--- title: "Windward Shaw — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/windward-shaw-pfvwus-pf~884274225 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~884274225.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Windward Shaw" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/487310610ce45b8a_9572-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4 Carlton Drive, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States" latitude: 42.813 longitude: -70.8847 phone: "(978) 255-1984" website: http://www.windwardshaw.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 3 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Windward Shaw Original Houzz profile: [Windward Shaw](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/windward-shaw-pfvwus-pf~884274225) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Newburyport, MA - **Serves:** Newburyport, Ipswich, Newbury, West Newbury - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Service. ## About Headquartered in beautiful Newburyport, Massachusetts, Windward Shaw designs custom homes and renovates properties on the North Shore. Our world-class craftsmen, award-winning architects, and elegant design consultants work hand in hand with your family to create exceptional residences that are beautiful — and beautifully functional. ### Services Provided - Bathroom Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Multigenerational Homes - Green Building - Sustainable Design ### Areas Served - Newburyport - Ipswich - Newbury - West Newbury ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Windward Shaw | | Address | 4 Carlton Drive, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States | | Phone | (978) 255-1984 | | Website | http://www.windwardshaw.com | | Followers on Houzz | 3 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Windward Shaw](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/windward-shaw-pfvwus-pf~884274225) - **Website:** http://www.windwardshaw.com - **Phone:** (978) 255-1984 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Alida Coo-Kendall, Nov. 2020** > Prior to jumping into a major custom renovation of our multi-generational family home, we interviewed several high-end builders in the Newburyport area, all of whom were highly recommended. From the minute we met George, we knew we would be very comfortable working with Windward Shaw. We discussed with George our important criteria including high-quality workmanship, timing, communication and of course coming in on budget. It was clear that Windward Shaw checked all of those boxes and was the right choice for us. > > Undergoing a major renovation always has its own complications. Throw in an expedited time frame, a once in a lifetime pandemic and grandparents living in the house during the most of the renovation, and it became an even more complex project. Notwithstanding the unexpected challenges, Windward Shaw exceeded our expectations. They completed the project in the time frame promised, within our budget and with exceptional results! Working with George and his team was always a pleasure. They were honest, responsive, professional, meticulous, totally respectful of the living spaces, and made everyone feel safe while they worked on our home through the pandemic. George presented some really amazing design ideas and worked with us to achieve exactly the vision we wanted for our home - both style and function. He and his team are incredibly experienced and talented. A bonus - they are all genuinely nice people! > > We would not hesitate to recommend Windward Shaw. **★★★★★ — snewhall62, April 2020** > We hired Windward Shaw to perform a miracle and they delivered on a complete renovation of a historic home. Owners George and Lyndsey Haseltine walk you through every step of the process with patience and professionalism. They communicate thoroughly and respond to questions immediately. George’s ability to work with neighbors, city officials and business partners kept the project running smoothly. His crew and subcontractors are hard working and talented. Our new home is beautiful beyond our imagination and was finished 6 weeks ahead of schedule. We highly recommend George and Lyndsey and their Windward Shaw team. **★★★★★ — Joanne O'Keefe, Dec. 2019** > George Haseltine and the Windward Shaw crew are top shelf. We had the opportunity to see his work prior to starting our project as he built homes for a few of our friends. Although our homes are all different, his signature of quality work and unique finishes shows through on all of his projects. > > George is very responsive and extremely professional, as are his staff and subcontractors. He is also great to have on your side in working with the Board of Health and the Conservation department as he is very diplomatic and diligent. > > If you have a project in a coastal area, George has a lot of knowledge and experience to share. I would highly recommend Windward Shaw, we had a very good experience with them. **★★★★★ — Joseph Lusardi, Sept. 2019** > We did a complete renovation of our house with Windward Shaw. The total experience was excellent. Planning, execution and communication all exceeded our expectations. This was our first project of this magnitude. George and Lindsay supported us through the entire process, including all the major and minor decisions. The project was on time, on budget and we are so happy with our new home. We HIGHLY recommend Windward Shaw! ## Selected projects - [Custom Built Historical Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-built-historical-elegance-pj-vj~5722747) - Location: Newburyport, MA - Photos: 7 [See all 1 project](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/windward-shaw-pfvwus-pf~884274225) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*