on budget _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “5 stars all the way! I was adding an inlaw apartment to our home for my parents, joe came out on time, went over my ideas and offered some g…” - A January 2025 review praised a bathroom remodel, saying the crew listened to their concerns and finished the project accordingly _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “D&J construction reminded my bathroom and I love it. Very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to my concerns and finished the project …” - Three of the five reviews behind this rating actually name 'D&J Construction' rather than SilverBack, and the Thumbtack overview states 8 years in business while the pro's own bio claims 20-plus — enough doubt about whose track record this is to weigh the read below the anchor _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “D&J construction reminded my bathroom and I love it. Very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to my concerns and finished the project …” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “5 stars all the way! I was adding an inlaw apartment to our home for my parents, joe came out on time, went over my ideas and offered some g…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Amazing craftsmanship and truly professional. I would highly recommend calling D&J Construction for all your construction needs. These guys …” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “D and J made this experience delightful. They were great communicators and executed the job to perfection. I will definitely be using them a…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Thumbtack pro page for SilverBack Contracting LLC (Winthrop, MA 02152) showing 5.0 across 11 reviews, 75 project photos, 3 employees, a back…” - Home additions, including inlaw apartments _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “5 stars all the way! I was adding an inlaw apartment to our home for my parents, joe came out on time, went over my ideas and offered some g…” - Bathroom remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “D&J construction reminded my bathroom and I love it. Very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to my concerns and finished the project …” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): General Contracting, Demolition Services, Plastering, Roof Installation or Replacement, Bathroom Remodel, Kitc…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): General Contracting, Demolition Services, Plastering, Roof Installation or Replacement, Bathroom Remodel, Kitc…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Thumbtack pro page for SilverBack Contracting LLC (Winthrop, MA 02152) showing 5.0 across 11 reviews, 75 project photos, 3 employees, a back…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “D&J construction reminded my bathroom and I love it. Very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to my concerns and finished the project …” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): General Contracting, Demolition Services, Plastering, Roof Installation or Replacement, Bathroom Remodel, Kitc…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: low)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): General Contracting, Demolition Services, Plastering, Roof Installation or Replacement, Bathroom Remodel, Kitc…” - Also offers Roofing _(confidence: low)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): General Contracting, Demolition Services, Plastering, Roof Installation or Replacement, Bathroom Remodel, Kitc…” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: low)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): General Contracting, Demolition Services, Plastering, Roof Installation or Replacement, Bathroom Remodel, Kitc…” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): General Contracting, Demolition Services, Plastering, Roof Installation or Replacement, Bathroom Remodel, Kitc…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/winthrop/construction-estimating/silverback-contracting-llc/service/523817829598322695): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **Thumbtack · Eric R. · 2025-01-17**: So happy with the work done on my home. The craftsmanship is unmatched! They had been super responsive, kept to a schedule and communicated with me every step of the way. Great company and great people! - **Thumbtack · David D. · 2025-01-16**: 5 stars all the way! I was adding an inlaw apartment to our home for my parents, joe came out on time, went over my ideas and offered some great suggestions on things I did not even think of! Project was done on time and on budget! I was so happy they are now doing a job for my brother Chris! - **Thumbtack · Ernie W. · 2025-01-16**: D&J construction reminded my bathroom and I love it. Very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to my concerns and finished the project accordingly. Great recommendation if you are look for great work. Thank you - **Thumbtack · Jay D. · 2024-11-01**: D and J made this experience delightful. They were great communicators and executed the job to perfection. I will definitely be using them again for upcoming projects! - **Thumbtack · Michael L. · 2024-10-31**: Amazing craftsmanship and truly professional. I would highly recommend calling D&J Construction for all your construction needs. These guys are the best! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-03T16:10:20.941Z. Cite as: Silverback Contracting LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/silverback-contracting-llc) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/silverback-contracting-llc