Absolutely, under no circumstances, should you hire this group. They left our porch project…read moreunfinished for 5 months now. There is no indication of their return. Don't make the same mistake we did. He provides excuse after excuse and takes no blame. Unsafe, unprofessional and unacceptable behavior.

Anderson and his team renovated our newly purchased condo in Malden. The renovation included new…read morewood and tile floors, completely re-doing the bathroom, addition of baseboard, remediation and replacement of a damaged wall and painting the entire condo. Anderson was very helpful in the selection of the materials used in the renovation. Anderson delivered on time and on budget. The team did an outstanding job delivering high quality results.

I've worked a whole bunch with these fellows. I love them to death. I mean it, from the bottom of…read moremy heart. This outfit has been around for generations, and it shows. They work hard, work smart, and know their stuff, inside and out. They have the kind of work ethic that I thought went out the window ages ago. They do site work, foundations, landscape installations, and road work. They do masonry, but I haven't used them for that, yet. I HAVE used them for grading, site work, landscape installations, sod installation, and cleanup. Also, they have large caliper trees on site, which they will install for you for less than it would cost you to buy the tree from a wholesale nursery. Sweet. They also have the best composted loam I have EVER seen for killer prices. They mostly work in the Sudbury, Concord, and Lincoln area. Give them a call. Talk to Marianne, and tell her that Kerri sent you. And, after you've worked with them, send me a thank you. You are Welcome.

Disclaimer: This review is not based on quality of work product, but on my perception of the…read moreservice. I am slow in writing this, but here goes. A few months back I had hurt my back and realized I could not do my landscaping as planned. I needed to do get a design, have planting done, and discuss maintenance. I also needed clean up of weeds, etc. that had all gone untended for far too long. I found two companies in my area with 5 star reviews and left them each a message on a Saturday (late morning). I was ecstatic when a gentleman (Frank, perhaps??) called me back in an hour or so and said he could come out to take a look that very day. I had to meet up with folks around 2pm. He said he couldn't come before 4 or 5 I remember correctly so that worked out very well. I told him I'd be sure to be back here before 5 and he assured me he'd call if anything came up. I kind of thought that this service would be something I'd get to rave about on Yelp. Same day call back to take a look? Things were moving! I was almost so excited I got over the idea of spending a lot of $$. I rushed home from my late lunch plans, skipping having a cocktail and lingering, and awaited the arrival of the kind (kind for calling me. His demeanor was gruff, to be honest) gentleman who called me. Ah, but he didn't show up. And he didn't call (despite my having given him my cell phone number and having my home phone). I was not only disappointed, but not a little annoyed because it was a Saturday night and I am not a sitting at home on Saturday night kind of girl. I believe he did leave me a message on a week day after that - it may well have been the following Monday, but the no show/no call performance left me with a bad taste in my mouth. Had he simply called and said he'd follow-up... during the week, next month, never, I would've been more impressed. Heck, I didn't even expect the call back on Saturday. It's as if he went through the trouble to punish me for calling on a Saturday by curtailing my plans and keeping me in my house. I am told this is "par for the course," and I should've just called them back and dealt with it, but the last time I allowed a vendor/service provider to continue on after experiencing sub-par initial service, it was a disaster. So, perhaps it was the exception rather than the rule for this company, but I have to give them low marks without ever seeing their handy-work (which sounds great - too bad).

We needed a new porch for our 1920's colonial. Mike from LJR met with us, analyzed the situation in…read moredetail, and gave us well-explained options regarding materials, timelines and aesthetics. Friendly, professional, and efficient, Mike and his crew gave us a result that was even better than we expected. As a favor to us, he also recommended an electrician for a separate issue and we were completely pleased with his work, too. Most importantly, we are very happy with our new porch, recommend LJR highly, and would happily work with them again on any project!

I have used LJR for many projects over the years and they have always done exceptional work. From…read morejobs as small as installing a new bedroom door to as large as overhauling an entire commercial building they can do it all. My favorite thing about working with them is they ask me about every detail down to the exact placement of mirror or the color/type of a light switch. I hate when contractors make decisions without asking the property owner's opinion and with LJR you will always have the final say. They are also very neat and clean and always put down tarps and keep the dust down to a minimum. Most importantly they are meticulous with finishes and will not cut corners. I highly recommend them for any job and I will use them again and again for future work.

Hired this company to restore both my garage and driveway, fix cracks on my chimney, and seal my…read morepatio. In short, the job started well but soon deteriorated into skimping on both material and labor. The end result was nothing (with the exception of the garage floor) was finished professionally. I was hopeful because they very promptly responded to my Yelp request and came out to assess the different repair items. Had asked for an estimate for driveway replacement, they responded that it was okay enough to seal it and that sealing would last at least 10 years before cracking - they would be able to combine this as well as all the other repair items (garage, chimney, patio) for $6500. I went with that offer knowing well that the amount typically balloons over the course of the job as contractors find issues that need immediate attention. Little did I know they would take advantage of "finding issues." On day one, during demolition, they told me the existing garage walls were plaster and that the bottom section, which was bowing, would need to be redone - they floated an additional $2800 for just that section. The next day, before anything was signed, they came back and said that fixing only the bottom section would leave the top part unsupported and it would eventually crack. They recommended replacing all the walls with drywall instead, along with resurfacing the concrete, replacing wooden beams if needed, and repainting. This became the second contract - $11,800, replacing the original $2800 proposal, with wording specifying drywall would be installed "where necessary." I paid this in full upon completion, before any of the issues below became apparent. At this price point, the baseline expectation was professional-grade work - not shortcuts, and not corners cut to save time. After they installed the drywall and painted, parts of the paint started cracking. They told me it was because those sections were actually still plaster, and they swore they "didn't know." To prove it, they knocked on the wall and showed me how you could hear the difference. This didn't add up. They had shown me the walls were all plaster on day one, during demolition. It doesn't make sense that only some sections would be plaster while the rest were properly replaced under the $11,800 contract. And if the plaster was that easy to identify by sound, they would have known well before they ever mudded and painted over it - not to mention that cutting into the wall would have exposed the mesh and plaster underneath. In short: they hadn't actually drywalled the full space as the $11,800 contract called for - and their proposed fix was to charge me another $6000 to do the work already covered by that contract. In hindsight, "where necessary" gave them room to decide unilaterally how much of the space actually needed it, without me being able to verify anything once it was painted over. As for the wooden beams included in that $11,800 scope: none were ever replaced, and I don't recall them purchasing any wood for that purpose. Obviously, I said no to paying another $6000 for work that I had already thought was done. Had them just fix the cracks (the paint and mud still cracked after) and just cut my losses. Other issues: - Driveway sealing: parts cracked within days; they resealed once, and cracks reappeared again weeks later - Driveway holes: poured crack filler instead of grinding and properly patching them - Mud/paint application: applied in a single thick layer instead of several thin coats, causing uneven drying and cracking (per an independent handyman's inspection) - Driveway sealing (technique): same issue - applied as one thick coat rather than the recommended thin, built-up layers - Garage wall painting: rushed and inconsistent - several areas have thin coverage or missing paint entirely - Flooring scope: "epoxy resin flooring" ended up being "paint with resin" instead - a downgrade from what was discussed, though the floor itself came out reasonably well - Chimney cracks: covered over rather than filled and repointed - Property respect: workers entered my house without asking to use my stepstool for painting. It was only later, when I came to check in, that they asked me for a ladder - which made their earlier decision to grab my stepstool without permission even stranger. Both stepstool and ladder were left covered in paint and concrete. They also broke both spigot sprinkler head attachments and left dried concrete on my brand new spigot itself. - Garage door: left with dried mud drips despite being asked directly to clean it up Looking back, the pattern is clear: thick single coats on walls and driveway, corners cut on the chimney, cleanup consistently skipped. Drywall alone for a garage this size should run under $1,000 - not $11,800. Their own quote to finish it was just $6,000. Total paid: $18,300. 2 stars, not 1. The only reason it's not lower is that the garage is technically better than before I started.

Hired them for a relatively modest set of repairs on our home's Hardie Board siding. They were…read moreresponsive and engaged from the get-go, and while my home is definitely a bit of a haul from their HQ they didn't hesitate to travel up to MetroWest to work up an estimate -- and when it was time to get the work done, they brought out a good-sized team who took care of everything in just a few hours. We're pleased with the quality of their work, and would definitely work with them again.

We had a great experience with Matt Construction. Every day they arrived and carefully laid down…read morepaper so that they wouldn't mark up the floor and then carefully took it up at the end of the day, really worked hard to make the house as livable as possible for us while the work was going on. The on-site manager, Jonathan, was great, and they gracefully and quickly responded to additional requests and changes of plans we requested, including entirely changing one of the windows. Even our neighbor reached out to tell us how nice and respectful they were and asked us how we found them. The answer is that I just saw that they were well-reviewed on Yelp, so I'm adding my review here too. Their pricing was very reasonable, and their work was exceptional. They replaced a shower system, which involved breaking existing tile and seamlessly re-tiling the affected section after the new shower was installed. During the process, they covered the opening with plastic so we could continue using the shower (even though it only took a couple of days). The re-tiled area blends perfectly with the rest of the shower (see attached pic). You'd never know it was repaired. They also repaired significant water damage from burst pipes, replacing and adding insulation and drywall, installed recessed lighting with dimmers, replaced a window and glass shower doors, swapped out an awkward set of swinging bathroom doors for a proper door, and took care of several long-overdue household repairs. Everything was completed quickly, quietly, and efficiently. If we ever need renovations in the future, we'll definitely be using them again.

Most of the explanation from the owner is not accurate. Only communicated in 8/21. The company…read morenever followed up on sending an electrician to estimate the electrical work. The quote I received was incomplete (later) for electrical work!!!! Bottom line here, I also have texts and email that were not responded to or ignored, in spite of specifically ask Matt the owner if he is interested in taking the job. He said yes. But then never responded to text messages.

I had a great experience working with Trust Contractors and highly recommend them. Fast response,…read moreaffordable, thorough work, and total peace of mind. They were incredibly quick (responding within the first 45 mins of my Yelp request ) to respond when I discovered a water leak coming from outside. Since the source wasn't obvious (potentially an ice dam, roof issue, etc.), I really appreciated how quickly and thoroughly they assessed the situation. They were able to identify both how far the water had spread inside and pinpoint the exact source of entry from outside. Once the issue was identified, they moved fast to fix it properly. After repairing the exterior source, they took extra precautions inside, treating the affected area to prevent any potential mold, installing new insulation, replacing the ceiling and smoothing everything out, and finishing with a clean paint job. You'd never know there had been an issue as it was repaired well. Jean, in particular, was fantastic to work with. He was very accommodating to my schedule, acted with urgency throughout the entire process, and made a stressful situation feel manageable. He clearly explained the plan, the reasoning behind each step, and made sure I felt confident that the problem was fully resolved. Overall, a smooth, professional, and high-quality experience from start to finish. I wouldn't hesitate to use Trust Contractors again.

Worked with Jean to repaint our house along with a few differing installs. Jean and his team went…read moreabove and beyond in an extremely short time frame. Would highly recommend working with him and his team. Great experience!

This company was efficient, friendly, and very cost-effective. I have had no leaks or any damage…read moreissues since they put my roof in. When I first got quoted by a bunch of companies they were throwing prices like 30k at me. This company did it for half that price with a 30-year guarantee. I highly recommend them.

Steve and his crew did an amazing job on my mothers house. Within 2 weeks, she had her entire 2.5…read morestory Colonial home repainted, and the roof completely redone. For a woman who lives alone, she was blown away with Steve's professionalism and technical knowledge when he promptly arrived for her scheduled quote. The crew worked from sunup to dusk to ensure the work was completed on time and left my mothers house just as clean as they found it. I would highly recommend this company to anyone!

I had a porch built from McDonald and I never write reviews. I go out every morning and feed my…read moresquirrels, birds and rabbits. I also have a dog so every morning I would look on the ground after they were done to make sure my little guys couldn't step on any nails. I have not found one! They put wood under the dumpster to make sure it didn't scratch our driveway. The porch is amazing, gorgeous and well made but on top of that, they thought of the little things. You spend a good amount of money on these projects and when you have to clean up or fix a driveway you feel cheated. I would recommend this company to anyone, they are super nice, detailed, highly professional, do amazing work and think of the little things.

"We recently hired MacDonald Contracting to build a screened-in porch and attached deck, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with the results! From the design phase to the final walkthrough, their professionalism and expertise were unmatched. The craftsmanship is incredible--the screen tension is perfect, the deck boards are beautifully laid, and they seamlessly blended the new structure with our house. They kept the worksite clean and organized every single day. Communication with Jamie the Project Manager was stellar; he kept us updated and addressed all our questions immediately. The project was completed on schedule. We now have a beautiful new living space, and I highly recommend Ed for any outdoor renovation! Martin Kane