John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate serves the Greater Lowell area of Massachusetts and New Hampshire with basement finishing and basement remodeling. Finishing your previously unused basement gives you additional space in your home and so much more. It offers you a rare opportunity to exploit your creative side through the design process. And ultimately, you will transform a dark, uninviting space into a room that adds value and comfort to your home, making it an integral part of your family’s daily life.
Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate serves the Greater Lowell area of Massachusetts and New Hampshire with basement finishing and basement remodeling. Finishing your previously unused basement gives you additional space in your home and so much more. It offers you a rare opportunity to exploit your creative side through the design process. And ultimately, you will transform a dark, uninviting space into a room that adds value and comfort to your home, making it an integral part of your family’s daily life.
Restorepro inc. is a trusted restoration company serving new england since 1997. we have established a reputation for quality and integrity over the years with property owners and insurance companies. restorepro was founded by brian bilowz originally servicing carpet cleaning accounts. the company has grown to include a fleet of trucks and employees providing full service restoration and reconstruction services. we are committed to excellence in all areas of our business and our commitment includes employee background checks and verifications. our certified professionals have the training and experience required to restore property and contents to a pre-loss condition. restorepro is dedicated to providing the best service in the industry by consistently communicating with every customer, exceeding expectations and standing by our work. when every second matters and you have to make the right choice call restorepro, you can count on us! our restoration services include: water damage, fire damage, biohazard cleaning, mold remediation, construction, we are an iicrc certified firm including: water damage restoration, fire & smoke restoration, odor control, applied structural drying, applied microbial remediation, restorepro is a member of, ria – the restoration industry association, neirc – new england institute of restoration & cleaning.
"RestorePro helped my condo association (two units) with a water issue that required a fairly complex solution for one of the units. The company was responsive and professional through the mitigation and restoration process. They worked well with our insurance company and were able to problem solve as issues arose."
Robert R on September 2024
Restorepro inc. is a trusted restoration company serving new england since 1997. we have established a reputation for quality and integrity over the years with property owners and insurance companies. restorepro was founded by brian bilowz originally servicing carpet cleaning accounts. the company has grown to include a fleet of trucks and employees providing full service restoration and reconstruction services. we are committed to excellence in all areas of our business and our commitment includes employee background checks and verifications. our certified professionals have the training and experience required to restore property and contents to a pre-loss condition. restorepro is dedicated to providing the best service in the industry by consistently communicating with every customer, exceeding expectations and standing by our work. when every second matters and you have to make the right choice call restorepro, you can count on us! our restoration services include: water damage, fire damage, biohazard cleaning, mold remediation, construction, we are an iicrc certified firm including: water damage restoration, fire & smoke restoration, odor control, applied structural drying, applied microbial remediation, restorepro is a member of, ria – the restoration industry association, neirc – new england institute of restoration & cleaning.
"RestorePro helped my condo association (two units) with a water issue that required a fairly complex solution for one of the units. The company was responsive and professional through the mitigation and restoration process. They worked well with our insurance company and were able to problem solve as issues arose."
Robert R on September 2024
All Drain Services, Inc. has been in the drain service business for over 18 years and is owned by Manny and Gloria Vega. Our commitment to customer service is unmatched. Our years of experience have taught us that in our line of business, that is what counts. Our dedication to delivering a quality job has been the backbone of our success, and this commitment is instilled in all our employees. All Drain Services, Inc. is open 24/7, including holidays. We offer emergency and regular maintenance services.
"Patrick was great. He pulled a Rat from my kitchen line so great service!"
Tim L on February 2023
All Drain Services, Inc. has been in the drain service business for over 18 years and is owned by Manny and Gloria Vega. Our commitment to customer service is unmatched. Our years of experience have taught us that in our line of business, that is what counts. Our dedication to delivering a quality job has been the backbone of our success, and this commitment is instilled in all our employees. All Drain Services, Inc. is open 24/7, including holidays. We offer emergency and regular maintenance services.
"Patrick was great. He pulled a Rat from my kitchen line so great service!"
Tim L on February 2023
Super Service Today is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company. Our team is experienced and fully equipped to solve your problem. We are your regular plumber's drain cleaning professional. Your home or business will be treated as if it were our own! Customer service is our number one priority and you will see first hand when you call! We take the time to really listen and understand your goals and needs to make sure you are fully satisfied with the service you receive. Our service experts are trained to offer long term solutions that will best work for you and your family. We are a family owned and locally operated company serving Middlesex County, Essex County, Suffolk County and surrounding communities. Super Service Today, Inc. specializes in all aspects of plumbing, gas work, residential heating, drain cleaning, sewer repairs and main water service relays. We are available to assist you with all of your plumbing requirements from faucet installs to sewer replacements. We are solution experts that you only need to call once. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with all of your plumbing needs. We do not service Window AC units.
"Over charged my father for a backwater valve repair gave him an invoice with no specific breakdown on the job that was done. Had to request for a breakdown invoice Charged him $4k for a 4 hour job that was not done properly as the basement re flooded again. Gave me a run around for 3 weeks to get a breakdown on the invoice. As you can see from the screenshot.poor work Watch out for these guys. They don’t get the job done and they overcharge. We had to also pay for their the permits they were suppose to already have. And also pay for the rental truck and fuel! Second image is from the basement re flooded again after work was done"
Sheila S on March 2025
Super Service Today is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company. Our team is experienced and fully equipped to solve your problem. We are your regular plumber's drain cleaning professional. Your home or business will be treated as if it were our own! Customer service is our number one priority and you will see first hand when you call! We take the time to really listen and understand your goals and needs to make sure you are fully satisfied with the service you receive. Our service experts are trained to offer long term solutions that will best work for you and your family. We are a family owned and locally operated company serving Middlesex County, Essex County, Suffolk County and surrounding communities. Super Service Today, Inc. specializes in all aspects of plumbing, gas work, residential heating, drain cleaning, sewer repairs and main water service relays. We are available to assist you with all of your plumbing requirements from faucet installs to sewer replacements. We are solution experts that you only need to call once. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with all of your plumbing needs. We do not service Window AC units.
"Over charged my father for a backwater valve repair gave him an invoice with no specific breakdown on the job that was done. Had to request for a breakdown invoice Charged him $4k for a 4 hour job that was not done properly as the basement re flooded again. Gave me a run around for 3 weeks to get a breakdown on the invoice. As you can see from the screenshot.poor work Watch out for these guys. They don’t get the job done and they overcharge. We had to also pay for their the permits they were suppose to already have. And also pay for the rental truck and fuel! Second image is from the basement re flooded again after work was done"
Sheila S on March 2025
With 20 years of plumbing experience, Mike Rivers of Rivers Plumbing and Heating is committed to providing his clients with professional, efficient and reliable plumbing services with quality workmanship and at a fair price. Additional email - [email protected].
"Mike is awesome! Professional, polite, and friendly. I tried to DIY my toilet repair but after getting pretty far down the road decided not to risk making a big mistake and called him. He was super responsive, fixed the problem quickly, and charged me a fair price. I've been looking for a new plumber who will be my plumber from now on, and now I've found him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
Jackie B on October 2022
With 20 years of plumbing experience, Mike Rivers of Rivers Plumbing and Heating is committed to providing his clients with professional, efficient and reliable plumbing services with quality workmanship and at a fair price. Additional email - [email protected].
"Mike is awesome! Professional, polite, and friendly. I tried to DIY my toilet repair but after getting pretty far down the road decided not to risk making a big mistake and called him. He was super responsive, fixed the problem quickly, and charged me a fair price. I've been looking for a new plumber who will be my plumber from now on, and now I've found him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
Jackie B on October 2022
FEMME WORKS SOLUTIONS LLC is a Massachusetts licensed Asbestos Removal Company that also provides demolition services to Residential and Commercial properties. We have nearly 15 years of experience and are able to provide our customers with clear information on the safe removal and disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM). We offer a 100% guarantee of top-notch service from start to finish.
"Excellent. The team completed the work in just a few hours. The work area was extremely clean. Very affordable for the work. Highly recommend."
Richard R on May 2024
FEMME WORKS SOLUTIONS LLC is a Massachusetts licensed Asbestos Removal Company that also provides demolition services to Residential and Commercial properties. We have nearly 15 years of experience and are able to provide our customers with clear information on the safe removal and disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM). We offer a 100% guarantee of top-notch service from start to finish.
"Excellent. The team completed the work in just a few hours. The work area was extremely clean. Very affordable for the work. Highly recommend."
Richard R on May 2024
4 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fees. LICENSE # AC000774. No extra charge for after hours service. Additional contact - Maria Najarro. May contact through email [email protected], [email protected] or by calling at (617) 625-7106, (617) 594-8145 (617) 682 5439 FAX (781) 397-0102.
"Quick, complete, and clean. The crew were in and out within a few hours, cleaned up beautifully, and had the inspector in to certify the removal promptly when the work was complete. This was a tough project (old HVAC ducts in a crawlspace), done well."
William B on April 2021
4 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fees. LICENSE # AC000774. No extra charge for after hours service. Additional contact - Maria Najarro. May contact through email [email protected], [email protected] or by calling at (617) 625-7106, (617) 594-8145 (617) 682 5439 FAX (781) 397-0102.
"Quick, complete, and clean. The crew were in and out within a few hours, cleaned up beautifully, and had the inspector in to certify the removal promptly when the work was complete. This was a tough project (old HVAC ducts in a crawlspace), done well."
William B on April 2021
With over 20 years of experience we specialize in everything from high risk to low risk, residential and commercial deleading work. We are a full service deleading company and handle all aspects of the process from lead removal, replacement, and encapsulation, to restoration. We are skilled in all aspects of home improvement and home renovation including interior and exterior painting as well. We can also provide original window restoration and complete window replacement. Fully licensed and insured. Covering all of Massachusetts. New window showroom opening soon. Free estimates, no travel charges.
"Peter and his crew were great. Peter was prompt in responding to my inquiry and came out to the house to walk through the lead report and work that needed to be done with me. He gave me a number of options for remediating things and showed me where we could do things in a less expensive manner--explaining the costs and benefits of the different approaches. For example, in one area he told me it was going to cost a significant amount for him to remediate and that it would ultimately be much cheaper for me to replace a section of wood railing instead of remediating the paint. This was to my benefit and his detriment, so I really appreciated it. His crew remediated 15 historic windows and they fixed some cracked panes of glass without my even asking. Peter was very fair, always in communication, and they completed the work promptly and professionally. I highly recommend."
Josh L on October 2023
With over 20 years of experience we specialize in everything from high risk to low risk, residential and commercial deleading work. We are a full service deleading company and handle all aspects of the process from lead removal, replacement, and encapsulation, to restoration. We are skilled in all aspects of home improvement and home renovation including interior and exterior painting as well. We can also provide original window restoration and complete window replacement. Fully licensed and insured. Covering all of Massachusetts. New window showroom opening soon. Free estimates, no travel charges.
"Peter and his crew were great. Peter was prompt in responding to my inquiry and came out to the house to walk through the lead report and work that needed to be done with me. He gave me a number of options for remediating things and showed me where we could do things in a less expensive manner--explaining the costs and benefits of the different approaches. For example, in one area he told me it was going to cost a significant amount for him to remediate and that it would ultimately be much cheaper for me to replace a section of wood railing instead of remediating the paint. This was to my benefit and his detriment, so I really appreciated it. His crew remediated 15 historic windows and they fixed some cracked panes of glass without my even asking. Peter was very fair, always in communication, and they completed the work promptly and professionally. I highly recommend."
Josh L on October 2023
Family owned and operated construction company. Specialized in basement refinish and all types of construction services.
"10/10 recommend! Communication was excellent and their creative take on maximizing the space made the biggest difference! Looking forward to working with them again in the near future."
Tina U on October 2024
Family owned and operated construction company. Specialized in basement refinish and all types of construction services.
"10/10 recommend! Communication was excellent and their creative take on maximizing the space made the biggest difference! Looking forward to working with them again in the near future."
Tina U on October 2024
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
If you find evidence of water damage in your home, your best option is to call a local water damage restoration company immediately. You could call a plumber first if you know that the issue is stemming from a plumbing pipe, but in many cases, a company that specifically handles water damage will be able to find the source of the damage and recommend a specific repair. Water damage restoration pros will also be able to develop a plan to remove any damaged material and restore your home to its previous condition.
The average water damage restoration cost is around $3,500, but it’s not uncommon to see prices fall between $450 and $15,000. Your project cost will depend on the extent of the damage, the source of the water, whether or not mold has grown in the affected area from the moisture, and the emergency level of your water problem. Keep in mind that your insurance company may cover some or all of your restoration expenses if your homeowner’s insurance policy covers the specific issue.