A big THANKS to Austin! We couldn't find an ash pan/tray to fit our fire pit. But we found Built…read moreTo Last. He made exactly what we wanted. He did an awesome job. Professional and courteous. He gets 5+ stars from us. We highly recommend him.

From the owner: Built to Last – Reliable Welding Services in Berkley, MA…read more At Built to Last, we offer expert welding and metalwork for repairs, custom builds, and creative projects — done with care and built to last. Whether you need a frame repair, a custom railing, or something welded back to life, we’ve got the skills to get it done right. Services Include: • Auto welding (frames, exhausts, brackets) • Boat & marine welding repairs • Custom aluminum and steel railings • Trailers, gates, stairs, and fences • Artistic and decorative metalwork Experienced welder Flexible availability (evenings/weekends available) Free estimates — honest pricing Currently accepting drop-offs or local on-site jobs where equipment can be transported. Full mobile welding will be available soon as we secure our work truck — stay tuned!

Ruy Barbosa is high off the charts in professionalism. He was responsive to our questions, and…read moreintuitive about our interests. He communicated with us throughout the project of installing a new Timberteck deck. His crew worked straight on through from start to finish without empty lapses of time. The men are so highly skilled. We continue to be happy with our beautiful deck. Therefore, we asked Ruy to install a Timberteck stair rail at our front doors, which also has withstood the test of time. We'd been concerned that installments like this would compromise the brick, whereby requiring a total rebuild, but a rebuild wasn't necessary. He also advise us on an easy and effective fix to divert water from flowing from the gutter and freezing to ice on those brick steps in winter. Based on the outcome of these projects, and our experience in their progression, we highly recommend this company.

Brutal experience with them back in 2022-2024. Would take weeks and, more than once, even months…read moreto get them to come back and do any work (see screenshots of my text interactions with them -- note the dates). They were supposed to build a new rubber roof. It started leaking on 3 separate occasions (which btw was never fully fixed -- we moved on to different contractors who did address the issues). And like I said, it would take months for them to actually come back and attempt to fix anything. Often they'd come by, look at the damage, then I wouldn't hear from them for multiple weeks. Meanwhile, more damage continues to accrue to the walls and ceilings. The internal fixes they applied for the water damage were just patch jobs. They just plastered and painted over. Meanwhile, the insulation behind the wall was soaked and accrued black mold that we had to address later. Also worth pointing out a major blunder at the beginning of the project (see attached videos and pics). They opened up the roof, and left it open for multiple days without doing any work. Well of course a major rainstorm came by (which was on the weather forecast well in advance). Alll that water poured into the house in the middle of the night setting off fire alarms. It was a nightmare to deal with on my end.

I contracted Couto Construction last month for a massive exterior renovation project: we updated to…read morenew vinyl/PVC siding and changed the color from white to blue as well as work done to the soffit, etc. Every aspect of the job went smooth from the initial assessments with Corey, dealing with Mariana in the project department for payments and with the project managers (César and after the first week, Brian). Their construction team was top notch, professional and very pleasant to deal with. They were consistently on time and gave the highest attention to detail and quality. Any questions we had were immediately answered either in person, by phone or through their group chat. Before work began they dropped off the dumpster and porta potty: living in a city, I was concerned space would be an issue but they placed everything with no issue and without blocking traffic. The crew stayed into the evening each work day and ensured that the work area and the surrounding sidewalk were clear of any debris and stray nails while their supplies were kept tidy and off the walkways. Brian and the crew did an exceptional job and the finished product surpassed my expectations. Financially, they were very reasonable and willing to work with us- especially seeing the end result, the cost was a value. They are fully licensed and insured (which is a rarity these days dealing with contractors). I would not hesitate to contract them again for any further projects and would fully recommend them. A hearty thanks to Brian and crew.

When I first used Couto (actually I used them 3 times for roof projects to where they replaced it…read moreall) I was very pleased with their service and workmanship. I was also impressed that they gave a 10 year warranty on their work. Unfortunately, when you need to call on them to honor their warranty things go badly very quickly. I was selling my house and as a part of that process the buyer's inspector got on the roof in May 2025. He took a picture of what was essentially a swimming pool on my roof. The water wasn't draining. Interestingly, Couto was already aware of the issue because they told me about it when they did the last roof job in March 2025. But despite me calling several times to see when they would fix the issue, they just put me off and never came. With the impending sale and the swimming pool on my flat roof, I called in for emergency assistance. They literally kept telling me they were coming out the next day for weeks. It took them a month to finally get around to dealing with my emergency, and that was after my almost daily calls, emails and text messages. I tried to get one of the Couto brothers to speak with me but apparently they couldn't be bothered with it. The moral to the story is they are great for initial work, but don't count on them to come through in a timely manner when you need them for warranty work.

Chris is excellent. He's knowledgeable, understanding and always willing to accommodate customers…read moreneeds. I highly recommend hawk building LLC to anyone in need of work done. Chris is awesome!

From the owner: Hawk Building LLC is a licensed and insured general contractor specializing in high-quality…read moreresidential and light commercial construction throughout Massachusetts. We handle everything from decks, kitchens, and bathrooms to full exterior remodeling including windows, doors, roofing, siding, and more. With over 20 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on clear communication, dependable timelines, and craftsmanship that lasts. Whether you're planning a full renovation or need a trusted contractor for ongoing projects, Hawk Building delivers results you can count on. Call today to schedule a free estimate. CSL 118888 | HIC Registered | OSHA Certified

Hired Pike Plastering for a kitchen and dining room ceiling refinish. The price was fair, the job…read morewas outstanding and done the same day. I would highly recommend this firm. Mike B.

Jim's crew came everyday until the job was finished. They were a bit messy with the drywall dust…read moreand plaster spatter, but that's pretty minor considering they did a great job on my big room over my garage. I've painted the room and it is looking great!!