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Marco Polo Home Builder

4.52(
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Marco Polo Home Builder

4.52(
48
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Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Marco Polo Home Builder has been building homes & doing renovations all over Massachusetts with a great combination of skills-building knowledge, craftsmanship, and professional project management. Over the years, we understood that construction is about wood, bricks, and family. We take our job thoughtfully because we know that a home is the most sanctified place for a person. We value our clients' needs and work with our crew and subcontractors to prioritize them. We aim to make your dream project a reality and hope to be on this journey with you.

"We recently completed a gut reno and second story addition. After engaging 10 different contractors, MP was the most communicative, interested, flexible and competitively priced. MP has a large in-house team of experts that work efficiently and adapt to the home owner’s needs and preferences. The employees worked 6 days a week and took great pride in their work. They were personally invested in our project and wanted to make it the home of our dreams. The team includes an amazing designer, Nataly, who helped with selecting finishes. The onsite foreman, Adriano, demonstrated expertise and kindness. Seichelle and Marco did an excellent job with operations, ordering materials and problem-solving. We have been back in our home for 10 months. Anytime I have an issue, Seichelle and the team have addressed it. They have gone above and beyond what is expected. We could not be more pleased with our project. We strongly recommend MP for your next project!"

Laura D on June 2025

Marco Polo Home Builder has been building homes & doing renovations all over Massachusetts with a great combination of skills-building knowledge, craftsmanship, and professional project management. Over the years, we understood that construction is about wood, bricks, and family. We take our job thoughtfully because we know that a home is the most sanctified place for a person. We value our clients' needs and work with our crew and subcontractors to prioritize them. We aim to make your dream project a reality and hope to be on this journey with you.

"We recently completed a gut reno and second story addition. After engaging 10 different contractors, MP was the most communicative, interested, flexible and competitively priced. MP has a large in-house team of experts that work efficiently and adapt to the home owner’s needs and preferences. The employees worked 6 days a week and took great pride in their work. They were personally invested in our project and wanted to make it the home of our dreams. The team includes an amazing designer, Nataly, who helped with selecting finishes. The onsite foreman, Adriano, demonstrated expertise and kindness. Seichelle and Marco did an excellent job with operations, ordering materials and problem-solving. We have been back in our home for 10 months. Anytime I have an issue, Seichelle and the team have addressed it. They have gone above and beyond what is expected. We could not be more pleased with our project. We strongly recommend MP for your next project!"

Laura D on June 2025


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EENN Construction and Cleaning, Inc.

5.00(
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EENN Construction and Cleaning, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

20+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Evandson and his team are true professionals. They converted an unused space in our primary bedroom into an en-suite primary bathroom. The timeline proposed was 6-7 weeks and they completed everything including permitting and inspections within 5 weeks. The craftsmanship was top notch and we were extremely impressed with how clean and on time they were throughout the project. Evandson and his team had previously helped us finish our basement, which we love, and it was a no brainer to have him complete our bathroom project. We would recommend Evandson and EENN to anyone looking to complete any home improvement project, as our experiences working with them have been nothing but positive. We would give more than 5 stars if given the option!"

Steven K on August 2025

20+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Evandson and his team are true professionals. They converted an unused space in our primary bedroom into an en-suite primary bathroom. The timeline proposed was 6-7 weeks and they completed everything including permitting and inspections within 5 weeks. The craftsmanship was top notch and we were extremely impressed with how clean and on time they were throughout the project. Evandson and his team had previously helped us finish our basement, which we love, and it was a no brainer to have him complete our bathroom project. We would recommend Evandson and EENN to anyone looking to complete any home improvement project, as our experiences working with them have been nothing but positive. We would give more than 5 stars if given the option!"

Steven K on August 2025


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Phalan Construction & The Handyman

4.84(
291
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman

4.84(
291
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
257 local quotes requested

Thank you for your interest in Phalan Construction! Winner of the Angies List Super Service award 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 2016. Please Contact Me by email at [email protected] or through the contact link at my website www.phalanconstruction.com. Include pictures and a detailed work list for best response. Please understand, I typically work by myself and if I am unable to respond to your email request or phone call within a reasonable time, it is due to prescheduled work. I am interested in your project, and if your to do list is still undone, please re-contact me at a later time. Thanks again, Bob Phalan

"The work was done thoughtfully and expeditiously"

Nate B on September 2025

Thank you for your interest in Phalan Construction! Winner of the Angies List Super Service award 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 2016. Please Contact Me by email at [email protected] or through the contact link at my website www.phalanconstruction.com. Include pictures and a detailed work list for best response. Please understand, I typically work by myself and if I am unable to respond to your email request or phone call within a reasonable time, it is due to prescheduled work. I am interested in your project, and if your to do list is still undone, please re-contact me at a later time. Thanks again, Bob Phalan

"The work was done thoughtfully and expeditiously"

Nate B on September 2025


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LMH CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC

4.82(
11
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LMH CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC

4.82(
11
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Customers say: Quality work
23 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

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

"Let me start off by saying that these guys are great. They did my bathroom, kept everything clean, and anytime I had question or concern, they were quick to respond. I now will rehire them to do my basement and remodel my kitchen?"

Barbara S on October 2025

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

"Let me start off by saying that these guys are great. They did my bathroom, kept everything clean, and anytime I had question or concern, they were quick to respond. I now will rehire them to do my basement and remodel my kitchen?"

Barbara S on October 2025


"Very nice, with punctuality and responsability, with care in all the service! After finished the job leave my place needed and cleaning this was a very plus for my family! Any job we need i will contact Silva's Contracting again."

EIDE S on October 2023

With over 15 years of experience, we are your go to for general remodeling needs or dreams that you may have.

"Very nice, with punctuality and responsability, with care in all the service! After finished the job leave my place needed and cleaning this was a very plus for my family! Any job we need i will contact Silva's Contracting again."

EIDE S on October 2023


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C P Construction and Carpentry

4.77(
35
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C P Construction and Carpentry

4.77(
35
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

At C P Construction and Carpentry, your wish is our command. Whether you want to improve your home's value, or it just needs a face lift, we can help. With over fifteen years of experience, no job is too big or too small. We look forward to helping you accomplish your dreams!

"Excellent quality and service I would use them again"

John S on November 2023

At C P Construction and Carpentry, your wish is our command. Whether you want to improve your home's value, or it just needs a face lift, we can help. With over fifteen years of experience, no job is too big or too small. We look forward to helping you accomplish your dreams!

"Excellent quality and service I would use them again"

John S on November 2023


Duncan Builders

5.00(
8
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Duncan Builders

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Todd and the Duncan Builders team were GREAT to work with on this remodel. I would 100% recommend them for your home construction needs."

Michael T on May 2023

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Todd and the Duncan Builders team were GREAT to work with on this remodel. I would 100% recommend them for your home construction needs."

Michael T on May 2023


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Gega Home Improvement

5.00(
17
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Gega Home Improvement

5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Gega Home Improvement is locally owned and operated out of Westwood, MA providing a wide range of home improvement, Roofing and Siding services. We can do it all! We are currently accepting new clients and would love to take on any of your upcoming projects. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Great, very professional, prompt and excellant workmanship."

Rob M on December 2022

Gega Home Improvement is locally owned and operated out of Westwood, MA providing a wide range of home improvement, Roofing and Siding services. We can do it all! We are currently accepting new clients and would love to take on any of your upcoming projects. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Great, very professional, prompt and excellant workmanship."

Rob M on December 2022


"Pedro and his team were excellent. They were professional and timely, hard-working and meticulous, and trustworthy. Best of all (at least for me), is that Pedro is VERY responsive and his team is assigned to get your job done and done correctly. They show up on time every day, and were willing to work late into the evening to hit the project milestones. Pedro was 100% clear about the costs, and he made sure I fully understood the areas where the costs were not known or where the costs could possibly change. For example, he said, "If you open up this wall, I'm not sure what we are going to find." I told him to proceed and his team opened up that wall and found that the previous contractor had installed literally zero insulation. Pedro met with me, reviewed what his team had found, went over all of our options, gave me his recommendation, and only proceeded when I completely approved the additional work that would be done and the additional cost entailed. Pedro is a true partner and his team does great work. I cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have already booked them for another job renovating a first floor porch and creating a roof over the open-air second floor porch."

Timothy M on October 2024

Carpenters, Plumbers, Electrician, Plasters and All license professional and Insured.. 100% Job guaranteed.

"Pedro and his team were excellent. They were professional and timely, hard-working and meticulous, and trustworthy. Best of all (at least for me), is that Pedro is VERY responsive and his team is assigned to get your job done and done correctly. They show up on time every day, and were willing to work late into the evening to hit the project milestones. Pedro was 100% clear about the costs, and he made sure I fully understood the areas where the costs were not known or where the costs could possibly change. For example, he said, "If you open up this wall, I'm not sure what we are going to find." I told him to proceed and his team opened up that wall and found that the previous contractor had installed literally zero insulation. Pedro met with me, reviewed what his team had found, went over all of our options, gave me his recommendation, and only proceeded when I completely approved the additional work that would be done and the additional cost entailed. Pedro is a true partner and his team does great work. I cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have already booked them for another job renovating a first floor porch and creating a roof over the open-air second floor porch."

Timothy M on October 2024


Lightfoot Remodeling Company

4.14(
7
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Lightfoot Remodeling Company

4.14(
7
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Approved Pro
197 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

We are a family run business with 38 years of service. Our specialty is interior remodeling. Kitchens, baths structural work, from demo to finish. All American crew. We provide quality work at a reasonable price. We do not use subcontractors. We have customers that have us back every year for scheduled maintenance of their homes and businesses.

"Excellent - highly recommend"

Mike K on March 2024

We are a family run business with 38 years of service. Our specialty is interior remodeling. Kitchens, baths structural work, from demo to finish. All American crew. We provide quality work at a reasonable price. We do not use subcontractors. We have customers that have us back every year for scheduled maintenance of their homes and businesses.

"Excellent - highly recommend"

Mike K on March 2024

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Cupping and bowing are both types of wood warping, but they affect the board in different ways. Cupping happens when the edges of a board curl upward or downward, creating a concave or convex shape across its width. Conversely, bowing is when the board curves along its length, forming a gentle arc. 

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

While most house creaking is expected to some extent and under normal conditions, it's not a good idea to ignore new noises. If other problems accompany the creakiness, like cement cracks, wobbly or loose stair components, or moving trimwork, it's time to look into the potential for foundation trouble or other structural problems.

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