We had a huge list of small things that needed to be done at our house. Mike showed up and…read moreexplained how he would do it, scheduled us in and completed it! He has a sense of humor but is very professional and does excellent work, a rare commodity with contractors. We've hired people in the past and there was always something they either couldn't fix or didn't know how to. LJR came to the rescue! We'll definitely be calling them back, they're now our go to handymen!!

We needed a new porch for our 1920's colonial. Mike from LJR met with us, analyzed the situation in…read moredetail, and gave us well-explained options regarding materials, timelines and aesthetics. Friendly, professional, and efficient, Mike and his crew gave us a result that was even better than we expected. As a favor to us, he also recommended an electrician for a separate issue and we were completely pleased with his work, too. Most importantly, we are very happy with our new porch, recommend LJR highly, and would happily work with them again on any project!

We hired Boston Framers to rebuild our front porch and flowerbed wall and they did an absolutely…read morebeautiful job. Great communication throughout the process, and the workers were so polite and respectful. They cleaned everything up at the end of each day and were lovely to have around. But most of all we now have a very pretty porch where the crumbling concrete monstrosity that came with our house once loomed. I highly recommend.

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.

We were initially introduced to Lenny through a friend when we were having a home inspection done…read moreon a home that we ultimately didn't end up buying. Lenny helped us to avoid what could have been a really big problem. A few years later, we finally bought our dream home and we hired Lenny to fix our family room addition. It needed new joists, subfloor, insulation, floor, drywall and plaster, etc. Lenny's crew did a fantastic job for us, at what I consider a very fair price. If you are looking for an honest contractor who does great work, give him a call.

Leonard and his sidekick are one of the most excellent carpenter experts I have seen. He has…read morehandled all the carpentry needs for my home renovation works and they are of utmost highest quality especially when he needs to improvised due to failures of others. He a very old school honest guy who does excellent work for the right price (not high and not low, just right for the quality) and sticks to his values. I would recommend him to anyone who needs projects done right even if it's not only carpentry as he's got contacts who he believes does the same quality work so he also does general contractor works and kitchen, baths, and interior remodeling.

Carl helped me in my Lexington project redoing my roof, refinishing my stairs, plumbed my entire…read morekitchen as well as the electrical. He's a master craftsman who takes pride in his work! I cant recommend him enough! Thank You Carl!! Look forward to working with you on the next project!!

From the owner: Here at Frame to Finish Carpentry & Snowplowing, we specialize in all things residential…read moreconstruction. Kitchen and bathroom repairs and remodeling - we can also assist with design suggestions, to fit your budget. Windows, doors, decks, siding, roofs, and any other repairs. Residential snowplowing & shoveling services, including car clearing. Seasonal contract discount rates offered. No job too big or small. Thanks for considering us!

We had such a wonderful experience working with Alcantara Contractor to replace our built in…read morecooktop in Medford this summer! Given our unique set up, I reached about to Carlos for guidance on replacing this appliance and he was able to help us in both the planning and execution of this small kitchen project. His expert team was able to get this installation done in a day, even when it required more work than we originally planned. Throughout the process he was highly professional, communicated with me regularly, and made me feel at ease. I would highly recommend Carlos & Alcantara Contractor for any general contracting needs!

Had a fantastic experience working with Alcantara! Marcelino was a great GC who was always upfront…read moreand informative about the tasks at hand. We were so impressed with their services that we asked to work with them for some additional work after the initial project was completed. The project involved redoing our kitchen and bathroom. We used a 3rd party to design and purchase the items through them and relied on Marcelino and his team to demo and install the new fixtures, cabinets and appliances! Although there were hiccups along the way (something to expect when it comes to any renovation work), Marcelino ensured that issues were had were addressed promptly. Marcelino was upfront during our initial walkthrough quote and gave an accurate timeframe when the project could be completed. The second phase involved the installation of some recessed lights which was completed within 1-2 weeks. Very happy with the results! There were some minor issues after the project's completion but after mentioning these concerns Marcelino had his team stop by our place with a very quick turnaround time to address our concerns. Overall Marcelino and his team were professional and respectful of our property (made sure to cover our exposed furniture during the painting/demolition phases). Their price was also reasonable for the Boston area. I would strongly recommend Alcantara for any renovation projects you may have! We would use them again for any future projects we may have planned.

John and his guys did an awesome job on my front porch, he was easy to communicate with and stuck…read moreto the estimated time frame. They took down the old porch that was falling apart and got the debris taken away next day. What an upgrade!

From the owner: At John Boyle Contracting, we keep it simple: quality work, honest service, and real relationships…read more We're a small carpentry business that takes pride in doing the job right the first time. From small jobs to extensive renovations, every project gets our full attention and care — no cutting corners, no rushed work. When you hire us, you work directly with the people building your project, not a random crew. We believe communication is just as important as craftsmanship, and we make sure you’re in the loop every step of the way. Most of our work comes from referrals because we treat every job like it’s for our own home. At John Boyle Contracting, we’re not just building projects — we’re building trust.