This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovation is a fully licensed and insured, full service remodeling, renovation and repair company that has more than 20 years of experience in the greater Boston area. For high quality craftsmanship customized to meet your specifications and needs, regardless of the extent of the work you need done. We are committed to providing our Boston clientele with personalized services that make your vision our top priority. We've designed comfortable and livable homes for families of all shapes and sizes. Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovation is committed to bringing your dream home to life. With over 20 years of experience the Kinsella Built, Custom Construction & Renovations team excels at: Full kitchen and bathroom remodels Custom patio and deck builds Drywall hanging and finishing Laminate, tile and wood floor repairs and replacements Custom designed built-in cabinets Interior and exterior Trim Work
Business highlights
20 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Veteran Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
KINSELLABUILT over services from start to finish. Custom Construction & Renovations team excels at: Full kitchen and bathroom remodels Custom patio and deck builds Drywall hanging and finishing Laminate, tile and wood floor repairs and replacements, Custom designed built-in cabinets Interior and exterior Trim Work.
We highly recommend Kinsella Built! We appreciated their work so much that we have recommended them to all of our friends in need of construction. Now that is the true testimonial! We had a significant project (7 months total)- we put on an addition, created an open concept downstairs & finished our basement. Yet despite the breadth of the work - Kinsella and Team showed an immense work ethic from start to finish. Every day they were there at 7AM and put in a full day. The quality of their work was also bar none. We have seen many new builds/other construction projects where the contractors cut corners or create a shoddy product. Kinsella, on the other hand, creates a solid, structurally sound, superior quality work. They were also very good from a communication perspective. We have worked with many contractors who have ghosted us or we have had to run down. Instead, with Kinsella, they would answer all my texts promptly, etc. Kinsella provided solid quality, dedication to the project, great communication, prompt timeliness (they finished the project on time)....all at a reasonable cost. You can't ask for much more from a Contractor. That said, many thanks to James, John + Grainne (Ian and the rest of the Kinsella crew) for the wonderful job with our "new" home....we absolutely love it!
Description of Work: An addition, Kitchen Remodel & finishing the Basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Leanne R.
10/2023
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Kinsella Built was great! So good that we have recommended them to all of our friends (now that is a true testimonial of their work). Our job was significant. We put on an addition to the house, created an open concept inside and finished our basement. The entire job was 7 months. Yet each day they showed such work ethic; always showing up at 7AM and putting in a full day work. They were professional, created a very quality product, were reasonable and finished the job on time. You can't ask much more of that from a contractor. For all of our future construction products, we will be going with Kinsella. Thank you to James & John (and Ian, and crew) for their wonderful work. We love our "new" home!
Description of Work: Home Remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ann H.
10/2023
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
We were very impressed with the quality work that Kinsellabuilt did on our house renovation. They were professional, reliable, and did an excellent job. In addition, they were so easy to work with, always available to answer our questions and to address any concerns we had. They also kept us up-to-date on the progress of the project and made sure that we were happy with the results. Because we had to move out of the property to another part of town, we were happy to hear from our neighbors that workers showed up first thing every day and worked throughout the day - given what I'd heard from friends who'd been through similar projects, I was so relieved to know that Grainne, James, and John were dedicated to keeping the project moving along to schedule and to the budget. They were also very flexible when it came to adding additional items to the reno - they were amazing! We are very happy with the results and would highly recommend Kinsellabuilt to anyone looking for a contractor.
Description of Work: Renovation of interior of house, fully finish basement including adding new main drain and fixing structural issues.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400,000
Thomas M.
09/2023
5.0
bathtub refinishing
+ -1 more
It was a pleasure to do business with Kinsella Built. Every aspect of the Bathroom Remodel experience was a joy. A few notables: - The professionalism exhibited by Grainne, John & James and their crew, and the plumbing, electrical and tile sub contractors was top notch. - The tidiness during the project and their final clean up was impeccable. - The cost (on budget) and timeliness (on schedule). - Craftmanship is amazing. - The communication experience was second to none. Kinsella Built was super responsive to every phone and text inquiry. Grainne talked us through questions we had with the proposal, checked in a couple of times during the project and visited for a look at the finished project and to answer and questions. I was advised by John or James of what to expect as the project progressed. We highly recommend Kinsella Built.
Description of Work: We had a full remodel of bathroom. New pipes, electrical, tub, sink, toilet, fixtures and tiles.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$33,000
Geraldine S.
09/2023
5.0
home builders
+ -1 more
roject was a new construction, 3 family modular, passive house in Cambridge MA. KinsellaBuilt guided us masterfully from beginning to end all during COVID. They started w maneuvering thru the numerous applications, permits, certifications, inspections required to begin.They oversaw the excavation, pouring of the new foundation and drain install. KinsellaBuilt coordinated w the several city departments to receive delivery of 6 massive modular units driven from Maine to be set by crane on a narrow city street. Once the partially constructed modular were placed connections and finishes were made by knowledgeable plumbing, electric, tile, paint, insulation, siding, flat roof subcontractors. We were in constant contact w KinsellaBuilt and kept informed of progress being made. Were there delays and a few overruns, during COVID, of course. All were circumstances beyond anybody’s control. We ended up with a quality product, a contractor I would use again and highly recommend.
Description of Work: Build a 3-family, modular, Passive certified house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200,000
Patrick W.
09/2023
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
James and John and their entire team were wonderful and did an outstanding job. They were very careful and meticulous and responsive. We would recommend them without reservation and will definitely ask them to help us again the future.
Description of Work: Renovated kitchen and two bathrooms and put in hardwood floors in tow bedrooms and foyer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180,000
Monica K.
01/2023
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
The Kinsellabuilt team is outstanding - they managed through a full gut remodel of our ~1,925 sqft home in a little over 5 months from when we got our initial quote. They have a great eye for design as well, which we found really helpful - they would ask us for input on decisions where we had personal preferences and took care of the small decisions where we didn't have preferences in ways that made a lot of sense. This was our first remodel and they were really great about giving us advice and steering us away from decisions that might be costly or not work well. They are highly responsive and quick to resolve issues. We were also really impressed by their accuracy on the cost estimate. They charged us exactly what they said they would, and anything that added cost was discussed, agreed to beforehand, and documented on the invoices. Even with the cost increases, almost all of which was due to us increasing scope, we came in within 5% of the original estimate. Would highly recommend!
Description of Work: Full gut remodel - new windows, new space and water heating system, new electrical, new plumbing, new insulation, refinished floors, removed 3 walls, new drywall, new interior paint, added a master bathroom, and remodeled master bedroom, kitchen and 2 bathrooms
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Katie L.
06/2022
5.0
electrician, remodeling, structural engineer, home remodeling
+ 2 more
I really cannot say enough good things about our experience with Kinsella! For starters, we had gone through NINETEEN other contractors before we found Kinsella. Many said the job was too big or too small, but a half dozen of them said they could/would do the job, and then totally ghosted during the quoting process. In hindsight, I am so glad that they did so that we could end up with Kinsella. The whole Kinsella team was so kind, professional, punctual every day, did PHENOMENAL work, and always took the time to answer any questions we had and explain to us in detail what was going on in the project. They even provided some guidance for us for other changes we plan to make to our home in the future. For our project, they removed a load bearing wall and installed a 22' beam, removed/moved/replaced electrical according to the removed wall, removed the old electrical baseboard heaters in the home, added recessed lighting, and installed a center kitchen island with electrical hook ups. (Please note, per our choice, the scope of our project did not include paint, flooring, or island countertop installation. That's why the photos I attached have the space still "unfinished"). The work they did was so perfect, it looks like there was never a wall there. The way they explained the structural changes and even pointed out (and corrected!) some issues with the original build of our home made us so confident in the work they were doing. Even the inspectors were very complimentary. Our contractor communicated excellently through every step. The owner of the group was in constant contact. From day 1, they made it so clear how much they cared and how seriously they took the job. I really can't say enough good things about them.
Description of Work: Residential structural, electrical, cabinet install
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nirav D.
04/2022
5.0
remodeling, siding, home builders
+ 1 more
The Kinsella team is absolutely fantastic!!! James, John, Ian, Greg, and the entire Kinsella team are honest, hard working, and fair, who go the extra mile. Their workmanship is top notch and they truly care about the detail. The team treated our condo as if it was theirs, which meant a lot. They were amazing at communicating updates and ensured the project stayed on time. I can't thank them enough for helping us with our project. We were in an absolute bind, and this team swooped in and saved us. They worked to rebuild our exterior wall, including windows, siding, and studs. Amazing craftsmen! Kinsella, thank you!!! You guys are the best!!! I'd hire them again for our next project in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Siding
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jason R.
12/2021
5.0
bathtub refinishing, countertops, heating & air conditioning/hvac, remodeling, structural engineer, architect, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 6 more
Kinsella Built was a dream to work with. They were incredibly attentive and made sure every question we had was answered promptly. The entire process from our meeting with John and James to the finished product was flawless. John kept us informed on every step and made the entire process so easy. John and James were so excited for our project right from the start. We met with other contractors who basically told us our job would be impossible. Kinsella Built took it on and it turned out better than we imagined. I can’t say more about their knowledge and craftsmanship. Everything was perfect. We will absolutely work with them in the future. Thank you to Grainne and her team!
Description of Work: Kitchen and bathroom renovation with the addition of a half bath, installation of new heating system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ramona O.
12/2021
5.0
bathtub refinishing
+ -1 more
It went very well. The contractor was very efficient and the quality of work was excellent. The plumbers, electrician, and tilers all were excellent as well. I would highly recommend this company and look forward to working with them again on our next project.
Description of Work: Bathroom remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patrick H.
10/2021
5.0
countertops, home remodeling
+ 0 more
I first heard about Kinsella Built via a recommendation from one of my co-workers who had used them for a kitchen renovation and raved about how it came out. Prior to reaching out to Kinsella via their web form, I had tried to contact multiple contractors to discuss my project and received no response. As a result, I had low expectations for receiving a timely response (or response at all) so you can imagine my surprise and delight when I got a response within 10 minutes of submitting my form. This proved to be a good omen for the rest of the project. The scope of my project was to do a full remodel of my kitchen and half bath in my condo (e.g. demo to the studs & install all new walls, cabinets, fixtures & appliances). The kitchen and bathroom share a wall and occupy a space of about 95sq ft, with the kitchen taking up about 60% of that space. It's a small space and going into the project, I anticipated that there wouldn't be much that could be changed in the way of the configuration or layout. During my first consultation with the project manager (John), he highlighted a number of options I hadn't considered which could both add storage space and also create the appearance of more space in my kitchen. Throughout the design phase, John was remarkably responsive and insightful which was a welcome change from prior experiences with contractors I've used in the past. John was very hands on throughout the project and accompanied my wife and I to look at countertops where he offered guidance based on recent trends and how they could be accommodated within the constraints of our kitchen space. He also made himself available to respond to random questions that came up during the lead up to the project work on everything from door knob finishes to appliance sizes to cabinet measurements and everything in between. Over a number of weeks, I developed a level of trust and rapport with John that helped put my mind at ease to the point where I ultimately deferred to his judgement on most project decisions. The project took about a month to complete and I was traveling out of town on a different time zone for the vast majority. John kept me up to date on the status of the project throughout and despite a few delays due to resource conflicts and timing of inspections, the remodel was completely finished by the time we returned from our trip. While we had an idea of what the kitchen would look like in our heads, the end result really exceeded our expectations. I'm a stickler for precision and the cabinets and appliances were all completely flush, no major gaps anywhere. Our kitchen looked noticeably bigger due to some of the design tweaks that John suggested. All in all, we were very happy with the end product. I can't recommend Kinsella Built enough - it was a pleasure doing business with them. Looking forward to collaborating with them in the future.
Description of Work: Kitchen and Half Bathroom Remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75,000
serena D.
09/2021
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
Wonderful experience. On time and very communicative. Beautiful final result!
Description of Work: Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joseph R.
06/2021
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 1 more
We had a major remodeling project with a third floor deck new addition to the second floor master bedroom new bathroom new closet. We had eight new windows placed the whole back of the house has new siding and trim as well as corner boards and it looks incredible. The deck was masterfully built where it is incorporated within the structure of the house it is absolutely 100% leak proof and a joy to experience. The project started in late February and finished in late May. James was a wonderful contractor to work with with a great crew and Grainnie made sure that all of the appointments were met and coordinated all aspects of the work. She was a joy to work with; dedicated beyond efficient, she was available and responsive to any issue, and committed to ensuring the job was completed to our satisfaction.
Description of Work: Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom, Painting - Interior, Remodeling - General
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nitya R.
05/2021
5.0
remodeling, basement remodeling
+ 0 more
The project went very smoothly and stayed on budget. Communication was excellent and regular. The project managers and staff were very friendly and easy to get along with. I’d definitely hire them again for future projects.
Description of Work: Remodeling - General/Basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
Drew H.
02/2021
5.0
bathtub refinishing, countertops, home remodeling
+ 1 more
Excellent customer service, reliable workers with attention to detail. Great communication during the project. Would hire again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Kitchen Remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
WILLIAM H.
11/2020
5.0
remodeling, architect
+ 0 more
Kinsella are absolutely great. The project involved remodeling a garage and mudroom from a cement floor and frame To a fully finished the state. James and John were punctual from the very first time at them. They always arrived 15 minutes before they said they would be there, and waited politely in the truck till the appointed hour befor knocking on the door. In these pandemic times, I was always impressed at their regular use of facemasks both inside and outside the house. Their quotation was well below another company. They started exactly when I said they would, and were extremely careful and methodical. The work was finished an extremely high standard, and several times along the way, they made suggestions that made the work of faster or allowed it to be completed for less cost. They were extremely responsive, and every time a slight change of plan came up as it always does with building projects, they were immediately in touch to suggest a range of options and gave good advice about the pros and cons of each. Most importantly, the work was done immaculately, and it’s clear that they pay attention to small details to make sure it’s just perfect. Not only am I delighted with the finish of this project, but also to have found a company that I’m going to use every time I need construction work around the house.
Description of Work: Remodeling garage and mudroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Kathleen T.
09/2020
5.0
remodeling, pavers, gravel, structural engineer
+ 1 more
Great! We hired KINSELLABUILT to shore up the back of our house (situated on a hill and not properly supported). They were prompt, courteous, worked well with our structural engineer, had meticulous attention to detail, and left the site tidy at the end of each day and spotless at the end of the job. We are entirely satisfied with the work and will absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: Remodeling - General, Structural Engineering, Stone & Gravel
We were very pleased with Kinsella Built's craftsmanship and work ethic. We had an extensive job that required them to replace a rotted post that was structurally required to hold up the back porch. We were pleased with them so much that we had them come back for a basement remodel job. They maintained a great sense of humor while on the job. Best part is that they completely stand behind their work. : ) We are looking forward to having them come back soon!
Description of Work: Replaced a rotted structural post, refinished basement, added closets and heating system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John W.
09/2019
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Excellent! Excellent working with them.
Description of Work: They did general remodeling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400,000
Nicole L.
09/2019
5.0
remodeling, home builders
+ 0 more
After purchasing our condo, we discovered significant rot and structural damage - including in a load-bearing wall - that needed to be addressed before we could move in with our newborn. KinsellaBuilt was great to work with. They were very communicative during a stressful time for us, explaining the damage they discovered and our options. They completed the work in a timely manner and at a fair price. The quality of the work was high; even the town building inspector was impressed. We would definitely hire them again and recommend them to our friends.
Description of Work: Structural repairs to internal walls; framing; renovation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David W.
09/2019
5.0
bathtub refinishing, closet systems, countertops, decks, remodeling, roofing, siding, home builders, marble & granite, architect, home remodeling, sunrooms, basement remodeling
+ 11 more
Complex project on 125+ year old home involving improving structural soundness, adding bathrooms, new kitchen, and restoring exterior. Work involved all floors and significant addition designed to architecturally matched original style. Was able to impeccably match interior moldings, flooring, and style. Exceptional craftsmanship, creative thinker, responsive, and takes significant pride in his work.
Description of Work: 1890 Victorian Renovation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300,000
Harry N.
09/2019
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
He did a great job. The work is topnotch. He is amazing and the best. He make sure to do the job with my standards and he is very pleasant.
Description of Work: He renovated the whole house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Heather M.
09/2019
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
The work was fine, excellent craftsmanship, very professional, they're easy to work with and all their sub contractors were great and they did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Put in an addition for the house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Heather M.
09/2019
5.0
bathtub refinishing, closet systems, countertops, decks, remodeling, roofing, siding, home builders, marble & granite, home remodeling
+ 8 more
Have used Kinsella for many years for projects big and small. Kinsella has always been professional and reliable. Kinsella’s work is a referral source on its own - guests to our home consistently are amazed at the craftmanship and detail - we absolutely recommend Kinsella and wouldn’t want to work with anyone else.
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Service Categories
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Homebuilders,
Bathtub Restoration,
Siding,
Basement Remodeling,
Structural Engineering,
Decks and Porches,
Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home
FAQ
KINSELLABUILT is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
No, KINSELLABUILT does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, KINSELLABUILT offers emergency services.
Yes, KINSELLABUILT offers warranties.
KINSELLABUILT offers the following services: KINSELLABUILT over services from start to finish. Custom Construction & Renovations team excels at: Full kitchen and bathroom remodels Custom patio and deck builds Drywall hanging and finishing Laminate, tile and wood floor repairs and replacements, Custom designed built-in cabinets Interior and exterior Trim Work.