# Soma Construction

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 50 Main St, North Reading, MA 01864, USA · **Phone:** (781) 350-8833 · **Website:** https://www.somaconstructioncorp.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 29 reviews across 5 sources.
97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Soma Construction Corp, run out of North Reading by owner Manny DaSilva, holds an active, state-verified Massachusetts home improvement contractor license. Its written review history actually predates the Soma name — most of it, from 2012 through 2020, comes from Manny's earlier company, Primus Company LLC Home Improvement, before the business became Soma Construction. The company's own site lists general construction, bathroom and kitchen work, carpentry and windows.

That older Primus-era record is deep and specific. A 2014 reviewer described the crew fixing a crumbling bathroom ceiling, replacing a fan and sink, and — after spotting a toilet leak on their own — buying and installing a new toilet on the spot. A 2016 review described a carpenter finding ants while removing rotted wood and flagging it for treatment rather than covering it over with new PVC trim to save a trip. Others from that stretch describe a full bathroom remodel personally overseen by Manny, tiled walls around a bath and shower, floor-joist and beam repairs coordinated with a plumber, and a custom-built screen door.

Under the current Soma Construction name, the picture is thinner but mixed: a February 2025 customer working with the company for a second time called the result outstanding and said they wouldn't go anywhere else, while a June 2025 review said the crew left a job half-finished, never came back to inspect it, and still demanded payment in full.

Confirm current pricing and scheduling directly — the directories disagree even on how long the company's been around (HomeAdvisor says 13 years, Angi says both 17 and, in its own marketing copy, '25+'), and the written record of the Soma-branded work itself is split between a strong repeat customer and a serious complaint about unfinished work.

A fit for someone drawn in by the long, detailed history of careful bath, tile and carpentry work under Manny's earlier company — just get a clear, written scope and payment schedule given the split verdict on the newer projects done as Soma.

**Strengths:**
- Careful craftsmanship — fixed a toilet leak and rot without cutting corners
- Deep track record — years of bath, tile and carpentry work under the owner
- Repeat customer — a 2025 client called the result outstanding a second time

**Concerns:**
- Unfinished job reported — a 2025 review says work was left half-done, payment still demanded

**Where sources disagree:**
- HomeAdvisor's profile states 13 years of experience while Angi's shows a structured 17 years alongside a marketing line claiming 25+ years — the tenure claims disagree

## Claims & citations

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

- Holds a registry-verified active Massachusetts home improvement contractor license (#197981), held by Soma Construction Corp _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 197981 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: SOMA CONSTRUCTION CORP”
- Owned by Manoel A. (Manny) DaSilva, who ran an earlier company, Primus Company LLC Home Improvement, before Soma Construction; most of the platform review history is attributed to that earlier company under the same profile _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/soma-construction-corp) — “BuildZoom's profile for Soma Construction Corp (50 Main Street suite 100, North Reading, MA, owner Manoel A Da Silva) shows a BuildZoom Scor…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “5★ The owner, Manny DaSilva of Primus Company LLC Home Improvement and his sub-contractor Jorge Aurichi, owner of Level 5 Painting,LLC., sch…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SomaConstructionCorp.126034062.html) — “HomeAdvisor's profile for Soma Construction Corp. (50 Main Street Suite 100, North Reading, MA) shows 4.9 from 16 ratings with Spanish spoke…”
- Offers general construction, bathroom and kitchen work, carpentry and windows, per its own website _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.somaconstructioncorp.com) — “Soma Construction Corp is a North Reading, MA general contractor offering general construction, bath and kitchen work, carpentry and windows…”
- Rated 4.9 stars from 16 ratings on HomeAdvisor and 4.7 from 87 ratings on Angi _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “Angi: 4.7★ from 87 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SomaConstructionCorp.126034062.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.9★ from 16 ratings”
- A February 2025 reviewer working with the company for a second time called the finished product outstanding and said they wouldn't go with anyone else _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “5★ Fantastic company!!!! Everyone is professional, timely, respectful , communication is consistent and finished product is outstanding. Thi…”
- In a 2014 review, the crew fixed a crumbling bathroom ceiling and replaced a fan and sink, then bought and installed a new toilet on the spot after spotting a leak on their own _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SomaConstructionCorp.126034062.html) — “5★ I received prompt response to my request to fix the crumbling ceiling of the bathroom in my apartment replace a broken ceiling fan, and s…”
- In a 2016 review, a carpenter found ants while removing rotted wood and flagged it for treatment rather than covering it with new PVC trim to save a trip _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “5★ Did a good job replacing the rotten areas with PVC material.

The carpenter found ants while they were removing the rotten wood. Though i…”
- A 2016 review described the owner personally overseeing a full bathroom remodel across three separate jobs for the same customer _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “5★ Manny DaSilva and his team at Primus Company provided exceptional quality of service and responsiveness on three occasions. First, he was…”
- A June 2025 review said the company left work half-finished, never returned to inspect it, and still demanded payment in full _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “1★ Not only did they not complete the work as instructed but also left work half-done/unfinished. Contractor did not come back to my propert…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.somaconstructioncorp.com) — “Soma Construction Corp is a North Reading, MA general contractor offering general construction, bath and kitchen work, carpentry and windows…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Carpentry, Paint Maintenance & General Repairs., Renovations, Tile”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 197981 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: SOMA CONSTRUCTION CORP”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “5★ Manny DaSilva and his team at Primus Company provided exceptional quality of service and responsiveness on three occasions. First, he was…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SomaConstructionCorp.126034062.html) — “5★ We hired Primus Company to replace the tiled walls surrounding our bath/shower area. Manny is a real professional, and is reliable and ho…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm) — “5★ Did a good job replacing the rotten areas with PVC material.

The carpenter found ants while they were removing the rotten wood. Though i…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SomaConstructionCorp.126034062.html) — “5★ My contractor Manny is very meticulous with his work. He and his workers are very respectful. He took care to show me everything that nee…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SomaConstructionCorp.126034062.html) — “5★ Manny was very professional and fixed my door in in short order. Will use again in the future for bigger projects.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SomaConstructionCorp.126034062.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Door Installation, Window Installation”

## License

Status: **active** (#197981, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-02, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Official Website](https://www.somaconstructioncorp.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SomaConstructionCorp.126034062.html): 4.9★ from 16 ratings
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Soma%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJO7En0w4X5IkRuXt8wt2Lozw): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/soma-construction-corp): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-reading/soma-construction-reviews-8203295.htm): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Angi · Harold C. · 2025-06-01**: Not only did they not complete the work as instructed but also left work half-done/unfinished. Contractor did not come back to my property to inspect the quality of the work but still, somehow, demanded immediate payment in full
- **5/5 · Angi · Karen B. · 2025-02-01**: Fantastic company!!!! Everyone is professional, timely, respectful , communication is consistent and finished product is outstanding. This is the second time we have worked with Soma Construction and I can’t say enough positive things. I wouldn’t go with anyone else!
- **5/5 · Angi · Mike W. · 2020-05-01**: Manny and his team did an excellent job. Manny is very professional, flexible, and communicative which I have found to be challenging based on previous experiences. I would certainly hire Manny again.
- **5/5 · Angi · Joshua L. · 2020-02-01**: It was excellent. They were very personable, good attention to detail, they do what they said they would do, nice crew, clean, and I'm very pleased with the result.
- **5/5 · Angi · John S. · 2020-02-01**: Primus was terrific - reliable, reasonable costs, and excellent work
- **5/5 · Angi · Corine R. · 2017-08-01**: Well, and on time delivery date.
- **5/5 · Angi · Esther Y. · 2017-05-01**: They answered my questions and gave me extra plaster in case I needed to fix anything
- **5/5 · Angi · Mark S. · 2016-11-01**: They worked very hard, they were very efficient. They got a lot of stuff done in a very short period of time, they seemed to have a broad range of knowledge. In fact, there was one area I wanted him to do & I had purchased a part for him to put on and he said he didn't think it would work well and h…
- **5/5 · Angi · Corine R. · 2016-09-01**: The owner, Manny DaSilva of Primus Company LLC Home Improvement and his sub-contractor Jorge Aurichi, owner of Level 5 Painting,LLC., scheduled preliminary meetings to discuss the scope of the job. They were professional in explaining what the job would entail as well as possible unexpected issues t…
- **5/5 · Angi · Edward C. · 2016-09-01**: Manny and his guys were fantastic. The quality of the finished bathroom was outstanding. Manny was responsive, polite, and helpful throughout the entire process. The work was done quickly, cleanly, and with great attention to detail. I would have no hesitation recommending Manny, or using his servic…

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