My wife and I have just built a new home and we leveraged the design build resources of Longfellow…read moreDesign Build on Cape Cod. We have been astounded by the level of support and flexibility, along with the breadth of knowledge and resources provided by Longfellow. Overall, the positive customer experience has made the process a delight and we know that we can trust this firm with our Stage 2 build-out requirements. There are too many individuals to list here, but if you go to the LDB website you can see their extensive crew. Our Architect and Project Manager have been outstanding! They have helped us to pursue the incentives for an All-Electric House build as well as helping us get as close to "Net Zero" as our budget allows. They have guided us resolutely throughout the process. One interesting aspect of the LDB design build guidance is the cool opportunity to install a Bio-Ethenol Fireplace which has been a major trend in Germany where the Passive House Standard has enabled the Bio-Ethanol technology to take off!

I am completely happy with the project that Longfellow Design Build has completed for me and my…read morefamily. Mark, Kelsey, Hailey and crew did a fantastic job start to finish. I couldn't have asked for a better group of professionals.

If you're looking for an outfit that can do any job, from building entire houses start to finish,…read moreto simply building you a deck or replacing stairs, Longfellow Design Build is an excellent choice. They have pros in all of the building trades: foundations, HVAC, framing, electrical, plumbing, interior design, specialty kitchens and bathrooms...it an all-inclusive experience and they handle everything. Their name says it all. Design Build. That's what we wanted and that's what they delivered, every step of the way, including permitting with the town, architectural drawings, elevations and blueprints, engineering schematics and plans, and of course all elements of construction both outside and inside. We contracted Longfellow to design and build an entire 2ndfloor for our cottage in the Swifts Beach area of Wareham. They worked closely with us and provided several options for materials, fixtures and appliances, flooring, lighting, etc. They invited us to consult with them at every stage, and they willingly changed some of the plans during construction when we asked for some additional windows and partition walls. No problem. We were so pleased with the end-result of our new upstairs that we had them renovate our downstairs, too. We had them re-shingle our entire home, add new hardwood floors throughout the downstairs, insulate, drywall, and plaster all of our 1st floor walls, replace some windows, and replace all of our downstairs electrical outlets. These folks are fast, too. Honestly...in two days' time they demolished our roof, framed and decked the new 2nd floor, erected all of the outer walls, framed the new roof which included a massive, sturdy LVL beam for the ridge board, and then sheathed and wrapped it all in Tyvek. We were dumbfounded. Their electricians are first rate, and fast. It's the same with every other aspect of their construction, including keeping the yard clean and being courteous to our neighbors. They have several skilled crews and multiple trade masters on their team, with showrooms in Falmouth, Osterville, Sandwich, and Harwich Port. They also construct and remodel homes in the local towns off-Cape, which was the case with us. In short, Longfellow Design Build took our three-season cottage and transformed it into beautiful, comfortable, weather-tight, luxurious, year-round home, AND THE PRICE WAS RIGHT! We are so glad we entrusted them with our whole-home makeover. They hit a home run for us. Cally Robyn Wareham, Massachusetts

Incompetent team totally unable to deliver. Disorganized, unprofessional and inefficient. We wasted…read moreyears with these guys and it really set back our progress.

My parents needed help when they decided to upgrade their kitchen and bath…read more After twenty five years in their home, they wanted to change the kitchen from dark cabinets to something lighter and more of today's styles. We looked into the large stores but decided to take a chance on a local company that we heard advertising on the radio. Lewis and Weldon was advertising their new line of cabinetry, Cranberry Cove, not only were their prices great, but they could handle everything from design, to installation. And, all the cabinetry would be constructed right on site, at their shop. My parents could see the design plans from their design group before they started and they could visit the shop during construction to see everything being built. Thanks Chuck and all at Lewis and Weldon for being so gracious in helping my parents with a major change in their life. Nancy

They are in bankruptcy having duped numerous clients to pay for cabinetry they neither built or…read moredelivered. Stay away at all costs.

After making the decision to retire to the Cape, we found a great lot. Next, we needed to find a…read morebuilder. Two recommendations sent us to Harbor Homes Construction and Renovation. We met with Pat and decided to go with her. It was a great decision. This was a long distance build. She went out of her way to accommodate us. She made it easier than we thought. Thanks Pat, we love our home. Ted

Passed a Harbor Homes work site today... what a mess on the lawn. After my past experience with…read moreHarbor Homes and all the negative postings I can't fathom why anyone would use then for the smallest job. In my case I still find problems with their work. I had to initiate a formal hearing brought against Harbor Homes with MA State Board of Licensing. The licensing board found unsatisfactory business practices and assessed fines against them. I feel for the poor people using them.

The roof on my 2 year-old house had ice dams that were causing leaks In the ceiling & walls…read moreupstairs. Turns out the contractor that built the house didn't know how to properly install a roof. No ice & water shield & nails blown through the shingles. Joe Sbragia gave me not only the best price but an honest one. As a single woman the other quotes I got were much higher. His crew came early and had the roof stripped, properly re-shingled & all debris cleaned up by the middle of the afternoon. I'd definitely recommend Advanced Roofing Solutions to anyone in need of a new roof or siding. I'm replacing the siding this summer from traditional vinyl clapboard to vinyl shingles that resemble traditional cedar and have re-hired Joe and his crew. I wouldn't trust any other contractor. They're best on the South Shore in my opinion.

Joe Sbragia of Advanced Roofing Solutions was hired to complete a new roof on both the house and…read moreshed. The project looks amazing, was delivered exactly as promised, on time and for a very reasonable price. Joe was easy to work with, very responsive and knowledgeable. The team was careful with our patio furniture, making sure to move it to a safe place while installing the new roof. They cleaned up perfectly when the job was complete. You'd never even know they were here! I would definitely use this company again for future construction projects.

He took my deposit of several thousand dollars and did NOTHING. He just sat on it, no…read morecommunication. For months, every time we called the office, his daughter promised to call back or email us and we never heard a thing. I had to find another contractor. When when I called the office arrange getting my check back, no answer. Finally I just went there and told them this is no way to treat customers. They complained to neighbors that I was very rude and "yelled" at them. That is a complete lie. Absolutely do not recommend working with them, and am baffled how they got so many positive reviews

This is our first time dealing with Hood Custom Home Design. Kevin and His Interior Designer Alex…read moreare knowledgeable, helpful, and considerate when you meet with them, at the store showroom. They also make it so easy and enjoyable to be able to see all the products you can choose, to make your dreams come true. They definitely work within your budget and do everything possible to make it work for you, the home owner. They are considered to your needs. It's a wonderful concept of having everything there to choose from, then running around to other places to pick out things, which can become confusing and stressful when trying to narrow things down with, what goes with what! Alex is very thoughtful in her decision making, not pushy,but sensitive to her clients thought process. The company also works with highly qualified licensed contractors. Kevin, the company's owner, runs a top notch remodeling business. As you can see, we highly recommend Hood!!

PlJ did a great job on my roof installation. Thorough, fast and did a very good cleanup after the…read morejob. Lincoln, our point of contact couldn't have been more helpful or pleasant. I highly recommend PLJ. Bob P.

PLJ Carpentry reinstalled two sets of exterior deck steps for me last fall after they were removed…read moreduring a patio project. The company wanted to schedule the work for around 5:00 PM. I specifically told Allan that I was concerned the job would be rushed if it started that late and asked him to make sure quality wasn't sacrificed just to get it done. He assured me multiple times that the work would not be rushed and that everything would be done properly. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened. The steps were essentially slapped back together with little attention to detail. Boards were misaligned, gaps were inconsistent, and sections of the steps were installed directly against the shingles instead of being properly fitted and finished. After I raised concerns, Allan promised the issues would be corrected and personally assured me everything would be made right. Based on those assurances, I gave the company a second chance. After the crew returned, communication stopped and my text messages went unanswered. When I eventually returned home and inspected the work, the steps were in even worse condition. The PVC decking was scratched and damaged, and the installers drove screws directly through the decking without properly pre-drilling for the matching plug system. As a result, the holes couldn't even be plugged afterward, leaving an unacceptable finished product. In hindsight, I should have terminated the project after the initial installation and walked away from the deposit instead of giving the company a second chance. Unfortunately, the corrective work was worse than the original installation. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend using a different contractor.