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Avatar for SILMAC Construction Inc.
SILMAC Construction Inc.
4.8(
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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

"Joe and his team have previously done a bathroom remodel for me, so I didn't hesitate to recommend them to my fellow condo owners when we needed our front decks completely replaced due to rotting wood. We had several quotes and SILMAC came in the lowest, but this did not impact the quality of work. The work was completed on schedule and looks great. Joe recommended materials for us that would be low maintenance and help avoid costly future repairs. We have since hired Joe's team for other maintenance projects for our building."
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+11

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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. handled our basement remodel, and we could be happier with the results. The project was completed on time and within budget, and the quality of the workmanship is outstanding. They were easy to communicate with and offered great design ideas that we hadn’t even considered. Highly recommend!"
kitchen
Exterior of the House
basement bathroom
Custom Home
Powder room

+156

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crystal Renovations LLC
4.9(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro Quissanga was wonderful throughout the process. The project started out as a porch window replacement with an architect drawing plans, but once we started construction, we discovered that the whole underneath part was rotting and needed reconstruction. Pedro and his crew were hard working, reliable and careful, and his price for all of the work was very reasonable. When something went awry late in the construction, Pedro took it seriously and got people over within hours to locate the issue and fix the problem. Even though the project ended up being much more difficult than initially expected, there were never any unexpected charges and the additional work was at a consistent high level. We recommend Crystal Renovations without reservation and have several neighbors using them now for small-to-medium sized projects."
Remodeling - General Project
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+10

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we started our plan of remodeling, the first thing we did was the complete roof replacement including kitchen vent & duct pipe installation to the roof, and new installation of attic ventilation. MMP did not only completed it just as agreed but also very efficiently. The crews were friendly, professional, and careful. The jobs were carefully managed and implemented effectively. I was impressed by Matt, who is the manager, and he does an outstanding job in managing the crews and the progress of the situation, and the communication was clear and always to the point. We then moved to initiate a search for a contractor of two bathrooms remodeling after completing the roof and attic vent, MMP was one of the many candidates. Matt has had not only the best idea and proposals but also shown an impressive & professional sense of evaluating the project accurately, including the possible structural modification as well as a competitive estimate of the cost of the build. His proposal included a rebuild of a wall of the bathroom to expand another one adjacent to it. Matt accepted to use my schematic design image (made with a software tool) and a spreadsheet list of the fixtures that I created - as many as fifty items including TOTO, Grohe, American Standard, Panasonic, and IKEA - to start the job (later changed some of them due to local plumbing code compliance) After beginning the bathroom remodel project, Matt shared what jobs will be done with us timely and efficiently via text so that we feel comfortable enough in knowing what is going on while living in the house of dust & noise from remodeling. The crews, Zen and Mark, were very courteous, extensively experienced, reliable, and friendly with excellent communication, sometimes with songs of 80s rock music. They ask me when more precise specifications are needed and notified me when they feel advance notifications are required. When a change is necessary due to inspection, they informed me and clarified what and why. I have never felt uncomfortable in living together with the remodel job which has lasted over four months. The completed two bathrooms were stunning, just as I imagined. Matt, Zen, and Mark have proved their strong & thoughtful expertise and lived up with my request patiently until completion. Great job. A home remodeling project cannot be successful without having a trusted partner, and my experience with MMP has led me to be glad to share my confidence that MMP has a credential to become your reliable partner to manage a construction project together."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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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

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed the work complete in 10 days. Humbarto was punctual every step in the process. The work was done on time as discussed. He scrape the ceiling added a bonding compound. When dried he plaster and came back later to prime and paint. The ceilings were smooth and painted professionally. The kitchen wall looked great no more cracks. Humbarto answered all my calls and questions. He explained what he would do and he was here for the whole project. I would hire him again."
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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KINSELLABUILT
5.0(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"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."
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+25

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Russell Remodeling and Restoration
4.9(
42
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom of Russell Remodeling is one of the most honest contractors i have ever worked with. HIs crew does a great job and they are courteous, polite, and they arrive on time and they clean up the mess at the end of the day. He answers all of my questions, and explains in detail so I can understand the process. You can trust Tom and his crew. I would highly recommend Tom to my friends and family."
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+18

Response time2 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ABALIA Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thank you Khaled for everything, you and your workers were nothing but professional. Clear, concise, very neat and eager to please. I highly recommend Abalia construction for any project."
Bathroom Remodel
addition
addition
addition
addition

+71

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neary Construction
4.8(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Liam and Kevin were incredible professional and finished the job in record time! We were on a very tight timeline and they made themselves available to start and finish the project before our store opened. They had great suggestions and knowledge on what we could and could not do with the space structurally, and we could not be happier with the end results from Neary Construction! I'd recommend Liam and his team for any size project, and will be using them for any other construction needs - they did an incredible job!"
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Corner shelves

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can add a door to your basement—it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you’re using the basement as a bedroom. A basement contractor can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.

Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.

A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.

Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.

Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

The Cambridge, MA homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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