We have been renovating an old home over the last few years and the final project was a complete…read morekitchen redo. Eric Rikeman from Adams Kitchen came up with an excellent design, that changed the layout to one that is modern, efficient, and smart looking. The quality of the cabinets is outstanding and the installation was expertly done. We actually had Eric and his team come back recently and do some custom cabinetry in our dining room to match the kitchen. I very highly recommend Adams Kitchens and Eric Rikeman.

My husband and I did a total renovation of an old house, with plenty of "old charm". We worked with…read moreEric, and couldn't have been happier. From the initial planning process to the installation and follow up, Eric was extremely professional and delightful to work with. His customer service was an A++. Would definitely recommend.

I would absolutely recommend Steve and Stella Roofing Services. I have to say after the job they…read moredid today, I am not surprised seeing so many 5 star reviews about his work ethic and most importantly, his communication. When I decided it was time to replace my 40+ year-old roof after consulting with Steve, he told me truthfully that he would do everything he can as a local owner and a friendly neighbor (literally one street over) to help me in any way he could to take care of my need for a new roof under my financial limits. He made sure to address any potential issues, he assessed the inside attic space and made sure he didn't see any serious concerns before making any knee jerk assumptions like some do from a visual standpoint. Whether it be from the delivery of the shingles (which he communicated with me immediately to take care of a shipment error on the warehouse side before the job started) so that the job didn't start with the wrong shingle we selected !! His price was fair compared to a couple other companies who he competes against, because he truly wanted the business so he can continue to grow to compete against the other big name companies that upsell from a commissions perspective. Everything happened as he had scheduled. His team arrived in the early morning and finished in 7 hours. Shane assisted with taking care of boarding up the existing Gable vents and cleaning up everything inside the house as well as assisting the rest of the team so that there was no trail of a mess left behind. In echoing another reviewer, after the job finished, "his entire team cleaned up so you wouldn't even know they were there." I am thankful I went with Steve and Stella Roofing Services, and will consider for any future home improvement projects.

I honestly don't understand how anyone could give more than one star, I would have given zero if…read morethat were an option. I've completed previously several projects on my property with half a dozen different contractors, and I've never had an experience as poor as the one I had with Stella. 1. Subcontracted Work: Stella subcontracted 100% of the work to third-party contractors except for trash removal, which I'll address later. They likely hired cheap subcontractors and added a 20-30% markup for their own profit. 2. Lack of Communication: Communication was minimal. I was rarely informed about the next steps or timelines. Initially, I thought this was just one person's oversight, but after interacting with other employees, I realized it's systemic. The company seems to operate with a policy of minimal customer engagement unless absolutely necessary. 3. Unannounced Workers: Subcontractors (painters, electricians, carpenters, etc.) frequently showed up without notice and began working without even a greeting. On multiple occasions, I nearly called the police, thinking someone was trespassing. Most didn't wear uniforms, spoke little or no English, and simply said "talk to boss," making it impossible to understand what they were doing. Stella never communicated these details, and one of their employees even scolded me for asking the workers what they were doing. Ironically, Stella charged a "management fee" despite me having to coordinate with the subcontractors myself. These workers came sporadically one or two days at a time, then disappeared for weeks. This dragged the project out for several months. 4. No Shoe Covers: None of the subcontractors wore shoe covers, so I had to clean up after them daily. 5. Billing Issues: Stella issued invoices for partially completed work and expected immediate payment. If not paid right away, they charged interest even though the work wasn't finished. 6. Trash Removal: The only physical work done by a Stella employee was trash removal. My property was surrounded by piles of debris for months. They sent one person every 2-3 weeks, only when the trash had accumulated substantially. I had to constantly watch for loose nails and other hazards. 7. Final Advice: Save yourself 20-30% of the cost and a lot of headaches, hire a reliable local contractor instead.

Barrowclough came highly recommended, especially Paul Newman. I had seen his work at a couple…read morehomes. It was perfect. When it was time for us to do a major renovation, we invited them to give us a quote with other contractors. We ultimately chose them, although they were not the lowest quote. We chose to leave our home during construction to give them freedom to do their thing. Not only did Paul work quickly and efficiently, but during the job, he called frequently to keep me updated, and he came up with ideas to make the space more usable and modern. Rather than keep 2 old fashioned pantries, he had an idea to pull off the doors and order cabinet frames and doors and extend the kitchen into the hallway. He pulled out the insides and reengineered them to our custom specs. The result was that for minimal cost (hundreds of dollars) we got much more functionality and efficiency. We ended up adding to the kitchen and dining room job. What did we add? We removed popcorn ceiling, painted hallways and stairwell, painted master bath and bedroom, redid two upstairs bathrooms and more. We came home to a new house in April 2021 just as covid is (hopefully) winding down. What a gift Paul is. I'm happy to show the work that Paul and his crew did. He employs the best subcontractors and partners with them to ensure they are working together well. You can't go wrong with Paul and Barrowclough. Paul is a master carpenter.

We had an excellent experience with Tom Barrowclough Contracting on our recent home renovations…read more Tom met with us promptly after I called to request an appointment for a quote. Our project included a new roof, siding and all new windows. Tom delivered our detailed quote within a week or so. Our project started mid July 2018 and was completed last week. We were informed by Tom that the foreman, Paul Newman and crew would arrive at 7:00 am on a Monday morning, which did happen. Going forward Paul was in communication with us daily informing us of the next days schedule. All coordinating of product delivery, plumber, electrician, plasterer were under his supervision. There were no delays even with the August extreme heat. The crew of 3 were courteous and worked consistently through out the day. All materials were cleaned up at the end of the day. We requested some additional projects and the crew all worked together and made it happen. This included painting all the new window trim and a few rooms and ceilings. What impressed us the most, beside the quality of work, was that the Barrowclough team took our project and ran with it while consulting with us if needed. We would rate our experience as 5 stars and will use Tom Barrowclough for our next home project. Pat and John Dunn

I had my bathroom fan properly vented and my attic completely air sealed by Nevejans Construction…read morelast week. Carl came out to look at the site and quickly sent me a description of the work and his estimate. I immediately approved the estimate and within one week, the project was scheduled. Carl's crew (Ryan and Vinny) were superb! I work from home so my need for quiet is essential -- they delivered! They were so quiet, quick, and clean that I could not be happier. One other thing worth noting is that throughout the project they communicated well. When something had to be done a different way, they let me know in advance and we agreed on next steps. Everything looks and performs just great! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We had such a good experience with Carl and his crew that we had him back for two projects…read more Why impressed us the most was when there was an issue (a leak after very heavy rain) tying a new roof into our very old existing roof, we had someone out first thing the next business day. They stayed up on the roof in August for hours testing for leaks until it was fixed. Slightly more expensive than some, but with that comes piece of mind.

The entire Our House team is amazing, I knew it was going to be a good fit from the initial…read moreconsultation. Steve knows what he knows (and what he doesn't stating he'll get back to you - which he actually does), knows he's got a strong team behind him (he's collected the best of best from years in the business and he'll tell you so - but he's not saying it in a way that comes across rude or a hard sell, he's just stating a fact) and everything supports that! After living in our house for 10 years I knew the kitchen could be better, I just didn't know how. I made it clear to Steve that I would need the options and associated cost laid out so we could make an informed decision, we knew the scope creep possibilities could be endless! Steve assigned us to Amy (the visionary and Alex whisperer) and Alex (the engineer, pro CAD user bringing Amy's visions to life) and from there we were off to the races. We ended up taking down a wall and removing the chimney, which led to moving heating, electrical, and some plumbing to the upper floors; we removed two windows and a set of French doors, replaced by one big window and a single door to the back deck. A BIG project, estimated to take 4-6 months, and they came in right at the 5 month mark! Another key selling point is they are familiar with and took care of the entire permitting process - which for anyone who lives in Somerville knows, is no easy task in our city. It was an explicit criteria I had as we were seeking bids. Reid was our project manager, he was on site almost every day and absolutely amazing in terms of addressing any questions. Pat was our safety officer, but also a PM of sorts - he made sure there was limited dust, and overall everything went smoothly because of his attention to detail. When there was a mishap with the dumpster and our relatively new paved driveway, Pat declared, "No dumpster!", they removed trash manually every evening and fixed the pavers at the end of the project. Kevin is a MASTER carpenter, super kind, smart, and generous with his time. When he asked me how I wanted the crown molding in a weird doorway alcove, I told him I had no idea! He walked me thru the options, was patient with all my questions, and shared his opinion what would look best. It's gorgeous. The best example, is we saved our unique door and window trim to incorporate into the new window & door. No one believes me when I say the new kitchen window trim is actually comprised of 6-8 pieces of trim! It's beautiful and a masterpiece! (Also Kevin and team listen to great music and would be awesome karaoke partners!) Brian (plumber), Wayne (HVAC), Joe (electrician) - also amazing. Answered all of my questions, their teams are very courteous and clean - no one entered the house without introducing themselves. And a shout out to Paige, the designer, who saved us countless hours by narrowing down options! We are in love with our countertops. But the biggest compliment comes from friends and family when they see the outcome - they all day the same thing (aside from its amazingly beautiful) it looks like it was meant to be! Thanks to Paige we were able to update & make our kitchen more function, without losing the period feel of the house which is now more open concept. Communication is key, and aside from the workmanship and skill of Steve and the entire Our House team, the fact that they listen and work WITH you is what makes them stand out. As other reviewers have stated, you get what you pay for. This was not the lowest bid, but what we got in terms of process management and importantly the END RESULT was well worth it. We are saving up for our next Our House project!!

We absolutely love working with Our House! If you like contractors that communicate well -- and…read morelisten well! -- you'll love them too. We've now hired them for several projects around our house: a bathroom renovation, a new retaining wall, a new basement foundation, a new set of stairs, and a huge attic renovation project including two giant new dormers installed. We've hired other contractors before for other projects in our fixer-upper, but once we found Our House, we've only worked with them since. OH is really good about doing what they say they'll do when they say they'll do it (while notifying you of any changes), and they're super responsive via email. It's clear that they take pride in the quality of their work, too. When we had an issue with water in the basement almost a full year after the foundation was poured, we emailed them about it and they were out the next day to see what they could do to fix it. Through all the work they've done for us, our project manager and architect were amazing about checking in with us every step of the way to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it. Furthermore, when you have lots of construction projects going on in the house you're living in, you don't realize up front just how dusty everything is going to be. It's impossible to contain ALL the dust, but man, do they do a really good job of trying to keep your living space clean. They contain the area they're working on behind a plastic zip wall, and more days than not, they vacuum/sweep the areas they had to track through your house so that they're keeping the mess behind the curtain. We also have two cats that we weren't willing to rehome while construction was going on, and OH put up extra zip walls to help us confine them to the first floor while they worked on the attic so the cats wouldn't get out or get in the way! OH may not be the lowest bidder for your project, but you definitely get what you pay for. They're honest, timely, and professional, and each and every time they've completed a project for us, the result is beautiful. I can't recommend them highly enough!

We actually worked and ordered thru the Framingham location…read more Howie and Krissie were a joy to work with. Helped us every step of the way. Answered all our questions. Were patient with us as we worked thru the building permit. Recommended a wonderful company for site preparation. The installers were fast, professional and courteous. Took about 2 hours to install on site. They took away all trash and left our yard looking better than when they arrived.

I rated Eastern shed 5 stars when they delivered ahead of schedule and installed their outstanding…read moreproduct. I found out seven months later when I damaged a clapboard and they followed up with a timely repair, that their support didn't stop with the sale! A shout out to Matt for his excellent customer service!

Lisa and her team renovated our unfinished, concrete-slab of a basement into a great hang-out…read morespot. It was on budget, on time, and they were always responsive to our concerns. We appreciated that Lisa had the creativity to make suggestions we hadn't thought of - even ones that would save us money! For instance, that we should use mirrored closet doors instead of doing a closet space and then separately installing mirrors, which would have cost us more. She patiently went through the different materials, which are all basement-specific to prevent mold, gave us a copy of the plan, and was very responsive by phone and text. Every person from her team who we met was friendly and did good work, paying attention to detail, making sure they cleaned up after themselves. If we wanted more information, it was really easy to call or text Lisa or our project manager, Joel. On the final inspection, Joel caught some things that we hadn't even caught, and he made sure it was fixed the next week. That spoke volumes to us, because they weren't going to be paid until they finished, and here he was pointing out things that he wanted to make sure they fixed, which delayed their getting paid! As to the first reviewer's review -- when I first contacted Lisa, I was also suspicious by the number of questions. But she's just trying to get a full idea of what you want so she can get you a close-enough quote on the phone, and you can both determine whether it's worth your time (and hers) for her to drive out to your house. But don't let that quote necessarily scare you - ours ended up being lower once she came and was able to see and measure out the space in person, because I am bad at estimating square footage and forgot some details (like that the ceiling was already done previously). And yeah, there will probably be a wait, but there was a wait with all of her competitors too. Lisa actually slotted us in earlier when she had another client delay their project, which we appreciated! And don't be afraid to shop around -- Lisa is fair, she'll tell you about her competitors, and she was totally open about giving us their names and we did actually follow up with them and got quotes too. In the end, what made us go with Lisa and her team were that we could tell that they were knowledgeable, their basement-specific materials fit our aesthetics much better, but mostly importantly they had SO MANY references -- we contacted a lot of them and they were ALL pleased and had nothing but good reports, whereas her competitors' references did give us reason to hesitate (word of advice: definitely ask about payment structures at each contractor, because it makes a difference to how well they finish the project for you). I'm happy to have supported a woman-run business, and we are really pleased with how our basement turned out.

I've been looking for a contractor to renovate a semi-finished basement in the in-law's unit of my…read morecountry house, so I can have a caretaker for the property live there. I got fed up with my current contractor, so I found this business by googling. I thought, "Great! A woman owned business!! I don't have to deal with arrogant straight men who talk down to me about construction." So I called her to see if I could get them to look at my property to give an estimate. A woman answered. I assumed she was the owner since she seemed very invested and asked me very detailed questions about the project. I didn't mind at first because I figured she just wanted more information as to give me a proper quote. But then at the end, she said to me, "Well...I don't know. We're pretty busy right now. We're booking into April (5 months away). I could have him call you if something comes up." First of all, why are you having "him" call me to discuss business like it's 1957 if this is a woman owned and operated establishment?? Secondly, don't waste my time by asking me a bunch of questions like a pathetic first date if you're not going to start work for 5 months. And, now instead of dealing with some arrogant straight man, I had to deal with an arrogant straight woman, or I assumed she's straight because she had one of those annoying, high pitched kindergarten teacher voices... This place is ridiculously arrogant and shady. This proud Gaysian will take his proud money and spend it on a true minority owned business!

Added a a large addition to my house. This was a large project including foundation, landscaping…read moreconcerns, driveway, etc. He used excellent subcontractors as needed. Project went smooth, to budget, and was completed on schedule. Jeff, the owner is knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to deal with. Really thought out considerations for the elderly resident who would be living there and his suggestions and judgement were valuable. Cleaned up appropraitely and always considered the family dog and small children living at the residence (no sharps left around yard or worksite during prject.) Would rehire first for any size project from fixing a deck, to finishing basements, to an entire house. (Has built several houses in the Pepperell area, many on Village St, I talked to several satisfied owners before selecting for my job.)