Paul helped us remove a stuck broken dishwasher without destroying our island, something the…read more"professional installers" could not seem to do. While this work did not involve a lot of carpentry, I'll share that Paul was: - Incredibly responsive. He answered my call asap and came the next day to help as planned. - Persistent. This thing was really stuck and Paul would not give up. He got it out after an incredible amount of work. - Courteous. Paul cleaned up everything after the job very thoroughly. - Went the extra mile. Paul noticed that we were missing a plug on our disposal so he drove to the hardware store, bought one, and came back to install it, saving me the trouble. All of this speaks to Paul's character and work ethic. Should I have any carpentry work, I would not hesitate to call Paul. In fact, now that I have his number, I'm dreaming up carpentry jobs!

A wonderful carpenter Honest/ fair and does very nice…read morework. Very happy

Gerry did extensive renovation on our condo in Jamaica Plain, MA from Jan 3 to Mach 31, 2018. The…read morework involved complete renovation on the kitchen that included installation of quartz countertop and bathroom that included custom building a glass shower, painting all the walls and ceilings as well as sanding the floors of all the rooms. The total cost was approximately $60,000.00. He was able to finish the work on time while my wife and I spent the winter in Florida. He kept us informed of the progress of renovation with messages, photos and emails. His work was neat and tidy and he built a frame for temporary curtains for us while waiting for installation of the glass shower. He did repair for us when we sold our home in Wellesley in April-May 2017 which was a $20,000.00 project. Because of his good work, we asked him renovate our recently purchased home in Jamaica Plain. He is an excellent contractor and carpenter, and I would not hesitate to recommend home for any kind of work. He is professional, competent and responsible.

POOR EXPERIENCE! After reading the reviews I had my daughter…read morecall for an estimate to remove and replace a mohair ( lathe & plaster) ceiling and repair a blue board ceiling in the kitchen of my home in Norwood. The person who returned the call & started arguing with my daughter because he didn't want to remove the lathe & plaster ceiling even though he was told it was cracked and separating from the lathing. He wanted to just sheet rock over it. I'd have selected no stars if the rating system allowed. Consumer Beware.

Throughout the entire experience, John and his crew were respectful, insightful and project managed…read morethe entire renovation from beginning to end. The initial estimated time window was 2-3 weeks, and a majority of the work was done in 2 weeks, with everything else completed within 3 (with the exception of the windows, which required special order). John and his crew cleaned up well after the work was done, and I will definitely be using them again for future projects.

John is a great guy! He is invested into his business and is very intelligent about his line of…read morework!

The entire Our House team is amazing, I knew it was going to be a good fit from the initial…read moreconsultation. Steve knows what he knows (and what he doesn't stating he'll get back to you - which he actually does), knows he's got a strong team behind him (he's collected the best of best from years in the business and he'll tell you so - but he's not saying it in a way that comes across rude or a hard sell, he's just stating a fact) and everything supports that! After living in our house for 10 years I knew the kitchen could be better, I just didn't know how. I made it clear to Steve that I would need the options and associated cost laid out so we could make an informed decision, we knew the scope creep possibilities could be endless! Steve assigned us to Amy (the visionary and Alex whisperer) and Alex (the engineer, pro CAD user bringing Amy's visions to life) and from there we were off to the races. We ended up taking down a wall and removing the chimney, which led to moving heating, electrical, and some plumbing to the upper floors; we removed two windows and a set of French doors, replaced by one big window and a single door to the back deck. A BIG project, estimated to take 4-6 months, and they came in right at the 5 month mark! Another key selling point is they are familiar with and took care of the entire permitting process - which for anyone who lives in Somerville knows, is no easy task in our city. It was an explicit criteria I had as we were seeking bids. Reid was our project manager, he was on site almost every day and absolutely amazing in terms of addressing any questions. Pat was our safety officer, but also a PM of sorts - he made sure there was limited dust, and overall everything went smoothly because of his attention to detail. When there was a mishap with the dumpster and our relatively new paved driveway, Pat declared, "No dumpster!", they removed trash manually every evening and fixed the pavers at the end of the project. Kevin is a MASTER carpenter, super kind, smart, and generous with his time. When he asked me how I wanted the crown molding in a weird doorway alcove, I told him I had no idea! He walked me thru the options, was patient with all my questions, and shared his opinion what would look best. It's gorgeous. The best example, is we saved our unique door and window trim to incorporate into the new window & door. No one believes me when I say the new kitchen window trim is actually comprised of 6-8 pieces of trim! It's beautiful and a masterpiece! (Also Kevin and team listen to great music and would be awesome karaoke partners!) Brian (plumber), Wayne (HVAC), Joe (electrician) - also amazing. Answered all of my questions, their teams are very courteous and clean - no one entered the house without introducing themselves. And a shout out to Paige, the designer, who saved us countless hours by narrowing down options! We are in love with our countertops. But the biggest compliment comes from friends and family when they see the outcome - they all day the same thing (aside from its amazingly beautiful) it looks like it was meant to be! Thanks to Paige we were able to update & make our kitchen more function, without losing the period feel of the house which is now more open concept. Communication is key, and aside from the workmanship and skill of Steve and the entire Our House team, the fact that they listen and work WITH you is what makes them stand out. As other reviewers have stated, you get what you pay for. This was not the lowest bid, but what we got in terms of process management and importantly the END RESULT was well worth it. We are saving up for our next Our House project!!

We absolutely love working with Our House! If you like contractors that communicate well -- and…read morelisten well! -- you'll love them too. We've now hired them for several projects around our house: a bathroom renovation, a new retaining wall, a new basement foundation, a new set of stairs, and a huge attic renovation project including two giant new dormers installed. We've hired other contractors before for other projects in our fixer-upper, but once we found Our House, we've only worked with them since. OH is really good about doing what they say they'll do when they say they'll do it (while notifying you of any changes), and they're super responsive via email. It's clear that they take pride in the quality of their work, too. When we had an issue with water in the basement almost a full year after the foundation was poured, we emailed them about it and they were out the next day to see what they could do to fix it. Through all the work they've done for us, our project manager and architect were amazing about checking in with us every step of the way to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it. Furthermore, when you have lots of construction projects going on in the house you're living in, you don't realize up front just how dusty everything is going to be. It's impossible to contain ALL the dust, but man, do they do a really good job of trying to keep your living space clean. They contain the area they're working on behind a plastic zip wall, and more days than not, they vacuum/sweep the areas they had to track through your house so that they're keeping the mess behind the curtain. We also have two cats that we weren't willing to rehome while construction was going on, and OH put up extra zip walls to help us confine them to the first floor while they worked on the attic so the cats wouldn't get out or get in the way! OH may not be the lowest bidder for your project, but you definitely get what you pay for. They're honest, timely, and professional, and each and every time they've completed a project for us, the result is beautiful. I can't recommend them highly enough!

We hired Darren for two different projects and both turned out fantastic. First, he built us a 1200…read morebottle wine cellar. Second, he finished our basement, including an incredible customer bar and staircase. During both projects, Darren (and his outstanding crew) was always accessible and respectful. Most importantly, the results of both projects were incredible. I would highly recommend Vintage Makers!

I've now lived with my wine cellar for two years. This project came about like so many renovations…read moreat home where I start out deciding that we will watch the budget and really pay attention to the builder. Reminds me of the stone wall built this past year that led to a custom pizza oven. So as things go the renovation to our lower family room was to simply be a new ceiling which led to a complete remodeling with mini kitchen, home entertainment area, new floor etc. etc. Came out really nice and is very durable as it has withstood so many parties. The contractor was well under way when I said what if he could put in some wine racks in the corner? I have collected some wines through the years and always was concerned about cellaring and proper temperatures as some vintage wines spoiled with improper keeping. So I did some research and really found out that temperature and humidity are key and to keep these two fundamentals as constant as possible. I still struggle with humidity. The project gets researched and I learn that if I am going to do this right the already 400 bottles i had should be stored more appropriately or start drinking faster. I contact Vintage Makers in NH for some consultation. Most of this done by phone and email and I am off to the races. Contractor is now pushing as his envelope is closing and an insulated room (mini house) is to be built within our home and family room. We pick out tile to customize the floor, learn that it will be air conditioned to 55 degrees and 1600 bottles will find a new home or should I say if i buy that many. Now having gone this far I should tell you I am far from an expert. I like wine; my tastes vary every so often; and I enjoy what I enjoy. I can't remember the names of French and Italians and think it's hilarious when I'm around those who are in the "know." Christ I say if its good it's good and no I can't taste the plumbs and the berry But I do know good wine and I'm really liking pinot noir right now. Back to the wine cellar and this once simple solution to storage has a tasting table, wine refrigerator, storage for 1600 bottles (now holding 1200), and an area that attracts family and friends like the kitchen at Christmas. It is simple to operate and to the point I would call maintenance free. Do I think it's lavish ....yes. Do not I think it increases the value of our home.....no! But I do believe that when the time comes to sell there will be that one difference between our home and the next person's. www.vinagemakers.com.

Overall, an exhausting and deeply disappointing experience…read more I selected Ryan based on his consultative approach and positive reviews, but unfortunately I cannot echo them. Exception - the tile guy was great. I had two projects: bathroom renovation and roof/sunroom repairs. He quoted 3-4 weeks. After 7 weeks, the bathroom was still unfinished and much of the work was poor enough that it had to be redone by other professionals. He never started the second project before going onto other jobs (which I'm now grateful for). Drywall and finish work were unacceptable. The walls and ceiling were poorly mudded and taped, with visible seams, blobs, and defects -- especially on the ceiling. I raised concerns early, but he continued painting (badly) over unfinished surfaces instead of correcting them. After five weeks, he left for another job and told me to mark defects with painter's tape for his part-time employee to fix. That employee told me he does not do drywall work. Although Ryan repeatedly promised to bring in a professional, he showed up alone in week seven with excuses and no solution. A drywall professional later confirmed extensive errors and provided a $3,250 estimate to fix the work. Ryan rejected the cost, and it took me contacting five companies to find someone willing to correct it for less. During this time, I was without use of my bathroom while he repeatedly pressured me for final payment before corrections were complete. Poor attention to detail throughout: Trim was unpainted, uncaulked, nail holes weren't filled, doors were poorly painted, walls and wainscoting had paint drips all over. The vanity, mirror, and light were not centered. Trim doesn't meet the cabinets properly. One drawer can't fully open. The toilet doesn't sit flush. The shower door has a crooked fixture. A cat door was installed by cutting into trim (instead of above it), mounted crooked, and the trim was never nailed back into the wall. The floor transition piece was never installed. Electrical and plumbing issues: I was charged $400 to relocate the sink drain, which wasn't aligned below the sink. I was charged $800 for electrical work to remove a wire from the panel, move a light, and install a ceiling fan. Yet when I asked for a simple light switch change, he said, "I'm not an electrician." The ceiling fan does not function properly, and I was told to read the manual (which he threw out). Floors are perfectly straight. The closet is totally crooked and it's very obvious. Ceiling tiles below the bathroom became waterlogged twice. Ryan initially denied a leak. It was later discovered that a pipe had been left completely disconnected, causing ongoing leakage. I am now fixing the damage myself. Disregard for my home and pets: Gates, doors, and sliders were repeatedly left open, resulting in my dog escaping and me having to search the neighborhood. No drop cloths were used during painting; it was all over my bedroom floor. Sanding was done with no dust control and the door wide open, coating my bedroom in drywall dust and triggering allergies. He took the box fan we use for sleep noise (without permission) to use in the bathroom, caking the inside with drywall dust. The basement bathroom was repeatedly left trashed after plumbing access. He also left my water turned off there for over a week after leaving for surgery (which I was told about the day before). Pressure for early payments: The original contract and subsequent change order both required 50% down and 50% upon completion. I paid 50% for each initially. Despite this, I was soon asked to pay the remaining balance on the change order prior to work completion. He also demanded half of the final payment prior to completion, claiming only a few days of work remained, though the project was still unfinished weeks later. He continued to pressure me for final payment while significant defects were still being addressed. Bottom line: Cut corners, risk to my pets, poor workmanship, missed deadlines, constant pressure for payment, and a lack of accountability. After he shared a story about resolving a dispute with a prior client by entering her property to remove materials, I felt compelled to change my garage PIN and add camera monitoring for my own peace of mind. I would not recommend this contractor.

Ryan is wonderful to work with. Knowledgeable, honest, very fair pricing and hard working. A true…read moreprofessional. The work was done on time and it was done the "right way"'. He even went back to the store because some spindles were a little warped (and *maybe* could have passed, but, he did not want to just leave his work looking like that). We had our railings replaced and they look great! I am so happy with the whole project from beginning to end. Ryan is a pleasure to work with, he made the whole process so easy. I highly recommend him!

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!

Ricardo of Pro Handyman Services did a superb job with the list of various repair jobs I had for my…read moreold house. I am not afraid of basic DIY projects but I know some jobs really benefit from the experience and skill of a detail-oriented professional. Ricardo is that guy. He excels at finish carpentry. He replaced three entry doors, installed a new stairway handrail and window, fixed the swing and alignment of an old entry door and a few other odd jobs. I was impressed with his thoroughness, which included painting/staining and trim work that matched well with existing woodwork. Also, Ricardo is one of the most professional vendors I've worked with lately. He arrived early and consistently each day and scheduling the estimate and work was smooth. His communication (listening) skills are much better than average.