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WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis

Electrical Baseboard or Wall Heater - Repair, Thermostat - Install or Replace, Thermostat - Repair or Reprogram,

About us

Situated on the North Shore of Massachusetts, WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis provides personalized home improvement for any size construction project. At WORKS, we believe that many factors contribute to a strong client relationship and a successful project. It is our mission to not only provide you with an end result that exceeds your expectations, but to make sure that you are satisfied with our team during the process. We are honest and proactive, and believe in communicating openly with our partners and clients. Our services include but are not limited to renovations, additions, interior & exterior painting, kitchens, bathrooms, basement remodels, new decks, flooring, floating floor systems, radiant floor heat installation, windows and doors.

Business highlights

24 years of experience

Services we offer

Additions, Attic Renovations, Basement Renovations, Bathrooms, Built-Ins, Custom Cabinetry, Decks, Finish Carpentry, Garage Additions, General Contractor, Interior & Exterior Painting, Kitchens, New Construction, Remodeling, Specialty Painting, Venetian Plastering

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.522 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
14%
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0%
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5%
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Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews
Susan F.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000
Jesse and his crew were always very professional and pleasant. Everyone seemed to take a lot of pride in their work and went out of their way to make sure I was happy with whatever they did. I am very pleased with the end results. They are a bit expensive with a 20% markup on all materials. They are very upfront about this so as a customer, this should not come up as a surprise. They took care to keep my house clean when they entered, during the work, and when leaving. They paid attention to a lot of little details, which I very much appreciated - too many to write here. I have had some bad or just so-so experiences with contractors before. They have restored my faith! For customer service, attention to quality, and teamwork, I give them an A+.

Linda M.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent on all jobs completed.

David P.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110,000
Unlike others, Jesse was responsive and accessible. Workers were considerate, hard-working and thorough.

Mike M.
Jun 2016
1.0
$400,000
Could not have been worse. Bad work, didn't stand behind his failed efforts, costing
us a small fortune to hire someone to fix his poor work.. Insurance? Not covered by his carrier. Stay far far far away from this guy.
Response from WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis
"We worked very closely with this client. We regret that this situation took place and professionally find the review or our work on this project misleading. The assertion that our insurance would not cover the "failed efforts" is also misleading. Homeowner's insurance and contractor's insurance alike will not cover a "natural disaster" that could not be avoided through the use of caution and preventative measures. This client is angry about what happened to their home, but it was NOT due to our negligence. We tried to help them by doing work for our cost alone, without profit. We’re more than available to share details of the work we were able to attempt, but do not feel like airing all of the aspects included in this job would help. If you are considering working with us, please dig deeper into our history of satisfied clients before passing judgment. Most of our clients are repeat clients. Our history of work speaks for itself. Reviews left by other Angie’s List members are a more accurate representation of our large scale work."

Justin H.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Gerald C.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
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Justin H.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
unknown

Gayle B.
Jul 2014
2.0
$99
I called them and it was really to work with, they never called me back. He is early, not really interested in doing call jobs, does not return phone calls.
Response from WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis
"We regret that this happened. We try to be responsive to each person who calls. If we didn't call back, it was an accident."

Cheryl S.
Jun 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
unknown

Mark M.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
I truly liked his responsiveness and attitude. He’s always available and came over promptly. They were good guys.

Richard C.
Mar 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Did only the original job. Was told about problem removing dead bold lock on same door but did not attempt to correct the problem. Said he would but did not. Left after only one hour on the job. I dont feel I got my money's worth

Patty T.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Mark arrived on time, was very professional, and got right to work. He respectually removed his shoes upon entering the house which I very much appreciated. He painted a bedroom with two coats and was finished and gone in under three hours. He was fast and extremely efficient. The walls look great. I am very happy with the work and the responsiveness of Works by Jesse Debenedictis and would highly recommend them.

Noreen B.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Rebecca S.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Jesse called me in the evening on the same day I emailed him through Angie's List, I described the job to him and texted him photos of the holes (I didn't want to wait to get them filled, so I didn't have him come out to the house to give me a quote, so instead he gave a tentative quote after seeing my photos--turned out the quote was completely accurate once the job was done). Mark came to my house the following morning, assessed the job, and began patching the holes (this included adding additional wood inside the wall, as well as the stuff to fill it (I don't know the names for all these things, but I was looking over his shoulder much of the time because I was curious), plus mesh. Then he let it dry and sanded (and vacuumed). Then he matched paint colors and came back a few days later (there was a weekend in between) to paint. He was meticulous about the painting--every surface ended up perfectly smooth and, frankly, had I not known the holes had been cut out of the walls, I never would have believed they were ever there. I've hired other painters before--to paint the rooms of my house and apartments I've lived in, but these two little jobs were by far the smoothest patch and paint jobs I've ever seen, and I'm not surprised, because Mark really seemed to care about doing an excellent job, and it shows. He was also polite, friendly, and informative when I'd ask a zillion questions about what he was doing. He also carefully covered areas I wanted protected from dust while he sanded and at the end of the job, he vacuumed everything up. He also put a medicine cabinet back on to the wall for me. Jesse was also very friendly and helpful on the phone and via text, which I really appreciate. Hiring people to help me take care of my house is one of my least favorite things to do, but these guys made it a pleasure. Plus, the work is EXCELLENT. They charge hourly plus materials--which some people say ends up being more expensive. But I have to say, having the work done thoroughly and well by guys who actually care about doing excellent work makes it worth the price for me. I'm really happy with the patching and painting job and I will definitely be hiring them again. Jesse also followed up after the job was done to see how it went--which was much appreciated too!

Elizabeth J.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
Jesse is great and his staff is great. Very professional and excellent work.

Sharon S.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
A late start, but turned out beautiful. Jesse is a lovely man with so-so time management skills. However, he would come and make sure the job got done. Liked all but one of his subs. Overall a quality job.

Mark M.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Jesse was responsive and knowledgeable from the get go. He quickly got back to me to schedule a free estimate. During the estimate we discussed the scope of the work. Jesse did a good job of letting me know what to expect while sharing options to help keep cost's down. 
The work was completed on time and on budget. Everything looked great. Given my experience, I highly recommend the provider. I will definitely be hiring him again in the future .

Mike K.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Jesse and his crew did excellent work and were very professional.  They kept me up to date during the job.  Took approximately 2 days and they did an great job.  Total price came in under original quote.  I'll definitely use them in the future.

Barbara N.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
The work on this job was technically excellent.  Everything was done well and efficiently. My rooms now look beautiful (and my pipes don't leak!).
If you read Jesse's website you will see that he is very client-oriented.  He promises to leave the site clean every day, which he did.  They covered all of the furniture with plastic and put up plastic "walls" to control the spread of plaster dust. When they were finished with the entire job, they cleaned up so well that there was hardly any plaster dust around. A truly exceptional job!  On his website he promises to be in touch with clients every day, and communication with him was very easy.  He responded to emails within just a few hours and was always very informative about what he would be doing, and when.
Jesse is very personable and interested in understanding your goals for the job.  He and his crew understand that they are working in your house, not just some construction site somewhere.  They are very considerate of your concerns . Altogether, I couldn't imagine a better experience and I plan to use Jesse's company in the future, without hesitation.

Deborah B.
Nov 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

I did not use him because he was higher than the others. I thought that he was a really nice guy and good at getting back to me with the quote.


Noreen B.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60,000
WORKS showed up as scheduled and started our project on time. Overall the project went very smoothly, however we encountered much more rot damage than anticipated. I would say about 80% of the clapboards on the right side of the house had to be replaced. Jesse was great at keeping us informed during the process and the team worked together to provide us with an end result that we are extremely happy with.
If you are looking for a high quality job, I would strongly recommend Jesse Debenedictis. You will find his team to be extremely hard working, very conscientious and polite.  Just a pleasure to work with.



Gni G.
Sep 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Jesse and his crew are punctual, provide detailed written estimates, and clear bills.  The work has consistently been of excellent quality.  If we have ever been dissatisfied with a result, which is rare, he will always return and bring up to our expectations.  The crew will work overtime if needed to finish by an agreed upon deadline.  He is usually on site at jobs, so does not always answer his cell phone or e-mail immediately, but will always get back to you.  Sometimes you have to translate what he says from contractor-speak into English, but it's not a problem.  You will find general contractors who offer services at lower prices.  However, we would be very surprised if you found anyone to do a better job and as close to your initial vision as is practical, as Jesse.  We recommend him highly and without hesitation.

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FAQ

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis offers free project estimates.

No, WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis does not offer a senior discount.

No, WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis does not offer emergency services.

No, WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis does not offer warranties.