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Mavridis Contracting Services
5.0(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cannot say enough good things about Mavridis Contracting and its sub-contractors. This was a challenging project in part because the prior remodeling contractor (from forty years ago) cut many corners that needed to be remedied. Mr. Mavridis, his employees, and sub-contractors identified and explained every issue so that we could make informed decisions. The team was courteous, professional, skilled, and very tidy (cleaning up after each day). The finish work (tiling, carpentry, etc.) is excellent. Even the city inspectors provided unprompted compliments on the final product."
Condo Reno
Condo Reno
Condo Reno
Condo Reno
Condo Reno

+73

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was buying a new house, the home inspector had some questions about the attic joists and suggested I have a professional take a look at them. I needed it done quickly and I called three contractors. Matt from MMP was the only one that called me back the same day and agreed to come look at them the next day. He showed up on time, suggested a remedy and gave me an estimate. After buying the house I had him complete the work. It was done as promised in a very tight and dirty attic space, they cleaned up before leaving. I also chose Matt to replace my roof after getting three estimates. The crew did the complete job, chimney flashing, ice and water shield, small roof repair and venting channels in the attic. Clean up was great, no mess left in the yard. He was not the lowest estimate but all the work was done without any additional charges. I was very pleased with the results."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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New England Carpentry Inc
4.9(
50
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gil from NE carpentry did a lot of work for me. The most impressive was that Gil worked with me to repair my interior front porch after a massive leak during a storm destroyed it. Because my house is on the beach and very exposed, every other contractor declined the job. Gil and his team were very rigorous and patient and they did succeed in waterproofing the porch. They did rebuild it and did fantastic work. The team communicates well, is always on time, does a great job and always clean after the workday. Their prices are very fair and transparent. I will continue to work with NE carpentry and I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DC57 Construction
5.0(
68
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Absolutely the best contractors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Prompt, courteous, honest and they do great work. They cleaned up when the work was completed. That's a really big deal. Their price was very competitive and I got EVERYTHING I WAS PROMISED. They take pride in their work. Thanks gentlemen"
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Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Neary Construction
4.8(
174
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Liam Neary is a total pro. He came in after a previous contractor had ripped out my kitchen and left me in the lurch, and from day one, he turned the whole experience around. I interviewed a lot of contractors, but Liam stood out immediately—he was the kindest, most honest, and most fair of the bunch. He installed my kitchen cabinets and absolutely nailed it. Every detail was done with care and precision. His timeline was quick, his prices were fair, and the quality of the work was top-notch. He showed up exactly when he said he would, kept me informed every step of the way, and made sure the job was done right—not just fast. Working with Liam was a breath of fresh air. He’s reliable, communicative, and genuinely cares about his work. I’d hire him again in a heartbeat—and if you’re lucky enough to book him, you’ll see why."
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This is the Bathroom before demo
Tiling done before final fixtures got installed
Corner shelves

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D & R Construction
4.7(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and co are the best - attentive, listen, give their professional advice, and just do a great job. The project went really well - repaired water and bug damage and fixed what was originally done in a not so great manner. Our third successful project w/ Eric and team. Very pleased"
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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SR Enterprises LLC
4.8(
42
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a wonderful job! I couldn’t be happier with my bathroom remodel! The team was professional, punctual, and paid attention to every detail. The craftsmanship is top-notch — everything from the tile work to the fixtures looks amazing. They kept the space clean throughout the project and finished right on schedule. Highly recommend this company for anyone looking for quality construction work!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+23

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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US ProPaint and Renovation, Inc.
4.6(
280
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hiring a contractor can be stressful for the first time not knowing how good someone is. I can honestly say I would hire this company again without a second thought. They are extremely professional, hard working and very nice to work with. They went above and beyond my expectations !!"
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Siding

+791

Response time1 day
780 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Crystal Renovations LLC
4.9(
64
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro and crew were great. They showed up every day on time and worked throughout the day. I was not home all the days, but we easily coordinated them getting into the house and locking up when done. I felt my house was in safe hands while gone. When I was home they were respectful and pleasant to chat with. They were careful to protect my new hardwood floors and cleaned up after themselves. The work they did was excellent. As you can see from the description, I had them do a lot of projects. I initially was only going to have them do the trim. But I was impressed with their work and Pedro was helpful about providing estimates and suggestions along the way so we greatly expanded the project. Even with all the extra added work, there was no delay in scheduling work days. Pedro was helpful in working within my budget and even did a couple of small things without charging like fixing a stuck door. It didn’t take him much time, but that’s the type of mentality I look for in a contractor! Pedro was great about ensuring I was happy with the work. We did a thorough walk through and he fixed up a few small things I had issue with without complaint. There was one small fix that we didn’t get to prior to me leaving the country for three weeks. I had already fully paid so it would have been easy for Pedro to just move on, but HE reached out to me when I got to schedule the work. He was great to work with and I would definitely hire him and his crew again."
Remodeling - General Project
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+10

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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