# The Curtice Group Inc **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 9 Redmond Ave, North Reading, MA 01864, USA · **Phone:** (978) 808-0238 · **Website:** http://thecurticegroup.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 26 reviews across 7 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read The Curtice Group is a North Reading design-build firm for additions and large home renovations. Its website says founder and CEO Scott Curtice has worked in construction since 1989; that is his career history, not a founding date for the company. The company describes handling design, engineering, permitting and construction in-house. The Massachusetts registry lists active HIC registration 164029 to The Curtice Group Inc. The review history is broadly strong: Google shows 4.7 from 15 ratings and Houzz 4.9 from 27. In an April 2026 Houzz review, a customer described an addition that included design, contract management and construction, along with a kitchen remodel, roof replacement and interior and exterior painting. In January 2026, another customer praised communication and transparency during bathroom and kitchen work, slider installation and a deck. Earlier reviews describe repeat renovations, on-time or under-budget work and a finished basement that was still performing well years later; those accounts date from 2023 and 2022. There is also a serious consultation complaint. In an October 2022 Google review, a customer who had been matched through Angi alleged that a $250 consultation price and written estimate were doubled when Scott arrived, citing add-ons; the reviewer called it a bait-and-switch. Houzz displays a matching one-star warning without a visible date, and its review text is truncated. This is an allegation, not an independently established finding, but the amount and estimate change are specific enough to discuss before agreeing to a paid consultation. Credential listings need to be read by type. The state registry and BuildZoom both show HIC 164029 active; BuildZoom separately lists HIC 123486 as inactive. Houzz prints 068409, which BuildZoom identifies as the stem of active construction supervisor credential CSFA-068409; the similarly numbered Newton entry is a municipal registration, not that state credential. Before signing, confirm the project scope, consultation fee and who handles permits, then verify the current HIC and supervisor credentials for the work being contracted. **Strengths:** - Design-build scope — the firm handles design, engineering, permitting and construction - April project — a 2026 customer praised an addition, kitchen, roof and painting - Repeat customers — 2023 reviews describe multiple major renovations and reliable scheduling **Concerns:** - Consultation complaint — an October 2022 reviewer alleged a $250 quote doubled onsite **Where sources disagree:** - The registry and BuildZoom show HIC 164029 active; BuildZoom's separate 123486 listing is inactive and does not contradict 164029's current status. - Houzz's business-published 068409 matches the stem of BuildZoom's state construction supervisor license CSFA-068409; the Newton municipal registration #68409 is a different credential, not a license-status conflict. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The Massachusetts registry lists home improvement contractor registration 164029 to The Curtice Group Inc as active. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 164029 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: THE CURTICE GROUP INC.” - A 2026 Houzz reviewer described an addition with design, contract management and construction, plus kitchen remodeling, roof replacement and interior and exterior painting. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786) — “5★ The Curtice Group was hired to Design, Contract Manage and build an addition as well as remodel Kitchen, replace roof and paint both exte…” - In January 2026, a Houzz customer praised communication and transparency during bathroom and kitchen remodeling, slider installation and a deck. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786) — “5★ I conducted a long search for a general contractor who I could trust. So glad i chose Scott & the Curtice Group. We did a bath, kitchen r…” - In October 2022, a Google reviewer alleged that a $250 consultation quote and written estimate doubled onsite after add-ons were raised. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlNDdhTlZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x57d02df243e293f7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDe47aNVg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ WARNING – DO NOT PAY FOR CONSULT – IT IS A SCAM! I was matched up to The Curtice Group through Angi’s List. From the beginning the comp…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786) — “Houzz profile for The Curtice Group Inc at 9 REDMOND AVE, NORTH READING, MA 01864 — an exact street-address match to this row and to BBB. Ra…” - BuildZoom lists a separate inactive HIC registration 123486 alongside active registration 164029. _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/the-curtice-group-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #164029 — Status Active — Massachusetts — Type: Home Improvement Contractor — Date Issued 08-14-2025 (B…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/the-curtice-group-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #123486 — Status Inactive — Massachusetts — Type: Home Improvement Contractor” - Scott Curtice is identified as founder and CEO; the company describes handling design, engineering, permitting and construction in-house. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://thecurticegroup.com) — “A North Reading design-build firm specialising in additions and large-scale home renovations, handling design, engineering, permitting and c…” - [Official Website](http://thecurticegroup.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Founded and led by Scott Curtice as Founder & CEO, with his cousin Eric Curtice as office manager and lead drafte…” - The company says Scott Curtice has worked in construction since 1989; it gives no founding year for the firm. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://thecurticegroup.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site gives no founding year for the company; it says only that founder and CEO Scott Curtice 'has been …” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://thecurticegroup.com) — “A North Reading design-build firm specialising in additions and large-scale home renovations, handling design, engineering, permitting and c…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Custom Homes, New Home Construction, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Bathroom Remodeling, Kit…” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/the-curtice-group-inc) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, Basement Remodel, Whole Home Remodel, Addition” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786) — “5★ The Curtice Group was hired to Design, Contract Manage and build an addition as well as remodel Kitchen, replace roof and paint both exte…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Custom Homes, New Home Construction, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Bathroom Remodeling, Kit…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/the-curtice-group-inc) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, Basement Remodel, Whole Home Remodel, Addition” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786) — “5★ I conducted a long search for a general contractor who I could trust. So glad i chose Scott & the Curtice Group. We did a bath, kitchen r…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Custom Homes, New Home Construction, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Additions, Bathroom Remodeling, Kit…” ## License Status: **active** (#164029, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-13, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Curtice%20Group%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJQbhZsLsL44kR95PiQ_It0Fc): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Curtice%20Group%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJQbhZsLsL44kR95PiQ_It0Fc): 4.7★ from 15 ratings - [Official Website](http://thecurticegroup.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/the-curtice-group-inc): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-reading/profile/construction-services/the-curtice-group-inc-0021-236182): Listed on this source - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.thecurticegroup.158139870.html): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/the-curtice-group-inc-pfvwus-pf~848028786): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “https://thecurticegroup.com/” — u/swapcop in r/newtonma (2026-02-17) — https://www.reddit.com/r/newtonma/comments/1r6sr4c/general_contractor_recommendations/o5sts8c/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Houzz · H8HU-813523253 · 2026-04-16**: The Curtice Group was hired to Design, Contract Manage and build an addition as well as remodel Kitchen, replace roof and paint both exterior and interior of main house and addition. - **5/5 · Houzz · Christina Costello · 2026-01-19**: I conducted a long search for a general contractor who I could trust. So glad i chose Scott & the Curtice Group. We did a bath, kitchen remodel & added sliders and a deck and it's all amazing. They are wonderful to work with, high marks for great communications, transparency, collaboration and just … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Emily Mok · 2025-12-22**: Amazing experience. How often do you get to say you completed a project that was under budget, completed early, and had responsive support throughout? We completed our largest home renovation project with the Curtice group this summer. It could not have gone better - we worked on the design the year… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe Mandeville · 2025-04-27**: A great design/build company - highly recommended! We hired Scott and his team twice for major renovations, and they totally transformed our home. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · JV Hanson · 2025-02-05**: We work with Eric for the design of our home addition. He listened to our needs and incorporated them very well into the design. The design can out amazing fitting everything we wanted and with additional improvements Eric came up with along the way. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephanie Zelman · 2024-04-06**: Highly recommended! Scott Curtice is great to work with. He genuinely wants his clients to be happy, and will go out of his way to make that happen. His vendors are top notch, whether it’s a plumber or a tile installer. He’s a problem-solver, reliable, communicative and very easy to work with. On to… - **5/5 · Houzz · H3HU-310874 · 2024-04-05**: Highly recommended! Scott Curtice is great to work with. He genuinely wants his clients to be happy, and will go out of his way to make that happen. His vendors are top notch, whether it's a plumber or a tile installer. He's a problem-solver, reliable, communicative and very easy to work with. On to… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elaina Natario · 2024-04-03**: I can't recommend the Curtice Group enough! We did a kitchen renovation, including design and construction, with them in 2024 and the process was quick, the team was extremely communicative, and the end product is gorgeous! In October 2023, we started the design process with them to see what would … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maura Henry · 2024-03-30**: The Curtice Group transformed our kitchen, half bath, and back deck. We thank Scott, Eric, and the entire team for all their expertise and efforts! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Charles Allison · 2024-02-07**: The Curtice Group were excellent throughout our extensive half house remodel and attic conversion. Scott was extremely helpful, engaged and communicative through entire project, with many great practical and aesthetic ideas on design, fixture selection, execution (minimizing disruption to remainder … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-31T05:30:55.927Z. 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