# Stillwater Building and Renovation, LLC

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Phone:** (617) 987-4226 · **Website:** http://www.buildstillwater.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.3/5** (low confidence) — from 17 reviews across 8 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Stillwater Building and Renovation is a design-build general contractor run by owner Kevin Lamb, based between Natick and West Boylston and working across the Greater Boston/MetroWest area on full-scale renovations, additions, and new construction.

The written record runs unusually long and clean for a small firm — 17 reviews spanning 2014 through 2026 across eight different sources, with essentially no complaints on file. Customers describe Kevin directly, again and again, for being responsive, hands-on, and easy to reach by phone throughout a project. Specific jobs described over the years include a top-to-bottom exterior and interior renovation with a new roof, granite steps, and custom kitchen and baths in a 2017 review; an Azek deck finished after the homeowners fired an earlier, unscrupulous contractor, described in a 2016 review; and a bathroom renovation after a pipe burst, where Kevin coordinated the plumber and electrician directly so the homeowner didn't have to, described in a 2015 review. A 2026 review from an architectural photographer who has spent time in several of the company's finished homes — without having hired the company directly — called the craftsmanship and attention to detail standout.

BBB accredits the company with an A+ grade and lists 12 years in business, which lines up with the review history dating to 2014. Multiple directories list Massachusetts contractor licenses for the firm — a Construction Supervisor license, a Home Improvement Contractor registration, and lead-safe renovation certifications on Houzz, and an active Home Improvement Contractor registration on BuildZoom — though none of these were independently confirmed against the state registry here; BuildZoom also notes two additional, inactive Newton licenses for the firm.

Directory profiles disagree slightly on the company's exact home base — West Boylston on BBB and Houzz, Boylston on BuildZoom, Natick on Procore — which is likely just multiple offices or a move over the years rather than a different business, given the consistent name, owner, and work described everywhere. For a full-scale renovation, addition, or new build in the MetroWest area, Stillwater's long, consistently positive record with a single named point of contact is a strong signal — worth confirming the current license status directly given the directory-only sourcing above.

**Strengths:**
- Long, clean track record — 17 reviews from 2014 to 2026 across eight sources, no complaints
- Owner directly credited — reviewers repeatedly name Kevin Lamb for responsive, hands-on work
- BBB A+ accredited — Better Business Bureau accreditation with an A+ grade
- Detailed, documented estimates — Houzz reviewers cite computer-generated diagrams and clear planning

**Concerns:**
- License status unverified — directory-listed MA registrations weren't confirmed against the state registry

**Where sources disagree:**
- Directory profiles differ slightly on the company's home base — BBB and Houzz list West Boylston, BuildZoom lists Boylston, and Procore lists Natick — for what appears to be the same design-build firm run by Kevin Lamb.
- BuildZoom lists two additional inactive Newton, MA licenses for the firm alongside its active Home Improvement Contractor registration.

## Claims & citations

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

- BBB accredits the company with an A+ grade. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/construction-services/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-0261-316567) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/construction-services/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-0261-316567) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- BBB lists 12 years in business, consistent with reviews dating back to 2014. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/construction-services/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-0261-316567) — “This BBB profile shows Stillwater Building and Renovation, LLC as a BBB-accredited A+ rated general contractor/remodeler based in West Boyls…”
- BuildZoom lists an active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration (#180669) for the firm, plus two additional inactive Newton licenses; BuildZoom's own verification was not independently confirmed here. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stillwater-building-renovation-llc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Home Improvement Contractor #180669 (Massachusetts, Active, BuildZoom-verified)”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stillwater-building-renovation-llc) — “This BuildZoom profile shows Stillwater Building & Renovation, LLC as a Boylston, MA general contractor with a BuildZoom score of 101 (top 1…”
- Houzz lists a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor license (CS107353), a Home Improvement Contractor license, and lead-safe renovation certifications for the firm, not independently verified here. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “Licence listed on Houzz: CS107353”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “Licence listed on Houzz: MA Licensed Construction Supervisor”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “Licence listed on Houzz: MA Licensed Home Improvement Contractor”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “Licence listed on Houzz: MA Lead-Safe Renovation Firm”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “Licence listed on Houzz: MA Licensed Moderate Risk Lead-Safe Renovation Supervisor”
- Reviewers repeatedly credit owner Kevin Lamb directly for being responsive and easy to reach by phone across projects from 2014 to 2023. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSMThlNXdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x19f9427027f1513b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICR18e5wgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend working with Stillwater Building & Renovation. Kevin is wonderful to work with and had been a tremendous help througho…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPNmNQREJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x19f9427027f1513b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICO6cPDBQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We've had the pleasure of partnering with Kevin of Stillwater Builders on several large remodeling projects over the last few years. Kevi…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ Stillwater did a wonderful job on our bathroom ceiling. Very professional, courteous and prompt. Kevin was very responsive and went out o…”
- A 2017 review described a top-to-bottom exterior and interior renovation including a new roof, granite steps, and a custom kitchen and baths. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ We contracted with Stillwater Building for a top to bottom renovation of the exterior and interior of our single family house. The work i…”
- A 2016 review described finishing an Azek deck after the homeowners fired an earlier, unscrupulous contractor. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ We were having an Azek deck built. It had been started by an unscrupulous contractor that we ended up firing. We found Stillwater Buildin…”
- A 2015 review described the owner coordinating the plumber and electrician directly on a bathroom renovation after a pipe burst. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ Stillwater did a great job renovating both my bathroom and my downstairs neighbor's after a pipe let go. Kevin coordinated with the plumb…”
- A 2026 review from an architectural photographer who has photographed several of the company's finished projects, without having hired the company directly, described the craftsmanship and attention to detail as standing out. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xclFuRm9jMHN0YzJsc1MybHlaM281UjBWcmEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x19f9427027f1513b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1rQnFoc0stc2lsS2lyZ3o5R0Vra3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’m an architectural photographer and have had the chance to photograph several of Stillwater’s projects. While I haven’t hired them dire…”
- Whole-home and multi-room renovations. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ We contracted with Stillwater Building for a top to bottom renovation of the exterior and interior of our single family house. The work i…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ I hired Stillwater building to renovate the first floor apartment and stairwell of our three family home. The B.L.U.F i.e. bottom line up…”
- Kitchen and bathroom renovation. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ We contracted with Stillwater Building for a top to bottom renovation of the exterior and interior of our single family house. The work i…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ They give detailed estimates and computer generated diagrams, show up on time, and did a wonderful job in our kitchen.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ Stillwater did a great job renovating both my bathroom and my downstairs neighbor's after a pipe let go. Kevin coordinated with the plumb…”
- Deck building and repair. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ The guys at Stillwater did a great job on our new deck over the summer. Very easy to work with and schedule. Kevin was great and kept eve…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ We were having an Azek deck built. It had been started by an unscrupulous contractor that we ended up firing. We found Stillwater Buildin…”
- Houzz shows 5.0 stars from 10 ratings and BuildZoom shows 5.0 from 1 rating. _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stillwater-building-renovation-llc) — “BuildZoom: 5.0★ from 1 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 10 ratings”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ We contracted with Stillwater Building for a top to bottom renovation of the exterior and interior of our single family house. The work i…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.buildstillwater.com) — “Stillwater Building & Renovation is a full-service residential design-build/remodeling contractor based in Natick/West Boylston, MA, led by …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ I hired Stillwater building to renovate the first floor apartment and stairwell of our three family home. The B.L.U.F i.e. bottom line up…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ We contracted with Stillwater Building for a top to bottom renovation of the exterior and interior of our single family house. The work i…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ They give detailed estimates and computer generated diagrams, show up on time, and did a wonderful job in our kitchen.”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ Stillwater did a great job renovating both my bathroom and my downstairs neighbor's after a pipe let go. Kevin coordinated with the plumb…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ Stillwater did a wonderful job on our bathroom ceiling. Very professional, courteous and prompt. Kevin was very responsive and went out o…”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “5★ We contracted with Stillwater Building for a top to bottom renovation of the exterior and interior of our single family house. The work i…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547) — “Services offered (Houzz): Asphalt Shingle Roofing, Attic Restoration, Baseboard Installation, Basement Remodeling, Basement Waterproofing, B…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-natick) — “Services offered (Procore Construction Network): Finish Carpentry, General Construction Management, Project Management and Coordination, Rou…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/stillwater-building-renovation-llc): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-pfvwus-pf~940283547): 5.0★ from 10 ratings
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stillwater%20Building%20and%20Renovation%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJvyACJjp444kRO1HxJ3BC-Rk): 5.0★ from 0 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stillwater%20Building%20and%20Renovation%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJvyACJjp444kRO1HxJ3BC-Rk): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/construction-services/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-0261-316567): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://pro.porch.com/west-boylston-ma/remodeling-contractors/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc/pp): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](http://www.buildstillwater.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/stillwater-building-and-renovation-llc-natick): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David West · 2026-03-31**: I’m an architectural photographer and have had the chance to photograph several of Stillwater’s projects. While I haven’t hired them directly, I’ve spent a lot of time in the homes they’ve remodeled and can say their work stands out. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and overall finis…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jessica Stevens · 2023-04-12**: I highly recommend working with Stillwater Building & Renovation. Kevin is wonderful to work with and had been a tremendous help throughout the entire design process. He is very responsive and will always pick up the phone to answer any questions we have. Not only that but his craftsmanship, quality…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Graeme Clohosey · 2022-06-13**: We've had the pleasure of partnering with Kevin of Stillwater Builders on several large remodeling projects over the last few years. Kevin is no doubt committed to delivering a high end, streamlined project! I would look no further if you're in the Greater Boston region looking for a contractor to p…
- **5/5 · BuildZoom · Anonymous · 2017-12-08**: August west chimney were very cautious about cleaning and explaining the need for dry hardwood. I recommend them.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Joan Moynihan · 2017-03-22**: We contracted with Stillwater Building for a top to bottom renovation of the exterior and interior of our single family house. The work included a new roof, granite steps, porch with custom details, exterior doors and windows, custom kitchen and baths, a bedroom renovation and finished with the inte…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Chris Everson · 2017-03-19**: The guys at Stillwater did a great job on our new deck over the summer. Very easy to work with and schedule. Kevin was great and kept everything within budget and worked to fit this work into our schedule.
- **5/5 · Houzz · mmcurtin · 2016-01-28**: We cannot say enough good things about these guys!! Prior to finding them, we did not have the greatest experiences with contractors... They are such a breath of fresh air! They give detailed estimates and computer generated diagrams, and talk things through when planning. They show up on time when …
- **5/5 · Houzz · mmcurtin · 2016-01-28**: They give detailed estimates and computer generated diagrams, show up on time, and did a wonderful job in our kitchen.
- **5/5 · Houzz · thescotts18 · 2016-01-27**: We were having an Azek deck built. It had been started by an unscrupulous contractor that we ended up firing. We found Stillwater Building and Renovation on line under certified Azek builders in our area and they did a fabulous job finishing our deck! They were very meticulous and respectful of code…
- **5/5 · Houzz · kandjmexico · 2015-01-19**: We have had the pleasure of working with Stillwater Building and Renovation on our three-family home in Worcester county. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable, but Stillwater Building does phenominal work in all areas of a home. The contractors we worked with were prompt, responsive, honest, cl…

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