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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
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D & R Construction
4.7(
31
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and Tom are passionate about the work they do and clearly love it. They listened throughout the project, were able to make suggestions and help us to be comfortable with work being done in our home - which is key when having any type of construction work done at home. Trust. Frankie is awesome and talented. Three projects done with great satisfaction - more in the future as we plan our kitchen and bath renovations and other work. They haven't forgotten the small jobs AND return phone calls and emails. We are very happy with D&R."
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Curtice Group
4.6(
143
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

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"Scott and Eric are excellent to work with on any home project- very reliable, organized and transparent. Their quality is top notch. I highly recommend them for any home renovation job, big or small."
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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
325
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bob Phalan is an exceptionally experienced and talented craftsman. He is very astute in his analysis and project planning with a very strong work ethic. Bob explained in detail what he needed to do to rebuild our front door awning and posts while maintaining the integrity of the original awning and masonry in place. Bob stayed in communication every step of the way and worked very hard to create a beautiful and strong front door awning and support posts for our home. We are very happy with the finished product and will most definitely call Phalan Construction and Handyman to work on our future home projects. We highly recommend, without hesitation, Phalan Construction and Handyman. We rate it 10 out of 10!!!"
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Recent Basement Alteration
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Recent Bathroom

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job Worked tirelessly until the job was done Cleanup after the job was superb would recommend WS Builders for any fence project Thanks to the workers they did a fantastic job👌"
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
BWalsh
4.9(
35
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Bertie to repair some ceilings in my kitchen, living room, and bathroom. He did a really nice job and left the house tidy when it was all said and done. He was responsive to my calls, and very friendly and professional. The work looks great and I've already recommended him to a friend. He is definitely a plaster guy I'd call in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rudy's Carpentry & Painting
4.9(
37
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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 and his assistant arrived when they said they would, they worked together nicely and were very pleasant to have about the house. I am very pleased with the work they did and would highly recommend. Also, Rudy kept to his quote for the job."
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+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
82 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

"Aurelio and his Team, came to our home and the work they did was Incredible. My yard looks amazing. Thanks to Aurelio & Team I plan on hiring him again. You will be as happy as we are!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

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