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I recently decided to refinish my basement as it was very old and outdated.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.

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.

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!

KEP construction did a repair job for us on a bank of windows that had been pretty significantly…read morewater-damaged. Adam, the owner, was professional and responsive. The quality of the work was very good, they stuck to the estimate (despite a couple of hiccups that required some extra work), and finished when they said they would. Left the room very clean, too, which I appreciated. I would definitely hire Adam and co. again.

Believe the hype!…read more Often when I read this many positive reviews on Yelp, I wonder if the company has asked for such reviews. Fear not -- Adam and his team are the real deal. I had my kitchen renovated while living in my unit. The workers did their best to remain unobtrusive, and they timed the project so that I could use my kitchen almost the entire time. Adam's prices were extremely reasonable. I appreciated that, when I made a few last-minute requests on project changes, he was flexible. My favorite thing is that Adam gave me a lot of peace-of-mind -- I am a huge worrywart, and I probably sent Adam an email every day (on average) to follow-up on the status of the project. Adam replied to every email and call very patiently and was always very communicative. You really can't ask for more. Highly recommended; I won't hesitate to call Adam again when I need more renovations done. Thanks Adam!

John and his team were awesome. They were friendly and easy to work with and I will definitely use…read moreagain in the future. Even when my old house threw us some curve balls, John was able to come up with smart, creative and efficient (and effective) solutions that didn't cost my life savings. I also liked that he was honest and by the book. He also made sure to inspect all the details multiple times during my project. It was above and beyond what I expected. Pics don't do it justice .... I am thankful to have fresh painting and ceilings!!

Replacement of 4 basement windows & Bulk-Head Re-Build/Repair…read more John was very responsive - always responded quickly - kept me informed about the progress of the project and if there was a delay and why. He did an excellent job - completed the job as promised and cleaned up everything as expected. A bit more expensive than two other proposals that I received - but definetly worth it. I would definetly hire again !

The Prostone team did a great job with our walkway, front and back patio, installed really nice…read morestone columns for the front and back landing, as well as the front landing. We initially only contacted them for the walkway, but they did such a great job, we decided to have them help us with the rest of the projects we had on our list as well. It was easy to communicate with Tom, his dad John, from the beginning all the way to the end. Everyone is courteous and responsible. They worked really hard, did a really nice job, and took away all the waste when they were done. We've had lots of compliments on the new walkway, the landings, and the columns from the neighbors. They would be our go-to stone / paving contractor, and we would certainly recommend them to our friends!

We contacted several contractors for a lot of masonry work - retaining wall repair (lots), concrete…read morewalk replacement, sealing the foundation wall from leaking and patching a small and budding sinkhole in our asphalt pavement. The team, led by John, did the job with great efficiency and expertise, finishing in just two days. Everything was thoroughly cleaned up and the finished work looks great. John and his guys did a terrific job all around and he also fed our little chipmunk population with peanuts! Talk about good customer service!

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.

We went with Stellar for some demo, carpentry, and painting work before and after an HVAC system…read morereplacement. They gave us a fair quote and are clearly very knowledgeable. We had some interruptions and changes in requirements in the middle of the project due to HVAC issues (not at all related to the work that Stellar did); Monique and Eduardo were so understanding and helped us change things on the fly. We could not be happier with the result and the price. Their communication, flexibility, care for our home, and quality of work all exceeded our expectations.

Absolutely AMAZING job! We have been searching for a general contractor for almost 6 months to take…read morecare of several projects on the exterior of our home. We had worked with Stellar Painting before when our insurance company paid for a door and window repair. After a phenomenal job and a great experience, I called them again to see if, by some miracle, they could handle a list of repairs for the exterior of our home. After coming out, giving an estimate, and providing a start time - I couldn't believe how quickly everything was done! They fixed everything (and that was one heck of a list)! Our deck is so beautiful, I can't stop staring at it. Light poles that a previous masonry company installed are standing tall and proud (versus lump-sided like they have been for years now!) The list goes on. The exterior of our home looks brand new thanks to them. I can't believe how quick and easy it all was. Love the crew as well - Monique is amazing and Eduardo is SO nice and extremely talented! Everyone that came out was super sweet. They will definitely be my go-to from now on.