# Smarter Home inc.

**Trade:** Windows / Siding / Gutters · **Address:** 2 S Sandwich Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563 · **Phone:** (508) 776-5140 · **Website:** http://smarterhomeinc.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (low confidence) — from 3 reviews across 5 sources.

## The honest read

Smarter Home Inc. is a small, owner-operated outfit on the Upper Cape, built around exterior work: vinyl siding, windows, doors and sliders, decks, and custom aluminum and PVC trim. Owner Richard DeNardo, who does the installations himself, describes the company as a second-generation business and says he has over 20 years of installation experience, though the site gives no specific founding year. It's based in Sandwich and states it covers both the Upper Cape (Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee) and the Mid Cape (Barnstable, Hyannis, Dennis, Yarmouth).

The reviews on file are consistent on a few points. A 2026 review describes Rich beating a quote from a larger company, then replacing water-damaged sheathing and support studs, fixing a long-standing leak, and reworking the siding, gutters, and light fixtures. A 2025 review credits him with replacing windows and re-siding a home and calls him honest and reliable; another from that same year notes he shows up on time, early even, and involves the homeowner in each step. The recurring theme is a hands-on owner and pricing that's come in under bigger competitors.

The company's Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration (#188680) checks out as active against the state registry under the Smarter Home Inc name. BuildZoom's permit history backs up the exterior focus, with siding and deck permits from 2018 through 2023 in Sandwich, South Dennis, Yarmouth Port, and Truro. The company also says it's VSI Certified (Vinyl Siding Institute) and states it holds an unrestricted Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License, though it doesn't publish that license's number, so it's worth confirming directly before booking.

With only three reviews on record so far, there isn't a long history to lean on, but what's there points the same direction: a one-person crew doing careful siding, window, and deck work at a fair price. Worth confirming scheduling and that CSL number for a larger project.

**Strengths:**
- Owner does the work — Rich personally handles each job, reviewers note
- Fair pricing — beat a larger competitor's quote, one reviewer said
- Siding and window work — repeatedly praised across recent reviews
- Active HIC license — Massachusetts registry confirms it's current

**Concerns:**
- Unpublished CSL number — site claims a supervisor license without a number

## Claims & citations

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

- Cape Cod exterior-remodeling contractor based in Sandwich, owner-operated by Richard DeNardo, specializing in vinyl siding, windows, doors/sliders, decks and custom trim _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “A Cape Cod exterior-remodeling contractor owner-operated by Richard DeNardo, specializing in vinyl siding, windows, doors/sliders, decks and…”
- Site describes itself as a second-generation business; owner states over 20 years of installation experience, no founding year given _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Site describes itself as a "2nd generation" business; owner/installer Richard DeNardo states over 20 years …”
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Richard DeNardo ("Owner/Installer", "Master Installer"), described on-site as a 2nd-generation …”
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “Self-reported 20 years in business”
- States service area covering Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee, Barnstable, Hyannis, Dennis and Yarmouth _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Bourne, Sandwich, Falmouth, Mashpee, Barnstable, Hyannis, Dennis, Yarmouth”
- VSI (Vinyl Siding Institute) certified _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: VSI Certified”
- Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration #188680 is registry-verified active, held by Smarter Home Inc _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 188680 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Smarter Home Inc.”
- BuildZoom shows 3 building permits from 2018-2023 for siding and deck work in Sandwich, South Dennis, Yarmouth Port and Truro, roughly $8.8k-$30k each _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/smarter-home-inc) — “BuildZoom permit-history/licensing profile for Smarter Home Inc (2 S Sandwich Rd, Sandwich, MA; owned by Richard De Nardo): no customer revi…”
- A 2026 Google review says Rich beat a larger competitor's quote, then replaced water-damaged sheathing and support studs, fixed a longstanding leak, and reworked the siding, gutters and light fixtures _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSSVNqbFFiMVZMVEdkS2IyZE5ZVEJDWXpaQ2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7f128bfb36a35e58!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRISjlQb1VLTGdKb2dNYTBCYzZCeHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rich was recommended, but I did get another quote from a larger co that was significantly higher. He gave us a fair price. Rich did an am…”
- 2025 Google reviews describe reliable window and siding installation, an owner who shows up on time and involves the homeowner in the process _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kS1oyWnlRWFJPUVhKSk1DMVFhWFZFVUcweFYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7f128bfb36a35e58!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndKZ2ZyQXROQXJJMC1QaXVEUG0xV2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Richard install replacement windows, and re side our home earlier this year. We couldn’t be happier with the work that he did. He’…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3X2FEcHNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7f128bfb36a35e58!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDw_aDpsAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rich, the owner, does the work himself, shows up on-time (early actually!), is fairly priced, involves you in the details and steps of th…”
- Site claims an unrestricted Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License but publishes no license number for independent verification _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License in Massachusetts…”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “A Cape Cod exterior-remodeling contractor owner-operated by Richard DeNardo, specializing in vinyl siding, windows, doors/sliders, decks and…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSSVNqbFFiMVZMVEdkS2IyZE5ZVEJDWXpaQ2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7f128bfb36a35e58!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRISjlQb1VLTGdKb2dNYTBCYzZCeHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rich was recommended, but I did get another quote from a larger co that was significantly higher. He gave us a fair price. Rich did an am…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kS1oyWnlRWFJPUVhKSk1DMVFhWFZFVUcweFYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7f128bfb36a35e58!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndKZ2ZyQXROQXJJMC1QaXVEUG0xV2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Richard install replacement windows, and re side our home earlier this year. We couldn’t be happier with the work that he did. He’…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3X2FEcHNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7f128bfb36a35e58!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDw_aDpsAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rich, the owner, does the work himself, shows up on-time (early actually!), is fairly priced, involves you in the details and steps of th…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com) — “A Cape Cod exterior-remodeling contractor owner-operated by Richard DeNardo, specializing in vinyl siding, windows, doors/sliders, decks and…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/smarter-home-inc) — “BuildZoom permit-history/licensing profile for Smarter Home Inc (2 S Sandwich Rd, Sandwich, MA; owned by Richard De Nardo): no customer revi…”

## License

Status: **active** (#188680, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-22, 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=Smarter%20Home%20inc.&query_place_id=ChIJxalIow7N5IkRWF6jNvuLEn8): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smarter%20Home%20inc.&query_place_id=ChIJxalIow7N5IkRWF6jNvuLEn8): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/smarter-home-sandwich-3): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://smarterhomeinc.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/smarter-home-inc): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Sellner · 2026-01-20**: Rich was recommended, but I did get another quote from a larger co that was significantly higher. He gave us a fair price. Rich did an amazing job and his work is impeccable. He was able to replace water damaged sheathing and support studs in several places. He also fixed a long time leak. His knowl…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Butler · 2025-06-26**: We had Richard install replacement windows, and re side our home earlier this year. We couldn’t be happier with the work that he did. He’s honest, trustworthy, reliable and he does great work. We would not hesitate to use him for any future projects, and we recommend him to anyone looking for a cont…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patrick Crofford · 2025-03-27**: Rich, the owner, does the work himself, shows up on-time (early actually!), is fairly priced, involves you in the details and steps of the process, leaves no trace when he leaves, and most importantly does high quality work!  Can’t think of much else I could want in my contractor!

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-22T19:05:57.347Z.
Cite as: Smarter Home inc. — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/smarter-home-inc-sandwich)
Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/smarter-home-inc-sandwich