We have served thousands of homes on Cape Cod since 1976. From concept to completion, Capizzi Home Improvement has the experience to handle any custom home renovation whether it is interior or exterior. We are a trusted full-service home improvement and remodeling company serving Cape Cod and the South Shore.
"After many years of Indecision we recently concluded it was time to put in a new kitchen. From cabinets, floors, walls, ceilings, appliances and finally painting - the works!!! We chose Capizzi Home Improvement Company. We had heard they were excellent and had a great reputation for customer satisfaction. We had no idea of the scope of the job and all the work they would have to accomplish. Needless to say this was a very smart choice on our part. From the start there was our designer Diana then to the Caroenters, Jimmy and Dave, the Electricians Dave and Andrew, the Painters Joshua, Jesus and Freddie and the Plumbers Bill and Charlie - all contracted through Capizzi. All were fantastic at their trades. Very professional and knew what they were doing. All of the above coordinated through Gary who managed it all! I would recommend this crew from top to bottom. What a great job they all did! Super, super, super. Kudos to all! P.S. Highly Recommended!!!"
Larry A on October 2023
We have served thousands of homes on Cape Cod since 1976. From concept to completion, Capizzi Home Improvement has the experience to handle any custom home renovation whether it is interior or exterior. We are a trusted full-service home improvement and remodeling company serving Cape Cod and the South Shore.
"After many years of Indecision we recently concluded it was time to put in a new kitchen. From cabinets, floors, walls, ceilings, appliances and finally painting - the works!!! We chose Capizzi Home Improvement Company. We had heard they were excellent and had a great reputation for customer satisfaction. We had no idea of the scope of the job and all the work they would have to accomplish. Needless to say this was a very smart choice on our part. From the start there was our designer Diana then to the Caroenters, Jimmy and Dave, the Electricians Dave and Andrew, the Painters Joshua, Jesus and Freddie and the Plumbers Bill and Charlie - all contracted through Capizzi. All were fantastic at their trades. Very professional and knew what they were doing. All of the above coordinated through Gary who managed it all! I would recommend this crew from top to bottom. What a great job they all did! Super, super, super. Kudos to all! P.S. Highly Recommended!!!"
Larry A on October 2023
Northstar Construction, has a single mission, complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced professionals providing all architectural needs and building design services. With over 30 years of experience, we have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention, and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back! We do free estimates and we are great at doing emergency services for anything! Give us a call today!
"Good quick service at a fair price."
Dennis J on September 2024
Northstar Construction, has a single mission, complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced professionals providing all architectural needs and building design services. With over 30 years of experience, we have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention, and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back! We do free estimates and we are great at doing emergency services for anything! Give us a call today!
"Good quick service at a fair price."
Dennis J on September 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Mike and his crew do a great job and deliver what they promise"
John C on October 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Mike and his crew do a great job and deliver what they promise"
John C on October 2024
Daniel McGrath specializes in residential and commercial addition and remodeling projects. We take great pride in the quality of our work and customer service is our top priority. We look forward to working for you.
"Dan has done multiple projects around my home and his quality is excellent, his service is reliable, and I fully trust him with any repair or remodel. I am planning on using Dan for all my future projects."
BRIAN V on November 2024
Daniel McGrath specializes in residential and commercial addition and remodeling projects. We take great pride in the quality of our work and customer service is our top priority. We look forward to working for you.
"Dan has done multiple projects around my home and his quality is excellent, his service is reliable, and I fully trust him with any repair or remodel. I am planning on using Dan for all my future projects."
BRIAN V on November 2024
We 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. We have a combined 90 + years of experience with numerous craftsmen within our firm.
"Robert and his crew did a fantastic job residing my home. Project completed on time and on budget. Wouldn’t hesitate to rehire. Highly recommended."
Eric S on April 2025
We 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. We have a combined 90 + years of experience with numerous craftsmen within our firm.
"Robert and his crew did a fantastic job residing my home. Project completed on time and on budget. Wouldn’t hesitate to rehire. Highly recommended."
Eric S on April 2025
Robert Home & Yard improvement is 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.
"Very eifficient and very professional."
Thomas C on October 2024
Robert Home & Yard improvement is 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.
"Very eifficient and very professional."
Thomas C on October 2024
We have over 20 years of experience the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They were on time and cleaned up after themselves. They were informative and provided suggestions for our project. They"
Jen D on April 2024
We have over 20 years of experience the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They were on time and cleaned up after themselves. They were informative and provided suggestions for our project. They"
Jen D on April 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 the start to the 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.
"My husband and I hired Tim as our contractor to gut renovate our kitchen and laundry room as well as install a HVAC system at our 1926 Cape-style home in Osterville. Tim completed the project on budget and within our timeline. He was also very easy to work with, always communicating with us and going above and beyond to quote multiple sub-contractors. He’s also very trustworthy. This being our summer residence, Tim completed the work for us off season will full access to our house. He made sure everything was kept clean and secure. Tim also saved us money by doing some of the work himself. He did some of the framing, duct and stove vent installation, and helped with the kitchen cabinet trim work. We would definitely hire Tim for another project and highly recommend his services. Two pictures are the ‘before’ and two pictures are the ‘after’. "
Laura T on March 2025
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 the start to the 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.
"My husband and I hired Tim as our contractor to gut renovate our kitchen and laundry room as well as install a HVAC system at our 1926 Cape-style home in Osterville. Tim completed the project on budget and within our timeline. He was also very easy to work with, always communicating with us and going above and beyond to quote multiple sub-contractors. He’s also very trustworthy. This being our summer residence, Tim completed the work for us off season will full access to our house. He made sure everything was kept clean and secure. Tim also saved us money by doing some of the work himself. He did some of the framing, duct and stove vent installation, and helped with the kitchen cabinet trim work. We would definitely hire Tim for another project and highly recommend his services. Two pictures are the ‘before’ and two pictures are the ‘after’. "
Laura T on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"I was very lucky to find Colin Young and his great crew, carpenter David Hackett and his talented son, Andrew. We were taking down an old deck and adding a room to our house, along with doing a little kitchen remodeling. Dave and Andrew are excellent craftsmen. They also came up with creative solutions to some tricky design problems. Dave and Andrew always showed up on time, worked hard, then cleaned up the site at the end of the day. My step-father was a builder and I learned from him that there are right ways and wrong ways to do a job. Dave and Andrew did things the right way, and never cut corners. I highly recommend Green Island Homes. Also, I got 4 bids on this job and their price was very fair."
Bruce B on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"I was very lucky to find Colin Young and his great crew, carpenter David Hackett and his talented son, Andrew. We were taking down an old deck and adding a room to our house, along with doing a little kitchen remodeling. Dave and Andrew are excellent craftsmen. They also came up with creative solutions to some tricky design problems. Dave and Andrew always showed up on time, worked hard, then cleaned up the site at the end of the day. My step-father was a builder and I learned from him that there are right ways and wrong ways to do a job. Dave and Andrew did things the right way, and never cut corners. I highly recommend Green Island Homes. Also, I got 4 bids on this job and their price was very fair."
Bruce B on February 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in all phases of construction from structural framing, to decorative molding installation, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Excellent finish carpentry work, fair pricing, and good communication about timing and expectations. Its rare to find honesty and transparency in this industry, and David has been the best!"
Angela G on February 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in all phases of construction from structural framing, to decorative molding installation, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Excellent finish carpentry work, fair pricing, and good communication about timing and expectations. Its rare to find honesty and transparency in this industry, and David has been the best!"
Angela G on February 2025
Converting a garage is worth it because it can significantly increase your home's value while providing additional living space for your family or guests. Adding a bedroom or bathroom enhances your property's appeal to potential buyers, and creating a guest suite or apartment can even generate passive rental income while you still own the house.
A garage conversion can take between two and six weeks for the construction work, depending on the size and complexity of the project. Before construction begins, you need to secure the proper building permits and hire a contractor. Keep in mind that contractors are often in high demand and might schedule several weeks out. If your garage conversion is extensive or involves significant structural changes, the timeline could extend to eight weeks or more. For attached garages, the proximity to your living space may cause some disruption during construction.
To make your garage livable, at a minimum, you need to insulate the walls, add in legally required egress windows, install flooring, put up drywall, and add in air conditioning and heating. If you intend to use the space as a bedroom, office, bathroom, or kitchen, you will need to consider additional electrical and plumbing needs.
A garage conversion counts as living space when it meets certain criteria. The converted garage must be attached to your home and include permanent features like proper insulation, finished walls and ceilings, and adequate ventilation. It should be suitable for year-round living, with heating and cooling systems to maintain comfortable temperatures in all seasons. Meeting these standards allows the converted space to be included in your home's total square footage, potentially increasing its value.
In most cases, you do not need to hire an architect for a garage conversion. An experienced garage conversion contractor usually has the skills to help create your desired design and ensure the project meets building codes. However, if your conversion involves complex structural changes or a large-scale redesign, hiring an architect can be beneficial. An architect can provide detailed plans and oversee the design to maximize space and functionality, ensuring the conversion aligns with your vision and complies with all regulations.