We went with Stellar for some demo, carpentry, and painting work before and after an HVAC system…read morereplacement. They gave us a fair quote and are clearly very knowledgeable. We had some interruptions and changes in requirements in the middle of the project due to HVAC issues (not at all related to the work that Stellar did); Monique and Eduardo were so understanding and helped us change things on the fly. We could not be happier with the result and the price. Their communication, flexibility, care for our home, and quality of work all exceeded our expectations.

Absolutely AMAZING job! We have been searching for a general contractor for almost 6 months to take…read morecare of several projects on the exterior of our home. We had worked with Stellar Painting before when our insurance company paid for a door and window repair. After a phenomenal job and a great experience, I called them again to see if, by some miracle, they could handle a list of repairs for the exterior of our home. After coming out, giving an estimate, and providing a start time - I couldn't believe how quickly everything was done! They fixed everything (and that was one heck of a list)! Our deck is so beautiful, I can't stop staring at it. Light poles that a previous masonry company installed are standing tall and proud (versus lump-sided like they have been for years now!) The list goes on. The exterior of our home looks brand new thanks to them. I can't believe how quick and easy it all was. Love the crew as well - Monique is amazing and Eduardo is SO nice and extremely talented! Everyone that came out was super sweet. They will definitely be my go-to from now on.

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.

Dan and his crew did a great job remodeling my basement. Dan offered input and know-how during the…read moreproject that really improved the quality of life in our home. He was able to completely transform our previously cold and humid basement into the nicest room in the house. Additionally, he added a full bath, laundry room, upgraded the service panel, installed a French drain, HVAC system and egress window. His guys also build us a wall of cabinets and doors, really maximizing our storage area. A real life saver, you won't be disappointed. Professional, reasonable and knowledgeable I would recommend Aureli Construction for any project.

Dan and the team at Aureli Construction are fantastic! They've tackled multiple projects at my…read moreplace, including a second-floor addition with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with 2nd floor laundry (which was Dan's idea and a feature I cannot live without now!) The great thing about Dan and his team is even after the construction was done he still answered my calls and has come back to do several additional projects years later. Most recently, Dan and his team finished my basement. It has been 8 years since the initial renovation and I am still super happy with the work and quality! What really sets Dan and his team apart is they listens to their clients and hears their request and concerns. We had one minor setback in my project and Dan's commitment to resolution was impressive. In my experience, no project is 100% smooth so knowing that Dan and his team can overcome the snags is HUGE to me! If you're looking for skilled professionals who deliver great results and truly get your vision, I highly recommend Aureli Construction. You won't be disappointed - they exceeded my expectations!

When it was time to rebuild our 125-year-old front porch, we had a heck of a time finding someone…read morewho would do the work. We ended up choosing Victor and we're very glad we did. Victor is very patient, cooperative and kind. I'm kind of a lot, and he did a great job of putting up with me. We experienced a number of setbacks and delays because I insisted on very specific materials for certain things, and he was right there with me the whole way, even when we ended up special-ordering shingles from halfway across the country. Victor's team are all highly skilled and take pride in their work. They demolished the old porch, removed all debris, and built us a brand new one. They fixed the siding the old one had messed up. They replaced the gutters with new ones. They patched up the newly-exposed part of the chimney. Every last detail. I also didn't have to hassle Victor to get a permit; he just did it. Which is such a baseline expectation it shouldn't make him stand out amongst his competition. Sadly, it very much does. Whenever you take on a home remodeling project like this, you have a picture in your mind of what you want. For this project, we had really specific ideas, a mix of old and new, materials and techniques. Which is normal. And it never turns out that way. Not once in all the renovation and rebuilding projects I've done over the years. Reality just doesn't live up to imagination. So I don't know how to put this in terms that will communicate how rare and remarkable it is. Our porch is exactly right. It is exactly what we wanted, and looks exactly how we imagined it. I don't think there's any possible stronger recommendation I can give than that. We couldn't be happier. And I am pretty sure that in another 125 years, whoever is living in this house is going to say, "Well, the place is showing some real wear, but at least the front porch is still in great shape."

Victor and his team were amazing. Start from the beginning, Victor is very easy to communicate with…read moreand also very cooperative. His team came on site at promised time and finished the project on time and with really good quality! Throughout the process, Victor is always responsive which is a huge plus to me. I will definitely hire them back!

Consummate professionals. Custom Contracting built a gorgeous kitchen for us. I've had other…read moreprofessionals comment on the high quality of the workmanship. We are very pleased. Good people all around !

This past summer, Custom Contracting did a huge amount of work on our house. They built a new deck,…read morerevamped our bedroom, remodelled two bathrooms and a kitchen, and did a lot of painting. We were very pleased with the outcome. I want to especially recognize the stellar work done by Bryan Lamoureux, head carpenter. For years, I had nightmares that the second floor of the house was going to collapse. When Bryan took the kitchen ceiling back to the bare joists, he found out that somebody had cut massive holes in those joists to run a pipe through them. This made the house structurally unsound. Bryan showed us the holes and proposed a solution to make the house sound. The "bounce" that we experienced while walking around on the second floor disappeared, and so did my nightmares. Bryan is a superb young carpenter with old-school knowledge and values. Thank you, Bryan! I also want to recognize kitchen designer Jane Scammon. We told her what we wanted, and she immediately drew up an inspired design proposal for us. We bought tiles and cabinets based on her design, and we love the new look. Thank you, Jane!

So happy I found these people. The work was excellent, the price reasonable, showed up on time and…read moredid the job! Can't say enough good things about these people.

Skyline Painting and Carpentry delivers top-notch work with unceasing integrity--from bidding the…read morejob, to well-organized and tidy work each day, to executing the job's final punch list. Our old, peeling home has been transformed to the jewel of the neighborhood! Dirley and his crew's expert painting and repair work were executed, with tireless diligence and courtesy. Every morning, they rolled out their tarps to make sure that the messiness of scraping, sanding, and painting was contained, and every evening they spotlessly cleaned-up before leaving. Unlike other painting and construction crews, they never played music that might disturb the neighbors. Instead, they were incredibly focused and quiet--working 10-hour days, with a calm, good cheer. When we had questions, every member on the team responded helpfully, with a "can-do" attitude. I've overseen many home-improvement projects and rank Dirley's team among the best of them all in sharing a sense of commitment and collaboration, as well as pride, in their work. Thanks, Dirley, for a flawless experience and a beautiful home!

Beckmann Construction was overall great to work with. They are fairly priced, hard workers, honest,…read moreand truly care about making sure you're happy with the finished product. We had our kitchen renovated and even after we hit a major snag and had a few hiccups, they remained dedicated to completing the job well, rather than rushing through. There were a few instances where our finished surfaces weren't covered after installation and work was still going on (cabinets, countertop, floors) and it would have been great to have them protected right after installation without us asking, but nonetheless they always followed through on our requests and respected our wishes as the homeowners and the finished kitchen came out great. The crew was respectful and we always felt like they really worked hard to ensure we were happy. Beckmann construction very clearly knows what they are doing and are great at it. We would definitely recommend them!

Burigo's painted the exterior of our house this summer, and a large interior room this winter. Both…read morejobs were expertly done. They were consistently professional, and competitively priced. They handled anything that came up on the job, including tree trimming away from the exterior and carpentry on the deck. They were very easy to work with, and we will use them again for any related work.

Burigo's Services is awesome. They recently painted the exterior of our very old house. Daniel…read morewas responsive, professional, and explained everything clearly from the estimate on. The prep work and painting were meticulous. The painters were friendly, on time, and cleaned up perfectly every day. This being such an old house, there were some tricky issues and they took care of everything. I needed a carpenter at the last minute and Daniel came to the rescue with a carpenter who did a great job. Their price was more than reasonable and they were well worth it. They really went above and beyond.