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Avatar for MMP Construction Inc
MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was happy with the work done by Matt and his crew on my roof replacement. Of the highlights, Matt excelled at customer service. I had spoken to several contractors during the bidding process and Matt clearly stood out as someone to provide detailed guidance and credible advice on the project. As my roof was being replaced as part of an insurance claim, Matt took the initiative to bring in additional contractors to build out an initial estimate for all of the work, to get things moving with the insurance company, which was a huge help. Matt took things a bit further and spoke directly with the insurance company regarding details of my roof and other work that was not started yet and was able to help me gain significantly more coverage than originally provided! Matt was always available for questions and promptly returned my calls and emails throughout the process. In one instance, I had requested that they hold off on installation of the ice and water shield one day due to the cold temperatures. Matt agreed to this with no hesitation, even though it required them to work the weekend to complete the work. Per my inspection throughout the roofing process and after, everything looked good and I found only a few things that were missed, which Matt took care of immediately. Some mess and nails were left behind after the work, but it was fairly minimal. Due to the scale of the work, Matt / MMP did bring in subcontractors to perform much of the standard roofing work. I would have appreciated if MMP was more forthcoming about this earlier in the process. MMP had someone from their team on-site for the entire process, but I think that they could have kept a closer eye on the sub-contractors work. For the more challenging tasks, Matt came out and did the work himself. He and his team worked hard throughout the process, working long hours and through the weekend to get everything completed in a timely manner and reduce risk of water leakage in case of rain. I will certainly consider MMP for future work on my house."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
92
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob did a great job in helping us both design and refinish our basement. He helped dismantle old fixtures and drywall before framing the entire basement. He then rebuilt our stairway to curve to another side to avoid head obstacles. He was responsive and flexible throughout. We were impressed with his work so we hired him to do additional floor leveling, floor installation, and all of the trim work. His brother did most of the work with him, which made for a cohesive crew. We would recommend Bob and his brother to anyone in need of carpentry or other home improvement jobs."
Response time4 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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The Curtice Group
4.6(
143
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Curtice Group to the rescue! This was our second project with the Scott, Eric, and crew after they did our amazing kitchen remodel. We needed our basement bathroom fixed after a previous contractor back-pitched all the piping. I truly can't say enough good things about them: they were transparent with pricing, extremely communicative about what work would happen when, and efficient! We're finally able to use our bathroom for the first time in 3 years. I truly don't think I can hire anybody else but the Curtice Group for any home renovation project."
Finished Basement & Renovated Bathroom
Kitchen Expansion & Remodel
Renovated Kitchen with Island
AFTER:
Full Kitchen renovation with island
We removed the wall separating the Kitchen and Living room we created an open floor plan.

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
351
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had a long list of repairs needed to our historic barn. Bob was excellent to work with. He helped me source replacement trim from a specialty lumber yard to match our existing trim. Bob repaired numerous areas of trim and shingle siding. The craftsmanship was excellent and I appreciated Bob’s approach. I would use him again for any of our future Projects."
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Recent Bathroom

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Rudy's Carpentry & Painting
4.9(
40
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - RepairShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Rudy did a great job repairing my shed. It had major water damage on one side, and he was able to install replacement beams on the bottom as well as build a whole new exterior wall and add new shingles. Great job!"
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+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AML Landscaping
4.8(
48
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Within 24 hours of using Home Advisor, I had a new deck floor for the right price. They did a fantastic job and I could not be happier with the quickness and thoroughness."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Home Improvement
5.0(
27
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jackson and his assistant were wonderful! Extremely professional, very efficient, and great work! They repaired kitchen ceiling, removed 3 outdated lights, installed a new ceiling light/fan, and painted the kitchen. He also repaired the master bedroom ceiling and painted, and installed a new guest bath cabinet/sink. He will be my new “go to” handyman for any projects going forward!"
Floor replacement
Lightning
Drywall
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+42

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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C P Construction and Carpentry
4.1(
47
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Garage - Build

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CP construction and carpenrty did a great job building a new deck for my family. I was kept in the loop during the building process. Most importantly the price was right and great workmanship. I will use CP construction again and I highly recommend. Thanks again guys, from Nigel."
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+20

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

The most common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best. 

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

It is almost always more affordable to buy an existing home than to build a new one. Building a home involves numerous costs, including labor, permits, inspections, utility hookups, and brand-new materials, finishes, and appliances. Additionally, new construction loans can have higher interest rates than traditional mortgages, and property taxes on new homes are often higher, increasing long-term costs. An exception is a DIY house build, which can be cheaper than buying an existing home if you do the labor yourself. While building is generally more expensive, a new custom home offers complete control over the layout and design. Furthermore, new construction is typically worth more than a comparable pre-owned home and may provide a better return on investment if sold quickly.

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