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DiOrio Builders & Designers Inc

4.58(
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DiOrio Builders & Designers Inc

4.58(
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Customers say: Quality work
20 local quotes requested
59 years of experience

DiOrio Builders and Designers Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company committed to providing homeowners with the highest level of craftsmanship. Built on old fashioned values we are experienced specialists that will complete your project to exact specifications in a timely manner. Quality work is our priority while paying special attention to detail. No job is too big or too small.

"DiOrio Builders & Designers have done an amazing job transforming our 1890s colonial home. Derek and James from DiOrio are great to work with, their prices are fair, and their quality is top-notch. Over the last several years, one project at a time, they refurbished 3 floors of our living space with hardwood and tile flooring, top-to-bottom painting, rebuilt the front porch, repointed the basement/foundation, and renovated our kitchen and half-bathroom. Most recently, DiOrio completed a 2nd floor full-bath reno with some intricate tiling and custom in-wall shelving and we are so delighted with how gorgeous it came out! Just as we have come to expect, they were exceptionally respectful of our home, extremely accommodating of our pets, and always left our property clean and tidy at the end of each workday. We love our new bathroom and are so appreciative of DiOrio’s partnership in making it happen. I simply cannot recommend DiOrio Builders & Designers highly enough."

Derek S on September 2024

DiOrio Builders and Designers Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company committed to providing homeowners with the highest level of craftsmanship. Built on old fashioned values we are experienced specialists that will complete your project to exact specifications in a timely manner. Quality work is our priority while paying special attention to detail. No job is too big or too small.

"DiOrio Builders & Designers have done an amazing job transforming our 1890s colonial home. Derek and James from DiOrio are great to work with, their prices are fair, and their quality is top-notch. Over the last several years, one project at a time, they refurbished 3 floors of our living space with hardwood and tile flooring, top-to-bottom painting, rebuilt the front porch, repointed the basement/foundation, and renovated our kitchen and half-bathroom. Most recently, DiOrio completed a 2nd floor full-bath reno with some intricate tiling and custom in-wall shelving and we are so delighted with how gorgeous it came out! Just as we have come to expect, they were exceptionally respectful of our home, extremely accommodating of our pets, and always left our property clean and tidy at the end of each workday. We love our new bathroom and are so appreciative of DiOrio’s partnership in making it happen. I simply cannot recommend DiOrio Builders & Designers highly enough."

Derek S on September 2024


"W.Day Contracting did a full bathroom remodel, (walk-in tile shower, new tile floor, new vanity, toilet, closet, exhaust fan) rand I was more than happy with the results. He stayed true to the quote, and everything was done perfectly. If you want a new bathroom this company is phenomenal."

Dean D on November 2024

We specialize in residential remodeling. Whether it be kitchen, baths, or basements, we strive to deliver an excellent finished product in a timely manner. Our team of professionals are here to meet any of your remodeling needs.

"W.Day Contracting did a full bathroom remodel, (walk-in tile shower, new tile floor, new vanity, toilet, closet, exhaust fan) rand I was more than happy with the results. He stayed true to the quote, and everything was done perfectly. If you want a new bathroom this company is phenomenal."

Dean D on November 2024


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Royal Contracting

4.86(
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Royal Contracting

4.86(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Royal Contracting was established in 1999 and has experienced steady growth ever since. Its owner, Dermot McElligott has over 20 years experience in the construction field. Our mission is to provide top quality craftsmanship while maintaining superior customer care. We pride ourselves on long term relationships with our customers by ensuring each job is met with 100% customer satisfaction. We are a general contracting service specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling, as well as running a carpentry and handyman service and interior and exterior painting. We do it all! No job is too large or too small! Additional DBA - Dermot McElligott. Award winning.

"Project was completed in a timely fashion at the agreed upon price."

Alex M on February 2025

Royal Contracting was established in 1999 and has experienced steady growth ever since. Its owner, Dermot McElligott has over 20 years experience in the construction field. Our mission is to provide top quality craftsmanship while maintaining superior customer care. We pride ourselves on long term relationships with our customers by ensuring each job is met with 100% customer satisfaction. We are a general contracting service specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling, as well as running a carpentry and handyman service and interior and exterior painting. We do it all! No job is too large or too small! Additional DBA - Dermot McElligott. Award winning.

"Project was completed in a timely fashion at the agreed upon price."

Alex M on February 2025


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M Builders, LLC

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M Builders, LLC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. With 25+ years of experience in construction, Luis Matute and Rony Mendez, longtime friends, decided to put together their skills and found M Builders LLC. Luis holds a General Contractor license, Home improvement license, alongside with other licenses. He has an electrical company and has been supervising construction sites for years now. Rony Mendez, also has an Electrical License with multiple other licenses and has a Security Systems company. He has been supervising construction sites alongside with Luis for years. They have been working together for so long that they do not only consider each other business partners but also family. M Builders is coming to simplify construction for their clients in the State of Massachusetts.

Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. With 25+ years of experience in construction, Luis Matute and Rony Mendez, longtime friends, decided to put together their skills and found M Builders LLC. Luis holds a General Contractor license, Home improvement license, alongside with other licenses. He has an electrical company and has been supervising construction sites for years now. Rony Mendez, also has an Electrical License with multiple other licenses and has a Security Systems company. He has been supervising construction sites alongside with Luis for years. They have been working together for so long that they do not only consider each other business partners but also family. M Builders is coming to simplify construction for their clients in the State of Massachusetts.


"They showed up when they said they would and finished the job also when they said it would ."

Steven M on June 2021

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"They showed up when they said they would and finished the job also when they said it would ."

Steven M on June 2021


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All City Remodeling Co

5.00(
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All City Remodeling Co

5.00(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"We cannot say enough about our positive experience working with Jimmie and his crew from All City Remodeling. We remodeled an attic space including a full bathroom, and we couldnâ t be more pleased with how everything turned out. He is the real deal: honest, reliable, detailed, and communicative. All City Remodeling not only met but exceeded our expectations. Without a doubt, weâ ll be calling Jimmie for any and all future projects!"

Kelley S on May 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"We cannot say enough about our positive experience working with Jimmie and his crew from All City Remodeling. We remodeled an attic space including a full bathroom, and we couldnâ t be more pleased with how everything turned out. He is the real deal: honest, reliable, detailed, and communicative. All City Remodeling not only met but exceeded our expectations. Without a doubt, weâ ll be calling Jimmie for any and all future projects!"

Kelley S on May 2023


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Top Finish Construction Inc.

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Top Finish Construction Inc.

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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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All Matters General Contractor Inc.

4.89(
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All Matters General Contractor Inc.

4.89(
18
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

All Matters General Contractor Inc., provides various home improvement services including roofing and siding for your home or business. We have many years of experience in the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. All Matters General Contractor Inc., is the expert in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"They put a new roof on our house. They were efficient and did an excellent job cleaning up after completion. My only issue was the amount of shingles delivered to our house, even after the normal amount considered as a waste factor on the job was over 25% more than needed. They used 71 bundles to complete the job but had 94 bundles delivered. Then, they stated that we were never charged for 94 bundles. This made no sense to me. So, although they did a great job, I would recommend that any future customer get a detailed quote to include the amount of materials needed. Shame on me for not getting that when we got the quote. That was the only issue and the fact that the explanation received from them made no sense and was not very polite to me as the customer."

Jim H on June 2022

All Matters General Contractor Inc., provides various home improvement services including roofing and siding for your home or business. We have many years of experience in the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. All Matters General Contractor Inc., is the expert in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"They put a new roof on our house. They were efficient and did an excellent job cleaning up after completion. My only issue was the amount of shingles delivered to our house, even after the normal amount considered as a waste factor on the job was over 25% more than needed. They used 71 bundles to complete the job but had 94 bundles delivered. Then, they stated that we were never charged for 94 bundles. This made no sense to me. So, although they did a great job, I would recommend that any future customer get a detailed quote to include the amount of materials needed. Shame on me for not getting that when we got the quote. That was the only issue and the fact that the explanation received from them made no sense and was not very polite to me as the customer."

Jim H on June 2022


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Remodel or Renew Home Improvement

4.81(
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Remodel or Renew Home Improvement

4.81(
255
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
779 local quotes requested

Welcome to Remodel or Renew Home Improvement. We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.

"Signed contract on May 8 for deck build.On May 12 rep came to my office to collect deposit of apprx $13,000. He said project team meeting on Wed & would update me then on start date etc. On Fri May 16 I had to reach out to him. He wrote the team had met & materials were ordered. An hour later he wrote back that he was misinformed & that his boss was going to call me next week. Despite this, dep check cashed. On Mon 5. 20 rep wrote back that they had forgotten certain costs & to proceed it would be $8,000 more. Not a typo. $8,000 more. No apology. Ridiculous, contract rescinded. I wrote that he could return my deposit at my office just as he had collected it. On Wednesday the 21st I got a text from "Tom," presumably the owner/boss, saying he would "drop a check in the mail" to my address. Today is May 30th, Friday, and still no check. Check at a minimum should have been overnighted. They owe me interest not to mention the deposit to hire a contractor who will honor contract. Bad."

Jennifer M on May 2025

Welcome to Remodel or Renew Home Improvement. We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.

"Signed contract on May 8 for deck build.On May 12 rep came to my office to collect deposit of apprx $13,000. He said project team meeting on Wed & would update me then on start date etc. On Fri May 16 I had to reach out to him. He wrote the team had met & materials were ordered. An hour later he wrote back that he was misinformed & that his boss was going to call me next week. Despite this, dep check cashed. On Mon 5. 20 rep wrote back that they had forgotten certain costs & to proceed it would be $8,000 more. Not a typo. $8,000 more. No apology. Ridiculous, contract rescinded. I wrote that he could return my deposit at my office just as he had collected it. On Wednesday the 21st I got a text from "Tom," presumably the owner/boss, saying he would "drop a check in the mail" to my address. Today is May 30th, Friday, and still no check. Check at a minimum should have been overnighted. They owe me interest not to mention the deposit to hire a contractor who will honor contract. Bad."

Jennifer M on May 2025


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RC Works

4.94(
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RC Works

4.94(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

Craftsmanship. It's not about making something that meets expectations. It's about creating something that changes them. RC WORKS offers over Five years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry in the Greater Boston area. We take pride in delivering a product that reflects our high standards for craftsmanship and our dedication to the work that we do. Our approach is a personal one, involving the client in every phase of the project down to the smallest detail, and our list of repeat clientele reflects the trust we build with each project. We work on all aspect of repairs from basement to the roof.

"RC Works did our bathroom renovation. We are happy with the process and the beautiful results! Andrey, Mariano and the team are professional, kind and easy to work with. Andrey is a wonderful listener and communicator. He responded to us promptly, managed the project efficiently and transparently, and kept us updated on the work and timeline. Big praises also to Mariano and Neto, who did the carpentry work, glass shower installation, among other tasks. They went above and beyond to deliver high-quality work, arriving on site with bright smiles and hard-working attitudes. We are also happy with the other team members, who are friendly and competent: tile installer for beautiful tiling, plumbers, electrician, painters and cleaners. Overall, we would highly recommend RC works."

Annie H on May 2025

Craftsmanship. It's not about making something that meets expectations. It's about creating something that changes them. RC WORKS offers over Five years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry in the Greater Boston area. We take pride in delivering a product that reflects our high standards for craftsmanship and our dedication to the work that we do. Our approach is a personal one, involving the client in every phase of the project down to the smallest detail, and our list of repeat clientele reflects the trust we build with each project. We work on all aspect of repairs from basement to the roof.

"RC Works did our bathroom renovation. We are happy with the process and the beautiful results! Andrey, Mariano and the team are professional, kind and easy to work with. Andrey is a wonderful listener and communicator. He responded to us promptly, managed the project efficiently and transparently, and kept us updated on the work and timeline. Big praises also to Mariano and Neto, who did the carpentry work, glass shower installation, among other tasks. They went above and beyond to deliver high-quality work, arriving on site with bright smiles and hard-working attitudes. We are also happy with the other team members, who are friendly and competent: tile installer for beautiful tiling, plumbers, electrician, painters and cleaners. Overall, we would highly recommend RC works."

Annie H on May 2025

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Common mistakes when finishing basement walls include neglecting proper insulation, insufficient moisture management, and poor ventilation. Not addressing these issues can lead to mold growth, water damage, and discomfort. Additionally, inadequate planning, improper framing, and rushing the project can result in subpar outcomes. 

It's essential to follow best practices, seek professional guidance if needed, and prioritize thoroughness and attention to detail.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

For most basement remodels, you’ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. 

Yes, you can install a summer kitchen or kitchenette in your basement. They serve similar purposes as outdoor kitchens, keeping the main floor of the house cool and providing another space to cook and congregate. Basement kitchens are also a worthwhile alternative for homeowners without much space in the backyard. They come with a few logistical questions to sort out, though, like ventilation and waterproofing.

Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:

  • Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?

  • What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?

  • Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?

  • Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?

  • Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?

The Cambridge, MA homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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