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Avatar for ASR LLC
ASR LLC
11 Avon St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
ASR LLC
11 Avon St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your design and construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Danny d on April 2022

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your design and construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Danny d on April 2022


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"They showed up when they said they would and finished the job also when they said it would ."

Steven M on June 2021


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ACQ Home Improvement
129 Edgewood Ave
4.94(
8
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ACQ Home Improvement
129 Edgewood Ave
4.94(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"

Curt C on March 2023

With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"

Curt C on March 2023


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Empire Home Improvement Corp.
1393 Broadway
5.00(
35
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Approved Pro
Empire Home Improvement Corp.
1393 Broadway
5.00(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

At Empire Construction, we focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise as a general contractor to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Rocky and his team did a phenomenal job renovating my newly purchased apartment. It was a total renovation including all rooms, floor, ceiling, walls, etc. and we could not be happier with the outcome. Here are the things you can expect when working with Rocky: -Transparency and flexibility in pricing -Consistent updates and communications throughout the projects -Notified early in case there are any potential issues -Timeliness and reliability, they do their best to get the job done within your time frame Rocky provided a very thorough assessment of the project up front, and even took a few measurements early before providing a quote. He had a very detailed scope document and was very honest and transparent when there were scope changes. Most importantly, he cares that you will be happy with the project, and sent his crew multiple times after the project completed to help out with minor touch ups. I highly recommend Empire Home Improvement for anything you need and will definitely be working with them again in the future. Thank you Rocky for all your help with our home!"

Yohanes S on January 2021

At Empire Construction, we focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise as a general contractor to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Rocky and his team did a phenomenal job renovating my newly purchased apartment. It was a total renovation including all rooms, floor, ceiling, walls, etc. and we could not be happier with the outcome. Here are the things you can expect when working with Rocky: -Transparency and flexibility in pricing -Consistent updates and communications throughout the projects -Notified early in case there are any potential issues -Timeliness and reliability, they do their best to get the job done within your time frame Rocky provided a very thorough assessment of the project up front, and even took a few measurements early before providing a quote. He had a very detailed scope document and was very honest and transparent when there were scope changes. Most importantly, he cares that you will be happy with the project, and sent his crew multiple times after the project completed to help out with minor touch ups. I highly recommend Empire Home Improvement for anything you need and will definitely be working with them again in the future. Thank you Rocky for all your help with our home!"

Yohanes S on January 2021


McCabe General Contracting LLC
191 Middlesex Ave.
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
McCabe General Contracting LLC
191 Middlesex Ave.
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

With 17 years of experience in the industry McCabe General Contracting LLC is the company you need to take care of your home and business. We offer quality work at an affordable rate. Give McCabe General Contracting LLC a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Competent and reliable team, solid schedule, very professional result. Neighbors see their results and often seek their help. Straightforward and knowledgeable. Comfortable interaction since 2015. They stand behind their work and take pride in it. We have a house built in 1838 which needed external repairs to deal with weather, recently becoming more severe. They reconstructed and restored an upper rear deck, dining room porch and far-back lower deck, repaired a front dormer, repaired an entire front & side façade and then recovered it with new clapboard, installed millwork around new Pella windows, installed real shutters, & a far-back canopy. They rebuilt an elaborate rear yard fence and built a privacy gate. It is our pleasure to write this review, we feel lucky to have them available."

Kent E on January 2024

With 17 years of experience in the industry McCabe General Contracting LLC is the company you need to take care of your home and business. We offer quality work at an affordable rate. Give McCabe General Contracting LLC a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Competent and reliable team, solid schedule, very professional result. Neighbors see their results and often seek their help. Straightforward and knowledgeable. Comfortable interaction since 2015. They stand behind their work and take pride in it. We have a house built in 1838 which needed external repairs to deal with weather, recently becoming more severe. They reconstructed and restored an upper rear deck, dining room porch and far-back lower deck, repaired a front dormer, repaired an entire front & side façade and then recovered it with new clapboard, installed millwork around new Pella windows, installed real shutters, & a far-back canopy. They rebuilt an elaborate rear yard fence and built a privacy gate. It is our pleasure to write this review, we feel lucky to have them available."

Kent E on January 2024


KDS Development
31 Linda Avenue
4.94(
26
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Approved Pro
KDS Development
31 Linda Avenue
4.94(
26
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Over 20 years of experience throughout Massachusetts, including Middlesex County and surrounding suburbs. Our services include: New construction, general contracting, additions kitchens, bathrooms, basements, built-in cabinetry, raised ceilings and cathedral ceilings, second story additions, entertainment center build and design, surround-sound, windows replacement old and new, roofing, dormers, all general carpentry. We are fully licensed and insured, plenty of references, free estimates.

"Small but significant weatherproofing job handled with care and knowledge equivalent to building the Brooklyn Bridge. Top notch customer care and concern."

Glenn M on February 2025

Over 20 years of experience throughout Massachusetts, including Middlesex County and surrounding suburbs. Our services include: New construction, general contracting, additions kitchens, bathrooms, basements, built-in cabinetry, raised ceilings and cathedral ceilings, second story additions, entertainment center build and design, surround-sound, windows replacement old and new, roofing, dormers, all general carpentry. We are fully licensed and insured, plenty of references, free estimates.

"Small but significant weatherproofing job handled with care and knowledge equivalent to building the Brooklyn Bridge. Top notch customer care and concern."

Glenn M on February 2025


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J. T. Haffey Builders, Inc.
58 Park Street
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J. T. Haffey Builders, Inc.
58 Park Street
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Approved Pro
46 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have been in the residential and commercial construction for over 40 years. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service. We provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

We have been in the residential and commercial construction for over 40 years. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service. We provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!


Avatar for Blackdog Builders, Inc.
Blackdog Builders, Inc.
7 Red Roof Lane
4.08(
6
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Approved Pro
Blackdog Builders, Inc.
7 Red Roof Lane
4.08(
6
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Approved Pro
18 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."

Ken B on January 2025

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."

Ken B on January 2025


Avatar for The Belmont Builders
The Belmont Builders
49 Underwood Street
4.87(
15
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Approved Pro
The Belmont Builders
49 Underwood Street
4.87(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

The Belmont Builders are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Belmont Builders replaced our attic stairs. They did a professional job on these stairs and were quiet and respectable. The cost was what I anticipated and we are so happy that this job was done in a day and now we have our stairs back. I highly recommend The Belmont Builders and will use them again for our next project!"

Herb D on December 2024

The Belmont Builders are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Belmont Builders replaced our attic stairs. They did a professional job on these stairs and were quiet and respectable. The cost was what I anticipated and we are so happy that this job was done in a day and now we have our stairs back. I highly recommend The Belmont Builders and will use them again for our next project!"

Herb D on December 2024


Stephen Martin Ryan
43 Matchett St Apt 2
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Stephen Martin Ryan
43 Matchett St Apt 2
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Highly recommend! Excellent work, excellent price, excellent everything! No issues. Stephen and his colleagues could not have been nicer, more flexible, more accommodating and more tolerant with all the special whims and requests of these homeowners!"

Verena G on May 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Highly recommend! Excellent work, excellent price, excellent everything! No issues. Stephen and his colleagues could not have been nicer, more flexible, more accommodating and more tolerant with all the special whims and requests of these homeowners!"

Verena G on May 2024

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Major home repairs (general contractor) FAQs

A general contractor oversees a project from start to completion. They create the project’s timeline and schedule, hire, manage, and pay subcontractors and workers, and purchase and deliver building materials and supplies. They’ll also acquire necessary permits and HOA approvals, plan and execute necessary project changes, and make sure work meets quality standards.

Hiring an independent general contractor costs between 10% and 20% of your overall project cost, with larger projects incurring fees up to 25%. This fee covers complete project oversight, scheduling, and subcontractor management. The fee ranges from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, reflecting the full scope of the planned work and ensuring seamless coordination throughout the construction process.

General contractors typically provide estimates at no charge, but some may charge a small fee, especially for more complex projects. It's important to secure a written estimate, as it establishes a transparent agreement on project scope, labor, materials, and any additional fees. This helps protect you against unforeseen expenses and ensures clarity before the work begins.

When hiring a general contractor, you must provide an upfront deposit that ranges from 10% to 20% of your overall project cost. This deposit secures material orders, labor scheduling, and initial project preparations. An upfront deposit exceeding 50% is a clear warning sign and should prompt thorough contract verification before proceeding.

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