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Worcester's Licensed Local Contractor
Contracting made easy!
Catarius Contracting is a locally owned home improvement contractor serving Worcester, MA and surrounding communities. Every project is handled by Joseph Catarius personally, a licensed, insured professional with 15 years of hands-on contracting experience.
Joseph Catarius; 15 Years of Hands-On Contracting
Joseph started in the contracting field 15 years ago, and since then he's handled everything from full roof replacements to basement finishing jobs on New England homes. When you call Catarius Contracting, Joseph is the person who shows up, walks the property, and sees the job through from start to finish. There are no handoffs to subcontractors for oversight and no project managers sitting in an office while someone else does the work.
With a locally owned, owner-operated business, accountability is straightforward: Joseph's name is on every estimate, every permit, and every finished job. We cover roofing, siding, decks, additions, and remodeling all under one licence, so you don't have to coordinate multiple trades or wonder who's responsible when something needs addressing.
Licensed, Insured, and Verifiable
Catarius Contracting holds a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC 218195) and a Construction Supervisor License (CSL CSFA-106802). The HIC license covers residential improvement work and is required by the state for all home improvement contractors. The CSL permits Joseph to supervise and perform structural construction, both licenses are issued by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and are fully verifiable.
We carry full insurance coverage on every job. For payment, we accept all major credit cards, cash, check, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal. Pay however works best for you, there are no restrictions and no added fees.
Every estimate is free, with no obligation. Joseph Catarius reviews every estimate personally before it goes out, so you get a clear, accurate number based on an actual site visit, not a rough range.
Serving Worcester and the Surrounding Communities
We operate from Worcester County, MA and the surrounding areas that puts most of Greater Worcester County within reach. Being genuinely local means faster response times, we can typically schedule a free estimate within a day or two, not a week out like larger regional firms. When you reach out, you're talking to the contractor, not a call center.
We serve Shrewsbury, Auburn, Millbury, Holden, Westborough, Grafton, Leicester, Northborough, Paxton, Boylston, West Boylston, Sutton, Spencer, Charlton, and Northbridge. If you're in one of these towns, we cover your area and can schedule a free estimate promptly, just give us a call or fill out the contact form.
What Worcester Homeowners Ask Before Hiring
Is Catarius Contracting licensed to work in Massachusetts?
Yes. Catarius Contracting holds a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC 218195) and a Construction Supervisor License (CSL CSFA-106802). Both licenses are issued by the state and are required for residential contracting work in Massachusetts. You can verify either license through the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
How long has Joseph Catarius been doing contracting work?
Joseph Catarius has 15 years of hands-on contracting experience working on residential properties across the Worcester area. That includes roofing, siding, deck construction, building additions, and full interior remodels. He is personally involved in every project not a project manager but the licensed contractor on site.
Is Catarius Contracting a locally owned business?
Yes. Catarius Contracting is locally owned and operated by Joseph Catarius, based in Worcester County, MA. The business serves Worcester and communities within a 15-mile radius. There is no corporate parent, no franchise arrangement, and no remote oversight, Joseph runs the business and works the jobs himself.
What should I check before hiring a home improvement contractor in Worcester?
Verify that the contractor holds both a Massachusetts HIC licence and a Construction Supervisor License, carries full insurance, and can provide a written estimate before any work begins. Ask directly whether the owner will be on site. A licensed, insured, owner-operated contractor reduces your financial and legal exposure significantly compared to unlicensed alternatives.
Does Catarius Contracting charge for estimates?
No. Catarius Contracting provides free estimates with no obligation. Joseph Catarius reviews every estimate personally before it is delivered. You receive a clear number based on an on-site assessment, not a phone guess or a range that doubles by the time work begins. Estimates are available Monday through Saturday, 7:00am-7:00pm.
Is Catarius Contracting licensed to work in Massachusetts?
Yes. Catarius Contracting holds a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC 218195) and a Construction Supervisor License (CSL CSFA-106802). Both licenses are issued by the state and are required for residential contracting work in Massachusetts. You can verify either license through the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
How long has Joseph Catarius been doing contracting work?
Joseph Catarius has 15 years of hands-on contracting experience working on residential properties across the Worcester area. That includes roofing, siding, deck construction, building additions, and full interior remodels. He is personally involved in every project not a project manager but the licensed contractor on site.
Is Catarius Contracting a locally owned business?
Yes. Catarius Contracting is locally owned and operated by Joseph Catarius, based in Worcester County, MA. The business serves Worcester and communities within a 15-mile radius. There is no corporate parent, no franchise arrangement, and no remote oversight, Joseph runs the business and works the jobs himself.
What should I check before hiring a home improvement contractor in Worcester?
Verify that the contractor holds both a Massachusetts HIC licence and a Construction Supervisor License, carries full insurance, and can provide a written estimate before any work begins. Ask directly whether the owner will be on site. A licensed, insured, owner-operated contractor reduces your financial and legal exposure significantly compared to unlicensed alternatives.
Does Catarius Contracting charge for estimates?
No. Catarius Contracting provides free estimates with no obligation. Joseph Catarius reviews every estimate personally before it is delivered. You receive a clear number based on an on-site assessment, not a phone guess or a range that doubles by the time work begins. Estimates are available Monday through Saturday, 7:00am-7:00pm.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
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I highly recommend Catarius Contracting. Joe and his team were great to work with from start to finish. Communication was excellent, they were punctual, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the entire process. Their pricing was fair and straightforward, and you can tell they take pride in their work. If you’re looking for a reliable contractor in the Worcester area, Catarius Contracting is definitely worth a call. Five stars!
-Ras
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Joseph Catarius and his Team have been doing work for me for years sub contracting jobs with no problem he’s reliable, honest and reasonably priced I definitely recommend giving Catarius Contracting a call he’s even done work at my personal home and rental property for me for example windows, decks, snowplowing, floors, painting, doors and much more. I’ll definitely be using them in the future as things arise.
-Jonathan
Get Your Free Estimate From a Worcester Contractor You Can Trust
Call us or fill out a quick form and we'll schedule a free, no-obligation estimate at your property. Joseph Catarius handles every estimate personally, you'll know exactly what the job costs before any work begins.
