Looking for top-notch plastering services in Boston? Look no further! Our skilled team offers all types of finishes, from smooth to textured. With a focus on quality work, we provide free estimates. Contact us today!
"You can rely on this man for all your home improvement needs; his quality is exceptional. He is reasonable as far as price."
Minnie K on April 2025
Looking for top-notch plastering services in Boston? Look no further! Our skilled team offers all types of finishes, from smooth to textured. With a focus on quality work, we provide free estimates. Contact us today!
"You can rely on this man for all your home improvement needs; his quality is exceptional. He is reasonable as far as price."
Claudio Painting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!
"Found on HomeAdvisor. Project to stain all newly installed pine & oak windows & casings for 20 windows/casings & 1 door casing in our home. Repaired bay window seat board by sanding & refinishing w/ stain & polyurethane. Easy to communicate on website for project, estimate & ?'s. Great advice on using Pre-Stain, Stain & Polyurethane & how pine & oak woods can only absorb so many coats of stain, which helped make decision on which stain products to use. Competitively priced & came down on price as well. I filled nail holes & sanded casings myself. Claudio completed job in 3days by prepping windows w/painters tape & covered floors, stain 2coats & polyurethane 2coats. Stain colors came out beautiful & very happy w/ overall job. To do ourselves would have taken more than 3days & would not of come out as good as it did. Benjamin Moore is only store that samples stains on wood I brought in, which was helpful in choosing colors. Highly recommend Claudio Painting & Home Improvement, Inc."
Elizabeth R on April 2024
Claudio Painting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!
"Found on HomeAdvisor. Project to stain all newly installed pine & oak windows & casings for 20 windows/casings & 1 door casing in our home. Repaired bay window seat board by sanding & refinishing w/ stain & polyurethane. Easy to communicate on website for project, estimate & ?'s. Great advice on using Pre-Stain, Stain & Polyurethane & how pine & oak woods can only absorb so many coats of stain, which helped make decision on which stain products to use. Competitively priced & came down on price as well. I filled nail holes & sanded casings myself. Claudio completed job in 3days by prepping windows w/painters tape & covered floors, stain 2coats & polyurethane 2coats. Stain colors came out beautiful & very happy w/ overall job. To do ourselves would have taken more than 3days & would not of come out as good as it did. Benjamin Moore is only store that samples stains on wood I brought in, which was helpful in choosing colors. Highly recommend Claudio Painting & Home Improvement, Inc."
Welcome to VF Distinctive Carpentry, Inc. With over 15 years experience, we believe in doing every single project with pride, integrity and professionalism. Honesty and hard work are the pillars of our business, and we treat each single project as if it were our own homes. Carpentry is a family craft, and our family has always believed that doing a job correctly is more important than anything else. This means that our attention to detail is unmatched. Call us today to see how we can best serve you! Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
"He was great, very nice, and his staff was great as well! They were clean and they completed the job on time! I'm very happy with them!"
Robin X on January 2020
Welcome to VF Distinctive Carpentry, Inc. With over 15 years experience, we believe in doing every single project with pride, integrity and professionalism. Honesty and hard work are the pillars of our business, and we treat each single project as if it were our own homes. Carpentry is a family craft, and our family has always believed that doing a job correctly is more important than anything else. This means that our attention to detail is unmatched. Call us today to see how we can best serve you! Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
"He was great, very nice, and his staff was great as well! They were clean and they completed the job on time! I'm very happy with them!"
US Pro Paint and Renovation is a full-service home improvement company that has been serving the South Shore, Cape Cod and Greater Boston areas for over 23 years. Owned and operated by JR Reis and Jessica Reis, who have a combined 23 years of experience in construction and renovations, our company specializes in exterior and interior home improvement services including, siding, roofing, painting, windows, doors, flooring, decks, repairs, renovations, remodeling, cabinets refacing and refinishing, additions and expansions, restorations (including mold and water restorations). We are dedicated to providing great quality workmanship, employing a drug-free staff of high moral character, using high-quality products, offering exceptional warranties, and ensuring your satisfaction. - Highly rated and recommended contractor on Angie's List/HomeAdvisor with over 230 reviews. - Rated 4.8 stars on Google with over 170 reviews. - We leave your job site cleaner than when we arrived.
"Very detailed work items. Carefully examined the project prior to the quote. Formal payment system."
TT H on November 2025
US Pro Paint and Renovation is a full-service home improvement company that has been serving the South Shore, Cape Cod and Greater Boston areas for over 23 years. Owned and operated by JR Reis and Jessica Reis, who have a combined 23 years of experience in construction and renovations, our company specializes in exterior and interior home improvement services including, siding, roofing, painting, windows, doors, flooring, decks, repairs, renovations, remodeling, cabinets refacing and refinishing, additions and expansions, restorations (including mold and water restorations). We are dedicated to providing great quality workmanship, employing a drug-free staff of high moral character, using high-quality products, offering exceptional warranties, and ensuring your satisfaction. - Highly rated and recommended contractor on Angie's List/HomeAdvisor with over 230 reviews. - Rated 4.8 stars on Google with over 170 reviews. - We leave your job site cleaner than when we arrived.
"Very detailed work items. Carefully examined the project prior to the quote. Formal payment system."
With 20 years' experience in the business I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete each project to the homeowners satisfaction. We handle general contracting in Norwell and the surrounding areas. Call today!
"Did a great Repair on my nasty ceiling. We had popcorn ceiling hiding cracks and other damage for awhile and it was falling apart. Gave me a great price and a convenient date. Showed up promptly, protected my property( carpet and walls) and was pleasant and informative. Painter came today, after everything plastery had dried and now I have a beautiful, even, flat ceiling. Would highly recommend. Photos from pre-paint job."
Denise K on November 2025
With 20 years' experience in the business I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete each project to the homeowners satisfaction. We handle general contracting in Norwell and the surrounding areas. Call today!
"Did a great Repair on my nasty ceiling. We had popcorn ceiling hiding cracks and other damage for awhile and it was falling apart. Gave me a great price and a convenient date. Showed up promptly, protected my property( carpet and walls) and was pleasant and informative. Painter came today, after everything plastery had dried and now I have a beautiful, even, flat ceiling. Would highly recommend. Photos from pre-paint job."
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Review of Rain and Shine Masonry (Owner: Sean Boyne): After Sean waterproofed my foundation and installed a French drain, both failed within weeks, moisture and mold worsened, and a previously dry wall began leaking, leaving me with severe mold and massive repair costs. Despite a contractual 20-year warranty, Sean ignored all my messages and even a police inquiry. His listed ?home and business addresses? are only mailboxes, seemingly to avoid accountability. The project also involved a roof replacement that ended up costing nearly triple a typical price. Midway through, he said my roof plywood was below code, and that I needed major attic reconstruction, including rebuilding all of the roof valleys. The reconstruction turned out to be quite limited. I believe he overcharged by tens of thousands. He first underquoted, then added thousands once work began on the foundation project. Sean is in breach of contract and warranty."
Melvin N on November 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Review of Rain and Shine Masonry (Owner: Sean Boyne): After Sean waterproofed my foundation and installed a French drain, both failed within weeks, moisture and mold worsened, and a previously dry wall began leaking, leaving me with severe mold and massive repair costs. Despite a contractual 20-year warranty, Sean ignored all my messages and even a police inquiry. His listed ?home and business addresses? are only mailboxes, seemingly to avoid accountability. The project also involved a roof replacement that ended up costing nearly triple a typical price. Midway through, he said my roof plywood was below code, and that I needed major attic reconstruction, including rebuilding all of the roof valleys. The reconstruction turned out to be quite limited. I believe he overcharged by tens of thousands. He first underquoted, then added thousands once work began on the foundation project. Sean is in breach of contract and warranty."
Welcome to Remodel or Renew Home Improvement. We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.
"Signed contract on May 8 for deck build.On May 12 rep came to my office to collect deposit of apprx $13,000. He said project team meeting on Wed & would update me then on start date etc. On Fri May 16 I had to reach out to him. He wrote the team had met & materials were ordered. An hour later he wrote back that he was misinformed & that his boss was going to call me next week. Despite this, dep check cashed. On Mon 5. 20 rep wrote back that they had forgotten certain costs & to proceed it would be $8,000 more. Not a typo. $8,000 more. No apology. Ridiculous, contract rescinded. I wrote that he could return my deposit at my office just as he had collected it. On Wednesday the 21st I got a text from "Tom," presumably the owner/boss, saying he would "drop a check in the mail" to my address. Today is May 30th, Friday, and still no check. Check at a minimum should have been overnighted. They owe me interest not to mention the deposit to hire a contractor who will honor contract. Bad."
Jennifer M on May 2025
Welcome to Remodel or Renew Home Improvement. We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.
"Signed contract on May 8 for deck build.On May 12 rep came to my office to collect deposit of apprx $13,000. He said project team meeting on Wed & would update me then on start date etc. On Fri May 16 I had to reach out to him. He wrote the team had met & materials were ordered. An hour later he wrote back that he was misinformed & that his boss was going to call me next week. Despite this, dep check cashed. On Mon 5. 20 rep wrote back that they had forgotten certain costs & to proceed it would be $8,000 more. Not a typo. $8,000 more. No apology. Ridiculous, contract rescinded. I wrote that he could return my deposit at my office just as he had collected it. On Wednesday the 21st I got a text from "Tom," presumably the owner/boss, saying he would "drop a check in the mail" to my address. Today is May 30th, Friday, and still no check. Check at a minimum should have been overnighted. They owe me interest not to mention the deposit to hire a contractor who will honor contract. Bad."
Express Exteriors is a family owned local business! We have over 25 years of experience in the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Ron is extremely nice and accommodating! We fully intend to call him for all of our roofing needs "
Brittney B on May 2025
Express Exteriors is a family owned local business! We have over 25 years of experience in the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Ron is extremely nice and accommodating! We fully intend to call him for all of our roofing needs "
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Great job. Of the 3 contractors, Johnathon was the only one to climb on the roof and assess the work. Showed up on time and as agreed. No slick salesman, no weasel words in the contract. Protected the shrubs and cleaned up perfectly. I'm a Professional Engineer, with 20 years dealing with contractors. I highly recommend them."
Mark J on July 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Great job. Of the 3 contractors, Johnathon was the only one to climb on the roof and assess the work. Showed up on time and as agreed. No slick salesman, no weasel words in the contract. Protected the shrubs and cleaned up perfectly. I'm a Professional Engineer, with 20 years dealing with contractors. I highly recommend them."
-Decks -Frames -Windows/doors -Interior/Exterior Trim -Sheds -Handyman -Painting -Siding We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today! 508-562-7115
"I needed my basement finished when I bought a new house, Ty and Kye were able to make my vision come to life. These guys went above and beyond what I asked for, were extremely friendly and professional, and worked hard to finish my basement on time for me to move in! I will continue to recommend them to everyone. They’re great!"
Jazmin K on June 2023
-Decks -Frames -Windows/doors -Interior/Exterior Trim -Sheds -Handyman -Painting -Siding We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today! 508-562-7115
"I needed my basement finished when I bought a new house, Ty and Kye were able to make my vision come to life. These guys went above and beyond what I asked for, were extremely friendly and professional, and worked hard to finish my basement on time for me to move in! I will continue to recommend them to everyone. They’re great!"
Jazmin K on June 2023
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Stucco questions, answered by experts
Masonry screws are the best option to be used on stucco. They’re thicker and made to penetrate harder surfaces like concrete and cinder blocks. Fluted masonry screws work the best because they create a stronger grasp thanks to the lines on their shafts. If you’re working on exterior stucco, use galvanized screws to prevent corrosion.
The Mediterranean style is unique in that it’s designed for homes in hotter climates and to maintain a connection with nature. The building materials include stucco siding, clay roofs, and interior tiling with tall ceilings and open floor plans. These all come together to keep the interior cool. The building materials are all natural and tend to have muted earth tones, and the architecture typically allows for easy, open access to the outdoors through large windows and arched doorways. The decor and architecture can range from simple and functional to opulent, depending on the type of Mediterranean home it is.
The time required to remove stucco siding depends on the size of the home, the thickness of the stucco, and the complexity of the project. Most projects take between two and seven days, but larger or multi-story homes may require more time, especially if repairs are needed after removal is complete.
Many general contractors can handle adding stucco siding, but it’s best to hire a local stucco contractor as you’re more likely to get a clean finish on your stucco siding that maximizes curb appeal. Stucco can be a challenging material to work with, so hiring a professional contractor who has years of experience and specializes in stucco application is advisable. Compare price quotes from at least three stucco contractors in your area to find the right pro for your task.
Yes, you can apply the stucco yourself, but it is a time- and labor-intensive project, especially on the exterior of a whole house. DIY stucco is better suited for repairing stucco siding or siding a smaller building, such as a shed or garage. Since most of the cost of stucco siding goes to labor, you can cut down significantly on the total if you’re up for the challenge.
The North Pembroke, MA homeowners’ guide to stucco services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Discover the cost to stucco a house in 2025, including average prices, key factors, and tips to help you budget and plan your stucco project with confidence.
Wondering if stucco increases home value? The short answer is, yes, but the ROI you’ll see depends on a few factors, like location and installation costs.
