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"Richard is a wonderful person to work with. Great communication and very easy going. He knows his stuff! He was able to accomodate the design needed for additions in my 1949 Cape Cod style home, as well as redesign on the interior. He lived more than an hour away, but was willing to travel out to my home for measurements! This was a huge plus. He was able to coordinate the printing of blueprints, so I could pay for them and have them sent to my home, since he lived a distance away. I would highly recommend him to anyone, in need of an architect, for a project, on an older home. He was such a pleasure to work with!"

"We’ve done a lot of renovations on our 95-year-old house. We’ve been happy with contractors most of the time. The project at hand was a rebuild of our back porch, for which we obtained several bids. We hired Perry Brothers, who gave one of the higher estimates We expected them to be detail-oriented and do top notch work. Our experience was mixed. In most ways, they did great work. The construction of the porch is very solid, well-built and the guys showed up as expected. They had a crew of 2 or 4 guys on any given day. They installed supporting beams to shore up the structure and they worked in the sweltering heat. The project took about a month for construction. We had permitting problems that delayed the project by 3 weeks. We had to intervene to get the permits. We were not too bothered about that, although it did seem odd -- that’s never happened to us before. Our principal disappointment with the project was with the finish work. We discussed a complete rebuild of our porch, and for $45K, we expected a complete rebuild. Unfortunately, they left the porch ceiling on the second floor unfinished. We had the whole porch wrapped with Azek trim and composite boards & railings. The ceiling was left with bare sheathing (see photo below). They recommended painting to finish it -- that we paint it ourselves. That to me is not finished work. We’ve had several people over to enjoy the new porch/deck and they consistently comment, “The ceiling isn’t finished; are they coming back to fix that?” Well, the answer we got was, “No. It’s not in the contract”. They could have discussed this part of the project mid-build so we knew what was happening. How could a contractor complete a porch and leave unfinished work? It is exposed and doesn’t fit in with rest of the porch work. A second disappointment was Perry Brothers behavior toward the end of the project. We were asked to give final payment while there was still a pile of debris in the driveway, the permit was still open, the fence looked hacked up and terrible, and the porch had bare wood exposed. We had to demand the project was finished before final payment, which they agreed to. However, this is not the kind of interaction we expected from this contractor -- we expected them to manage the details. We had to gather more estimates from a finish carpenter to get the ceiling finished. It will cost another $2K to finish it off. We were so disappointed to have pay another person to finish the job and the added cost. Our friends ask if we would recommend them in the future and sadly, the answer is “No”. What I did learn from this experience is that you really need to review the construction contract with a fine-tooth comb and probably hire the architect (even for a porch rebuild). Also, we felt pressure to give the final payment (“we need to make payroll”); but we should have held back until we were completely satisfied with the job. Our bad. The owner, Bill, contacted us after we expressed disappointment that the porch ceiling was left unfinished with bare wood. He was responsive and offered to negotiate a solution to resolve/ finish our project. He asked what we wanted and that entailed a fir bead board ceiling and finished PVC trim to cover all exposed wood. Bill gave us the money to cover the costs to finish the project. He was very pleasant to work with and in the future would recommend working with him directly. Our back porch is beautiful and we’ve enjoyed using it this summer and fall."

"Guzman was very helpful and knowledgeable in designing what was need for the permitting process and construction. I would recommend his very highly. I've been working with him for over twenty years. He is my goto architect."

"Samuel, our architect, took the time to truly understand our needs and design preferences. He thoughtfully crafted a stunning addition to our home and meticulously oversaw its construction to ensure every detail was just right. We are incredibly grateful to Studio North Homes for their expertise and dedication."

Building projects are rarely stress free. They can be more involved and complex than expected, often leading to confusion and frustration. \n\nWe know. We've been there ourselves. We have houses and families. We've built additions for in-law apartments and removed bearing walls to make our kitchens bigger. We've had water in our basements, built and re-built decks, repaired retaining walls and and renovated old properties. We know what building projects can be like because we've done them too.\n\nOur goal is to provide our clients with step by step, start to finish engineering guidance that results in peace of mind and confidence in a job done right. We take great pride and care in working to understand the needs and expectations of our individual clients, and bringing our experience and expertise to bear on their specific, nuanced needs.\n\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today - we're here to help!

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!

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"

It is the philosophy of Luna Design Group to consistently provide the highest level of design, service, accuracy and accountability to its clients. We provide highly detailed designs, specializing in quality residential and commercial projects. Winners of eight national design awards from Remodeling magazine and NAHB, LDG has appeared on HGTV, and in Custon Home, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Boston magazine, Boston Design, U.S. News & World Report and Design Times. This commitment has allowed Luna Design Group to grow, with the majority of new work resulting from client referrals and repeat business. While we are proud of past accomplishments, we believe that our best work is still to come.

I am both a registered architect and licensed construction supervisor. Accordingly, my company Third Dimension is able to provide architectural services, construction services, or design build services depending upon a client's needs for a project. Stand alone architectural services are provided as Vaughn Associates. \n\nIn addition I am a practicing Construction Law attorney in Massachusetts with a specialization in preparing and representing clients for Zoning and Special Permit applications.

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!