We hired Boston Best Construction (BBC) to complete a kitchen island and small remodel project in…read moreour Boston condo. We consulted with several contractors and ultimately settled on BBC due to the competitive price, references, and availability. We worked with Eduardo and his team throughout the duration of the project. We are very happy with the outcome. The Quote & Final Price. Of those we contacted, BBC took the least amount of time to get us a quote. The quote was also the most detailed of the ones we received. Eduardo included renderings of the island remodel and surrounding space as well as a detailed breakdown of materials and labor. The quoted price was very competitive -- it was among the lowest. BBC completed the project for the quoted price in spite of a few unexpected complications we encountered along the way. Quality of work. We are extremely happy with the quality of the work performed. We were very up front about certain key requirements going into the project and Eduardo did a very good job making sure to adhere to them. For example, we wanted to make sure the island cabinetry matched our older, discontinued, cabinetry. Eduardo was able to match our own cabinets very closely without impacting the price. We also had a number of other very specific requirements regarding cabinetry arrangement and Eduardo stuck to it perfectly. We got what we asked for. Communication and experience. Eduardo and his crew kept the dialogue going throughout the project. We spoke regularly via telephone, email, and text message. They listened to our questions and concerns along the way and made adjustments based on our input. They were very good at explaining when certain things made sense and when they didn't. Eduardo and his team were not afraid to speak up when they thought their input would lead to a better result. For example, Eduardo and one of his team members (Daniel) had some suggestions about how to cut the granite to wrap around some steam pipes adjacent to the island. This resulted in a much better finished appearance and the additional cost was negligible. We are glad we listened to their suggestions as the final result is better than we had expected. We had a great experience with BBC and would use them again. We recommend them for anyone considering any type of project for their home.

BBC is an excellent firm. For my 2500 sq ft home, Eduardo and his team were kind enough to FIX the…read moreterrible and shoddy work of a previous General Contractor who I had to fire (crooked walls, baseboards that weren't flush, spotty painting, unlevel doors). Eduardo's team was highly professional, kind and good hearted. His people are honest, and high quality individuals. Deeply skilled, and always smiling. Furthermore, they were kind enough to keep their dust and debris to an absolute minimum while my family and I were living through the renovation!! Thank you Eduardo and team-- we are very grateful for your help and excellent workmanship.

My wife and I have hired B&D for a number of projects (large and small) over the past 6 years…read more These projects included a full gut remodel of a kitchen, a complete exterior redo of a barn that included all new clapboard, windows, and roof, as well as new windows and doors on our rental property. Our experience could not have been better. Our experience with Paul, Lisa, and Tim (PM) has always been very positive. We have found B&D to be responsive, courteous, and actually finished our kitchen remodel a week earlier than they planned. We have recommended B&D to relatives who have had a similar experiences. We would hire B&D again without hesitation. M&M Somerville, MA

Excellent work! Would recommend to anyone without hesitation. They are thorough and get the job…read moredone right. I have worked with them multiple times on various projects and no complaints!

We renovated our home and added a substantial wrap around porch. We worked with an architect to…read moredesign the porch, and had a really hard time finding a contractor that was responsive and seemed to want the job. Leader was a little more expensive than some bids we got, but I honestly think when changing the face of your house, you get what you pay for. Leader dealt with the City, the permits, the architect, and managed every detail of the project. Lauren dealt with permits and the front end of the project (because I knew nothing when we started all this), and Kaitlyn (construction manager) managed all the contractors and worked with us to deal with contingencies as they arose. We replaced the windows and door on the front of the house. We excavated 14,000 pounds of concrete stairs (layered for over 100 years), we replaced the siding on the front. We had roofers and electricians to deal with. The carpenters that built the porch (Zenon!!!) were masterful and executed the architectural plans perfectly. The structure and roof were completed in 6 weeks start to finish. I appreciate how communicative Leader is, I appreciate how carefully and neatly their contractors worked, I appreciate that every single person who worked on our property was incredibly professional. We absolutely adore our porch. It looks like a totally different house. We couldn't be more pleased with the work of this excellent company.

We are doing our first remodel and called them to see if they are interested and can provide us an…read moreestimate. Apparently, before calling them, you need to know how much your construction project will cost. Since we didn't (gasp) and perhaps because our initial estimate was lower than their over the phone estimate, they didn't even bother offering to come out to give an estimate. I guess our money is not good enough for these people.

Great company. Highly recommend their service. Danny is honest and their prices are very fair…read more You're in good hands with Refine Construction.

I recently decided to refinish my basement as it was very old and outdated. When I called Refine…read morethey were very helpful over the phone, and showed up the next day to give me a quote. I mentioned wanting to keep my hot tub room, but I was unsure because of all the water damage in my basement. Danny recommended waterproofing the whole basement to give it longevity and I was very pleased with the idea. When they were finished, I was amazed with the job they did and I will be recommending them to all my friends.

Chris Sherriff and his team performed beyond all expectations…read more The initial meeting showed that he understood what we wanted and made suggestions the were right on to what we had in mind. Once the project started all efforts were made to furnish superior workmanship and excellent professional results. Always paying attention to details and offering useful suggestions showing how much they all were invested in making the best results. Great people and we have found a solution for any future projects. We expressed how grateful we were for the end result. You would be advised to seek this contractor if for nothing else peace of mind and a project within your budget.

Chris Sherriff did our kitchen renovation recently. He did a great job, on budget, and finished…read moreearly. His work is excellent quality, and he also has first class subcontractors. He kept us informed throughout the project, was really tidy, and we couldn't be happier with the final result. Plus he is a super nice guy who we enjoyed seeing every day. For sure we will hire Chris again for any renovations.

We went with Stellar for some demo, carpentry, and painting work before and after an HVAC system…read morereplacement. They gave us a fair quote and are clearly very knowledgeable. We had some interruptions and changes in requirements in the middle of the project due to HVAC issues (not at all related to the work that Stellar did); Monique and Eduardo were so understanding and helped us change things on the fly. We could not be happier with the result and the price. Their communication, flexibility, care for our home, and quality of work all exceeded our expectations.

Absolutely AMAZING job! We have been searching for a general contractor for almost 6 months to take…read morecare of several projects on the exterior of our home. We had worked with Stellar Painting before when our insurance company paid for a door and window repair. After a phenomenal job and a great experience, I called them again to see if, by some miracle, they could handle a list of repairs for the exterior of our home. After coming out, giving an estimate, and providing a start time - I couldn't believe how quickly everything was done! They fixed everything (and that was one heck of a list)! Our deck is so beautiful, I can't stop staring at it. Light poles that a previous masonry company installed are standing tall and proud (versus lump-sided like they have been for years now!) The list goes on. The exterior of our home looks brand new thanks to them. I can't believe how quick and easy it all was. Love the crew as well - Monique is amazing and Eduardo is SO nice and extremely talented! Everyone that came out was super sweet. They will definitely be my go-to from now on.

I would absolutely recommend Steve and Stella Roofing Services. I have to say after the job they…read moredid today, I am not surprised seeing so many 5 star reviews about his work ethic and most importantly, his communication. When I decided it was time to replace my 40+ year-old roof after consulting with Steve, he told me truthfully that he would do everything he can as a local owner and a friendly neighbor (literally one street over) to help me in any way he could to take care of my need for a new roof under my financial limits. He made sure to address any potential issues, he assessed the inside attic space and made sure he didn't see any serious concerns before making any knee jerk assumptions like some do from a visual standpoint. Whether it be from the delivery of the shingles (which he communicated with me immediately to take care of a shipment error on the warehouse side before the job started) so that the job didn't start with the wrong shingle we selected !! His price was fair compared to a couple other companies who he competes against, because he truly wanted the business so he can continue to grow to compete against the other big name companies that upsell from a commissions perspective. Everything happened as he had scheduled. His team arrived in the early morning and finished in 7 hours. Shane assisted with taking care of boarding up the existing Gable vents and cleaning up everything inside the house as well as assisting the rest of the team so that there was no trail of a mess left behind. In echoing another reviewer, after the job finished, "his entire team cleaned up so you wouldn't even know they were there." I am thankful I went with Steve and Stella Roofing Services, and will consider for any future home improvement projects.

I honestly don't understand how anyone could give more than one star, I would have given zero if…read morethat were an option. I've completed previously several projects on my property with half a dozen different contractors, and I've never had an experience as poor as the one I had with Stella. 1. Subcontracted Work: Stella subcontracted 100% of the work to third-party contractors except for trash removal, which I'll address later. They likely hired cheap subcontractors and added a 20-30% markup for their own profit. 2. Lack of Communication: Communication was minimal. I was rarely informed about the next steps or timelines. Initially, I thought this was just one person's oversight, but after interacting with other employees, I realized it's systemic. The company seems to operate with a policy of minimal customer engagement unless absolutely necessary. 3. Unannounced Workers: Subcontractors (painters, electricians, carpenters, etc.) frequently showed up without notice and began working without even a greeting. On multiple occasions, I nearly called the police, thinking someone was trespassing. Most didn't wear uniforms, spoke little or no English, and simply said "talk to boss," making it impossible to understand what they were doing. Stella never communicated these details, and one of their employees even scolded me for asking the workers what they were doing. Ironically, Stella charged a "management fee" despite me having to coordinate with the subcontractors myself. These workers came sporadically one or two days at a time, then disappeared for weeks. This dragged the project out for several months. 4. No Shoe Covers: None of the subcontractors wore shoe covers, so I had to clean up after them daily. 5. Billing Issues: Stella issued invoices for partially completed work and expected immediate payment. If not paid right away, they charged interest even though the work wasn't finished. 6. Trash Removal: The only physical work done by a Stella employee was trash removal. My property was surrounded by piles of debris for months. They sent one person every 2-3 weeks, only when the trash had accumulated substantially. I had to constantly watch for loose nails and other hazards. 7. Final Advice: Save yourself 20-30% of the cost and a lot of headaches, hire a reliable local contractor instead.

I didn't post my first review here! January 24, 2025…read more If anyone is looking for roof replacement, we just had a great experience! For the last five years we have been trying to get "one more year" out of the roof. When the vendor who cleans our gutters said we had a roofing section down to bare wood we became mobilized. On December 26th, using Google reviews, we called the first roofer presenting, Pinnacle Exteriors, (they had 20 five-star reviews and was from the neighboring town) Chris was over within about two hours that same day, had taken photos and was able to show us where the issues existed. We considered other roofers, some even recommended by close friends, but Chris stood out with his no nonsense, can do, we can fit it in during a break in the weather over the next two weeks, approach. Other roofers didn't seem to want the job. Chris considers this time of year in many ways optimal to be installing a roof. When a clear weather day approached with a 40 degrees forecast, Chris let me know that was the day. On Jan 23, 2024, a crew of nine arrived and completed both house and garage roof replacements in one day (7:30 am to 5:00 pm). Chris and his entire crew are very professional, knowledgeable and very easy to communicate with. They are real craftsmen taking extra care in all their work. Even repairing some issues with our chimneys and gutters. Chris and his son Nick went into the attic and covered everything and then cleaned up after. They did a thorough clean up and also used a large rolling magnet to pick up all the nails. Chris came back the next day after the dumpster was removed to again do a magnet sweep of the driveway. This company is very detail oriented. We were extremely pleased with the result and the look of the roofs. We highly recommend Chris and his team to anyone looking to work with an honest hard-working group. I must say that this project, which manifested with much urgency during what we thought was the wrong time of year, got resolved with ease and grace, and a very competitive bid! https://pinnacleroofingma.com/ June 2, 2025 Hi Everyone, We had Chris back for some more work. Did you know, Chris is also a great carpenter! This year he was back for another big job and some smaller yet tedious jobs. We had him repair and cover all the exposed (and some rotted) exterior wood on our entire 1920 house. That included the wood window trim, soffits and trim around all the doors. It was a big job as we have a large multi family house. He replaced the house numbers, and also did some paint touch up. We also decided to have him replace four outside storm doors which also meant rewiring the doorbells or installing wireless doorbells. He also supplied and installed windows, including those hard to get to windows in the basement. He probably did more work that I don't even know about as he takes pride in his work and is meticulous. Friends that have spoken to me or read my review of his roof work, are also impressed. I feel like we hit the jackpot with Chris. He's a great guy, very honest and you can trust him. Treats your home like it was his own. Don't hesitate to get in touch with him as he books up quickly, yet somehow seems to juggle it all and makes everyone happy! https://pinnacleroofingma.com/

Great experience. Just moved into a new home. Inspector said to get the roof checked as it was…read moregetting up there in age. Chris responded to my inquiry right away, came over same day for an assessment, and was straight-up with me. Didn't try to upsell me, said my roof still has a few years left in it. Fixed a couple of minor issues he noticed and said call me in 5 years! If you're looking for efficiency and transparency, Chris is the guy.