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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Taddonio Engineering, LLC

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Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

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Zhi L on November 2025

Taddonio Engineering, LLC is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

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Matriarch Construction

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Matriarch Construction

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We are a woman owned residential general contracting company located in Winchester, MA. We specialize in full design,home renovations,additions,restorations, rehabs,kitchen renovations,bath renovations, exterior restorations, porch building & repairs, and so much more. Our clients rely on us for projects to be on time and on budget. Excellent communication is our specialty. Our intelligent, detailed, and honest approach to construction has left us with a great (and growing) reputation that we are proud of! Matriarch Construction has an outstanding reputation among the industry, continually nurturing long lasting partnerships with exceptional trade workers. Have peace of mind knowing that we are fully licensed and insured in MA and we can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We want you to be happy with our work, and will make every effort to see that you are.

We are a woman owned residential general contracting company located in Winchester, MA. We specialize in full design,home renovations,additions,restorations, rehabs,kitchen renovations,bath renovations, exterior restorations, porch building & repairs, and so much more. Our clients rely on us for projects to be on time and on budget. Excellent communication is our specialty. Our intelligent, detailed, and honest approach to construction has left us with a great (and growing) reputation that we are proud of! Matriarch Construction has an outstanding reputation among the industry, continually nurturing long lasting partnerships with exceptional trade workers. Have peace of mind knowing that we are fully licensed and insured in MA and we can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We want you to be happy with our work, and will make every effort to see that you are.





Principal Construction Group, LLC

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Principal Construction Group, LLC

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17 years of experience

Our Strength is Built on? Experience Having all come through the ranks with Design, Estimating and Project Management experience, we are a varied staff with capability in: * Schools, Colleges & Universities - Locker rooms, laboratories, classrooms, office renovation, window replacement * Signature Retail * Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities and Cold Storage * Hotels and Hospitality * Automotive * Restaurant, Food Service * Luxury Multi-Unit Residential * Large Medical Complexes * Laboratories and Research & Development Competence: * Land Assessment and Acquisition * Building Assessment * Special Needs: Geotechnical, Structural, Restoration and Historical * Planning, Estimating and Budgeting * Pre-Construction and Design Development * Permitting and Approvals * Complete Design * Value Engineering * Quality Assurance * Timely Delivery / Turnkey Completion Commitment: * Listen First to our Client's Needs * Assess and Learn Your Requirements * Develop Solutions * Generate Accurate Budgets * Assemble the Right Team * Prepare Thorough Designs * Assure Quality * Earn Trust * Respect Deadlines * Follow up and Follow Through

Our Strength is Built on? Experience Having all come through the ranks with Design, Estimating and Project Management experience, we are a varied staff with capability in: * Schools, Colleges & Universities - Locker rooms, laboratories, classrooms, office renovation, window replacement * Signature Retail * Manufacturing & Distribution Facilities and Cold Storage * Hotels and Hospitality * Automotive * Restaurant, Food Service * Luxury Multi-Unit Residential * Large Medical Complexes * Laboratories and Research & Development Competence: * Land Assessment and Acquisition * Building Assessment * Special Needs: Geotechnical, Structural, Restoration and Historical * Planning, Estimating and Budgeting * Pre-Construction and Design Development * Permitting and Approvals * Complete Design * Value Engineering * Quality Assurance * Timely Delivery / Turnkey Completion Commitment: * Listen First to our Client's Needs * Assess and Learn Your Requirements * Develop Solutions * Generate Accurate Budgets * Assemble the Right Team * Prepare Thorough Designs * Assure Quality * Earn Trust * Respect Deadlines * Follow up and Follow Through


RGR Property Services

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RGR Property Services

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44 years of experience

RGR Property Services is a family owned and operated business. We have been building homes in the South Shore and surrounding areas since 1981. RGR Property Services does everything from the excavation to the roofing on your remodel or future home. We work with foreclosed homes as well as do both residential and commercial building. Our mission is to create a relationship with our client built on trust and satisfaction. We get the job done in a quick and efficient manner, bringing you an exceptional professional completion with a price that is fair for your family or business. Call us today for an estimate!! (508) 326-3646 (619) 772-8524 www.RGRPropertyServices.com

RGR Property Services is a family owned and operated business. We have been building homes in the South Shore and surrounding areas since 1981. RGR Property Services does everything from the excavation to the roofing on your remodel or future home. We work with foreclosed homes as well as do both residential and commercial building. Our mission is to create a relationship with our client built on trust and satisfaction. We get the job done in a quick and efficient manner, bringing you an exceptional professional completion with a price that is fair for your family or business. Call us today for an estimate!! (508) 326-3646 (619) 772-8524 www.RGRPropertyServices.com


Pacheco's Pipe Welding

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Pacheco's Pipe Welding

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10 years of experience

The founder, Luan Pacheco, is a certfied welder. He is certfied with SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW. He is also certfied with 2, 5, and 6G pipe welding. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, work ethic, and reputation for solid service. You can count on us to be thorough, honest, and courteous.

The founder, Luan Pacheco, is a certfied welder. He is certfied with SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW. He is also certfied with 2, 5, and 6G pipe welding. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, work ethic, and reputation for solid service. You can count on us to be thorough, honest, and courteous.



Odwyer Builders

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Odwyer Builders

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35 years of experience

General Contractor and Remodeling Consultant for Home Improvement needs, Sub Contracting, 10% Senior Citizen Discounts, All Payment Methods Accepted, 5 year Warren-tee

General Contractor and Remodeling Consultant for Home Improvement needs, Sub Contracting, 10% Senior Citizen Discounts, All Payment Methods Accepted, 5 year Warren-tee

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Trusses and rafters each have advantages and disadvantages, so one isn’t necessarily better than the other. For example, trusses are more affordable and often come in prefabricated kits, so they’re easier to build than rafters. However, rafters are available in a variety of designs, so it’s easier to find one that fits your style preferences. Plus, if you want to build an attic at some point down the line, it’s far easier to do that with rafters rather than trusses.

Many horizontal cracks in home foundations result from water and soil pressure from outside of the building or from a footing that is shifting. Under those circumstances, horizontal cracks are a structural problem that requires repair before they become worse and more difficult to fix. However, in very specific cases, thin horizontal cracks may simply be a cosmetic blemish due to concrete shrinkage.

First, most contractors will have a structural engineer create a report and plan for your project to ensure it’s safe to cut into the load-bearing wall. The contractor will then excavate around the wall, if necessary, measure the opening—allowing for additional space to fit and level the door, and then cut the doorway out. They will likely install a steel lintel as a header over the door for support. Once the doorway is cut out, they’ll demolish the concrete using sledge hammers and masonry chisels, clean up the surrounding concrete, and seal around the door with masonry mortar. 

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

A few hours for inspection, with a detailed report following in a week.

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