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BBS General Construction Inc

747 Main St
4.54(
13
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BBS General Construction Inc

747 Main St
4.54(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
55 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

BBS General Construction Inc. is a mid-sized construction company proudly owned and operated by members of a big, close-knit, and blessed family. Founded in 2016, BBS stands for “Brother and Big Sister” — a tribute to the bond between founders Ciro Malo and Rosa, who built this company on the values of family, loyalty, and integrity. We specialize in roofing, siding, and gutter services, delivering reliable, high-quality craftsmanship to homeowners and businesses across our community. At BBS, relationships come first. We honor the wisdom that comes with age and experience, and hold a special place in our hearts for elderly customers and veterans. Providing them with respectful, attentive service is part of our mission. We also care deeply about our planet. Whenever possible, we choose environmentally responsible materials and practices to help protect the world we all share. With BBS General Construction Inc., you’re not just hiring a contractor — you’re partnering with a team that treats every customer like family.

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Marco P on May 2024

BBS General Construction Inc. is a mid-sized construction company proudly owned and operated by members of a big, close-knit, and blessed family. Founded in 2016, BBS stands for “Brother and Big Sister” — a tribute to the bond between founders Ciro Malo and Rosa, who built this company on the values of family, loyalty, and integrity. We specialize in roofing, siding, and gutter services, delivering reliable, high-quality craftsmanship to homeowners and businesses across our community. At BBS, relationships come first. We honor the wisdom that comes with age and experience, and hold a special place in our hearts for elderly customers and veterans. Providing them with respectful, attentive service is part of our mission. We also care deeply about our planet. Whenever possible, we choose environmentally responsible materials and practices to help protect the world we all share. With BBS General Construction Inc., you’re not just hiring a contractor — you’re partnering with a team that treats every customer like family.

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Marco P on May 2024


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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
99 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


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Dream House Services

43 South Street
5.00(
1
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Dream House Services

43 South Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

Dream House Services specializes in construction and home improvement services for clientele throughout Massachusetts. We are your home construction and repair experts! Since established in 2003, I've nurtured Dream House Services, learning and growing through trial and error. Making us a trusted name in the industry. In my approach, there are no shortcuts. I believe in delivering results that are not just promised but guaranteed. Listening and learning are at the core of my service. I hold licenses and insurance, ensuring a professional and secure experience for my clients. I'm prepared and enthusiastic to embark on your project, turning your dreams into reality. Let's collaborate and build something exceptional together.

"Excellent work. They re-decorated my bedroom after a roof leak was repaired by a different company. Honest and professional"

Janet N on February 2025

Dream House Services specializes in construction and home improvement services for clientele throughout Massachusetts. We are your home construction and repair experts! Since established in 2003, I've nurtured Dream House Services, learning and growing through trial and error. Making us a trusted name in the industry. In my approach, there are no shortcuts. I believe in delivering results that are not just promised but guaranteed. Listening and learning are at the core of my service. I hold licenses and insurance, ensuring a professional and secure experience for my clients. I'm prepared and enthusiastic to embark on your project, turning your dreams into reality. Let's collaborate and build something exceptional together.

"Excellent work. They re-decorated my bedroom after a roof leak was repaired by a different company. Honest and professional"

Janet N on February 2025


Lightfoot Remodeling Company

372 Pemberton St
3.88(
8
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Lightfoot Remodeling Company

372 Pemberton St
3.88(
8
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Approved Pro
177 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

We are a family run business with 38 years of service. Our specialty is interior remodeling. Kitchens, baths structural work, from demo to finish. All American crew. We provide quality work at a reasonable price. We do not use subcontractors. We have customers that have us back every year for scheduled maintenance of their homes and businesses.

"Excellent - highly recommend"

Mike K on March 2024

We are a family run business with 38 years of service. Our specialty is interior remodeling. Kitchens, baths structural work, from demo to finish. All American crew. We provide quality work at a reasonable price. We do not use subcontractors. We have customers that have us back every year for scheduled maintenance of their homes and businesses.

"Excellent - highly recommend"

Mike K on March 2024


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Gega Home Improvement

5.00(
17
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Gega Home Improvement

5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Gega Home Improvement is locally owned and operated out of Westwood, MA providing a wide range of home improvement, Roofing and Siding services. We can do it all! We are currently accepting new clients and would love to take on any of your upcoming projects. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Great, very professional, prompt and excellant workmanship."

Rob M on December 2022

Gega Home Improvement is locally owned and operated out of Westwood, MA providing a wide range of home improvement, Roofing and Siding services. We can do it all! We are currently accepting new clients and would love to take on any of your upcoming projects. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Great, very professional, prompt and excellant workmanship."

Rob M on December 2022


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Coen Construction

387 Page Street
4.08(
13
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Coen Construction

387 Page Street
4.08(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
97 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We are a full service residential construction and remodeling company. Our goal is to exceed all of our clients expectations through exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship. We work with some of the best tradesmen in the industry to deliver a quality finished product. From deck and porch builds to siding and windows, we can do it all. Contact us for an estimate on your project today! Check out our instagram for photos and updates @coenconstruction

"The work was completed — but if you missed something minor yet important, don’t count on getting it done afterward. Once they’ve been paid, they’ll completely ignore you, even if you’re willing to pay."

Alex K on September 2025

We are a full service residential construction and remodeling company. Our goal is to exceed all of our clients expectations through exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship. We work with some of the best tradesmen in the industry to deliver a quality finished product. From deck and porch builds to siding and windows, we can do it all. Contact us for an estimate on your project today! Check out our instagram for photos and updates @coenconstruction

"The work was completed — but if you missed something minor yet important, don’t count on getting it done afterward. Once they’ve been paid, they’ll completely ignore you, even if you’re willing to pay."

Alex K on September 2025


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Upper Room Construction Inc.

26 Beacon St 11A
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Upper Room Construction Inc.

26 Beacon St 11A
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

Our company welcomes you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality craftsmanship will accurately reflect your tasks and lifestyle. We are known for our prompt service and superior attention to detail. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You will be pleased you did. Thank you! State Licenses Home Improvement Contractor #: 209950 EXP: 10/9/2025 Construction Supervisors #: CS-118825 EXP: 5/19/2027 Insurance General Liability EXP: 11/4/2025

"Ruben was a joy to work with. The quality of the work was top notch, and the entire process made us feel involved and secure that we were going to be very happy with the outcome. We remodeled two bathrooms, as well as a laundry room. Any time we had a question or needed guidance, Ruben was there to help with everything. I love how everything turned out, and the timeline was met as well. I would highly recommend for your remodel needs."

Debra O on March 2025

Our company welcomes you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality craftsmanship will accurately reflect your tasks and lifestyle. We are known for our prompt service and superior attention to detail. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You will be pleased you did. Thank you! State Licenses Home Improvement Contractor #: 209950 EXP: 10/9/2025 Construction Supervisors #: CS-118825 EXP: 5/19/2027 Insurance General Liability EXP: 11/4/2025

"Ruben was a joy to work with. The quality of the work was top notch, and the entire process made us feel involved and secure that we were going to be very happy with the outcome. We remodeled two bathrooms, as well as a laundry room. Any time we had a question or needed guidance, Ruben was there to help with everything. I love how everything turned out, and the timeline was met as well. I would highly recommend for your remodel needs."

Debra O on March 2025


"Pedro and his team were excellent. They were professional and timely, hard-working and meticulous, and trustworthy. Best of all (at least for me), is that Pedro is VERY responsive and his team is assigned to get your job done and done correctly. They show up on time every day, and were willing to work late into the evening to hit the project milestones. Pedro was 100% clear about the costs, and he made sure I fully understood the areas where the costs were not known or where the costs could possibly change. For example, he said, "If you open up this wall, I'm not sure what we are going to find." I told him to proceed and his team opened up that wall and found that the previous contractor had installed literally zero insulation. Pedro met with me, reviewed what his team had found, went over all of our options, gave me his recommendation, and only proceeded when I completely approved the additional work that would be done and the additional cost entailed. Pedro is a true partner and his team does great work. I cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have already booked them for another job renovating a first floor porch and creating a roof over the open-air second floor porch."

Timothy M on October 2024

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"Pedro and his team were excellent. They were professional and timely, hard-working and meticulous, and trustworthy. Best of all (at least for me), is that Pedro is VERY responsive and his team is assigned to get your job done and done correctly. They show up on time every day, and were willing to work late into the evening to hit the project milestones. Pedro was 100% clear about the costs, and he made sure I fully understood the areas where the costs were not known or where the costs could possibly change. For example, he said, "If you open up this wall, I'm not sure what we are going to find." I told him to proceed and his team opened up that wall and found that the previous contractor had installed literally zero insulation. Pedro met with me, reviewed what his team had found, went over all of our options, gave me his recommendation, and only proceeded when I completely approved the additional work that would be done and the additional cost entailed. Pedro is a true partner and his team does great work. I cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have already booked them for another job renovating a first floor porch and creating a roof over the open-air second floor porch."

Timothy M on October 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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CLASSICAL HOMES LLC

5.00(
4
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CLASSICAL HOMES LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

i have over twenty-eight years of experience in architectural practice and construction. I have extensive knowledge in commercial and residential building design, including but not limited to providing leadership and representation in zoning and building permits issues, sharing responsibility for the production of construction documents and contract administration and supervision of the projects. I am involved in all aspects of construction including estimating and the supervision and direction of subcontractors for Classical Homes, LLC.

"Hossein Vahedi of CLASSICAL HOMES LLC designed our house and supervised the construction process. He was friendly and easy to work with, had many creative ideas, and really tried to understand our needs. He worked well with our general contractor. His price is very reasonable. I highly recommend him to people who want to create their own dream house, but need professional help to translate their ideas to doable project."

Xiru Z on August 2022

i have over twenty-eight years of experience in architectural practice and construction. I have extensive knowledge in commercial and residential building design, including but not limited to providing leadership and representation in zoning and building permits issues, sharing responsibility for the production of construction documents and contract administration and supervision of the projects. I am involved in all aspects of construction including estimating and the supervision and direction of subcontractors for Classical Homes, LLC.

"Hossein Vahedi of CLASSICAL HOMES LLC designed our house and supervised the construction process. He was friendly and easy to work with, had many creative ideas, and really tried to understand our needs. He worked well with our general contractor. His price is very reasonable. I highly recommend him to people who want to create their own dream house, but need professional help to translate their ideas to doable project."

Xiru Z on August 2022

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

Renovation enhances functionality, increases home value, and can add new space for personal or family needs. It typically modernizes older unfinished basements for new uses.

It is generally more affordable to finish a basement than an attic, though it ultimately depends on how you plan to use the space. The average cost to finish a basement ranges from $7 to $23 per square foot, while attic renovation costs $30 to $60 per square foot. However, a simple attic conversion to a storage space will cost significantly less.

Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.

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