Quality, quality, quality!…read more Taft Construction has been doing work for my family since I was a teenager. As we've grown to have our own homes, my siblings and I still would not use anyone else for home repairs, additions or renovations. Is it unscrupulous to Yelp for family? Because that's the way Mike, the owner, and his crew make you feel when they work on your home. They are exceedingly patient during the planning and budgeting process, and then deliver a quality of work that we think is unparalleled. We've recommended them dozens of times with no hesitation and never had someone that hasn't simply gushed about the work once it was complete. Other times, we've seen friends elect to go for the mega-hardware store contractor option, or so-and-so's brother who is a part time handyman, and the contrast is painfully obvious. When Taft Construction explains an estimate, you really understand what you are paying for. (and once the work is complete, you wonder why there wasn't a 75% artistic/quality stipend tacked on) But over the years, through the experiences of friends and neighbors, we've seen exactly how some contractors cut price to get a job, and the results are very telling. So if you are Yelping for home additions or renovations on the North Shore, go no further. Just don't tie them up for too long, because I think it might be time for us to get a new deck this summer.

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.

They do not pay their bills in a timely manner. Over 90 days and still no $$$read more

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 hired John Tacy in May to do a kitchen remodel. He kept hedging on the price, giving us ranges…read moreand not giving us a direct quote. We added some additional work for which he did do and then he finally gave us a price in writing. We have paid him most of the money. It is now August and we are no where near having a kitchen. He only spends about 2 days a week on this job and after giving him the majority of the money with many unfinished work he is now holding us hostage refusing to even do the work we have already paid for adding another invoice for more money and refusing to do the work until he is paid. We would never hire this carpenter again. Signed, Paul Scire

We asked Eric to remodel our upstairs bathroom. He and his assistant were always on-time during the…read moreprocess; he always communicated well with us about the project; they did a thorough job and turned our old outdated bathroom into a clean, modern bath that our son says looks like the bathroom in a hotel. The cost was reasonable, and we really like the fact that Eric, the "boss," was always there in person. They did a professional job, and we'd recommend them to anyone!

This review is long over due! I had the pleasure of working with Eric at Sun Shore Construction,…read moreand I couldn't be more pleased with the results of our bathroom remodel. The team had exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and craftsmanship. They listened to our vision for this small bathroom and they brought it to life with precision. The project was completed in 2 weeks, on time, and within budget. Eric was wonderful to work with. I'm reaching out to him and his team for all future construction needs. Thank you!