Black Spot Sealcoating truly lives up to its name. When Richard Medico was done sealcoating my…read moredriveway, there were black spots of seal coat over all my white trim and nearly everywhere else. This happened despite his assurances that he is as "neat as a pin" and would not get spray coat on the trim. I even offered twice to put up painter's paper and tape and he said it wasn't necessary. Medico is extremely sloppy and very unprofessional. Use him at your own peril.

From the owner: Black Spot Sealcoating has been proudly serving residential and commercial customers in the…read moreNorthshore since 1986. We pride ourselves on our quality services and 100% customer satisfaction. No matter how big or small the job is, call today and we will give you a free estimate. New This Year. We Now Do Stump Grinding.

I received a recommendation to use Stan to redo my backstairs and landing with composite and…read moremaintenance free materials. Stan came over, saw my situation and right away knew exactly what I want. He saw that it was very narrow and said he can make it a little wider. While he was there, I mentioned that I want to have my foundation wall finished with stucco. He told me he has a guy who can do that too. Well, I got a couple of other quotes from others and I knew after that Stan was the right guy for the job. His numbers are very reasonable and I can tell he knew what he was doing. Stan has a great crew who showed up early and worked professionally. Good guys! The stairs, landing and the masonry work came out perfect!

Stan and his team were incredible from day one. Stan was very responsive from my initial message,…read morehad great insight and feedback in terms of the design for our new deck, as well as colors and materials, that you can tell comes from years of experience. His team was professional and respectful. We are so pleased with the finished product. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a contractor!

I hired Louis and his team on February 28, 2025 for a $70,000 basement renovation. The agreement…read morewas that work would begin by early May and finish by early June. Instead, work did not start until mid-June and the project was not completed until mid-September. During the project, there were several significant issues: 1. Thermostat buried - At one point, the team plastered over the thermostat and forgot it was there. This required corrective work that should not have been necessary. 2. Plastering problems - The plaster work was uneven and needed to be reskimmed, which their GC, Matt, acknowledged. When Louis came to inspect, he became visibly frustrated, blamed the painters who were not responsible, and attempted to sand the walls by hand to demonstrate a prep issue. He also made negative remarks about the other workers present. I later apologized to the painters to smooth things over. Ultimately, I had to negotiate a compromise to have the walls corrected properly. 3. HVAC access - Instead of installing the contracted access door, a low-cost plastic cover was installed. This did not meet standard practices for a project of this scope. I requested that this work be completed properly, but no action has been taken to date. 4. Flooding - The crew overloaded the electrical outlet connected to the HVAC condensate pump, which tripped the breaker. Since the breaker was not reset, the pump remained off over the weekend and the basement flooded. Louis attempted to make us pay for a plumber to diagnose the issue, even though it was clearly caused by how the work was left. 5. Pest infestation - After the project concluded, a cockroach problem appeared in the basement storage areas. These areas had not previously had issues. After consulting an exterminator, it was determined that the likely source was construction materials brought in during the project. When I raised the issue, Louis stated "Good luck proving it was my fault" and hung up on me. Some of the team members -- Matt, Dave, and Junior -- did solid work and were professional to deal with. However, Louis frequently did not take accountability, did not resolve issues professionally, and shifted responsibility to others. Bottom line: If you are considering this company, I recommend reviewing other options. While the project was eventually completed, the delays, extra costs, and handling of issues made this a stressful experience.

As a customer I have to say their trucks are incredibly unprofessional, I had one cut me off the…read moreother day in the parking lot of McDonald's. Poor service for a previous customer.

Having a 1940's house, I had the original pink/blue/black bathroom décor and wanted it all changed…read more WD+B delivered new style and calm elegance to a space I lost hope for. Fast, professional team that had the work completed within a month, within budget, and blew away any expectations I had. It's unrecognizable as the same space. There was constant communication of style, options, the process. They organized professional specialists for glazing and plumbing, but did much of the work themselves. I've moved my office into the bathroom, but I don't feel like I'm working at all because it's such an oasis. Exaggeration? Maybe. Maybe not. It is so perfect. I have another bathroom that I hope to engage WD+B for in the near future.

Great work and very easy to work with. I have had trouble trying to get quotes and work completed…read morefrom other contractors but Derek has always been on site when he has a job scheduled.

Don't bother. Not a man of his word, or his contract for that matter. Said he would remove the old…read moregutters from our property but didn't, despite a number of requests. Also looked me in the eye and said he would be back to get them. Too bad, too, he did a great job on the gutters!

Pulled a No Show, completely blew me off. After multiple texts and phone conversations, Brian even…read moreput a ladder up on the house to take measurements and inspect the work to be done. He said he'd be back on Saturday to perform the work, and never showed up. He is not answering texts or phone calls now. He understood that this work needed to be completed in order for us to close on the sale of our house the following week, now I need to scramble to find a contractor that will actually show up and do the work. Brian Smith/Northern Exteriors are not true to their word. Pass on these jokers.

Terrific job done by Boston Framers!…read more We had contacted seven other contractors before getting such a positive response from Boston Framers. Our initial inquiry was sent on a Saturday, but the owner, Ruy Barbosa, replied within an hour. He met us the following workday to go over our needs and discussed various options. He projected confidence at being able to renovate our deck yet maintain its overall look. He was willing to work with us and the city's historic commission to preserve some key features of the deck. During the course of the work, Ruy and his staff were responsive to questions or changes that we requested. Communication with them was great. They were eager to please us and found ways to make the project stay on-time and within budget, even when curve balls were thrown at them. Overall, they renovated our dilapidated deck boards with composite flooring. They removed heavy railings and pillars, completely overhauled the structural supports, installed the composite flooring and finally replaced the railings & pillars. Additionally, we had them pressure wash and paint the deck. The cost associated with the structural supports and flooring was very much in line with what we believed was reasonable. We liked their work so much that they have also redone our rear porch & steps. Currently we are waiting on estimates for three more home projects. Before and after photos attached

Brutal experience with them back in 2022-2024. Would take weeks and, more than once, even months…read moreto get them to come back and do any work (see screenshots of my text interactions with them -- note the dates). They were supposed to build a new rubber roof. It started leaking on 3 separate occasions (which btw was never fully fixed -- we moved on to different contractors who did address the issues). And like I said, it would take months for them to actually come back and attempt to fix anything. Often they'd come by, look at the damage, then I wouldn't hear from them for multiple weeks. Meanwhile, more damage continues to accrue to the walls and ceilings. The internal fixes they applied for the water damage were just patch jobs. They just plastered and painted over. Meanwhile, the insulation behind the wall was soaked and accrued black mold that we had to address later. Also worth pointing out a major blunder at the beginning of the project (see attached videos and pics). They opened up the roof, and left it open for multiple days without doing any work. Well of course a major rainstorm came by (which was on the weather forecast well in advance). Alll that water poured into the house in the middle of the night setting off fire alarms. It was a nightmare to deal with on my end.

B Dean Builders turned our attic from an unusable and unlivable space into a beautiful and…read morecomfortable office and work space. What B Dean Builders turned our attic into was beyond what I could have imagined. Brendan and his team are as professional as they come. They show up on time, work hard and care about the space they're working in. They left our house cleaner than it was before every day they were done. Please consider using B Dean Builders, they deliver a wonderful product and take pride in what they do.

From the owner: Brendan is a skilled and trusted carpenter based in Lynn MA, proudly serving the entire north…read moreshore. With years of hands-on experience in general contracting, Brendan specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, custom decks, and full scale home renovations. Whether its updating your living space or transforming your outdoor area, Brendan delivers high-quality craftsmanship with an eye for detail and a commitment to client satisfaction.

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.