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We bought a rundown 3 family house that had been illegally transformed into a 7-suite rooming house with individual kitchens and a combination of private and shared hallway bathrooms. It hadn't been occupied in over 2 years, and the place was a mess, inside and out. We had the plumbing covered with a master plumber, but to get the project started we needed a builder with a builder's license to sign the permit. We found Tom by a fluke, and he came down from Gardner with his crew and his adorable English Bulldog, Bubba. Tom reviewed the plans, assessed the situation and got to work reworking the structure to preserve what could be preserved and rebuild what couldn't. He and his crew worked quickly, efficiently and, with true care for the structure. On several occasions Tom discovered areas where the foundation was not sure, and made innovative suggestions for salvaging the integrity of the house without tearing things down or otherwise increasing the cost of the project. He worked with us to move interior staircases to increase useable floor plan, and he built porches and decks where those existing were literally falling apart. He repaired the roof, installed new windows and treated the project as carefully and conscientiously as if it were his own. We now search for projects that we can bring Tom in on, because we know the quality and craftsmanship we will receive will be the very best. There simply isn't a strong enough recommendation available for Wilder Construction. From large projects like renovations to small jobs, he is, bar none, the best available carpenter out there. And if you can get him, pick his brain--he knows everything!
Description of Work: Tom came on as a builder/general contractor for a remodeling job we had on a 3 family house we had purchased in Everett. We expected to make short work of the remodel, doing only what was necessary to turn it from the rooming house that it had become back to the original 3 family rental. After only a short time working with Tom, it became clear that he had the skills, expertise and devotion to task to really make this structure what it could be. When he started talking about the history of the house--only from looking at the walls and the floors, as they came down; when he talked about the memory of the wood, and what it would take to help it to remember, we knew we had found a real craftsman's craftsman, and that we should keep him involved with the project as long as we could. Tom essentially reframed the entire space, altering interior walls, shoring up foundations and staircases, moving stairwells and building porches and decks, replacing windows and repairing the roof. He is truly a gem of a carpenter. He understands wood with an intimacy that's hard to come by in a tradesperson these days, and he knows buildings and how they are put together. In Tom's eyes, your home truly is a castle. If you have a chance to hire Tom Wilder, along with his English bulldog Bubba and his crew, run, don't walk, to sign on the dotted line. I can guarantee you will not be sorry you found him. And don't worry about the Gardener address--he won't charge you travel, and the bottom line will definitely be below any local Boston builder you can find.
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Service Categories
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Roofing,
General Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Cabinet Making,
Foundation Repair,
Windows
FAQ
Wilder Construction & Remodeling is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
No, Wilder Construction & Remodeling does not offer free project estimates.
No, Wilder Construction & Remodeling does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Wilder Construction & Remodeling does not offer a senior discount.
No, Wilder Construction & Remodeling does not offer emergency services.
No, Wilder Construction & Remodeling does not offer warranties.