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Avatar for Veglia Remodeling LLC
Veglia Remodeling LLC
33 Edward Ave
4.85(
252
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Veglia Remodeling LLC
33 Edward Ave
4.85(
252
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
83 local quotes requested

Jeff Veglia Remodeling was established in 1987 offering full scale remodeling and tile services. This business was built on honesty, integrity, and quality to all clients. Our reputation is based on superior quality at a competitive price and most importantly we listen to our customers. We serve Massachusetts. Please email or call rather than Message Center on Angie's List.

"Jeff and his team did a fantastic job on our bathroom renovation. The work was of very high quality, and Jeff was very responsive from the initial scoping to the final walk throughs and everything in between. Would certainly recommend Jeff, especially for renovations in older, historical homes that require precision and care. Thank you Jeff!"

William B on March 2025

Jeff Veglia Remodeling was established in 1987 offering full scale remodeling and tile services. This business was built on honesty, integrity, and quality to all clients. Our reputation is based on superior quality at a competitive price and most importantly we listen to our customers. We serve Massachusetts. Please email or call rather than Message Center on Angie's List.

"Jeff and his team did a fantastic job on our bathroom renovation. The work was of very high quality, and Jeff was very responsive from the initial scoping to the final walk throughs and everything in between. Would certainly recommend Jeff, especially for renovations in older, historical homes that require precision and care. Thank you Jeff!"

William B on March 2025


Avatar for D & R Construction
D & R Construction
52 Berkshire St
4.73(
30
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D & R Construction
52 Berkshire St
4.73(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
94 local quotes requested

Call us Today!!! With over 100 years of combined experience D & R Construction offers a wide range of residential and commercial services. Our focus is on client satisfaction and providing high quality work at a fair and affordable price. Many construction companies have a set hierarchy where owners, project managers, and employees each fall within their respective category. Here at D&R we challenge that hierarchy set up. The owner gets just as dirty as the laborer, and the carpenter gets to know the client just as well as the owner. At D&R we all work together to be the BEST decision a homeowner ever made! We look forward to earning your business.

"In 2021, I hired Eric to fix a water leak in my basement. I paid approximately $8000. Three months after the work was done, there was leaking again. He came over and told me that this was a different leak. After I saved up enough money, I was referred to an expert in basement leaks/foundations. He came over and completed the work. When he was doing the work, he proactively asked me who did the work previously. He said he was clearly not done by someone with knowledge of foundations. I have tried to resolve with Eric. At a minimum, I deserve a refund"

Saroja L on November 2024

Call us Today!!! With over 100 years of combined experience D & R Construction offers a wide range of residential and commercial services. Our focus is on client satisfaction and providing high quality work at a fair and affordable price. Many construction companies have a set hierarchy where owners, project managers, and employees each fall within their respective category. Here at D&R we challenge that hierarchy set up. The owner gets just as dirty as the laborer, and the carpenter gets to know the client just as well as the owner. At D&R we all work together to be the BEST decision a homeowner ever made! We look forward to earning your business.

"In 2021, I hired Eric to fix a water leak in my basement. I paid approximately $8000. Three months after the work was done, there was leaking again. He came over and told me that this was a different leak. After I saved up enough money, I was referred to an expert in basement leaks/foundations. He came over and completed the work. When he was doing the work, he proactively asked me who did the work previously. He said he was clearly not done by someone with knowledge of foundations. I have tried to resolve with Eric. At a minimum, I deserve a refund"

Saroja L on November 2024


Avatar for New Style Remodeling
New Style Remodeling
5.00(
21
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New Style Remodeling
5.00(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

Ceramic Tile Installation & Repair, Backsplashes, Showers, Flooring, Fireplaces, Bars, Mudrooms, and more! We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"John and his crew were awesome! Can’t recommend them enough. Their work was very beautiful, efficient and clean. Will absolutely be hiring them again for future projects"

Francesca L on March 2024

Ceramic Tile Installation & Repair, Backsplashes, Showers, Flooring, Fireplaces, Bars, Mudrooms, and more! We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"John and his crew were awesome! Can’t recommend them enough. Their work was very beautiful, efficient and clean. Will absolutely be hiring them again for future projects"

Francesca L on March 2024


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Superior Home Improvement Services
358 Broadway
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Superior Home Improvement Services
358 Broadway
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

Superior Home Improvement Services is a top notch building and general contracting company that sets its goals very high. With a crew of three employees we strive for projects to be completed on time , professional craftsmanship , and quality materials. We also work with other trades with whom we've had a working relationship for many years , So there is no confusion as to what needs to be accomplished for a successful completed project..... Our goal is simple , Quality work at an affordable price....

"Robert did a fantastic job installing our steps. He was very friendly and professional. I’ll definitely use him again for future renovations."

Matt W on January 2025

Superior Home Improvement Services is a top notch building and general contracting company that sets its goals very high. With a crew of three employees we strive for projects to be completed on time , professional craftsmanship , and quality materials. We also work with other trades with whom we've had a working relationship for many years , So there is no confusion as to what needs to be accomplished for a successful completed project..... Our goal is simple , Quality work at an affordable price....

"Robert did a fantastic job installing our steps. He was very friendly and professional. I’ll definitely use him again for future renovations."

Matt W on January 2025


Avatar for Metro General Design & Construction
Metro General Design & Construction
52 Metcalf St.
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Metro General Design & Construction
52 Metcalf St.
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We offer full design, permitting and construction services for your project. Communication is always the key. Customizing, adapting, evolving your plan...this is what transforms your vision into the project that you've dreamed of.

We offer full design, permitting and construction services for your project. Communication is always the key. Customizing, adapting, evolving your plan...this is what transforms your vision into the project that you've dreamed of.


Avatar for RC Works
RC Works
52 Metcalf St
4.94(
16
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Approved Pro
RC Works
52 Metcalf St
4.94(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 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


Avatar for Tri Nguyen Tile & Co.
Tri Nguyen Tile & Co.
16 Andrew St
4.60(
10
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Approved Pro
Tri Nguyen Tile & Co.
16 Andrew St
4.60(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

Tri Nguyen Tile & Co.is a locally-owned and owner-operated business. Located in Everett we’ve been in business since 2012. Owner Tri Nguyen has a passion for Remodeling Kitchen and Bath projects that is infectious. His breadth of experience provides the company with the ideal background to handle projects of any size. Licensed,bonded, insured General Contractor, Tri loves what he does and it shows. From start to finish, he wants your remodeling experience to be better than you imagined possible so Tri Nguyen Tile & Co. In Everett offers services many remodelers do not. We work with very talented people who can make the ordinary, extraordinary. We offer all front workers a 25% discount on labor

"Excellent. He renovated 2 bathrooms. His work is immaculate. He is easy to work with. He helps you out the best he can. He offers suggestions. Finished product is beautiful."

Lucy 21 Autumn St Braintree b on March 2021

Tri Nguyen Tile & Co.is a locally-owned and owner-operated business. Located in Everett we’ve been in business since 2012. Owner Tri Nguyen has a passion for Remodeling Kitchen and Bath projects that is infectious. His breadth of experience provides the company with the ideal background to handle projects of any size. Licensed,bonded, insured General Contractor, Tri loves what he does and it shows. From start to finish, he wants your remodeling experience to be better than you imagined possible so Tri Nguyen Tile & Co. In Everett offers services many remodelers do not. We work with very talented people who can make the ordinary, extraordinary. We offer all front workers a 25% discount on labor

"Excellent. He renovated 2 bathrooms. His work is immaculate. He is easy to work with. He helps you out the best he can. He offers suggestions. Finished product is beautiful."

Lucy 21 Autumn St Braintree b on March 2021


Mavridis Contracting Services
98 Capen St
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Mavridis Contracting Services
98 Capen St
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Mavridis Contracting Services, Inc fully licensed and insured company has been in business for over 20 years servicing all your home improvements and general contracting needs. We specialize in all aspects of home remodeling, additions and decks. We provide craftmanship work, attention to detail and professionalism.

"I wanted a shower expanded. George Mavridis's estimate was very competitive but I hired him because I knew he was honest, quality focused and an open communicator. He has a small crew and excellent subs so he's not super fast. But Mavridis is excellent. One example: The shower needed a new fan, vented through the attic roof. The attic boards were all cut (before my time) in half when insulation was installed. The attic floor was unstable and unsafe. George was very busy but he had his team replace the boards with plywood panels...for 20% less than I expected. Why? Because he wanted to make sure I would be happy when the job was done. I could give 4-5 other examples but you get the point. If you hire George, you'll be pleased."

paul g on March 2024

Mavridis Contracting Services, Inc fully licensed and insured company has been in business for over 20 years servicing all your home improvements and general contracting needs. We specialize in all aspects of home remodeling, additions and decks. We provide craftmanship work, attention to detail and professionalism.

"I wanted a shower expanded. George Mavridis's estimate was very competitive but I hired him because I knew he was honest, quality focused and an open communicator. He has a small crew and excellent subs so he's not super fast. But Mavridis is excellent. One example: The shower needed a new fan, vented through the attic roof. The attic boards were all cut (before my time) in half when insulation was installed. The attic floor was unstable and unsafe. George was very busy but he had his team replace the boards with plywood panels...for 20% less than I expected. Why? Because he wanted to make sure I would be happy when the job was done. I could give 4-5 other examples but you get the point. If you hire George, you'll be pleased."

paul g on March 2024


Duncan Builders
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Duncan Builders
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Todd and the Duncan Builders team were GREAT to work with on this remodel. I would 100% recommend them for your home construction needs."

Michael T on May 2023

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Todd and the Duncan Builders team were GREAT to work with on this remodel. I would 100% recommend them for your home construction needs."

Michael T on May 2023


Avatar for Express Remodeling Group, Inc.
Express Remodeling Group, Inc.
178 Winthrop ST
4.50(
125
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Approved Pro
Express Remodeling Group, Inc.
178 Winthrop ST
4.50(
125
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
23 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

9 Time-Super Service Award Winner; Kitchen/Bath/Basement/General Remodeling Expert. Express Remodeling Group, Inc. is fully licensed, insured and lead certified. Our team is expert on all of your home needs. We specialize in: Kitchen & bathroom remodeling, porches & decks, dormers, additions, new construction, home remodeling and renovation including basement remodels and additions/sunrooms, vinyl and fiber cement siding. www.expcontractor.com [email protected]

"Entire process took about three months. Wagner had a full crew in for each project and the work went smoothly most of the time. Pricing was reasonable for the scope of the work that was done. The Express Remodeling office is efficiently run and communication is good. I would hire Express for future work for large jobs and have recommended them to a friend in the past."

Molly T on September 2020

9 Time-Super Service Award Winner; Kitchen/Bath/Basement/General Remodeling Expert. Express Remodeling Group, Inc. is fully licensed, insured and lead certified. Our team is expert on all of your home needs. We specialize in: Kitchen & bathroom remodeling, porches & decks, dormers, additions, new construction, home remodeling and renovation including basement remodels and additions/sunrooms, vinyl and fiber cement siding. www.expcontractor.com [email protected]

"Entire process took about three months. Wagner had a full crew in for each project and the work went smoothly most of the time. Pricing was reasonable for the scope of the work that was done. The Express Remodeling office is efficiently run and communication is good. I would hire Express for future work for large jobs and have recommended them to a friend in the past."

Molly T on September 2020

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FAQs for custom home building projects in Chelsea, MA

Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity. 

One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.

The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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