Peter Duffy's team took over the work that our previous, nightmare-of-a-contractor had started. From the start, Peter and his amazing crew, Oliver and Alan, showed up at our house first thing in the morning, and didn't stop until 5pm or later. They accomplished more in one week than our first crew did in 2 months. Peter was truly invested in the project, and it was clear how much he cares for his clients and his crew. Every step in the process was a collaboration: Peter scheduled appointments between us and the electrician, HVAC crew, and plumbers so we could all walk through the house together and talk through what we wanted and what would work. Peter also made suggestions throughout the process that improved the plan and house in ways that never would have occurred to us. At one point, Peter's crew had the idea to move an original built-in cabinet to another wall in order to open up the dining room to the kitchen, and it changed the entire flow of the house in the best way possible. Visitors always scratch their heads in disbelief when we tell them that the built-in was moved - they insist it looks like it has always lived in that corner of the room! Peter uses the best materials for his builds, and the finishing work is outstanding. Oliver is an incredible carpenter, so our new stairs, kitchen casework, trim around the walls and doors, and tile work in each bathroom is absolutely gorgeous. The existing walls in the house were in bad shape after we removed the wallpaper, so Peter's meticulous painting team patched and repaired all of the walls before painting. The walls are now absolutely smooth and look brand new. The few times there were issues, Peter and his crew addressed them immediately - things were corrected by the following day. Our entire project was massive, and Peter coordinated the work of all of the subcontractors seamlessly so there was never a day that no one showed up to work. Peter's prices throughout the project were also reasonable, especially for the quality of work and materials that they included. Our finished home is more beautiful than we could have ever imagined - we are beyond happy and grateful to Peter and his crew. If you've got a project coming up - no matter how big or small - Let Duffy Do It! Check out the attached social media video we made to showcase Peter's work, along with some other pictures of the finished kitchen, bathroom, and basement. read more

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I've worked with Peter and his crew on several different projects since we have moved into our old house. We first worked with the crew to fix our tub surround. They did an amazing job, went above and beyond what was asked. His crew was very respectful of our property, always cleaned up every single day, and most importantly was respectful in their communication and interaction with us. We had several horrible experiences with contractors previously, so we were so glad to work with a contractor who was kindhearted, honest, knowledgeable, and good at his work. Two months ago we finally pulled the trigger and added a 1/2 bath to our property. We loved working with Peter so much that we worked with him again! Small compact powder room, but it gets the job done. Overall pleased with outcome of every project. Peter was helpful in the process as he had many suggestions, ideas in bringing things together. Pricing was very reasonable compared to the 2-3 other quotes that's I've received from other contractors. I was proactive on my end on communicating exactly what the needs were for my family. Communicated timeline, expectations, and cost so that there were no surprise for the both of us. My husband and I have worked with many different contractors, and it's really difficult to come by someone who is as helpful and honest as Peter! read more

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Peter and his team replaced a tile bathroom floor in my condo. They were very responsive to my emails prior to work being done and did a nice job on the floor, dealing with issues that arose in my very old condo while staying on time (replaced rotted subfloor and some rusted fixtures). They were professional, courteous and did a very nice job on the new tile floor. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Overtime the GC Peter and his crew got WAY too comfortable. Treated my house as if it was their own, worked very slowly. Many delays due to Peter thinking he could work without a permit, mistakes on ordering materials, he was also not accommodating to any requests by the customer. I had to end up firing him and his crew couldn't even leave my house without breaking a window on their way out. I thought they were only cleaning up and I find this. Image attached. It has been weeks and just now seeing water damage from their lies about sealing off the area. I hope someone reads this and saves themselves the money and aggravation. read more

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Peter completed an attic finishing project that included adding a sky light, insulation, overhead lights/outlets, framing, sheet rock, paint, hardwood floors, and a built-in bookcase. He provided a competitive price and his team was polite and clean, while staying on time. When a plaster crack emerged after a few months, he stood by his work and had it repaired. While our communication could have been smoother, the project turned out exactly as we would have hoped. read more

I am so grateful we chose Remodeling Boston for our kitchen remodel. I am beyond happy with the outcome and the entire team along the way has been an absolute pleasure. Would trust them with any future project, and I look forward to planning the next one! read more

I had Peter and his crew renovate my bathroom and put a floor into the unfinished attic of my condo unit. I knew when I met him that he was a no-nonsense, highly professional contractor. In his estimate for the bathroom, he was very clear in delineating our respective responsibilities. The bathroom turned out pretty much exactly how I had conceived it, and I attribute a lot of that to Peter and his crew's experience and skill, and his ability to listen, ask the right questions, and be available for questions from me. I was very busy at the time the work was being done, and I hugely appreciated Peter's inclination to take care of things that I simply did not have the time or energy to handle. And, I did enjoy talking with him, about non-project related stuff. All in all a very pleasant experience with the desired outcome. read more

Thanks to Peter Duffy at Remodeling Boston I've fallen in love with my home all over again. Peter did a kitchen remodel for me amongst other projects, and with his guidance and expertise we transformed what once was an outdated home into my dream home. Does Peter have a particular way of conducting business? Yes. But that's what more than 50 years in the business will get you. Someone who carries immense experience, insight and professionalism. I met with more than 3 contractors before deciding on Peter and his team. They were each great options but I like things done a specific way and only Peter was able to truly impress me with his keen eye regarding exactly what needed to be done and the fair pricing for the level of work. If I've learned anything about hiring people for work it's that you pay for experience and you get what you pay for. Peter was worth every penny. From reading the other reviews I do understand where there's frustration regarding communication and the dissatisfaction regarding it. Peter doesn't have his hand glued to his phone like the rest of us. I've noticed he does take his time getting back on occasion, but when he does he gives his full attention and self. All I can say is we all have different ways of communicating. To those interested in working with Remodeling Boston: do not hesitate. You won't find another contracting company as reliable and impressive. read more

Ever since we had moved into our home, we wanted to have our kitchen redone since it was extremely outdated. We had been looking for a contractor for some time until family friends of ours had recommended Peter and his team. We met with him and he was very friendly and easy to talk to. He gave us different options based on our budget and worked with us to design a more modern, open-concept style kitchen. Peter has been in this industry for some time so he was able to recommend to us plenty of local businesses that specialize in counters, cabinets, cabinet handles, lighting, and tiles, making it easy for us to come up with the type of kitchen we wanted. Throughout the process we were impressed by Peter's level of communication and expertise, keeping us involved in every aspect of the project, making sure we were happy with him and his team's work. We can't thank him and his team enough for how our kitchen came out and would definitely use him again! read more

Peter is a wonderful person and a great contractor. He is honest and really invested in making sure you are happy with your final product. I priced out my project with many contractors, and Peter was the most reasonable by around 10K! He was able to suggest various options to reduce pricing. He wasn't trying to push up his profit margin. He was trying to make sure I was getting a good deal. The project started on time and Peter's assistant Mario performed the demo and always left the place looking immaculate. Peter suggested I look at Stone Surfaces in Burlington, MA for my granite. I went with the Ivory Fantasy granite, which was priced in the same price range as the quote Peter gave me originally. It was installed without any seams, which made it look even more stunning. Peter installed the backsplash, which I was also thrilled about. One of the Wolf cabinets had a small crack in it, so Peter ordered a new one immediately. At the end of the project, we went through the kitchen together to make sure everything was up to my expectations. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I recommend Peter Duffey's company Remodeling Boston without any hesitation! Most importantly, my cats loved him! read more

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My wife and I recently hired Peter and his team to do a total remodel of our kitchen and overall we are very satisfied with the results. From the beginning he was responsive to our questions and requests for design assistance. He came to our house a few times to discuss options, cabinet brands, appliances, the works. We originally talked with Peter in the fall only to table the project over the winter. When we later contacted him in the spring he picked up the project proposal right where we left off. Throughout the project he was very clear on next steps and any upcoming decisions that needed our input. He went out of his way to work with us when our cabinet and granite companies had issues and when we made minor scope changes. For instance, when our granite guys flaked out on our templating and weren't able to fabricate until later than expected, Peter installed temporary countertops and reconnected the plumbing so that we could have a functional kitchen during the two week wait. I'd strongly recommend him to friends and family in the area who are looking for similar work. I included a picture of part of the finished work. We couldn't be happier. read more

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Peter did a great job on my kitchen. I didn't use a designer, but he was very willing to use my self-drawn plans and listen to the intent behind them. I valued his expertise when he suggested changes that would make the project even better. When the unexpected appeared after demolition, he was flexible and rolled with the changes. He's available and communicative by email and text. Highly recommended. read more

Peter helped give us the ideal kitchen for our first home! We hired him at first just to expand the kitchen's small entry way but thought he was so thoughtful, responsive and thorough that we hired him to do the floors, cabinets, and tile backsplash as well. He was a fantastic resource throughout the renovation, answering not only our kitchen questions but any home operating questions we had as first time homeowners. His advice was always honest - trying to save us money while maintaining quality - and the work he did was meticulous. We plan to hire him again soon to do more to improve our new home. We highly recommend "letting Duffy do it!" read more

Peter did an extensive kitchen remodel in our home, which included taking out a bathroom, expanding the footprint of our kitchen, completely remodeling the kitchen, and putting in a new half bath in a former (large) coat closet. We couldn't be happier with the results. Peter and his crew did an excellent job, and paid attention to detail that really made the job come together. Peter was able to update the kitchen, while keeping true to the old character of our 1890s Victorian. Additionally, the project was completed in the projected amount of time and within budget. Peter and his crew did a great job and we'll be asking them to do future renovations in our home! read more

I have done two projects with Peter for well into the six figures total cost. Feels like I have spent a year of my life working with him. To summarize the key points based on our experience: 1) Most of the Reno work is done well, we would probably give it a B or B- in aggregate, but 2) If you are particular (and we are) you will catch flaws that you don't like, which brings us to 3) you will annoy him because his ideal state is he does the work to his standard and then you leave it alone - debate about work quality and redoing sub-par work (which will happen) is met with prickly resistance. Peter is very responsive to questions, however. 4) His crew does not protect new surfaces, you will need to spend hundreds cleaning new surfaces or learn to live with the damage - This is so frustrating because it's incredibly preventable. 5) The painter he works with is quite good, as are the plastering contractors. 6) I would not trust the tile work ever again, he did not use underlayment and now our tile is cracking and we paid for nice marble tile in our shower that failed (paid out of pocket to correct). This is unacceptable. Peter wouldn't replace the tile, so again you either need to learn to live with it or overpay for someone to fix the work. 7) Things can get really complicated working with him over a long period of time. Peter did not finish our project: cracked hinges, doors that won't latch shut, unpainted trim, last few bits of tile, etc. He claims this is because we didn't pay him but he dragged his feet for over a month coming back for a final touch up and I'm personally not dumb enough to hand over a final check before the work is done - I thought this was the standard but he was insulted by it despite the fact that I paid him chunks in the tens of thousands on demand throughout the project. 8) Peter will encourage you not to permit the work. We permitted ours and I had to facilitate it with the town myself, because the 'project manager' he hired dropped the ball for several months. It also became clear that Peter didn't follow the plan that the inspector approved - I had to pay for 'tempering service' on new bathroom windows out of pocket. I would work with Peter if you're comfortable with the above, and if you know what you will get out of it. All in all we like a lot of the work, we enjoy many of the new elements of our home that he helped us bring to life, but there are lingering issues that taint the experience and make us wish he could have conducted himself more professionally. It's a shame because there were certainly some good moments throughout the project but it burnt out in spectacular fashion. read more

Peter Duffy has recently finished remodeling our basement. We met over the summer and he patiently reviewed the project with us. Peter listened to our needs, proposed additional options and worked with us to create a great space. He is thorough and willing to redo any work that does not meet his expectations. Family and friends have been impressed by the final product. His work looks exceptional. read more

Peter Duffy and team replaced the back porch on my condo. They replaced the existing wood with Azek material. The work was completed in a timely and professional manner. He is very friendly and professional. I would definitely select them for any future renovations. read more

Peter and his team did a very extensive renovation of our home: building new attic stairs, completely redoing two bathrooms, kitchen counters, flooring throughout, chimney removal, knocking down walls, and adding AC. Plus odds and ends. He did a great job and we've been very happy with the work. He actually did most of it while we were out of state, and he was super easy to communicate with and trustworthy to manage things in our absence. His subcontractors are all as wonderful as Peter--super responsive, professional, and expert. We've recommended him to others and would use him again for another job without hesitation. read more

Peter completed two jobs in my house and both were done with great craftsmanship. He finished our basement and installed a new doorway along with some other repairs throughout our house. He was very professional and provided an estimate that was true to the final cost and timeline. He cleaned up the job beautifully after each day which was also great. We were very happy with his work and will definitely use him again and recommend him to others. read more

Peter recently finished two jobs for me. Refinishing a partially finished basement and adding a separate office in the basement. Peter and his team (especially Oliver) did a great job and we are very pleased with the outcome. Peter has years of experience and had some great advice during the process which really made a difference. They made a beautiful built- in entertainment center for us from a picture I gave them from pottery barn. We get compliments all the time. The team is focused on your satisfaction, even repainting and touching up areas where my (over) attention to detail took over. Overall, we are very happy with the job they did and will be using them again in the future. read more

I will share the frustration of the lack of communication. Actually absence. We were scheduled to have work done, only to experience delay - and a couple of weeks of NO Response to emails, phone or texts. I contracted with someone else - who was fantastic and professional and quality - while still trying to reach Peter. No luck. My recommendation is to save your frustration and call another contractor. Or call me and I will be glad to recommend another. read more

Things started out well enough; Peter responded to my email and we agreed for him to come by and give an estimate later in the week. Unfortunately he neither showed up or called to cancel. Like the other poster, I opted to move on. read more

We were hired as another contractor to come in and do some work behind his crew. There was a bunch of trash left on site and he told the homeowners it was ours. We went and removed his trash from the property anyway. When I confronted him about it he could have cared less. From what I understand this guy isn't even licensed but calls himself a home improvement contractor. Here is the link to search for licensed contractors: http://services.oca.state.ma.us/hic/licenseelist.aspx read more

I wish I could add stars to this rating. My first experience with Peter Duffy and Remodeling Boston was a very modest project. The latest one was far greater in scope and effort: we needed significant woodwork removed, replaced, and painted around the third floor of the house. Peter's management and attention to quality detail was the same as it had been in my first experience. Peter quite simply took care of ensuring that we came in on time and on budget without compromising our long-term results. And again, I am particular and I looked closely. Peter also navigated the different personalities of his team, the specialty contractors, and the other owners. It certainly made the process far easier as I always felt confident about progress and results. All that to say, I will again recommend Remodeling Boston without hesitation! read more

We hired Peter for a complete gut job & remodel of our bathroom. As first time home buyers, we were nervous as to what to expect and afraid of being taken advantage of. Peter responded to our request for a quote quickly and talked us about all the possible options to maximize space. Throughout the remodel, Peter gave updates as far as timeline and answered all of our questions. Peter was responsive to phone calls & emails. He is a perfectionist which is shown in his work. We will be definitely calling Peter back for any future work we need in our house. read more

Peter did two projects in our home: adding a shower to our bathroom and building a wheelchair ramp off of our back deck. Both projects were well done. Peter did all of the tiling himself, and the shower looks great. The ramp looks like it was an original part of the deck. Peter was very responsive throughout the job, and was great at being in communication via email. He sent us a detailed proposal, and worked with us on planning out both projects until we were satisfied and had everything figured out. We also had a newborn baby at home, and he was helpful in working with us around scheduling and cleaning up at the end of each day. We had a couple of miscommunications about scheduling over the holidays, but overall things went very smoothly. All of the work was well done, and it was a pleasure working with Peter. We would definitely recommend him for your projects! read more

Peter and his team were a perfect fit for our projects. Photos coming soon... First, we had a small (very narrow) laundry room that we wanted to make more livable. He stacked our new washer/dryer, reworking the plumbing and venting, built a door around it, and turned the extra space into a separate closet by building a wall in between. He made suggestions that kept the cost down, which I appreciated considering another contractor had quoted a crazy price for similar work. Second, we wanted to renovate our bathroom entirely. He and his crew stripped out our old bathtub, floor, tile, etc. and replaced it with a beautiful shower, glass sliding shower door, brand-new tile and vanity, space heater, toilet, and also installed a vent in the ceiling. He hit our budgets and timelines. This was our first home-improvement project, and it felt like a nice split between what we did on our own (bought our own shower door, tile, ceiling vent/light, grout, vanity, etc.) and the work Peter offered. We did not have an interior designer, so it was up to us to find the right paint color, accessories, and the like. Peter supplied the shower transition tile, the space heater, all construction materials, doors, the drain, shower pan, and other parts. He outlined what we were responsible for sourcing in the initial proposals, so it was clear and easy to manage. e.g. Home Depot installed our carpet in the small room, not Peter. Easy. Finally I should note that he was flexible with problems we created, for example we sent back a faucet that had the wrong finish, so Peter came back out later to install that piece. He also backs up his warranty, as we had some of the paint on our bathroom ceiling start to crack - he corrected it quickly. read more

Peter and his team did an attic renovation in the unfinished part of our attic. They did a great job and even completed the work ahead of schedule. His team was very courteous and respectful Peter was very flexible when it came to making changes and doing additional work as needed. We are extremely happy with the results and will definitely use Peter and his crew in the future! read more

We've had Peter Duffy do a number of projects for us and have always been happy working with him and happy with the results. He's done our new kitchen, as well as doing work in the basement, on leaky exterior shingles and rubber roofs, and various other projects. He's been easy to communicate with, completely trustworthy, finished projects in a timely way, and his workers have always been respectful and friendly. Peter arranged the kitchen renovation so that we went without our sink for only one day, were never without a refrigerator, and were able to use his hot plate for the few days that we had no stove. And we love the result. He offered ideas and useful contacts, when we wanted them but was accommodating when we had different ideas. We first discovered him when we wanted a small attic fan installed and other contractors either didn't show up, didn't know how to do the work, or went AWOL after giving an estimate. Peter showed up, installed the fan quickly and inexpensively, and over time, we've used him for various projects large and small. read more

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I will start by saying that we did not go with Peter so I can't tell how the actual work is, however, we had a great experience with Peter speccing out the work and that is what this review is for. Peter was a little hard to get hold of, but he made time for us, and spent a lot of time discussing the project. Ours was a tiny project and so I was impressed that he spent the time. It was a challenging project, involving retrofitting a dishwasher into a quaint 1960s kitchen. Peter spent a lot of time discussing different options. He came up with an innovative idea - placing the dishwasher in its own cabinet on the opposite wall (which was free) but we decided not to do it. I liked Peter because he was very measured in his approach. He never tried to upsell us things and his quotes sounded very reasonable. He also suggested things (including doing without a dishwasher!) that was best from our point of view but would make him no money! Again, I can not judge the quality of his work, but he spent a lot of time with us, and was very careful and measured. read more

Peter was easy to work with. He provided a quote and delivered on his estimate. He helped to restore part of my flooded basement wall which had water damage. Wall was torn down and put back together. No issues. Would use again. read more

Peter replaced an exterior door and installed 3 storm doors for us. His response to our request for a bid was quick and clear and it was easy to work with him.We chose him because of his professional approach and the reasonable bid he gave us He was somewhat delayed by the weather and one door which was delivered damaged and had to be reordered, but kept at the job as best he could. The installations are excellent and flawless. We will be using him in the future. Larena read more

I had a $3K work to do in my house that was supposed to last around 1 week. I have had very poor customer service along the way, very poor interactions, and felt there was no interest for my project because it was so "small". I had to wait 7-10 days to get any reply by email. Waited weeks to get a proposal. When I called I was met with a laconic "I'll send it to you today", and had to wait another 2 or 3 days to finally get the document... The works were supposed to start mid-September and were then postponed of 2 weeks without explanation. The day before the works were supposed to start, he sent me an email at 7pm on Sunday to postpone. This kind of last minute change should be communicated by phone not by mail! And how couldn't this be communicated earlier? Who organizes his schedule on Sunday night for the week? Then again the night before the works were supposed to start he cancelled the works.without any explanation. I would strongly recommend to avoid this company if you want your job to be done. read more

This is the first time I have ever written a review yet based on what Peter Duffy put me through I feel it is important to share my experience to protect others from this situation. I innocently called Peter to provide me an estimate to complete a bathroom remodel. Peter came to my house on a recent morning, saw the bathroom and had the audacity to steel my house key. Shortly after he left, I realized what he did and called him to ask him to return my key immediately. He continued to hang up on me. When I kept calling, he finally agreed to return it the next morning. Of course he didn't return my key the next morning and I continued to call him and send emails to his website. He ignored every message I left for him. It wasn't until I got the BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT and a CRIMINAL ATTORNEY involved and they started contacting him that he realized he wasn't going to get away with stealing my key and finally returned it. I tried to notify the Better Business Bureau but he is not accredited through that agency. Save yourself trouble and stay away from Peter Duffy. read more

Peter handled our kitchen renovation and was the smartest, most reasonably priced contractor we've worked with during 30 years of fixing up old houses. (We're on our third.) He was responsive, helpful without being overbearing, and a font of good ideas about the complicated issues we faced--he has an artist's eye and a carpenter's clever hands. Unlike other contractors we contacted, he didn't didn't insist on charging us big bucks up front just to bat around ideas and help us refine the basic design we'd figured out. When problems and surprises reared their ugly heads, he repeatedly came up with good solutions, some of which he executed himself. He's remarkably hands-on for a veteran contractor, doing parts of the plumbing, carpentry, etc. himself. That means he stayed on top of details, and the inevitable problems that arise in a major renovation, in a way that doesn't happen with general contractors who simply cruise through now and then as their sprites do all the work. He's also a perfectionist, insisting on getting things right that we sometimes didn't even notice weren't perfect. And he's the only contractor we know who listens to classical music while he works. A class act all the way, he will henceforth be our fixer-upper of choice. read more