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Bailey Building Corp

108 Montclair Rd
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Bailey Building Corp

108 Montclair Rd
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20 years of experience

Bailey Building Corp, believes that a quality job begins with quality people, so we employ only highly trained full-time carpenters, electricians, plumbers, masons and other tradesmen. Our entire team strives to provide the highest quality work along with professional, reliable services. We take pride in making customers exceptionally pleased on each and every job. We recognize the importance of proper planning and staging on projects. This saves you money, produces a better end product and makes for a smooth running job site. We work directly with you, as well as architects, designers and subcontractors to plan the job from the start. We are always thinking three steps ahead. Our professional estimating, project managing, and production staff is your guarantee that the project is completed on time, with uncompromising quality. Today’s commercial construction environment requires flexibility and innovative ways of getting the job done: Off-hours work to solve scheduling and logistics issues Ability to handle tight deadlines and short-notice projects Isolating work areas so that normal business may proceed in the rest of the building Crews are trained to be as unobtrusive as possible during business hours Permanent records kept of job details for future customer reference All workers trained to problem solve on the job to keep projects moving smoothly and on schedule

Bailey Building Corp, believes that a quality job begins with quality people, so we employ only highly trained full-time carpenters, electricians, plumbers, masons and other tradesmen. Our entire team strives to provide the highest quality work along with professional, reliable services. We take pride in making customers exceptionally pleased on each and every job. We recognize the importance of proper planning and staging on projects. This saves you money, produces a better end product and makes for a smooth running job site. We work directly with you, as well as architects, designers and subcontractors to plan the job from the start. We are always thinking three steps ahead. Our professional estimating, project managing, and production staff is your guarantee that the project is completed on time, with uncompromising quality. Today’s commercial construction environment requires flexibility and innovative ways of getting the job done: Off-hours work to solve scheduling and logistics issues Ability to handle tight deadlines and short-notice projects Isolating work areas so that normal business may proceed in the rest of the building Crews are trained to be as unobtrusive as possible during business hours Permanent records kept of job details for future customer reference All workers trained to problem solve on the job to keep projects moving smoothly and on schedule

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Daigle Engineers Inc

1 East River Pl
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Daigle Engineers Inc

1 East River Pl
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46 years of experience

Daigle Engineers, Inc. is a consulting structural engineering firm established in 1979 by Robert K. Daigle, PE. Founded on strong engineering experience and technical ability, we proudly carry Bob's legacy forward as we continue to provide structural engineering services for new and existing structures. Daigle Engineers, Inc. is committed to providing quality structural engineering services to our clients using innovative, yet practical, ideas. Our office takes full advantage of the latest technology to make our designs efficient and clear. This, coupled with our experienced staff of engineers, gives us the ability to provide high quality service to each of our clients. Daigle Engineers, Inc. has the capability and depth of experience needed to handle a tremendous range of engineering projects. From feasibility studies to forensic analysis, roofs to floors, and from renovations to new construction, our fundamental skills and broad experience mean you can rely on Daigle Engineers for your project.

Daigle Engineers, Inc. is a consulting structural engineering firm established in 1979 by Robert K. Daigle, PE. Founded on strong engineering experience and technical ability, we proudly carry Bob's legacy forward as we continue to provide structural engineering services for new and existing structures. Daigle Engineers, Inc. is committed to providing quality structural engineering services to our clients using innovative, yet practical, ideas. Our office takes full advantage of the latest technology to make our designs efficient and clear. This, coupled with our experienced staff of engineers, gives us the ability to provide high quality service to each of our clients. Daigle Engineers, Inc. has the capability and depth of experience needed to handle a tremendous range of engineering projects. From feasibility studies to forensic analysis, roofs to floors, and from renovations to new construction, our fundamental skills and broad experience mean you can rely on Daigle Engineers for your project.

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Ivan Filev

PO Box 201
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Ivan Filev

PO Box 201
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39 years of experience

Structural Engineer based in Boston, providing consulting services to architects, developers, contractors, builders, institutions, and property owners throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and California.

Structural Engineer based in Boston, providing consulting services to architects, developers, contractors, builders, institutions, and property owners throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and California.

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SSG Pools

12 Esquire Rd
4.00(
20
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SSG Pools

12 Esquire Rd
4.00(
20
)
Customers say: Quality work
50 years of experience

SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.

"I moved into my current home in late 2016 and discovered that Southshore Gunite built the pool and spa back in 1986 when they were located in Hanover, MA, so I got in touch with them when I needed help with the pool in the summer of 2017. We discussed a pool cover, which I ordered, and resurfacing the pool, which I didn't order right away. While waiting for the cover, I realized that I had a sizeable leak (300 gal/day) in the underground pool plumbing and arranged for SSG to come find the leak and fix it. After they didn't confirm I called and was told that they just had too many pools to close, and they couldn't fix my leak this year. They did eventually come and close the pool and install the cover. The cover seems to work; see attached photo. This spring (2018) I wanted to avoid the pool-opening rush, so I called SSG to see when would be the best time to open the pool and find the leaks. The kind woman who spoke to me got back later that afternoon, having talked to her boss, to tell me that (1) they had not built my pool (according to the building permit, Southshore Gunite did build the pool, but probably before records were computerized) (2) they only closed my pool because they expected me to resurface my pool (I guess the $6500 cover does not make me a valuable customer), and (3) they would neither open my pool this year nor help find and fix the leaks. So, I'm looking on Angie's list for pool services. I can only conclude that SSG really only wants to build new pools or resurface old ones and that anything else is a distraction. I'm guessing that they service pools they build because the owners expect it after spending several 10's of thousands of dollars. I may resurface my pool this year or next, but it won't be done by SSG."

GERHARD S on March 2018

SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.

"I moved into my current home in late 2016 and discovered that Southshore Gunite built the pool and spa back in 1986 when they were located in Hanover, MA, so I got in touch with them when I needed help with the pool in the summer of 2017. We discussed a pool cover, which I ordered, and resurfacing the pool, which I didn't order right away. While waiting for the cover, I realized that I had a sizeable leak (300 gal/day) in the underground pool plumbing and arranged for SSG to come find the leak and fix it. After they didn't confirm I called and was told that they just had too many pools to close, and they couldn't fix my leak this year. They did eventually come and close the pool and install the cover. The cover seems to work; see attached photo. This spring (2018) I wanted to avoid the pool-opening rush, so I called SSG to see when would be the best time to open the pool and find the leaks. The kind woman who spoke to me got back later that afternoon, having talked to her boss, to tell me that (1) they had not built my pool (according to the building permit, Southshore Gunite did build the pool, but probably before records were computerized) (2) they only closed my pool because they expected me to resurface my pool (I guess the $6500 cover does not make me a valuable customer), and (3) they would neither open my pool this year nor help find and fix the leaks. So, I'm looking on Angie's list for pool services. I can only conclude that SSG really only wants to build new pools or resurface old ones and that anything else is a distraction. I'm guessing that they service pools they build because the owners expect it after spending several 10's of thousands of dollars. I may resurface my pool this year or next, but it won't be done by SSG."

GERHARD S on March 2018

OUT OF THE WOODS

312 Nagog Hill Rd
4.14(
7
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OUT OF THE WOODS

312 Nagog Hill Rd
4.14(
7
)
Customers say: Quick response
33 years of experience

14 EMPLOYEES, USES SUBS. DESIGN/BUILD. FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS. PRACTICES OPEN BOOK MANAGEMENT.

"I have used Out of the Woods on several occasions over the past 11+ years. Most recently he was called upon to help us in an emergency situation involving extensive tree damage to our historic home. He took charge and managed all the subs I had already contracted for the specialized repairs (slate roof, chimney, copper gutters, stucco, etc...) and I knew the project was in safe hands with him at the helm. Because of the seemingly endless weeks of rain, he personally got up on the scaffolding and constructed a massive canopy over the roof and chimney so that repairs wouldn’t suffer any more delays. His overall knowledge, professional demeanor, and genuine concern for a perfect and timely outcome, shows through in all his work and that of his crew as well. Greg is about as good as it gets!"

Laura B on June 2019

14 EMPLOYEES, USES SUBS. DESIGN/BUILD. FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS. PRACTICES OPEN BOOK MANAGEMENT.

"I have used Out of the Woods on several occasions over the past 11+ years. Most recently he was called upon to help us in an emergency situation involving extensive tree damage to our historic home. He took charge and managed all the subs I had already contracted for the specialized repairs (slate roof, chimney, copper gutters, stucco, etc...) and I knew the project was in safe hands with him at the helm. Because of the seemingly endless weeks of rain, he personally got up on the scaffolding and constructed a massive canopy over the roof and chimney so that repairs wouldn’t suffer any more delays. His overall knowledge, professional demeanor, and genuine concern for a perfect and timely outcome, shows through in all his work and that of his crew as well. Greg is about as good as it gets!"

Laura B on June 2019

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Earthquake retrofitting can increase your home value, making it a great return on investment. This feature is especially valuable in areas prone to earthquakes. Besides the increased safety value (not only for your family but for the next family who moves in), earthquake retrofitting also helps lower homeowners insurance rates. In addition, having your home earthquake retrofitted can make it easier to get a home loan since they are considered lower risk.

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

Many homeowners want to know whether earthquake retrofitting is tax deductible. Because it’s often considered a capital improvement, you usually can’t deduct it. In some cases and locations, you may qualify for tax incentives, but you’ll need to talk to a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about your specific circumstances. You may also be able to find grant money for seismic upgrades, which can lower the cost of your insurance premiums and save money over time.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

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