We used ByHome for our complete gut home renovation in South Boston. Not only was Mike fair,…read morereasonable, and easy to work with, but he does great work and he stands by his work. He answers when you call, he's quick to send people if anything is wrong, and he always addresses any concerns! The end product came out amazing and we will continue to use Mike and ByHome for any projects we have personally and we will ALWAYS recommend him to others.

By Home (Mike) is fantastic. A few key things:…read more 1. Mike is approachable, patient, and keeps in close contact. Whenever I had a question during our project, he would get back to me very quickly, which inspired a lot of confidence. 2. Very high quality. The quality of the work is laudable. We hired Mike to install a new bathroom in our house and also do some other tiling work. Our friends and family have consistently commented on how impressed they are with how everything looks! 3. Pricing is very fair and transparent with no surprises. At no point were there surprise change orders or anything like that. Mike was honest and straightforward. We found By Home and Mike via Yelp- we received many estimates for our project and found Mike to strike the best balance between price and expertise. We are very glad we went with By Home. I highly recommend the company. I definitely plan to use them again for future home improvements.

My wife and I hired Jermaine to install a range hood and backsplash in our kitchen, as well as…read morestorm doors. Throughout the process, he was helpful and knowledgable. He provided me with several options to choose from so I could suit my budget, and was more than happy to answer my questions (which, as a new homeowner, there were a lot of). The quality of work is great, and he worked fast. The entire job was done in two days. Really, just one and a half. Along the way, ther were multiple little examples of Jermaine going above and beyond to make sure something was done right for the long term. I feel confident in the work and will be contacting Jermaine in the future for any additional work we do.

Mr Malcolm and his assistant were very accommodating at first. At our first meeting Mr Malcolm…read morecrawled underneath the deck to identify a number of issues and point out areas needing attention. But once we had paid a retainer and had them working on a quote for the rebuild of a historical deck, they were unresponsive and communication was non existent. We hand-held them through the application process but they didn't listen to our explanation. The "contract" they sent us to sign was incomplete, missing entire sections and had errors, which we had to point out. Still they didn't revise it. They refused to let us review materials prior to submission to the Historical Commission, which was required given the historic designation of the house. Kept insisting they knew better and had experience working with historical commissions. Their quote for custom rebuild of the railings and columns was so overpriced, that even the Historical Commission staff was astounded. Finally they pulled out of the contract because their Commission application was about to be scrutinized, and they had a lot of work ahead. They did return a nominal amount of the retainer to us. The company had come highly recommended, yet our experience with them was sub par.

We hired Christopher to install a set of french doors in my wife's office. The layout had one set…read moreof doors, with the other doorway open. It was a small project and we had had a difficult time finding someone to take it on. We were incredibly lucky to find Christopher at just the right time. We reached out to him on a Wednesday afternoon and the timing worked out that he came by the very next day, gave us a very reasonable quote, and was able to start the work on Friday, and complete it on Saturday. His communication was excellent, and he was very straightforward about the whole process. He let us know exactly what he was going to do and checked in throughout the work to be sure it was what we wanted. He's a trustworthy guy, as well as just a very nice person to work with. We couldn't be happier about the work - he did a fast, thorough, and phenomenal job, and was kind enough to offer us advice and pointers on the painting (still upcoming!) that would need to be done after the construction. I strongly recommend Christopher - you won't be disappointed.

We called them on an emergency matter- they were very responsive and professional! Thank you!read more

Great company. Highly recommend their service. Danny is honest and their prices are very fair…read more You're in good hands with Refine Construction.

William&jessica…read more Incredible work done in a officiant time frame. Danny and the rest of refine Construction we can't thank you enough. My wife and I purchased our home in the southend and it needed a major renovation. So we quickly got in contact with different contractors to find the best fit. We talked to several contractors before I came across Refine construction online. He had awesome reviews and my grandparents where also from cork so we decided to get in contact for him to have a look a the project. Within minutes of meeting Danny we knew we had finally found the best guy for the job. He had a genuine care and listened to what we wanted for our home along with the exceptional knowledge he brought to the table. We put our home in his hands and he treated it as if he was renovating his own. Everything had to be clean and tidy from all his staff along with attention to detail. He provided us with everything from plumbing ,electrical all the way to the paint job We are in our home a month now and we couldn't be happier. Can't recommend Danny highly enough.

Jeff is terrific!…read more There was a leak in our kitchen which we knew was coming from the only full bath, one flight up. We thought it was the shower. Jeff came in, gave us an estimate for replacing the kitchen ceiling, and we agreed to go ahead, knowing that whatever would have to be fixed in the upstairs bath would cost extra. My husband and I were honestly expecting it would cost another 200% or more. Jeff found the leak (it was the clean water source for the toilet tank and not the shower at all), showed us the problem, and went ahead and fixed it. He redid the kitchen ceiling and painted it, all with minimal disruption to two people who work from home. And the extra cost? It was an additional 33 1/3% (or, an additional one-third added to the initial estimate)! Clean, quiet, professional, fast, smart, I cannot say enough good things about him!

J.L. Stone - competitive pricing, quality service…read more Professional and personable demeanor; creative and thoughtful approach; proficient and exceptional workmanship. Last year, I hired J.L. Stone for an extensive house renovation project, including but not limited to, a kitchen, two bathrooms, and a finished basement. Upon the commendable completion of the project, I can confidently attest to Jeff's skill and expertise, most notably demonstrated in his carefully crafted tile design and excellent carpentry work. Jeff listened patiently, offered helpful suggestions, was agreeable to most requests, and when presented with a challenge, was up to the task. In fact, my favorite feature is the herringbone patterned backsplash in the kitchen, which he meticulously custom-made - a real masterpiece! Overall, my experience working with Jeff was positive, enjoyable, and collaborative. He transformed an old, tired, and ordinary house into a fresh, modern, and remarkable home.

I had a great experience working with Ribeiro Pro Services Corp on a basement remodel after we had…read moreto deal with water damage and demolition. From the start, their estimate was the most reasonable compared to several other contractors we brought in, which made the decision easier. I also really appreciated that they were willing to work with me to fit the project into my budget without cutting corners on the overall quality. The quality of the work was solid across the board. They rebuilt and finished the space exactly as discussed, and everything I asked for was addressed. What really stood out to me, though, was their professionalism throughout the project. Communication was consistent and responsive, and they were reliable--something that, in my experience, isn't always a given with contractors. They also worked steadily without long gaps, which helped keep the project moving and largely on schedule. That made a big difference in minimizing disruption. Overall, I'm very happy with how the project turned out and would definitely recommend them to others looking for a dependable general contractor.

This review is long overdue. When gearing up to sell our house last year, we needed floors fixed,…read morerefinished and stained to a different color to match the kitchen floors. Carlos and team were quick to give a quote, were very transparent about what work needed to be done, and pointed out things that we had not considered in the process. The process took several days. We requested additional work be done midway, and a revised quote was delivered quickly, with work scheduled simultaneously with the existing project. When we noted that the site wasn't cleaned up yet (we had already moved out at this time but had scheduled a showing on short notice), Carlos had his team clean up quickly. Really enjoyed the end results!

We recently renovated a century-old home in Brookline, and working with Cathal of Boston Irish…read moreConstruction was a key factor in making the project a success. The scope included a complete modernization of the home's electrical wiring, extensive plaster work, replacement of multiple windows and doors, and building custom radiator covers. Cathal also went above and beyond by ordering and coordinating the installation of our new appliances (and even securing a discount). He was a clear and consistent communicator, always kept an eye on the budget, and delivered the project right on estimate. Having worked with several contractors over the years, I can confidently say he is by far the most honest and trustworthy. He took multiple changes and additions to the scope in stride, and it was genuinely a pleasure to have him and his carefully chosen subcontractors around. Highly recommended.

We needed a sliding door repaired in our apartment. Tom Cromer was very professional, and kept the…read morecommunication prompt. He worked with times that were convenient for us- and was able to repair the door ( rather than having to buy a new door) . Would highly recommend! Thank you!

I was looking for a reasonably priced handyperson for a couple of household tasks. I was referred…read moreto Thomas Cromer. He responded promptly, was extremely flexible and affable, offered a reasonable price, scheduled a visit the next day, and handled everything efficiently and thoughtfully. If you just speak on the phone with him, you quickly realize he is a cut above. I'll definitely hire him for future larger home projects.