We are thrilled with our new bathroom. Bay State's team was great at communicating with us about…read moreeach aspect of the job, from helping us understand the design process to helping ensure the final touches were right. Clara created the design with me, and Andreina was our project manager. Jimmy, Marcio, and David were careful with our house and with keeping our cat inside. :) They are not cheap, but the quality is excellent. My bathroom is now the only place in my old house with square walls and level floors. The tilework is beautiful as well.

Initial calls for gut kitchen and adjacent bathroom renovation + removal of load bearing wall went…read morewell with Sabrina and Ray - they assured us they have done many similar projects in the area successfully and on time. From the many positive and detailed yelp/google/houzz/angi reviews that had great end result pictures, we were convinced to move forward. Sabrina turned around the estimate for labor and some materials allowance quickly along with separate helpful tiered pricing guidance PDFs for kitchen and bathroom finishes to be purchased separately. Tile guidance was a bit off and a few categories like vanity, counter, mirror, light fixture in bathroom and plumbing for kitchen were missing. Vendors showed us finishes across all price tiers so it took us an extra week to finalize selections. Unfortunately we were told this delayed the project by a month. We were asked to wait on the kitchen design until after the engineering work for removal of the load bearing wall and addition of shear walls. Since we had a choice on the location of the shear walls, we preferred to do the design in tandem. I used cabinets.com to create my own rendering of the kitchen layout we wanted and provided them the full dimensions. The day before the approved structural wall work was to begin they sent their own drawing which had the wrong wall locations. After talking to both David and Dayna we realized her and the designer were not brought up to speed on the engineering work. Dayna then setup a productive Zoom call with the designer directly and we got my drawing to be updated with a few suggestions and required spacing and panels. The biggest mistake in the project came from one of their subcontractors employees who removed the plastic cover over our basement sink and cleaned off tools and plaster in it clogging the drain. Bay State quickly sent the drywall guy back over to unclog it. The project took just under 4 months to complete. Bay State and their subcontractors apart from the sink issue did not cut corners, often went above and beyond, and completed top quality finishes. No up-charge on materials was another big positive. The actual work done by the plumber (Mr Fix-It), electrician (Marcus Quintino), tile guys, drywall guy, cabinets guys, floor guys, and painters (AJA Painting) was excellent and we are very happy with our new space. Marcio was the MVP of their team - always calm, listened attentively to our many questions, provided great suggestions, and constantly asked the subcontractors to clean up. If they forgot, he cleaned up himself. His wife also worked tirelessly all day cleaning up at the end of the project. Things constantly move around and change during construction and it was difficult to get a clear picture of the plan each day. Andreina and at the start Dayna heard from us every week and always answered the phone and tried their best to chase down answers from others and get us the latest information. The billing process is very straightforward and Andreina provided further detail on line items as needed. Jose was always positive and happy to pass along feedback from us to the office when he swung by. Sabrina provided helpful guidance at the start in choosing our cabinets, counters, and hardware. David continually helped move the project along and has ensured everything is to our liking while encouraging us to pass along any punch list items. I would recommend Bay State for their quality of work, integrity, and communication. My main constructive feedback is on the design process and keeping everyone in sync throughout the project on the latest information.

Byggmeister removed skylight and insulated my roof as part of a solar PV installation to allow for…read moreattractive rectangular solar array. Byggmeister was very good at protecting all interiors and keeping everything clean/not dusty in what can be very messy work. Responsive team that is extremely knowledgeable about building science. They also removed radiators (I've gone to all heat pumps for heating and cooling) and repaired my wood floors where radiators were removed so I have more space. I can't say enough about the quality of their carpentry,innovativeness in taking wood from closet to repair holes in wood flooring so matches incredibly well, and ease of dealing with Byggmeister employees. I'd highly recommend Byggmeister if you looking to remodel - have a historic renovation, to finish attic or basement- convert home to two units etc- especially because they are SO knowledgeable about incorporating energy upgrades in older homes as part of renovation. This is unique to all design build contractors that I have experience with.

Byggmeister has leaped to the top of the list of our favorite contractors. They replaced the…read morefoundation and floor of our old bedroom addition. It's beautiful now, and very solid and well-insulated (the opposite of its former state). They also replaced two basement windows, and our carpenter ant infested bulkhead door. Paul's crew were all very nice, interesting, hard-working, and talented people. Great communication throughout the work. Another reason I like them is that they are extremely concerned with the quality of their work - as opposed to those who are simply collecting a paycheck. They said that they will contact us to follow up after a year, and again in 2 years. Finally, they are very much aware of the energy efficiency of the structures they are building, and even brought an air-sealing specialist over one morning to ensure that there were no air leaks into the new crawlspace (what other firm would bother to do that, at least for a crawlspace?). If you go with a dirt-cheap contractor, you may pay less up front, but more over time through your utility bills.

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

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.

My condo was water damaged by my upstairs neighbor's overflowing bathroom sink. The water soaked…read morethrough the bathroom ceiling & fixtures. Soaked through the inner & outer walls of the linen closet. Water seeped under & on top of the hardwood floors. MA Restoration arrived within an hour to start remediation. The team brought in giant fans, drying machines, plastic walls to contain heat, removed wet wooden floor. Within a week or so it was determined there was no mold. After my insurance adjuster completed his appraisal of my heavily damaged unit, I hired MA Restoration to do the renovation work. I cannot say enough positive things about Steve Karas and his team. They are all craftsmen. They take pride in their work, they are no nonsense. They are polite, respectful, trustworthy, dependable. Always called before they arrived. Always on time to start the day. I know this because I met them every morning at 7:30. No radios, always neat, always cleaned up at the end of the day. Steve was always in contact with me regarding start dates of the renovation. He always checked with me to see if dates fit into my schedule. Steve was always available to take my phone calls or texts or to return them. He explained the renovation process step by step. Answered all my questions, no question was too dumb. The renovation was done in 2 parts. First, the bathroom. Steve had to acquire a building permit to do the renovation. Steve's team removed bathroom ceiling, celling fixtures, and linen closet walls. Old insulation was removed. Replaced with up-to-code fire wall insulation. Building inspector checked on the progress. Everything was replaced and painted. Building inspector signed off on bathroom renovation. Second project was much bigger: living and dining room, kitchen and foyer. I had about 800 ft of floating hardwood floor installed at "diagonally" throughout the 800ft of space. Lots of angles in condo which meant a lot of cutting. Another great job. Very efficient workers. John and Chris are both great workers. They arrived promptly and immediately started to relocate all my furniture to other areas of my condo. Very organized. Very careful with all of our furniture. With empty space they were able to remove all the wallpaper, and then remove about 800 ft of a floating hardwood floor. They very carefully removed all the quarter rounds. On another day, they moved my 3 kitchen appliances to another location. Nothing damaged, all very neatly done. All flooring & wallpaper removed. The painting crew did an outstanding job. Sanding and priming the walls. So smooth. They had to paint with 4 different colors. One color for ceiling, a second color for the crown molding, chair molding & baseboard, a third color for the upper wall, and a fourth color for the lower wall. Also had to paint the quarter rounds that John and Chris replaced. I had a dark brown window seat painted the same color as the trim. Doors had to be removed, primed, painted, and replaced. Excellent work. Cleaned up after themselves. John did a very professional job on the wooden fireplace surround. Used the same flooring material. All cutting of the boards was done outside the building. I did appreciate that fact. When all work was completed, Chris & John replaced all the furniture, appliances and area rugs. They neatly stacked the excess wood flooring. Steve and his crew are talented, efficient, thoughtful, don't take short cuts, use quality materials, dependable. I highly recommend them.

If I could give MA Restoration a sixth star I would. I cannot recommend them strongly enough to…read moreanybody dealing with the awful situation of water damage and mold. Brian from MA Restoration returned our call and scheduled an estimate visit quickly. He was very professional and thorough with his explanation of the process and timelines. The remediation team led by Manny was also top notch. They kept us up-to-date on progress, and were really thoughtful about entering our home during a world health pandemic. The results really speak for themselves. The remediated area looks brand new (and although I wouldn't) you could eat dinner off of the subfloor. MA Restoration came highly recommended to us from our plumber, and after this excellent experience, I can see why.

We hired Abacus to assist our condo association with infrastructure improvements. The owner, Mark…read moreLittle, visited our site personally. He inspected the grounds to assess current conditions as well to evaluate our needs. He was a good listener and made several suggestions to improve our site. Once we came to a decision as to the scope of work we wanted, Mark thoroughly explained to us the process going forward and what we could expect. He explained how weather could impact the work, as well as what our owners could reasonably expect to encounter vis a vi access to the property during the process. He also gave us an accurate estimate of the time it would take to complete the job. Weather did in fact impact the job. Abacus communicated well and we were able to inform the owners in a timely manner of the pending delay and no one was negatively impacted by the delay. The delay was brief and the job was completed on time. Our place looks better than ever. Our drainage issues have been solved. We couldn't be happier with the end result. It was a pleasure working with Mark. He has an easygoing manner. And unlike other companies we spoke with regarding the job, he didn't try to up-sell us. He is seasoned professional and we won't hesitate to call him again when the need arises.

This review has nothing to do with their work but their level of respect. I live in a 60 unit…read moreresidential building right next to where these guys are based. Every morning directly on the dot and often before 7am, they start drilling and sawing metal, running loud vacuums, and leaving snow blowers running idle for 30 mins at a time. They treat E st., a public road, as a shop yard, scattering tools and holding morning meetings in the middle of the street. They also park their vehicles illegally on too of my building's sidewalk here. Additionally, the spanish-speaking gentlemen are exceptionally loud & often their voices are my entire building's alarm clock. The level of disrespect is egregious and it needs to stop or my review stands.

If I could give 10 stars I would. Excellent communication, friendly, helpful, and trustworthy…read more Would highly recommend!

I asked Boston Exterior remodeling to replace 22 windows and replace siding on my house in…read moreSouthborough MA. The work was done in a timely fashion-with frequent requests for payment-Cash only- at every step. The house looks great-on the outside! I was informed after the work was already underway that they wouldn't be doing the inside of windows. They also used windows not Energy Star rated for MA. So the interior of my house is a mess with unfinished windows- multiple plaster walls crumbling! They also replaced only two of the three outside lamps that were agreed upon-placed the storm doors back incorrectly and put molding over a couple of doors that was never requested. There was never a final walk through- and there were three screens placed which already had holes in them. My ignorance is the reason for most of these issues-I assumed the windows would have correct energy rating-I never knew that windows could be unfinished when you pay for replacement windows. I also got the impression that the final walk through by the Contractor would also finalize some of the "slush fund" money that was made available for any unexpected expenses. I did mention the defective screens and the missing lamp to site supervisor 'Luis". The owner of company never came out to check on work-Oh-just one more thing-the dumpster that I had to pay for? his guys brought trash from other work sites to fill it up! This all occurred summer 2024-I have been too occupied with medical issues to take any action on this -but really?! I just want others to be more cautious!

Lux Renovations did such a great job, I had the Owens Corning Basement done twice in 2 separate…read morehomes over the years. The sales process, project management, and installation folks as well as the scheduler were all excellent to deal with. They answer your questions and give you excellent suggestions. They don't nickel and dime doing their best to please you. I particularly like the salesperson and project managers who were still there to answer and help even after the sale and project was completed. The product (Owens Corning) seems to be as advertised. I love its modular design. The so-called experts say "high end" is using dry wall to match the home. What if you have plumbing problems? The basement requires access. And you want a product that handles humidity. The Owens Corning provides this and more! Go with the best using common sense would be my advice.

Thoroughly enjoyed every part of working with this company. They made the process quick and easy…read more All personnel were kind and patient from start to finish. Though it was more expensive than we originally thought, we don't regret that decision.