"Bob did a great job removing an old and installing a new storm door. He worked quickly, was meticulous and paid attention to every detail. We were very happy with the result, and he was very pleasant to work with."

"Perry Brothers did kitchen and bathroom improvements for us and the work was top-notch. Best contractor we have ever used. The team was communicative and the work was done on schedule and very high quality."

"I hired Jeff to take out my old, leaky, fiber glass shower and install a new tile and glass enclosure. Jeff was very responsive, reliable and always available for questions. He coordinated the contractors including plumbers, tilers and glass installers and kept the work moving forward. The work was professional and very well executed. His pricing was very fair with no surprises. I absolutely love my new shower."

"After our home flooded, Pedro and his team completed a full renovation of our condo. The final result was beautiful. We were very impressed with his electrician and hardwood flooring subcontractor. The scope of our project grew from completing necessary repairs to undertaking a full renovation, which Pedro handled well. We appreciated his advice along the way as we were new to this--he has a good eye for design and steered us in the direction we were looking for. Pedro was accessible and communicative during the process and is professional, personable, and a pleasure to work with. Pedro was kind and thoughtful--with several very special touches for our young kiddo, which we appreciated so much."

"Wallpaper removal = A; plastering = A-; painting: C+. We were disappointed in the overall experience. They were kind enough and their wallpaper removal and plastering was great, really solid—but on the final day, they rushed with the painting to get it done on the original time frame, and while one room was top notch, another was above average, and the bathroom was very sloppy. There was wall paint on our bathroom tiles, vanity, and shower; unsanded/unsmoothed plaster chunks that were just painted right over and were unsightly and lumpy; peeling caulking; parts where the paint was crooked or misaligned with baseboards; paint dribbles on floor and utensils on counter; and they did a poor job cleaning up, with plaster dust everywhere, paint to be cleaned up in the bathroom, and paint and plaster dust in, on, and around our cabinets. One of the crew members’ painting skills was just rushed and poor and it detracted from the others’ skills. By the time the job was over they rushed to get out of the house and did not carefully complete a walkthrough."

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To accommodate our growing family my wife and I were considering our options – buying and moving to another location or adding on to our existing house.

To help in our decision I attended a local evening course titled - How To Avoid Building Or Remodeling H***.  The course was based on the book of the same name and was taught by the author Richard Connolly.  The information contained in the book and the course help us make the decision to remodel our existing house.

After speaking with a prospective contractor or two we were not comfortable with their suggested method/process for determining design specifications, estimates for pricing (i.e. a per square foot construction cost) and implementation plans.

Since we did not have construction experience we enlisted Richard’s services to assist us in being able to handle the general contractor role and duties.  By using the information and tools outlined in the book, How To Avoid Building Or Remodeling H***, were able to easily research the specifics of such a project and know what to do, step by step.  It had outlined the steps to take and questions to ask of all parties, including the building inspector and town departments.

By organizing the labor and material specifications at the detail level, surprises for unforeseen work or unapproved budget overruns were eliminated.  It also allowed for a better determination of the scope of the project. For example, it was easy to see that the cost of adding a small additional space was not going to be worth the benefit of that change.  It also showed that by doing work myself, like painting, I was able to cut 15% of the total budget.

By having Richard coordinate the project it was not difficult or time consuming to sign contractors and pay contractors or suppliers.  The project proceeded smoothly because communication was timely and effective, and the hired contractors were extremely professional and competent. The line item specifications provided an excellent way ensure payment to them was according to their performance, so there was never more money into the project than the work completed.

So, in the end we ended up doubling the living space for a lot less than double the cost and headaches.

The project was so successful that an article was published in The Boston Sunday Globe.

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"The installers did a great job."

"Huge thank you to Abalia Construction! Khaled, the general contractor/owner made our home renovation dreams come true! Seriously, this guy went above and beyond. We had this huge house project on our hands and a short timeline to get everything done. But Khaled? He's like a magician. Somehow, he managed to keep us on track, while also balancing our vision and our budget! I'm talking about creative solutions that we never would've thought of ourselves. And the best part? He made it all happen without sacrificing quality. Our home looks absolutely stunning now, thanks to Abalia Construction. Honestly, if you're thinking about any kind of construction or renovation work, do yourself a favor and use Abalia. Khaled is the real deal and will turn your vision into reality, no doubt about it. Highly recommend!"

"As above...simply marvelous. Eduardo is extremely neat, always cleaning up when done and placed materials and tools away properly. I had originally met Eduardo three years ago when my sliding glass doors needed replacing and ceilings, closets etc. needed painting. His English, at first, was difficult but since that time, he has vastly improved along with his personal talents and experience as a professional. His carpentry skills and his inbred abilities to do most anything are outstanding. He completed work (counters, seating, flooring etc) in my daughter's Cafe in ample time and nicely done for her grand opening. He's hung closet doors, sliding doors, installed faucets, exhaust fans. He's done some plumbing, tiling, a full shower with built in seat, interior and exterior house painting, rake boards, trim, a bit of electrical work, etc. He's repaired, retaped and painted several ceilings. He has replaced all of the rotted boards hither and yon throughout my property; from the front and back porches and decks, to the shed, to the front stairs to the trim around doors, windows etc. Eduardo, most importantly, is honest and trustworthy and, I must say, most respectful...always. I would not and did not hesitate to leave my doors open when I was out. My home was open for him. He takes pride in his work and has quietly done many extra things that have surprised me so. Example; my trash barrels have been brought in for me, my garden tools or hoses have been picked up for me. Saw dust, debris, dust and dirt have all been cleaned away. He is a good person, a hard worker, and is fairly priced. I would recommend him at any time. You may speak to me personally if you wish further information. He would have my number. I truly, truly, appreciate everything that he has done for me. Work still needs doing and he diligently is working on my list: fieldstone walls that need rebuilding, smoke detectors needing replacing, attic vent fan replacement, wallpaper removal, more interior painting, some high hedge trimming, mulching, edging etc. etc. etc. He will shine at anything and everything that you need doing. Sandy Glover"

"Gil and his crew were very polite, on time and professional. Cabinet assembly and installation, door build out, baseboards and fixing a job that the old carpenter completely messed up. 100% approval rating in all aspects from me."