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Platinum Carpentry
4.7(
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Serving Gardner, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"Platinum Carpentry was great to work with. The owner Dean is a very nice guy and easy to work with. The quality of his work is outstanding. We were out of town when the project was scheduled to start and Dean kept us updated on the progress and a few delays that were encountered due to weather, etc. We are very pleased with how the deck turned out and we would not hesitate to hire Dean and his crew again for future projects."
Grand stairs
Lights
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Finished Porch

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
311
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Serving Gardner, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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Emergency services offered

"They did a great job - were quick to call and schedule, arrived on time and worked fast, and offered to also do the garage for a little extra money.  All of the "gunk" they took out of the gutters was taken away.
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New boiler install
Removal of cast Iron to PVC.
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+37

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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The BullBag
5.0(
15
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Serving Gardner, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"I have now had 4 pickups from this company. Each time it has been with different items: I have had my kitchen remodeled,  a deck torn down and rebuilt, a new roof put on, old fencing disc arded, and a yard cleanup. The only difference in pricing was for the roofing and even though ti was more money it was STILL CHEAPER than a dumpster!!! I don't know how these guys do it, but they pickup on time, without issue andfor the cost quoted. I have turned each of my contractors onto them - now they are using them. SO MUCH cheaper and better service than any dumpster company I have used!"
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Toys for Tots
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A Few Good Tradesmen
4.0(
31
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Serving Gardner, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"The back splash is gorgeous!  (Let me give a shout out to Lynne at Best Tile in Dedham for her help in the tile selection.)
I signed up for an Angie's list back splash tiling deal. I didn't quite understand the intricacies of choosing tile and installing it.  I picked a somewhat elaborate pattern with natural stone tiles. I wanted what I wanted, and Brian and Sam worked with me to get the result and I agreed to pay a supplement to the big deal which I found very fair.
I appreciated that they consulted me if they had any questions about exactly what I wanted (e.g. precisely where to put the medicine cabinets, how to finish the tile where it ended at the edge of wall). I'm happy with these solutions.  They also came up with some very creative solutions around the kitchen window that really enhance the tile work. 
We discussed the merits of fully replacing the staircase vs saving the wood that was discolored but generally in good condition.  Overall, the cost was the same, but I appreciate the option to send less building materials to landfill and get a good result.
They were going to install the fireplace granite tile, and they ultimately did not do this as their specialty is in smaller ceramic tiles, and the 24" x 24" stone tiles I purchased needed equipment they don't have.  I really appreciated discussing this.  I think it will be much easier to have someone who specializes in stone to complete this part of the job because Sam did all the hard prep work.
I feel that the team was generally very conscientious about cleaning up after themselves. The only thing I wish I would have done is draped my furniture and made sure various doors were closed - it's a much bigger clean up job than I expected, and I might have been able to avoid some of it.  On the plus side, that part of the house has undergone an early spring cleaning!  And I know that half of the dirt preceded this project.
The project was completed exactly when promised, with allowance for a snowstorm at the start. I gave a B for punctuality because I did get up early to make sure the snow was cleared from the driveway and they arrived later than planned.  I have had the experience more than once that contractors don't show up for days, so an hour or two is a small matter for me, but I note it because if you needed to get to work yourself or something like that, you would probably want to be sure to have a clear agreement.
I look forward to another project with A Few Good Tradesmen.


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Tiled shower
Tiled shower
Replaced vanity and paited bathroom
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Colonial Restorations
4.5(
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Serving Gardner, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

"Began project on time, finished on time (working around weather issues), thoroughly explained every step of the process and came in close to budget. Tom and Brad are very personable, work very hard and clearly know what they are doing.
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Barn Roof Replacement
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+6

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Pro Performance Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Gardner, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Credit card accepted

"Pro Performance Construction was the contractor used by my window supplier to replace and install all new custom windows and doors in my house. The quality of work and attention to detail was outstanding. The project leader in particular paid very close attention to the leveling and glide resistance to the large patio doors, taking the time required (on a fixed-price contract) to make sure that the travel and resistance of the sliding doors was perfect and to spec. The team even went above and beyond the scope of the contract (at no cost) to repair cedar siding that was compromised (unrelated to the installation) outside of the area of the windows. PPC's owner/operator is hard worker and true to his word. He maintains excellent relationships with other high-quality trade professionals which he is able to bring into jobs quickly and independently. I am very happy with PPC's work on my own house and will engage his team on additional projects. I highly recommend PPC for repair, remodel, and construction jobs."
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling

+31

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sturdy Home Improvement
3.6(
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Serving Gardner, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"They did a fabulous job. We had just redid our master bedroom and the roof had started leaking. John came out to do an appraisal and they even went under $200 of the appraisal when it was all done. They worked very efficiently and were very professional. They made a difficult time better as they came out quickly to get it all done. They cleaned up after the work was done. We would highly recommend them and we would definitely use them again."
DECKS
NEW ROOF
COMPOSITE SIDING
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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NextGen Home Solutions
5.0(
7
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Serving Gardner, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"I just had my roof replaced, and it was a wonderful experience. The team completed the task promptly and with professionalism. I was incredibly grateful that they even assisted with the color selection. My southern New Hampshire home looks fantastic now!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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