I can highly recommend Advanced Building! I hired them to complete a partially finished lower level…read moreof my home. Julian & his crews were very skilled, responsive & good value for money. We had one problem during construction which they took full responsibility for & completely addressed. The result is a gorgeous finished area that is perfect for entertaining & I am proud to show off. Responsive, reliable, skilled & reasonably priced. Couldn't ask for s better experience or more gorgeous finish!

I've used them for a couple of projects and their quality of work and the time it took is very…read moreimpressive.

We renovated our home and added a substantial wrap around porch. We worked with an architect to…read moredesign the porch, and had a really hard time finding a contractor that was responsive and seemed to want the job. Leader was a little more expensive than some bids we got, but I honestly think when changing the face of your house, you get what you pay for. Leader dealt with the City, the permits, the architect, and managed every detail of the project. Lauren dealt with permits and the front end of the project (because I knew nothing when we started all this), and Kaitlyn (construction manager) managed all the contractors and worked with us to deal with contingencies as they arose. We replaced the windows and door on the front of the house. We excavated 14,000 pounds of concrete stairs (layered for over 100 years), we replaced the siding on the front. We had roofers and electricians to deal with. The carpenters that built the porch (Zenon!!!) were masterful and executed the architectural plans perfectly. The structure and roof were completed in 6 weeks start to finish. I appreciate how communicative Leader is, I appreciate how carefully and neatly their contractors worked, I appreciate that every single person who worked on our property was incredibly professional. We absolutely adore our porch. It looks like a totally different house. We couldn't be more pleased with the work of this excellent company.

We are doing our first remodel and called them to see if they are interested and can provide us an…read moreestimate. Apparently, before calling them, you need to know how much your construction project will cost. Since we didn't (gasp) and perhaps because our initial estimate was lower than their over the phone estimate, they didn't even bother offering to come out to give an estimate. I guess our money is not good enough for these people.

Auburndale Builders has done a number of remodeling projects for me over the years. They are…read moreFANTASTIC. I recommend them to all my friends who are considering doing house projects. Besides doing a very high quality of work they are really great people. They are professional, yet easy to talk to, available, reliable, nice, responsible, professional, helpful, and generally a pleasure to deal with. When you are having people in your house for any length of time these qualities are very important and very much appreciated. They have done big and small projects for me, and , if I have a small issue or repair that comes up they are always willing to help out, no matter how small. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

Do not hire Auburndale builders, they came in over budget and walked away from our job in order to…read moreavoid fixing a number of mistakes they admitted making and promised to fix. They market themselves as a high performance builders yet they failed at the most basic jobs. Almost everything Auburndale touched was never completed. The wooden floor does not meet the tile, the stone counter was cut too big and warped our custom cabinetry. The two entry doors do not swing open without scraping the floor. They took our money and walked away from the job. Feel free to reach out for photos or more information.

I would HIGHLY recommend Abric Roofing & Construction! Phil & Lou were extremely professional…read more They were very responsive & came out very quickly after being asked to do the job. They cleaned our gutters and sealed them. Our gutters were in rough shape & completely overflowing but by the time they finished, they looked brand new. Not just cleaned, but meticulously cleared out and properly sealed so we don't have to worry every time it rains. They even took the time to explain what they were doing and why, which made us feel like we were in really good hands. Their work is quality & their pricing is competitive & very reasonable! This is the kind of service we wish every home contractor provided!

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!

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.

Hawthorn did an addition and renovation to our home a year and a half ago and we couldn't be…read morehappier! They go above and beyond with everything they do. We will use them again for any future work!

Everything looks pretty in the pictures and the designer on the builder's team is great but plenty…read moreof problems exist after the finished product is delivered. Doors leaking water when it rains, sub-contractors used are now out of business, etc. The list goes on and on. For such a big investment for you and your family, there are plenty of other reputable builders to choose from in Needham.