# Stephen Duff Construction

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 1586 Hyannis-Barnstable Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630 · **Phone:** (508) 362-2707 · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 8 sources.
93% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

"Showed up on time (which is rare on Cape Cod), good quality work and no more leaks." That 2018 line from a roof customer is about as good a one-sentence summary of Stephen Duff Construction's written history as exists. The Barnstable company works out of 1586 Hyannis Road, and the BBB — which grades it A+ though it is not an accredited business — lists 45 years of general contracting behind it.

Roofs are what the reviews are about. Homeowners writing in 2017 and 2018 described estimates the next day and jobs done inside a week, crews they called professional and courteous, and cleanup they were happy with. Two things come up more than once and they are the ones people usually get burned on: price and scope. A 2018 reviewer who gathered three or four estimates said Steve took the most time examining the roof and gave the most accurate appraisal, and did not try to sell anything extra; another that year said the bid was low by a little and the scope was never expanded on them. In 2019 a homeowner re-shingling a roof plus a deck and doors said his was the most affordable of four quotes and came with a military discount.

The cautions are equally specific. A 2019 reviewer scored the job three stars and described a contractor running too many jobs in far-apart places — hurrying off, clipping a tree in the driveway and shattering a van window, with glass shards still left behind afterwards, and a final polyurethane coat that came out less shiny than the earlier ones. In 2018 another reviewer, otherwise satisfied, said the cleanup of nails and gutters could have been better. Worth knowing too that the detailed written history runs 2017 to 2019 — the only account since is a short 2024 Google note.

The item to settle first: Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration 121941 is in the state registry under Stephen A. Duff Co, and it comes back expired. BuildZoom separately lists an inactive or cancelled HIC #188860 and a general contractor number shown expired back in 1998; Houzz simply describes the company as licensed and bonded, which is that directory's word, not a check. Registration is what stands behind a homeowner's Guaranty Fund claim in Massachusetts, so ask where it stands now.

Worth a call for a straightforward Cape roof or exterior job where a fair, un-padded quote matters most. Confirm the registration and insurance, pin down cleanup expectations in writing, and ask how many jobs the crew is running the week yours is scheduled.

**Strengths:**
- Roofing turnaround — 2018 reviewers had estimates next day, jobs done within a week
- No upselling — 2018 customers said scope was never padded out
- Accurate estimates — 2018 reviewer credited the most thorough roof appraisal of four
- Competitive quotes — 2019 customer called it the most affordable of four bids

**Concerns:**
- Expired HIC registration — state registry shows license 121941 expired
- Site cleanup — 2018 and 2019 reviews cite nails, gutters and glass shards
- Spread across jobs — a 2019 reviewer described too many far-apart jobs at once
- Dated written record — the detailed customer accounts run 2017 to 2019

**Where sources disagree:**
- Houzz describes the company as licensed and bonded while the Massachusetts registry shows home improvement contractor registration 121941 as expired.
- BBB lists 45 years in business; Angi and HomeAdvisor both list 14 years of experience.
- Angi and HomeAdvisor report an identical 4.7 from 13 ratings with the same star distribution, which looks like one syndicated pool rather than two.

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration 121941 is registry-verified expired, with Stephen A. Duff Co as the holder of record _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 121941 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: STEPHEN A. DUFF CO”
- BuildZoom additionally lists a home improvement contractor registration #188860 as inactive or cancelled and a general contractor number shown expired in 1998 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stephen-a-duff-co) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: General Contractor license #121941 (Massachusetts), shown expired 06-27-1998”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stephen-a-duff-co) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Home Improvement Contractor license #188860, inactive/cancelled”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stephen-a-duff-co) — “BuildZoom profile for Stephen A Duff Co at 1586 Hyannis Rd, Barnstable lists 18 permitted projects, a BuildZoom score of 0, and inactive or …”
- Roof jobs were scheduled and finished fast — 2018 reviewers described an estimate the next day and the work done within a week, with a courteous crew _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “5★ Steve contacted me within 1 hour of my posting, had an estimate the following day and completed the job within a week. His crew was very …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “4★ Stephen and crew very personable and accommodative. Scheduled roof job right away and completed very quickly. Good quality, especially fo…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “5★ Workers very efficient.Had a roof done excellent clean up.Plan to hire them for windows”
- Reviewers in 2018 said he did not try to upsell or expand the scope of work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “4★ Stephen and crew very personable and accommodative. Scheduled roof job right away and completed very quickly. Good quality, especially fo…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “5★ After gathering estimates from a 3-4 people I settled on Steve Duff because his price was extremely reasonable (not the lowest!) and he r…”
- A 2018 homeowner who collected three or four estimates credited the most thorough roof examination and the most accurate appraisal _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “5★ After gathering estimates from a 3-4 people I settled on Steve Duff because his price was extremely reasonable (not the lowest!) and he r…”
- A 2019 customer re-shingling a roof plus deck and doors said the quote was the most affordable of four and included a military discount _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “4.5★ I hired Stephen Duff Construction to re-shingle my roof to include a few other projects (deck & doors). Stephen provided the most affor…”
- A 2019 reviewer scored the work three stars, describing too many jobs running in far-apart locations, a van window shattered against a tree in the driveway with glass shards left behind, and a final polyurethane coat less shiny than the earlier ones _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “3★ Specific contractor had too many jobs going on at far-away locations. He hurried away at one time in my treed driveway and hit a tree and…”
- An otherwise satisfied 2018 reviewer said cleanup of nails and gutters could have been better _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “4★ Stephen and crew very personable and accommodative. Scheduled roof job right away and completed very quickly. Good quality, especially fo…”
- BBB grades the Barnstable company A+ though it is not BBB-accredited, and lists 45 years in business offering a full range of general contracting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/barnstable/profile/building-contractors/stephen-duff-company-0021-60177) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/barnstable/profile/building-contractors/stephen-duff-company-0021-60177) — “BBB profile for Stephen Duff Company in Barnstable, MA: not BBB accredited, A+ BBB rating, 45 years in business, and a full range of general…”
- Angi and HomeAdvisor both show 4.7 stars from 13 ratings with the same 85% five-star distribution; Google shows 5 stars from 2 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stephen%20Duff%20Construction%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ3x9IVRg3-4kR-qCZ-Rqt2Uc) — “Google: 5★ from 2 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “Angi: 4.7★ from 13 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 85% 5★ · 8% 4★ · 8% 3★ (of 13 ratings)”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.7★ from 13 ratings”
- Angi and HomeAdvisor list Spanish-language service and roofing/remodeling specialties _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “Angi profile for Stephen Duff Construction, LLC in Barnstable shows 4.7/5 from 13 reviews, 14 years of experience, 20 recent projects, Spani…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html) — “HomeAdvisor profile duplicates the Stephen Duff Construction listing at 1586 Hyannis Road, Barnstable: 4.7/5 from 13 reviews, 14 years of ex…”
- BuildZoom lists 18 permitted projects for the company _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stephen-a-duff-co) — “18 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stephen-a-duff-co) — “BuildZoom profile for Stephen A Duff Co at 1586 Hyannis Rd, Barnstable lists 18 permitted projects, a BuildZoom score of 0, and inactive or …”
- Roofing and gutters, with bathroom remodels, home additions, custom kitchen cabinets and hardwood floor work also listed _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/stephen-duff-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~2016129975) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Improvement Professionals, Roofing & Gutters”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Roofing”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Ro…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/barnstable/profile/building-contractors/stephen-duff-company-0021-60177) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): full range of general contracting services”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/barnstable/profile/building-contractors/stephen-duff-company-0021-60177) — “BBB profile for Stephen Duff Company in Barnstable, MA: not BBB accredited, A+ BBB rating, 45 years in business, and a full range of general…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Ro…”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/stephen-duff-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~2016129975) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Improvement Professionals, Roofing & Gutters”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “5★ After gathering estimates from a 3-4 people I settled on Steve Duff because his price was extremely reasonable (not the lowest!) and he r…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Ro…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Roofing”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Ro…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Roofing”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Ro…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Roofing”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Bathroom and bathroom remodel, Custom kitchen cabinets, Home additions, Install/refinish hardwood floors, Ro…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/stephen-duff-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~2016129975) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Improvement Professionals, Roofing & Gutters”

## License

Status: **expired** (#121941, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, 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=Stephen%20Duff%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ3x9IVRg3-4kR-qCZ-Rqt2Uc): 5.0★ from 2 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stephen%20Duff%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ3x9IVRg3-4kR-qCZ-Rqt2Uc): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/barnstable/profile/building-contractors/stephen-duff-company-0021-60177): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/stephen-duff-construction-barnstable): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/roofing-and-gutters/stephen-duff-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~2016129975): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/barnstable/stephen-duff-construction-llc-reviews-17568310.htm): 4.7★ from 13 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.StephenDuff.17568310.html): 4.7★ from 13 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stephen-a-duff-co): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · GilaCape77 · 2024-04-30**: Love & happy with the work he done for us
Thank you
- **5/5 · Angi · Judith E. · 2019-06-01**: Efficient, conscientious. Left property in good order. Finished in a timely manner. Would recommend to family, which I did.
- **3/5 · Angi · Alex K. · 2019-05-01**: Specific contractor had too many jobs going on at far-away locations. He hurried away at one time in my treed driveway and hit a tree and shattered the glass on his vans rear door window. He cleaned up the glass, but shards remain. Third and final polyurethane coat not as shiny as I expected.
- **4.5/5 · Angi · Curtis P. · 2019-04-01**: I hired Stephen Duff Construction to re-shingle my roof to include a few other projects (deck & doors). Stephen provided the most affordable quotes of the four contractors I contacted. He even provided me a military discount on the projects. The craftsmanship and the customer service was top notch f…
- **4.5/5 · Angi · Dave B. · 2019-01-01**: They were able to also do some additional work at reasonable cost while on site
- **5/5 · Angi · George M. · 2018-11-01**: They do what they say they will do. Workers are professional and personable.
- **5/5 · Angi · Bill T. · 2018-10-01**: Steve contacted me within 1 hour of my posting, had an estimate the following day and completed the job within a week. His crew was very professional and courteous. The final cleanup was excellent. Have recommend him to others and at least two of them have hired him and been very pleased with the re…
- **5/5 · Angi · Mike M. · 2018-10-01**: Outstanding job, fast, punctual, very professional
- **4/5 · Angi · John C. · 2018-08-01**: Stephen and crew very personable and accommodative. Scheduled roof job right away and completed very quickly. Good quality, especially for the price (low bid by a little). Did not try to upsell or expand scope of work. Clean up of nails and gutters could be better. Very satisfied over all.
- **5/5 · Angi · Patricia R. · 2018-07-01**: Workers very efficient.Had a roof done excellent clean up.Plan to hire them for windows

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