Local business · Sandwich, MALocal business · 371 Service Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563, USA
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Structures Building Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
Tear-downs, whole-house rebuilds, antique restorations — the jobs people bring Structures Building Inc. are the ones that take a year and gut a house to the studs. The Sandwich company works across Cape Cod on custom homes, additions, framing, historic restoration and interior woodwork, and its Houzz and BBB pages both name Chris Dougherty as the owner and president. The BBB lists the corporation as starting in February 2009 with four employees. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, held in the company's own name. The BBB grades it A+, with no complaints or government actions on the page, though the company has not sought BBB accreditation. The written history is glowing and dated. Eight reviews across six sources all sit at five stars, and the newest of them is from February 2023 — a homeowner who described a large tear-down and new build that Dougherty delivered on schedule despite Covid supply-chain and labor problems, adding that his coordination of subcontractors was the reason. Two 2015 reviewers went further into the detail: one wrote that Structures rebuilt a small beach house into a home three times the size, on schedule and inside budget, with the worksite kept neat enough that neighbors were pleased; the other described a contractor who fixed problems with a phone call the same day. A 2020 letter from clients living 700 miles away credited weekly calls and photos with making a remote build workable. The outside recognition points the same way. Houzz lists a 2019 Sandwich Historical Preservation Award and a 2018 BRICC Gold Award for a new kitchen in the $60–90k range, and a 2022 Cape Cod Times article on a $2.99M Sandwich village listing named the company behind the antique restoration, quoting an agent that they "really brought it down to the studs." The company says it belongs to the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod. Two things to raise on the call. The record is thin and old — eight accounts spread across six platforms, nothing written since early 2023 — so ask for references from jobs finished in the last year or two rather than relying on what's published. And Houzz shows a second licence number, CS-083689, which is the directory's own listing and not something confirmed against the state; if it matters to you, ask which construction supervisor licence covers your build and check it yourself. This is the outfit for the big, slow, high-stakes project — a new house, a full gut, an old Cape that needs period detail put back. For a small repair or a single room, it's likely the wrong scale. Confirm the current registration, ask what else the crew has open while your job runs, and get recent references before signing.
“purchased the home in 2012 and embarked on a spectacular and complete renovation project. "They really brought it down to the studs," said Harrison.”
Chris did an amazing job on a very large tear down/new build for us. He had to manage through supply chain and labor issues related to Covid and still delivered the house on time. His work with subs was outstanding and I'd highly recommend him to anyone. Having worked with many other builders over the years, this was by far the best experience we ever had.
There are not enough words to describe how much we loved working with this company, and Chris in particular!! He is phenomenal, and we are delighted with the results!
Chris built our new home in Osterville and it was a great experience!! We love him and all of his subs! They did a fabulous job!!!
August 18, 2020 Dear Chris, Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did building our house. You and your team are outstanding! Thanks to your expertise and attention to detail we have had so many positive comments about both the quality of the construction and the diligence of your team. Your creative and technical input was valued throughout the process and your recommended vendors and subcontractors were a pleasure to deal with. Thanks to your strong communication skills, even though we live 700 miles away you made the building of our dream vacation home a pleasure. Our scheduled weekly phone calls and photos kept us up to date with the project and were so helpful. Your timely billing made the financial component clear and manageable. Not to be overlooked, you got us into our house on time despite the COVID-19 pandemic!!! Please know how much we appreciate your professionalism and all you have done to make this project possible. Many thanks, Bill/Jayne Hasler Mashpee, MA
Chris Dougherty and Structures Inc. rebuilt my little beach house into a gorgeous home, tripling the size. The design of the house is gorgeous and the job Structures did in the construction was phenomenal. They stayed on schedule throughout the process, were a pleasure to work with, and maintained the highest standards of quality and professionalism. I would strongly recommend Structures to anyone wanting to build or remodel a house. Chris Dougherty is extremely creative, and adds all sorts of great ideas and beautiful details to the house that make it look very elegant. He worked with me extensively on the design details and the budget for construction, and stayed within the budget throughout. We met on a regular basis and talked on the phone and e-mailed frequently, so I always felt in touch with him and part of the process. I have lived in the house for about 9 months now, and it is absolutely wonderful. Everything is of the highest quality. My neighbors were also very pleased with Structures Inc. during the 8 month construction project. The worksite was always kept very neat, and Chris and all of the workers were extremely respectful of the neighbors. I could not be more satisfied with the work that Chris and Structures did on my now beautiful home. Dianne S. Burden East Sandwich, MA
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