Hands On Arch

Hands On Arch is a Somerville general renovation contractor that says it covers the fuller arc of a home project — building plans, carpentry, painting, and roofing — under founder Fábio Lago. Its Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (No. 218055) is active and verified against the state registry, which is the baseline worth having before anyone signs a contract. There isn't much of a public track record to weigh yet. The only review found anywhere is a five-star rating on Google — an uncomplicated thumbs-up, no complaints attached — but one review is thin ground to stand a reputation on in either direction. Worth asking about directly: an earlier snapshot of the company's web presence, from 2024, described something different — producing architectural technical drawings and 3D models for homeowners and builders, rather than doing the physical construction work itself. Whether that drafting side is still part of the business, or it has since repositioned into hands-on renovation work, isn't something that's publicly clear, so it's worth clarifying exactly what they'll be doing on site. For a home renovation, carpentry, painting, or roofing job in the Somerville area, the license checks out and the one visible review is favorable. Given how little else is on record, ask for references and photos from recent, comparable jobs before committing anything in writing.