We renovated our home and added a substantial wrap around porch. We worked with an architect to…read moredesign the porch, and had a really hard time finding a contractor that was responsive and seemed to want the job. Leader was a little more expensive than some bids we got, but I honestly think when changing the face of your house, you get what you pay for. Leader dealt with the City, the permits, the architect, and managed every detail of the project. Lauren dealt with permits and the front end of the project (because I knew nothing when we started all this), and Kaitlyn (construction manager) managed all the contractors and worked with us to deal with contingencies as they arose. We replaced the windows and door on the front of the house. We excavated 14,000 pounds of concrete stairs (layered for over 100 years), we replaced the siding on the front. We had roofers and electricians to deal with. The carpenters that built the porch (Zenon!!!) were masterful and executed the architectural plans perfectly. The structure and roof were completed in 6 weeks start to finish. I appreciate how communicative Leader is, I appreciate how carefully and neatly their contractors worked, I appreciate that every single person who worked on our property was incredibly professional. We absolutely adore our porch. It looks like a totally different house. We couldn't be more pleased with the work of this excellent company.

We are doing our first remodel and called them to see if they are interested and can provide us an…read moreestimate. Apparently, before calling them, you need to know how much your construction project will cost. Since we didn't (gasp) and perhaps because our initial estimate was lower than their over the phone estimate, they didn't even bother offering to come out to give an estimate. I guess our money is not good enough for these people.

John murray and Joe were nothing short of amazing! This old house definitely threw them some curve…read moreballs and they faced it with patience and professionalism. We always had choices and were given every one of them clear enough for us to understand and be able to envision the results. At one point we just told them that we trust whatever decision they made because we knew they would make the one that was best for us. They also did two bathrooms for us, one out of a closet in our bedroom and another that completely changed the layout. Completely amazing!

I always thought contractors were a dime a dozen. That changed when I met John and his crew at J F…read moreMurray Contracting several years ago. J F Murray Contracting has done work on my Arlington home and I've referred them to several clients. All positive experiences. John's attention to detail and craftsmanship are amazing. His pricing is competitive. Not the most expensive and not the cheapest. It's the little things that matter to John like showing up on time and delivering what was promised. I'm happy to recommend John and his crew and intend on using them for future projects and will continue to refer him to clients.If your tired of poor service, broken promises, being over budge, and never getting you calls returned do yourself a favor and call J F Murray Contracting and prepare to be WOWED.

A number of years ago Affinity Construction re-built my garage and did a wonderful job. I have also…read morecalled on Peter Shepard for other issues that I have had with my house. His brother, Michael, has taken care of and fixed my air conditioning for years. Due to this past winter storms, my house had some significant damage. Peter and his crew removed the vinyl siding, replaced the rotted wood and re-sided my home with Hardie siding. They also replaced some window and remodeled a kitchen. Peter communicates frequently and the jobs were done on time and on budget. He and his brother and their team are wonderful to work with and I would not consider anyone else for future projects or fixes. David F Beverly, Ma.

Peter Shepherd is a dishonest contractor. He is operating illegally as he does not have a…read morecontractors license and uses his son's with the same name. He was extremely difficult to work with. His workers do relatively quality work, but they cut corners due to Peter's instruction. I had them do a walk-in shower and the floor had to be redone by a professional tiler. The water was not draining (at the correct pitch) and puddling. After Peter's team re-did it the professional tiler took over because the puddling was not corrected. He ripped up what they had done and discovered they had just tiled over the first tile! He ripped it all up and started from scratch. Peter walked off the job and then sent me threatening texts, saying he was going to put a lien on my house, and sue me for slander. I had to hire an attorney. I had a very negative experience with this contractor and would highly recommend you run, not walk away!

I couldn't be more pleased...We had interviewed several contractors for an in-law apartment and…read morewere in absolute sticker shock...Mike Bean was our last contractor coming to bid the job...he was right on time, friendly and knowledgeable. He looked at our plans, toured the site and gave us an estimate almost $30,000 less than the next lowest bid. When asked why so low he replied he wants to earn a living but not at the financial detriment to his clients. We hired Mike and he was on time and the construction was completed on schedule (a little over but some unexpected delays should always be expected) but most importantly...ON BUDGET! I highly recommend Mike for your next construction project

M.D. Bean Carpentry was hired to remove and replace extensive wood rot, and cracked and woodpecker…read moredamage on the exterior of the home; secure roof shingles, install window casings around two octagon windows; install ice and water shield, and house wrap materials, plus fix and install flashing where needed. I am extremely pleased with the work Mike, Nick, and Robert did to resolve all of these issues in a prompt and professional manner. Great guys who do great work. Complete perfection on the repairs done. I am so grateful for their time and talents. I highly recommend M.D. Bean!

A neighbor informed me of missing shingles on my roof. I started researching for roof repair and…read morequickly learned that it would be better to replace the entire roof than just a small section. The companies I called were pretty close on their pricing. We chose Mass Gutters (Mark Richardson) because we liked dealing with a small business instead of a multi-layer corporation. Mark's employees were professional, courteous and enjoyable to have around our home. As with all construction jobs, there were unforeseen conditions that increased the initial cost of the project. The added cost was reasonable. The job was done on time. Shortly after the job completion there was a rainstorm and we had leaks coming from a skylight. Mark came down immediately and covered the skylight with a tarp to prevent any further damage. He felt that the damage was the fault of his employees and installed another skylight free of charge. We would definitely hire them again.

As an individual who is employed as a Senior Manager with a large Property Management Company. I…read moreunderstand the importance of preventive maintenance and working with contractors. The time had come to replace the roof and the gutters on my home. I met Mark Richardson while obtaining three estimates. I found him to have a vast knowledge as well as experience in the field of construction. The crew was hardworking, efficient and very professional. The results of crew's hard work resulted in a job well done and a very happy homeowner. I will be recommending Mark Richardson going forward when I am asked who I would recommend as a General Contractor.

t is my honor and pleasure to highly recommend Collins Custom Exteriors for your home repairs…read more There couldn't be a kinder, more honest, or better team to hire for the job! Rorrie responded immediately to my call after high winds caused extensive roof damage to my home. The insurance company recommended that I hire a contractor to make emergency repairs to prevent further damage until roof could be replaced after winter season. Knowing the imminent threat of more severe weather, CCE came out only days later to complete the temporary repairs. This gave me peace and reassurance given the situation. Such outstanding professionalism , compassion, and care was demonstrated... these emergency repairs were made on Christmas Eve! Thank you, Rorrie and team for not only coming to the rescue and being a top-notch roofer but for being a truly amazing person and someone you can trust. Best to you

We had a great experience with Rorrie and Collins Custom Exteriors. I highly recommend him and his…read moreteam. We moved into a house last year, and noticed this wintersome siding was pulling out. We had several other contractors who told us wehad to replace the entire side of the house, even though it appeared the damagewas in one specific area. Rorrie said they could fix it without having to rip everythingout. We had a few calls before the work was done where he explained everything in greatdetail (and with great patience). The work itself is complete, and the siding looks great. Theypulled back the areas that needed work, replaced the plywood that was rotted,and even helped buttress some of the framing. They then covered everything backup and repainted. At the end, they also walked around the house to point outany potential things to watch out for or that need attention. I definitely plan to use them again to fix any future siding issues that come up! Great work at a very good price! Highly recommend!

My wife and I had Tony do a 1/2 bath and refinish our basement. His work is second to none…read more Everything he did is very high quality we've received several compliments in the few short weeks since he finished the job. His time and cost estimates were accurate and he was always available to answer our questions throughout the course of the project. We would highly reccomend Tony for any home improvement project!

I highly recommend Tony Brooks at TB Construction. He guided our kitchen remodel with experienced…read morehands and expert touch. He has excellent communication skills and always kept us up to date with the plan of action and what to expect next. He arranged all the permits and inspections in a timely manner. Right from the demolition of our old kitchen up until completion of our new one, he prioritized our project. He cleaned up on a daily basis, leaving our house in the best shape possible. He is an experienced electrician and performed expert work, including suggesting additional personalized touches, e.g. under-counter lighting options, USB outlets, etc ... the little extras that we utilize and appreciate on a daily basis. He explained all the steps along the way, repeatedly providing us a with a couple of days notice when we needed to make a decision, such as our preference for laying tile, or where we wanted lighting fixtures located, and all the other necessary decisions. Tony inspected all the new cabinets, tiling, appliances and lighting fixtures as they arrived and dealt with our suppliers if something needed attention. He respected our home and even our dog enjoyed his company. Most importantly, it was very apparent that Tony takes great pride in his work. We couldn't be happier with the final project and we love our new kitchen.

We recently had our roof replaced by Refined Roofing from Refined Home Services. We made a…read morehorrible choice. LIke many people, we rely on customer reviews and word of mouth when hiring for home projects. Despite being the most expensive option, we chose Refined Roofing after relying on other customer reviews. A huge mistake! In short, do not hire Refined Roofing because of their lack of site management, their lack of professionalism, and their deceitful behavior. We live in a neighborhood where houses are close to one another. We were concerned about the impact of our project on our neighbors and made this clear to Refined Roofing at the start. We were promised careful site management from a site supervisor, with a specific promise to tarp the area, including the neighbor's yard, to capture all debris. NO supervisor was on site during the actual execution of the project. As the photo shows, the area was INADEQUATELY tarped, debris was carelessly spewed all over our property and our neighbor's. When supervisors finally visited the site, they promised to repair the neighbor's yard. Once I paid my bill, they refused to make good on their promise. Additionally, the actual workmanship was sloppy. Among other things, they knowingly applied broken shingles to the new roof and did not apply a promised second coat of rubber in one area. Furthermore, the owners of Refined Home Services, Gino and Karen, were rude, dismissive, and dishonest when confronted with the facts. They denied that there was any debris mismanagement or damage, despite the photo proof included here. While the company replaced the broken shingles and finally cleaned up the initial mess, they refused to take responsibility for the damage they caused and left us in the uncomfortable situation they created with our neighbors. In short, Refined Roofing lacks quality of service, integrity, and decency. This company is not worth hiring ... ever.

After having hired him for extensive work, I believe that Gino Spero runs a racket business that…read morebilks homeowners by lying about labor done and materials used. He gives you a relatively high estimate (supposedly because of quality) and then farms out the labor to a cheaper third party subcontractor for whom he does inadequate quality assurance nor does he supervise. He lies on the contract and becomes borderline unreachable once the work is finished and inevitably deteriorates as the seasons change. We hired him to build a roof which he did not weatherproof--or likely did not inform his subcontractors to--and then denied any wrongdoing once the roof started to collapse. There are open holes on the roof not even supported by plywood and he afterward tried to claim that the wrapping paper and felt used between wood and shingles was really a water shield as stated in his contract, which of course is a categorical lie. When confronted with the photos he lied again and stated that the "Grace ice and water shield" had really been used. It was not. The damage caused by this is extremely expensive and time consuming to address. The entire roof is covered with cheap paper. The leaks are extensive and directly above the HVAC system and electrical equipment. In addition to that the shingles are hastily glued on and too few were used overall which of course can only lead to more water penetration. They ended up tossing a good number of shingles that we had bought from them. The deck was full of holes, and the roof corners not even taped or covered with plywood. He tried to blame all leaks on parts of the roof he did not work on but this is easily disproven by an objective outside party. Even more fatally, the decks were not built with any slope or incline, so they collect water like rice cookers. He of course did not offer to fix or reimburse for the necessary work to fix it and is onto his next scam. We tried calling him countless times to fix the damage but he never showed up. You can get away with a lot of borderline fraudulent behavior in the contracting world and he is an embarrassment to other roofers and honest people in this business.