Chris Sherriff and his team performed beyond all expectations…read more The initial meeting showed that he understood what we wanted and made suggestions the were right on to what we had in mind. Once the project started all efforts were made to furnish superior workmanship and excellent professional results. Always paying attention to details and offering useful suggestions showing how much they all were invested in making the best results. Great people and we have found a solution for any future projects. We expressed how grateful we were for the end result. You would be advised to seek this contractor if for nothing else peace of mind and a project within your budget.

What can you say about a complete bathroom renovation project that was completely without stress…read morefor the home owner? From Chris's first site-visit that included clipboard notations and photos I was impressed. The entire process was so well managed with timely notification of the project start, the multiple subcontractor visits, and handling of permitting and city inspections. What a pleasure to deal with a contactor who is inherently honest with great communication skills! The quality of the work was first rate, and any difficulties in the project were pointed out in advance to allow for the proper solution, and without additional cost. Chris used multiple subcontractors for all specialty work that included electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, plastering, and floor/wall tile. Ergo, the finished product was pure quality. The work space was cleaned daily and all workers were very respectful and polite. Assuredly I would use Chris for any and all future projects.

This is now the second time we've worked with Rod and his crew. After interviewing several…read morecontractors to gut our small bathroom with a non-ideal layout, we ultimately went with Rod. Rod renovated our bathroom in May of 2017 and we were so delighted with the result (he turned it into our dream bathroom that we thought wasn't possible given the poor layout of the original), that we ended up hiring Rod to also renovate our kitchen in May of 2018. Neither of these were easy tasks since we live in an old Cambridge home that was built in 1916, but we couldn't be happier with the quality of Rod's work. The best thing about Rod is that he is reliable, he does what he says he will, and he will not stop until you are happy with the finished product. He is also just a really good guy. For example, he helped us repair some nursery furniture when it arrived damaged, just because he is a nice guy. If you're looking for a reliable contractor that does great work, look no further than Cambridge Home Renovations.

Unfortunately we had a very unpleasant experience with Rod Vaca and Cambridge Home Renovations…read more This was surprising since we had a positive first impression of Rod, and were impressed with his reviews online. I strongly recommend against using Rod's services. We paid an unnecessarily high price for our reno, yet received low quality work, and went through an exhausting and unpleasant process. After more than 8 months, our renovation is still unfinished and Rod stopped responding. We are now pursuing legal action. We hired Rod in September 2020 to renovate our home. Rod's team worked on multiple rooms, doing woodwork, painting, and finally, doing a small remodel of our kitchen. Rod charged a high price for our kitchen, but he assured us of high quality workmanship. Then we went out of town and Cambridge Home Renovations performed poor quality work while we were gone. Our kitchen shelves were not level, the window trim had gaps, our range hood was twisted and not level, and they left an electric plate in the middle of our wall. Rod said deficiencies would be fixed later on the "Punch List" and told us our payment for the kitchen was due immediately. We trusted him and we paid him. It is 8 months later and Rod has not returned to fix the Punch List items. In addition to the kitchen deficiencies, he also left gaps in our expensive wainscoting, peeling paint in our bathroom, and a light switch that doesn't work. Sadly, Rod is attempting to gaslight us and tell us these deficiencies are not his responsibility. For example, he said the kitchen shelves are fine, yet they are very slanted. Rod refuses to acknowledge that they are not level. We cannot believe the thousands of dollars we paid for these low quality, slanted shelves. It has been a sad and exhausting experience. It's not worth your risk to work with him. If you do hire Rod Vaca, be prepared to actively manage his team and regularly perform QC checks on their work, otherwise they will cut corners. You will need to confront Rod regularly about the workmanship. Do not pay him until everything is adequate. Do not believe him when he says things will be fixed "on the Punch List". He will simply stop responding and leave your Punch List money behind. The most disappointing part is how Rod repeatedly gaslighted us. He will say that the deficiencies are due to problems with your home. He will make you feel uncomfortable and unreasonable when you highlight deficiencies. But unless you do this, Rod's team will do sloppy work whenever possible.

I cannot even begin to say how great a job Richard did for us. He is such a kind guy, he's fairly…read morepriced, his work is excellent and he really got to know us and make us feel special. My husband and I have been remodeling an old two family for the past two years and of all the contractors we've hired, Richard was by far the best. He's responsive, replies to text and email, and keeps you updated on the progress of the project. He did our whole kitchen cabinet set, our bathroom vanity and installed a very oddly shaped back door. Throughout the whole process, I trusted him in my home and that he would finish the job. Anyone looking for new cabinets, big or small projects, I can't recommend Richard Gray enough.

We asked Richard to help design and build a custom cabinet/entertainment center/desk for our…read moreconverted bedroom to den in our Beacon Hill home. We found Richard to be a consummate professional from the beginning and throughout the entire process. He worked with us to understand the design aesthetic we were looking to achieve, and helped us choose wood and finishes which would most effectively complement the design. His measurements and fittings were impeccable. Once the design was chosen and the construction began (off site at Richard's workshop), Richard was excellent at keeping us updated as to how the project was proceeding and what our timetable was looking like. When it came time for installation (about a week), all of the components arrived and were put expertly (and neatly so) into place. The result is a beautiful, high-end built-in unit which looks great in our home. We could not be happier with the result of this project. I would not hesitate to recommend Richard Gray for any carpentry project and we expect to be calling upon Richard for other carpentry needs we will have.

Morgan Foley and his excellent crew of Irish Overachievers have worked on our home several times,…read moreproviding expert and sensitive restoration and painting services. Each and every time, these men have performed a variety of services, always with integrity and a real passion for getting the task accomplished efficiently and to a very high standard. PLUS - these guys are a real pleasure to work with. Irish carpentry, expert surface preparation and coatings application, skilled masonry - all done with a smile. Always on time (or early); never failing to work to completion. A rare 'find' in today's "Please- I hope these guys show-up" world of homeowner angst, you can trust Morgan and his CastleMaine Construction Team to do you right. Do yourself a favor: Call Morgan today.

We had Castlemaine do two jobs for us on our over 100 year old triple decker home. Age had taken…read moreits toll and we were getting water penetrating our exterior and damaging our interior ceilings. Also the front porches had some serious rot affecting there stability. Morgan and his crew identified our problems and we decided to do the work over two seasons. Both years the work was done as scheduled and at a fair price. No more ceiling damage and we feel much better about the integrity of the porches. We will be contacting Morgan when we address any future issues. Thank you for your hard work.

Ted and his team are the real deal. We hired them to completely renovate our master bathroom and…read morethey were professionals throughout the process. They also helped us lay down our new laminate throughout the bedroom and hallway and everyone comments on how spectacular the laminate looks. Ted and his team completed the project on time and were even willing to help us out with some follow-up work afterwards. They were flexible when we ended up hating the ugly color (that WE had picked) in the bathroom and agreed to repaint it. Ted's voicemail is often full (as someone mentioned in a previous review) but he always replies to texts. I can't say enough about Cummings Home Improvements! They pay attention to the details and complete their work in a timely fashion.

I would absolutely recommend Cummings Home Improvement. Ted and his crew have done several jobs…read morefor me in the past. Installed a screen door, built a beautiful shed and just recently fixed the front of my house after an ant problem. Ted came to check out what was going on and found most of the front of my house completely soaked through all the wood and ants eating it. He tore down the front of my house, replaced it with new wood, got rid of my ant problem and this all happened in two days time. He is efficient and affordable but most of all dependable. Thanks Cummings Home Improvement!

I hired Miles recently for a deleading job for an apartment my family owns. He gave me a very…read morereasonable bid and was accommodating to my schedule. The job got done quick and passed the first inspection. His work is thorough and high quality. I look forward to hiring Miles again and I highly recommend his business.

We were under a serious time crunch, and Miles came out to check out our place and provided a quote…read morevery promptly. His estimate of how long the work would take was accurate, and he was very communicative throughout the process. We liked working with him, and will choose him again for our less time-sensitive house work.

We have used Kevin and his team for two bathrooms and our kitchen. Before we were ready to do any…read morework, Kevin came to our condo to advise us on the possible renovations - before we even purchased the unit. His quotes were detailed and clear, he provided recommendations on where to select tiles and cabinetry, he was helpful with money-saving ideas, he was willing to chase down my crazy ideas to see if they were feasible. His crew is amazing - respectful, on-time and clean. Kevin was also completely invaluable when we had to work with our insurance company to file claims - he was critical in helping us justify certain parts/expenses of the renovation. I have more projects in the queue - and we will use Kevin and his crew again.

We had Kevin and his subcontractors remodel our South End kitchen during the summer of 2012, and…read morecouldn't be more happy with the results. Kevin was the consummate professional -- with him and his staff always showing up on time and cleaning up after themselves. The original estimate that Kevin proposed was completely accurate, too, with Kevin coming in slightly under budget with no surprises whatsoever. Even better, his proposed timeline was right on target, too, with the project being finished to the day on the exact schedule he had proposed. I truly recommend Kevin and his staff without reservation.

I recently hired Gerry for a complete exterior paint project. After sourcing a few quotes, Gerry…read morewas the most responsive and fairly priced. He estimated 3 days for the project and that's exactly what he delivered. He was on sight with his team throughout. They were professional, cleaned up neatly after every day, and had great attention to detail on the many fine trim areas of my 1910 Craftsman home. If you need pro painting services, give Gerry a call!

I am a repeat customer. My house was painted by Gerry 10 years ago. My house required a new window…read moresill and replace rotting shingles. Besides exterior paint job he did my retaining walls too. The job was stated on time and finished promptly. He and his crew are all very professional people. I highly recommend his company.