We used Essex restoration for some renovation work in our condo in 2011 and were really pleased…read morewith the results. Walter (the owner) is a very down to earth guy who tells it like it is. I never felt that he was trying to "sell" me anything. His team of carpenters are all craftsmen and do a very good job. They also all seemed very nice. Walter gave us a price for the job, and that is what we ended up paying - the price didn't creep up in mysterious ways. We interviewed a number of contractors for this job, and Essex's quote came in somewhere in the middle. While they are not cheap, they were by no means the most expensive contractor out there.

Walter and his team did a great job on our kitchen renovation. The project was a complete gut job…read moreand took about three months, from Jan - March 2015. The project only went about 2-3 weeks over the original estimated time period, which was miraculous considering we had record snow fall that winter. The project included new cabinets and lighting (including recessed lighting), the removal of one wall and a pantry, and installation of a new pantry, sink and breakfast bar. Walter took a few weeks before the project started to plan the renovation according to our budget. We went through several design options before we arrived at a plan that we liked and that worked with our budget. Once the old kitchen was out, the team got to work with the re-build. The lead carpenter, John, all too happily shoveled his way into the condo the minute any snow-induced parking ban was lifted, and he did a great job with all the carpentry work and provided overall general support of all pieces of the project. Eric was the project manager, and he and Walter (the owner of the company) met with us at least once a week to check on the progress of the project, and to check in on decision points as they came up. Walter provided invaluable advice when it came to picking the tile and the granite, the floors, the lights and even the appliances. When we were slow or just overwhelmed with too many options, Walter met us at the tile store and then at the lighting store to help guide the process along. We kept our old Wolf stove, and John took the filthiest pieces of the exhaust fan to his house and washed them in his own dishwasher before reinstalling the stove. He did this on his own accord- I was all ready to clean them myself and could not figure out how they got so clean overnight, until he told me. I was so happily surprised and touched at this gesture. We also kept our Bosch dishwasher (against Walter's advice) and Eric worked and worked to get it reinstalled and working again, and I thought for sure we would be replacing that dishwasher within the year, but we have not ever had one problem with the dishwasher. It still works perfectly. When our refrigerator was delivered in 5 feet of snow (in the middle of the street), and the delivery guy tried to tell me the refrigerator wouldn't fit into the kitchen and I insisted that it would because we picked the refrigerator precisely because it would fit, I made him wait while I called Eric, and while the delivery guy was telling me that my contractor wasn't going to answer the phone, Eric DID answer the phone and calmed me down and told me to just accept the fridge and keep it in the living room and we would work it out. And he was right, we did work it out and the refrigerator did fit in the end. The final product turned out great and we could not be happier. All our friends are super impressed at how great it turned out and much bigger the kitchen looks, and the breakfast bar has been a life changing addition to the kitchen. We asked Walter to help us remodel our main bathroom, and that project is ongoing now. I will write a separate review for that project...but so far so good. It is almost done.

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.

Chris Sherriff did our kitchen renovation recently. He did a great job, on budget, and finished…read moreearly. His work is excellent quality, and he also has first class subcontractors. He kept us informed throughout the project, was really tidy, and we couldn't be happier with the final result. Plus he is a super nice guy who we enjoyed seeing every day. For sure we will hire Chris again for any renovations.

LB Projects repaired & replaced two staircases for us. They did the work promptly & well & the…read morestaircases are beautiful. We'll hire them again. Thank you!

Lio did an amazing job and helped me with a weird problem I had that was too big of a job for a…read morehandyman and too small of a job for a general contractor. Specifically, he helped us run a pipe from a boiler room through the ceiling and through an outdoor porch, involving some complicated coordination and sealing. He was professional, friendly, on time, and overall just a great person to work with. I would recommend him to everyone and will definitely go back to him in the future. The whole process, which I had already spent a year trying to get done with other contractors and various services, was completed quickly and efficiently. Thanks!

Our experience from KAJ Construction was fantastic from start to finish…read more In the fall of 2024 we requested quotes from a number of contractors for our (fairly big) project . . . the house needed all siding and exterior trim replaced plus a number of new windows including two large bays. The estimator and project manager Kevin Foley came out and met with us several times to review the project, our options, and also provided us a lot of advice during the process that would have been helpful irrespective of whether we decided to move forward with KAJ. The quote we received from KAJ was fair and transparent, which was not the case with many of the other contractors we spoke with. The combination of the fair quote, our discussions with Kevin Foley, and a review of the company's past work gave us confidence that KAJ Construction was the best choice for the job and we engaged them for our project. The crew showed up on time every day and were very professional for the entire duration. After stripping the existing siding there was a significant amount of rotten wood including a portion of the sill that needed to be replaced (which we anticipated given the poor state of the home exterior); KAJ was able to replace all necessary spots and did so at a reasonable cost. The owner of the company, Alecandro Carvalho, as well as Kevin Foley the project manager came by frequently to check on the progress and review the work with us. They were both extremely communicative throughout the project and were also a great resource for us in terms of what we wanted for a finished product. As part of the project we decided to replace all of the windows (30+) as well as an exterior door; while we initially thought this would have been out of our budget KAJ was able to get us great pricing on some quality windows and it made sense to replace them all at once. The window installation went seamlessly and they replaced and painted all of the interior window trim for us as well. Additionally the ceiling in our sunroom had significant water damage due to leaks with the prior windows, which KAJ was able to replace, insulate, and paint for us. Overall the house came out great. We are extremely happy with the new siding and windows and the quality of the workmanship done by KAJ. Every little detail was taken care of, down to the installation of new exterior light fixtures, a flag mount, and house numbers. Working with Alecandro and Kevin was a pleasure for the entire time, and we would highly recommend KAJ to others considering a similar home project.

I am extremely pleased with the work performed by Alecandro and his crew. They installed over 30…read morewindows and doors, and installed 200 linear feet of exterior cedar. This was a high end job priced competitively - a window wall, eyebrow window, hardwood interior trim, exterior PVC trim. I have done my share of trim carpentry and appreciate exquisite quality when I see it. I got it here. There's no caulking bad joints with stained hardwood. They were as clean as could be - I've never seen a contractor have one guy hold a vacuum to catch the dust made by a saw. They cut no corners. I didn't plan on replacing the rest of the windows for a few years, but given the quality I got I'm proceeding with the rest now.

Ultimately, I didn't end up using their services but they were super helpful and weren't dismissive…read morelike other folks out there. Got them bookmarked for future work.

Just finished replacing two 30 year old fiberglass shower/bath units and could not be more happy…read morewith the results. The crew of Matt, lead carpenter and his assistant Lewis were outstanding. Friendly , professional and very knowledgeable with coming up with solutions for any problems encountered as is likely with 30 year old construction. If considering remodeling and in this area, I highly recommend you make an appointment to meet with Mike (the owner) in Saugus center. The showroom is beautiful and and will help in deciding options. Finally I found the price very fair for the quality of work. Rick M.

We had a great experience with Matt Construction. Every day they arrived and carefully laid down…read morepaper so that they wouldn't mark up the floor and then carefully took it up at the end of the day, really worked hard to make the house as livable as possible for us while the work was going on. The on-site manager, Jonathan, was great, and they gracefully and quickly responded to additional requests and changes of plans we requested, including entirely changing one of the windows. Even our neighbor reached out to tell us how nice and respectful they were and asked us how we found them. The answer is that I just saw that they were well-reviewed on Yelp, so I'm adding my review here too. Their pricing was very reasonable, and their work was exceptional. They replaced a shower system, which involved breaking existing tile and seamlessly re-tiling the affected section after the new shower was installed. During the process, they covered the opening with plastic so we could continue using the shower (even though it only took a couple of days). The re-tiled area blends perfectly with the rest of the shower (see attached pic). You'd never know it was repaired. They also repaired significant water damage from burst pipes, replacing and adding insulation and drywall, installed recessed lighting with dimmers, replaced a window and glass shower doors, swapped out an awkward set of swinging bathroom doors for a proper door, and took care of several long-overdue household repairs. Everything was completed quickly, quietly, and efficiently. If we ever need renovations in the future, we'll definitely be using them again.

Most of the explanation from the owner is not accurate. Only communicated in 8/21. The company…read morenever followed up on sending an electrician to estimate the electrical work. The quote I received was incomplete (later) for electrical work!!!! Bottom line here, I also have texts and email that were not responded to or ignored, in spite of specifically ask Matt the owner if he is interested in taking the job. He said yes. But then never responded to text messages.

I had a great experience working with Trust Contractors and highly recommend them. Fast response,…read moreaffordable, thorough work, and total peace of mind. They were incredibly quick (responding within the first 45 mins of my Yelp request ) to respond when I discovered a water leak coming from outside. Since the source wasn't obvious (potentially an ice dam, roof issue, etc.), I really appreciated how quickly and thoroughly they assessed the situation. They were able to identify both how far the water had spread inside and pinpoint the exact source of entry from outside. Once the issue was identified, they moved fast to fix it properly. After repairing the exterior source, they took extra precautions inside, treating the affected area to prevent any potential mold, installing new insulation, replacing the ceiling and smoothing everything out, and finishing with a clean paint job. You'd never know there had been an issue as it was repaired well. Jean, in particular, was fantastic to work with. He was very accommodating to my schedule, acted with urgency throughout the entire process, and made a stressful situation feel manageable. He clearly explained the plan, the reasoning behind each step, and made sure I felt confident that the problem was fully resolved. Overall, a smooth, professional, and high-quality experience from start to finish. I wouldn't hesitate to use Trust Contractors again.

Worked with Jean to repaint our house along with a few differing installs. Jean and his team went…read moreabove and beyond in an extremely short time frame. Would highly recommend working with him and his team. Great experience!

Highly recommend if you are looking for excellent quality and peace of mind that you're project is…read morein good hands. Joe and PM Luis did an excellent job meeting our condo's specific requirements for siding replacement, and went above and beyond to make sure the job was done well and within our budget. They kept us abreast of surprises as they came up, provided extras where they made sense (thanks for fixing that small basement roof!) and even dealt with a nudge of a neighbor with aplomb. This is definitely a case of you get what you pay for- Not the highest bid we received but certainly not the lowest, Joe answered all of our questions again and again and again, making sure we felt good and well educated about what the work would entail. Even the Biggest Karen in the Building (TM) was satisfied- which is saying something! We will be using Boston Exteriors again on future projects.

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