We are thrilled with our new bathroom. Bay State's team was great at communicating with us about…read moreeach aspect of the job, from helping us understand the design process to helping ensure the final touches were right. Clara created the design with me, and Andreina was our project manager. Jimmy, Marcio, and David were careful with our house and with keeping our cat inside. :) They are not cheap, but the quality is excellent. My bathroom is now the only place in my old house with square walls and level floors. The tilework is beautiful as well.

Initial calls for gut kitchen and adjacent bathroom renovation + removal of load bearing wall went…read morewell with Sabrina and Ray - they assured us they have done many similar projects in the area successfully and on time. From the many positive and detailed yelp/google/houzz/angi reviews that had great end result pictures, we were convinced to move forward. Sabrina turned around the estimate for labor and some materials allowance quickly along with separate helpful tiered pricing guidance PDFs for kitchen and bathroom finishes to be purchased separately. Tile guidance was a bit off and a few categories like vanity, counter, mirror, light fixture in bathroom and plumbing for kitchen were missing. Vendors showed us finishes across all price tiers so it took us an extra week to finalize selections. Unfortunately we were told this delayed the project by a month. We were asked to wait on the kitchen design until after the engineering work for removal of the load bearing wall and addition of shear walls. Since we had a choice on the location of the shear walls, we preferred to do the design in tandem. I used cabinets.com to create my own rendering of the kitchen layout we wanted and provided them the full dimensions. The day before the approved structural wall work was to begin they sent their own drawing which had the wrong wall locations. After talking to both David and Dayna we realized her and the designer were not brought up to speed on the engineering work. Dayna then setup a productive Zoom call with the designer directly and we got my drawing to be updated with a few suggestions and required spacing and panels. The biggest mistake in the project came from one of their subcontractors employees who removed the plastic cover over our basement sink and cleaned off tools and plaster in it clogging the drain. Bay State quickly sent the drywall guy back over to unclog it. The project took just under 4 months to complete. Bay State and their subcontractors apart from the sink issue did not cut corners, often went above and beyond, and completed top quality finishes. No up-charge on materials was another big positive. The actual work done by the plumber (Mr Fix-It), electrician (Marcus Quintino), tile guys, drywall guy, cabinets guys, floor guys, and painters (AJA Painting) was excellent and we are very happy with our new space. Marcio was the MVP of their team - always calm, listened attentively to our many questions, provided great suggestions, and constantly asked the subcontractors to clean up. If they forgot, he cleaned up himself. His wife also worked tirelessly all day cleaning up at the end of the project. Things constantly move around and change during construction and it was difficult to get a clear picture of the plan each day. Andreina and at the start Dayna heard from us every week and always answered the phone and tried their best to chase down answers from others and get us the latest information. The billing process is very straightforward and Andreina provided further detail on line items as needed. Jose was always positive and happy to pass along feedback from us to the office when he swung by. Sabrina provided helpful guidance at the start in choosing our cabinets, counters, and hardware. David continually helped move the project along and has ensured everything is to our liking while encouraging us to pass along any punch list items. I would recommend Bay State for their quality of work, integrity, and communication. My main constructive feedback is on the design process and keeping everyone in sync throughout the project on the latest information.

NEDC did a major design and renovation on our house in 2024, centering around the kitchen. It's…read morestill amazing to me how much positive impact this project has had on our lives. The new open space is just a joy to be in, even when we're not cooking, but even more so when we are. We are grateful for Schneidee's guidance through the design phase, recommending so much we would never have thought of ourselves, and generally being sure the new space would work for us. And it was tremendously comforting to have someone of John's expertise and resourcefulness guiding us through construction. Both Schneidee and John were a real pleasure to work with. I must admit, I thought "lifting spirits with spaces" was just a nice slogan, but it is indeed a real experience we have everyday. Super happy and super grateful!

We had a terrific experience working with David and his team. Our project ended up being smaller in…read morescope than we had originally anticipated, so David ended up giving us referrals to colleagues, rather than us working with him directly, but the interactions that we had with NEDC were, enjoyable, informative, and inspiring. David listened to our concerns and our ideas, and then brought other ideas to the table that we never would have thought of, but which would creatively solve our problems. He was a great listener, and then direct end up front with us about possibilities. We hope that we will have the opportunity to work with NEDC on a longer-term basis in the future.

Unfortunately, my house was effected by the 2015 Boston snowpoccalypse. After four months of…read moreinterviewing a few non-ideal contractors, I searched Angie's List and came across Bryson Builders. Overall, for me, Bryson Builders was a great decision, because Peter, the contractor, has experience with the insurance claim process; he is not "salesy" and listened to my concerns/questions; and he had a thorough estimate that clearly outlined all the work that would be completed. Having never been through a renovation, the repair process went beyond my expectations. Given that my roommate and I were still living in my home through the process, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. The Bryson Builders team members were professional and treated my home well. For the most part, the work area was cleaned on a daily basis and I can see progress as time passed. Due to my schedule, I appreciated the flexibility in being able to communicate with Peter via phone or email. I received updates from Peter frequently allowing me to be mentally prepared and/or to prepare my home as necessary. The finished product is so amazing, from the quality paint job throughout the home, the installation of the countertops, electrical work, and the bathroom tiling to the roof replacement. Not only does my house feel more like home but I feel confident that my home can withstand another snowpoccalypse. I appreciate Bryson Builders' hard work, and really feel that things would not have worked out if I chose another contractor. Bryson Builders will be my go to contractor in the future.

Peter and his roofing guys are amazing! After a long search for a contractor to replace our roof we…read morefinally decided to go with Bryson Builders. The roof was finished in one day, and the guys cleaned up like nothing happened. I highly recommend this contractor and his crew!

I highly recommend Liz Martin for home inspections. She was extremely thorough and made me feel…read morevery comfortable with the process. As an inexperienced buyer she helped me understand the house and offered suggestions on what needs to be fixed soon, how to maintain things, etc. My inspection report is already printed out as a helpful reference for the house. She clearly understands what she is doing and I feel very confident with her advice.

My wife and I are first time homebuyers navigating this crazy process. We were referred to Liz for…read moreour home inspection by a friend, and I'm so glad! The inspection was thorough, and Liz walked us through every single part of our house in a gentle manner. There was nothing scary or overwhelming - she made observations and offered some suggestions on what we might want to do, or what we don't absolutely need to do before moving in. It's clear Liz's goal is to complete the inspection, while also helping us to understand how to live in the house. I'd recommend her to anyone!

I called Matt and his team at junk pro to ask about same day service. No problem! They were ready…read moreto work. He asked for a picture of my job and gave me an estimate over the phone. He arrived within an hour. He and his guy worked hard on a 90 degree day to get our basement cleared (had to be cleared by nightfall). They didn't have special equipment, just hardworking manpower. I pitched in and we got the job done in 90 mins. They had a great truck that we practically filled, and he was knowledgeable about disposing of paint, tires, etc. It wasn't cheap, but it was priceless.

Used Junk Pro multiple times (lots of junk in our house!). Highest recommendation- prompt,…read morecourteous, fairly priced.

This was maybe the easiest thing I've ever done -- which makes me regret how long I've been putting…read moreoff this project. I called Red's Rubbish Removal to remove a mattress, box spring, and bed frame. I left a message with Tim, and he called me back within 20 minutes, with a reasonable quote, and then was able to schedule me within two hours. The movers were polite and quick. Great experience--highly recommend!

I requested a pickup for the same day and Red's was able to perform the work. No fuss, no muss. I'm…read morenot one of those people who shop around so I can't speak to dollar value but I CAN say that, if you just want something gone (that's not restricted by law - like paint or HHW material), they're awesome. Courteous, on time, and quick. 100% recommend.

I was extremely pleased with ABT Insulation. Communication with them was fantastic. I was told…read morewhat to expect and when! The crew arrived on time and was very professional. They did a great job. I highly recommend this company.

These guys came out as a team of 8-10 and did a phenomenal job, very professional and efficient! I…read morewas impressed. I had FOUR layers of shingles they scraped off. They replaced some rotted facia board, put down ice/water and roof wrap, sanded and flashed the chimneys too! In the days following, all three of my neighbors approached me individually and inquired about the company who installed my roof, as they watched and were also impressed. All three neighbors are also in need of new roofs. I gave them the number for these guys. This crew was in and out in 12 hours flat and I couldn't be more happy with the job they did.

They did everything they said they would. When they said they would. Cleaned up and finished on…read moretime.

Quick, professional, and economical…read more I had another company do some insulation work in the basement of my 140 year old home. A week after they left I had frozen pipes. I called Rick Frehill to straighten out the mess the other contractor caused. Frehill removed all insulation and started from scratch. Now the job is correct. Thank you!!