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ACH Construction Inc
ACH Construction Inc
Massachusetts licensed general contractor, specialized in additions and full home renovations . Additional email - [email protected].
Massachusetts licensed general contractor, specialized in additions and full home renovations . Additional email - [email protected].

DiOrio Builders & Designers Inc
DiOrio Builders & Designers Inc
DiOrio Builders and Designers Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company committed to providing homeowners with the highest level of craftsmanship. Built on old fashioned values we are experienced specialists that will complete your project to exact specifications in a timely manner. Quality work is our priority while paying special attention to detail. No job is too big or too small.
"DiOrio did good work and were always professional and communicative."
Andrew L on December 2025
DiOrio Builders and Designers Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company committed to providing homeowners with the highest level of craftsmanship. Built on old fashioned values we are experienced specialists that will complete your project to exact specifications in a timely manner. Quality work is our priority while paying special attention to detail. No job is too big or too small.
"DiOrio did good work and were always professional and communicative."
Andrew L on December 2025

Sentri Homes
Sentri Homes
Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.
Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Marco Polo Home Builder
Marco Polo Home Builder
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

BAK
BAK
I am an award-winning architect and designer with existing knowledge and interest in architecture, digital fabrication, and construction. I possess excellent communication skills, including written and spoken. I am creative, and I pay attention to details. I have a keen eye for aesthetics and the ability to innovate and commit to fulfilling a luxury brand look.
I am an award-winning architect and designer with existing knowledge and interest in architecture, digital fabrication, and construction. I possess excellent communication skills, including written and spoken. I am creative, and I pay attention to details. I have a keen eye for aesthetics and the ability to innovate and commit to fulfilling a luxury brand look.

LMC Drafting/Design
LMC Drafting/Design
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LMC Drafting/Design strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Customer service was optimal and thorough. All of my questions were answered In A clear and easy to understand way. Friendly and had a good understanding of my needs. Great job! "
Alberto S on February 2025
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at LMC Drafting/Design strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Customer service was optimal and thorough. All of my questions were answered In A clear and easy to understand way. Friendly and had a good understanding of my needs. Great job! "
Alberto S on February 2025

Nathaniel David Carden Architect
Nathaniel David Carden Architect
Nathaniel David Carden Architect specializes in a variety of home services. 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. Call Nathaniel David Carden Architect today!
"Nate has designed several projects for us in both Florida and Rhode Island. He has helped us to find creative solutions to challenging renovations with amazing and unique results. He is also very responsive with exceptional attention to detail."
Tara L on May 2021
Nathaniel David Carden Architect specializes in a variety of home services. 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. Call Nathaniel David Carden Architect today!
"Nate has designed several projects for us in both Florida and Rhode Island. He has helped us to find creative solutions to challenging renovations with amazing and unique results. He is also very responsive with exceptional attention to detail."
Tara L on May 2021

Nederhoff Architecture
Nederhoff Architecture
Nederhoff Architecture collaborates with commercial and residential clients to design and implement optimal solutions. We offer thorough and complete architectural services for a competitive and reasonable fee, based on actual time spent on each project. Since graduating from Harvard in 1984 with his Master in Architecture degree, firm leader Brad Nederhoff has been offering his architectural services for referral clients. Brad excels in listening, analyzing, brainstorming, and ultimately generating creative yet practical solutions that are carefully communicated with contractors. His thorough and professional process always leads to owner satisfaction with the ultimate outcome.
"This particular project was to add liveable space to our house. Brad understood our vision and the daunting constraints of our project (due to the age of the house), and offered several creative options that would meet our functional needs while being visually appealing. We particularly appreciated his skill at thinking outside the box to address our projectâ s constraints. We were able to choose a design not only that would work but that we loved."
Eben R on February 2024
Nederhoff Architecture collaborates with commercial and residential clients to design and implement optimal solutions. We offer thorough and complete architectural services for a competitive and reasonable fee, based on actual time spent on each project. Since graduating from Harvard in 1984 with his Master in Architecture degree, firm leader Brad Nederhoff has been offering his architectural services for referral clients. Brad excels in listening, analyzing, brainstorming, and ultimately generating creative yet practical solutions that are carefully communicated with contractors. His thorough and professional process always leads to owner satisfaction with the ultimate outcome.
"This particular project was to add liveable space to our house. Brad understood our vision and the daunting constraints of our project (due to the age of the house), and offered several creative options that would meet our functional needs while being visually appealing. We particularly appreciated his skill at thinking outside the box to address our projectâ s constraints. We were able to choose a design not only that would work but that we loved."
Eben R on February 2024

David Harmon Architecture
David Harmon Architecture
We are a reputable architectural design company that specializes in a variety residential and commercial projects. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients, and we guarantee your satisfaction.
"David Harmon designed a wonderful half bath plus several closets. We love the end result- our friends are universally impressed. It had to be placed between an existing hallway and bedroom where space was tight. Yet David was able to configure it so that our elderly family members find it easy to use. He also did a required whole house plan. Not only our guests but also city inspectors liked the bathroom very much."
John W on June 2024
We are a reputable architectural design company that specializes in a variety residential and commercial projects. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long term relationships with our clients, and we guarantee your satisfaction.
"David Harmon designed a wonderful half bath plus several closets. We love the end result- our friends are universally impressed. It had to be placed between an existing hallway and bedroom where space was tight. Yet David was able to configure it so that our elderly family members find it easy to use. He also did a required whole house plan. Not only our guests but also city inspectors liked the bathroom very much."
John W on June 2024

MSH Architecture Associates
MSH Architecture Associates
Since 1985, MSH Architecture Associates has provided innovative, state-of-the-art architectural design strategies and services, to Business, Retail, Restaurant and Residential clients throughout New England. MSH Architecture Associates has the talent and experience you demand to quickly bring your dream project to fulfillment. Our goal is provide clients with high-quality design solutions, while keeping the process affordable and enjoyable. We specialize in new homes, and renovations-additions, including family rooms, kitchens, master bedroom/bathroom suites, and home offices. Our designs focus on the effective use of space and light and integration with existing spaces. Our commercial work focuses on retail store design, restaurant design, and office remodeling. With MSH Architecture Associates, you will receive the kind of personalized service only a small firm can provide. Every project is personally supervised by the founder and Principa
"Marc Hershman is a wonderful architect! He was so easy to work with and offered great ideas for how to improve the house spatially so that the flow of the floor plan(on the first floor) became more aesthetic and efficient. Marc worked tirelessly in the extreme heat of the summer to achieve precise measurements of every inch of the house. His detailed plans were drawn beautifully and accurately and explained articulately in our first meeting. We appreciated Marc's follow up visits to ensure that the construction was done properly and according to plan. Marc related to the contractor in a positive and professional manner. Overall, Marc was always professional and prompt. We found his pricing to be extremely reasonable- great value for the dollar! We would definitely work with him again and highly recommend Marc Hershman to anyone in need of high-quality architectural services."
David D on November 2010
Since 1985, MSH Architecture Associates has provided innovative, state-of-the-art architectural design strategies and services, to Business, Retail, Restaurant and Residential clients throughout New England. MSH Architecture Associates has the talent and experience you demand to quickly bring your dream project to fulfillment. Our goal is provide clients with high-quality design solutions, while keeping the process affordable and enjoyable. We specialize in new homes, and renovations-additions, including family rooms, kitchens, master bedroom/bathroom suites, and home offices. Our designs focus on the effective use of space and light and integration with existing spaces. Our commercial work focuses on retail store design, restaurant design, and office remodeling. With MSH Architecture Associates, you will receive the kind of personalized service only a small firm can provide. Every project is personally supervised by the founder and Principa
"Marc Hershman is a wonderful architect! He was so easy to work with and offered great ideas for how to improve the house spatially so that the flow of the floor plan(on the first floor) became more aesthetic and efficient. Marc worked tirelessly in the extreme heat of the summer to achieve precise measurements of every inch of the house. His detailed plans were drawn beautifully and accurately and explained articulately in our first meeting. We appreciated Marc's follow up visits to ensure that the construction was done properly and according to plan. Marc related to the contractor in a positive and professional manner. Overall, Marc was always professional and prompt. We found his pricing to be extremely reasonable- great value for the dollar! We would definitely work with him again and highly recommend Marc Hershman to anyone in need of high-quality architectural services."
David D on November 2010
FAQs for custom home building projects in Arlington, MA
One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.
Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity.
The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.
The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200.
The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour.
Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.
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