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WR Builders, Inc
5.0(
92
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WR Builders Inc did an outstanding job on our home renovation project. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, their team was professional, attentive, and committed to delivering high-quality work. They took the time to understand our vision and executed it flawlessly. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and they stayed on schedule and within budget. We’re thrilled with the results and would highly recommend WR Builders Inc to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled contractor."
kitchen
Exterior of the House
basement bathroom
Custom Home
Powder room

+156

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New England Carpentry Inc
4.9(
50
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gil and his team were a pleasure to work with. I've worked with many other contractors and I was impressed at how professional and personable he was. His team was punctual, efficient, communicated well throughout the project, and even when there were issues along the way that caused it to take longer than expected he handled those very well. His team was also very conscious of the tenants, and cleaned the area very well after they were done. I will definitely be contacting Gil for my future investment projects, large and small."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HS General Contracting
4.8(
84
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"Very well.  I acted as general contractor after my builder disappeared in the middle of the job.  I had some good contractors and some not so good ones.  HS Plastering and Painting was at the top of the good list.  The quality of their work was very good; no complaints there at all.  But what stood out was the experience of working with them.  They came when asked, did what they were asked to do, acted in a professional manner, stood by their work, and were a true pleasure to have as a contractor.  They were quick, worked weekends to get the job done, and didn't cut corners.  
In fact, my realtor liked them so much that she asked for their contact information for other houses that she works on.
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Bathroom remodeling - Newton, MA
Wooden Outdoor Bathhouse for Backyard
Bathroom remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
She Shed

+53

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SILMAC Construction Inc.
4.8(
215
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Coming from a long line of builders, I couldn't recommend Joe and his team more highly. I've worked with Joe on a number of projects he is the best general contractor I have ever worked with. He is professional, communicative, incredibly talented, hardworking, and above all an honest person and a joy to work with. I've never worked with a general contractor that I've trusted more, his prices are fair and he always solves for the customer. The bathroom looks incredible! The quality is exceptional and we get tons of compliments on it."
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+11

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Mavridis Contracting Services
5.0(
15
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our house is 50+ years old and had the original casement windows, which were starting to fail. In addition, the exterior of our house need to be painted and there were a great deal of shingles or trim that was rotted and needed to be replaced. George and his team did an outstanding job, kept us informed as they went along and completed everything on time and on budget. We couldn't be happier with how the house looks. I would highly recommend Mavridis Contratcing to anyone looking for a contractor."
Condo Reno
Condo Reno
Condo Reno
Condo Reno
Condo Reno

+73

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was happy with the work done by Matt and his crew on my roof replacement. Of the highlights, Matt excelled at customer service. I had spoken to several contractors during the bidding process and Matt clearly stood out as someone to provide detailed guidance and credible advice on the project. As my roof was being replaced as part of an insurance claim, Matt took the initiative to bring in additional contractors to build out an initial estimate for all of the work, to get things moving with the insurance company, which was a huge help. Matt took things a bit further and spoke directly with the insurance company regarding details of my roof and other work that was not started yet and was able to help me gain significantly more coverage than originally provided! Matt was always available for questions and promptly returned my calls and emails throughout the process. In one instance, I had requested that they hold off on installation of the ice and water shield one day due to the cold temperatures. Matt agreed to this with no hesitation, even though it required them to work the weekend to complete the work. Per my inspection throughout the roofing process and after, everything looked good and I found only a few things that were missed, which Matt took care of immediately. Some mess and nails were left behind after the work, but it was fairly minimal. Due to the scale of the work, Matt / MMP did bring in subcontractors to perform much of the standard roofing work. I would have appreciated if MMP was more forthcoming about this earlier in the process. MMP had someone from their team on-site for the entire process, but I think that they could have kept a closer eye on the sub-contractors work. For the more challenging tasks, Matt came out and did the work himself. He and his team worked hard throughout the process, working long hours and through the weekend to get everything completed in a timely manner and reduce risk of water leakage in case of rain. I will certainly consider MMP for future work on my house."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Neary Construction
4.8(
174
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is surprisingly difficult to find reliable contractors with good communication skills that do quality work, especially for these smaller projects. So I was pleased with how smoothly this project went from start to finish. A formal written quote was provided via email which I accepted and he scheduled the work for the following week. They completed it in less time than I thought it would take and did a great job. I will definitely use them again for future projects."
After a little framing is done we start closing up the walls
Another view of recess cabinet and vanity cabinet
This is the Bathroom before demo
Tiling done before final fixtures got installed
Corner shelves

+27

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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3G's Construction
4.7(
108
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich's approach on engaging our project is how a general contractor should function in the 21st century. Total price transparency, line item granularity, timeliness and honesty about possible complications. We wanted to remodel our kitchen and as part of that we needed a wall to be partially removed and plastered, leaving enough height for a countertop. Rich stopped by, evaluated our intention, provided honest feedback on possible complications, suggested ways to save money and then sent us a very detailed quote for each component of the work. This enabled us to pick and choose exactly what we wanted to get done at the price point that we had budgeted for. During the work, some parts turned out to be more complicated than initially estimated, however Rich was generous enough to just take care of it and even throw in an in-wall shelf removal and plastering. The quality of work was outstanding, as well as the timing of scheduling and arrival. He even offered to leave the bagster bag for longer in case we had extra debris from our project once his work was done. All in all, we were left with a great impression of the work done and would not hesitate to contact him again for any future work."
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Before Renovation

+18

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

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