We contracted with Dave to GC the renovation of our 1910 colonial, and we couldn't be happier. The…read morehome was left in pretty bad shape by the previous owners of 30 years, and the scope of work was extensive and daunting: gut and reno of a dated, compact bathroom; refinish of three wallpaper and horse hair plaster bedrooms; refinish worn hardwood floors; creation of custom laundry closet; new heating and hot water system; construction of new egresses; installation of new windows; etc. We loved his subcontractors. We purchased several natural stones for our bathroom renovation, and Carlos installed them with great care. He took the time to hand select individual pieces of stone from the 1' x 1' mesh to finish the edges of our walk-in shower. And Fred, Dave's plumber, is a gem. It's obvious he takes great pride in his work, and it really came through in the installation of the new heat and hot water systems in the basement. He even took the time to point out and explain some of the home's plumbing history (e.g. down spout for the old ice box!) We really enjoyed working with Dave. We gave him a high level vision of what we wanted, and he knew how to execute. This is our first home--first purchase and first renovation--and there were numerous times I thought to myself, "I'm not sure if we could've made it without Dave". He was timely, considerate, and always available. He gave us great recommendations for paints, fixtures, and accessories. The bottom line: We'll absolutely be doing more work on our home in the future, and we won't look to anyone but Dave.

Dave eventually got back to me and apologized. We went with him for one of the porch repairs and…read morethe guy he brought in did excellent work.

I was introduced to Ian through a friend, during the peak of pandemic where it's such a struggle to…read morefind good contractors with availability. I cant say enough about IDR and his crew, they are extremely easy to work with, honest and hardworking, and delivered beautiful results. They helped to fit our project in their timeline, including moving and reinstalling cabinets, configuring layout, *absolutely beautiful piece of art* backsplash, and change of a back exterior door. His crew helped me realize my vision with many custom configurations and designs professionally! He's currently helping us with our second home with a larger project of bathroom addition and kitchen island addition, and I think we will hire him without a doubt for any future projects too!

My husband and I bought a new home in Cambridge in need of a kitchen renovation. We found IDR…read moreConstruction via Google and Yelp reviews and we were very impressed with the reviews and pictures of IDR's work. Ian took the time to talk on the phone when I first reached out about the project and the scope of work. He even reviewed some drawings I had done of the space and pointed out some things to think about for the layout (such as if we moved the fridge, we'd have to make sure we could access a water line for the ice maker). Ian met with us at the house to talk about the project, and we engaged Ian and IDR shortly thereafter. All told, the renovation took about 4 weeks, which was a great timeline and we are very pleased with how it came out. Ian was responsive, polite, and overall a pleasure to work with, and his subcontractors were polite, unobtrusive and cleaned up each day. We were fortunate in that we had a clear vision of what we wanted (which made the design process easy), but Ian truly helped bring that vision to life and thought of ways to make it better that we hadn't thought of, all while never being pushy or disrespectful. We highly recommend Ian and the IDR team and we look forward to the opportunity to work with him again.

Dan and his crew did a great job remodeling my basement. Dan offered input and know-how during the…read moreproject that really improved the quality of life in our home. He was able to completely transform our previously cold and humid basement into the nicest room in the house. Additionally, he added a full bath, laundry room, upgraded the service panel, installed a French drain, HVAC system and egress window. His guys also build us a wall of cabinets and doors, really maximizing our storage area. A real life saver, you won't be disappointed. Professional, reasonable and knowledgeable I would recommend Aureli Construction for any project.

Dan and the team at Aureli Construction are fantastic! They've tackled multiple projects at my…read moreplace, including a second-floor addition with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with 2nd floor laundry (which was Dan's idea and a feature I cannot live without now!) The great thing about Dan and his team is even after the construction was done he still answered my calls and has come back to do several additional projects years later. Most recently, Dan and his team finished my basement. It has been 8 years since the initial renovation and I am still super happy with the work and quality! What really sets Dan and his team apart is they listens to their clients and hears their request and concerns. We had one minor setback in my project and Dan's commitment to resolution was impressive. In my experience, no project is 100% smooth so knowing that Dan and his team can overcome the snags is HUGE to me! If you're looking for skilled professionals who deliver great results and truly get your vision, I highly recommend Aureli Construction. You won't be disappointed - they exceeded my expectations!

Great company. Highly recommend their service. Danny is honest and their prices are very fair…read more You're in good hands with Refine Construction.

I recently decided to refinish my basement as it was very old and outdated. When I called Refine…read morethey were very helpful over the phone, and showed up the next day to give me a quote. I mentioned wanting to keep my hot tub room, but I was unsure because of all the water damage in my basement. Danny recommended waterproofing the whole basement to give it longevity and I was very pleased with the idea. When they were finished, I was amazed with the job they did and I will be recommending them to all my friends.

Hawthorn did an addition and renovation to our home a year and a half ago and we couldn't be…read morehappier! They go above and beyond with everything they do. We will use them again for any future work!

Everything looks pretty in the pictures and the designer on the builder's team is great but plenty…read moreof problems exist after the finished product is delivered. Doors leaking water when it rains, sub-contractors used are now out of business, etc. The list goes on and on. For such a big investment for you and your family, there are plenty of other reputable builders to choose from in Needham.

We hired Advantage Builders to create a new bath and guest bedroom in our period home utilizing…read moreexisting space. The goal was to have the new spaces blend seamlessly with the existing. Frank was able to blend everything beautifully and we are very happy with the results and the quality of his work. He was also an absolute pleasure to work with - great communication, conscientious and reliable.

Frankie Damata of Advantage Builders renovated our master bathroom, and we couldn't be appier with…read morethe results. The bathroom came out beautifully, and the entire process was a great experience. Frankie was always communicative and proactive. If any obstacle came up, he called us right away and offered thoughtful, practical solutions. The professionals he brought in - including the tiler and electrician -- were excellent and clearly skilled at what they do. We felt informed and confident throughout the project, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Frankie and Advantage Builders.

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.

All I can say is W.O.W!…read more Sam and his team from start to finish did an unbelievable job updating two bathrooms. Sam from the start was professional and very responsive. I believe within an hour of requesting an estimate we had scheduled a time to go over the project. I received several quotes over the past year, and so many times I felt as though contractors who have been in business for long periods of time throw an absurd price and I'm sure some uneducated homeowners fall for it. From the get go, Sam gave me the most realistic price, and was quick to schedule a start date. Prior to their work, Sam even met me and helped me pick up my shower doors. I honestly don't think a lot of GC's would do this, Nevermind do it on their own. Sam's workers are professional, answered any questions I had and were always in a positive mood showing that they really enjoy their job and want to put forth the best product possible. Along with the bathrooms, Sam's team did unbelievable hardwood flooring work, electrical and tile. For those out there that think the best results come from contractors who have been in the business for a long time, think again and reach out to Sam, I know you won't regret it. I attached a few before and after photos!

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value…read moreSam and his team remodeled our outdated, ugly bathroom very quickly and professionally and we are so happy with the results. They replaced the old tile floor and fiberglass shower stall with a spacious and beautiful walk-in shower. The moved electrical outlets and switches, installed all new fixtures, a new ceiling fan, and made sure that everything was up to code (when it hadn't been before work began). Communication was excellent and the team provided sound guidance in making design decisions, which was much appreciated. The project was completed on time and in budget and I will be calling again for sure.