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Avatar for MMP Construction Inc
MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was buying a new house, the home inspector had some questions about the attic joists and suggested I have a professional take a look at them. I needed it done quickly and I called three contractors. Matt from MMP was the only one that called me back the same day and agreed to come look at them the next day. He showed up on time, suggested a remedy and gave me an estimate. After buying the house I had him complete the work. It was done as promised in a very tight and dirty attic space, they cleaned up before leaving. I also chose Matt to replace my roof after getting three estimates. The crew did the complete job, chimney flashing, ice and water shield, small roof repair and venting channels in the attic. Clean up was great, no mess left in the yard. He was not the lowest estimate but all the work was done without any additional charges. I was very pleased with the results."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Duncan Builders
5.0(
8
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Duncan Builders LLC I wanted to reach out to express my gratitude to Duncan Builders. On December 19, 2018. I signed a proposal to have Duncan Builders take care of the contract work and I needed to build at my salon. They moved a bathroom door from one wall to the next. Had their plumbers come in to create some plumbing through the floor into the basement and install a new water heater. All this was done to set up two free standing shampoo basins. Also completing the work with finishing trim. The team did an excellent job and was very punctual with the timeframe that was given to complete the work. I would highly recommend Duncan Builders for any of your commercial space build outs and other projects you may have. Extremely professional and I’m so glad that I chose them to be a part of creating my business. I couldn’t have done it without them and I’m so grateful for all of the good work that they did. Thank you again for helping me create my business Salon Artist. If there are any improvements that need to be made in the future. I will definitely be reaching out to Todd Wilkins of Duncan Builders LLC. Best, Christopher Kezik Salon Artist Owner"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marco Polo Home Builder
4.5(
55
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently completed a gut reno and second story addition. After engaging 10 different contractors, MP was the most communicative, interested, flexible and competitively priced. MP has a large in-house team of experts that work efficiently and adapt to the home owner’s needs and preferences. The employees worked 6 days a week and took great pride in their work. They were personally invested in our project and wanted to make it the home of our dreams. The team includes an amazing designer, Nataly, who helped with selecting finishes. The onsite foreman, Adriano, demonstrated expertise and kindness. Seichelle and Marco did an excellent job with operations, ordering materials and problem-solving. We have been back in our home for 10 months. Anytime I have an issue, Seichelle and the team have addressed it. They have gone above and beyond what is expected. We could not be more pleased with our project. We strongly recommend MP for your next project!"
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen
Lexington kitchen

+62

Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Sublime Construction Corp
4.9(
12
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joshua called within a few minutes of my placing the request and arranged to call the next day to give me an estimate for repair of two steps at the front of our house. The quoted price was very competitive and I agreed to hire them. They came Wednesday, worked in 95 degree heat and because the steps were in such bad condition they replaced my two steps completely. My wife also asked if they would fix some cracks in our cellar walls while they were here and again we were very satisfied with the price. The work was excellent, the workers very friendly and left a clean area after they had finished. Overall excellent experience and we are already talking about hiring them for another job we will need doing soon. Very highly recommended"
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Turnkey Concrete package
Turnkey Concrete package
Turnkey Concrete package
Turnkey Concrete package

+7

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Taylor Made Contracting, LLC
4.5(
24
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taylor was great. Mike Taylor came out and listen to what we wanted but also made some suggestions that improved the project. Once we finally go city approval for our new driveway his team showed up and made short work of it. The crew was very professional and friendly. They even moved much of the excavated dirt to our backyard to level a low spot, and spread it evenly even though I would have been happy with a pile. Good folks, would defiantly use them again. Driveway. Looks great and price was very reasonable.
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Expert Cleaning & Construction Services Inc
Expert Cleaning & Construction Services Inc
4.9(
54
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

"I was extremely impressed with Luis' team. The condo was immaculate and they paid very close attention to detail. The carpets had pet stain on them and they looked like new when they were finished. As a realtor who works with a lot of vendors, I would highly recommend Expert Cleaning Services."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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MA Design & Construction Co
4.7(
354
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"MA Design is my goto for any remodeling work that I need. I have had several projects over the years and have been very satisfied. This year we did reconstruction windows, interior and exterior painting, and transformed dated bookcases. Re-construction/new construction windows can be a challenge for an older home. MA Design worked to level the windows, and ensure sealing. These windows gave my home a facelift. The success and high level of customer satisfaction is a result of our collaboration. We discuss my desired outcome, and review options to achieve the result, and remain in budget. They provide a quote that itemizes the work. We review each item, so that we are on the same page, and I have no assumptions. Some highlights: * Protecting the surrounding interior environment * Trusting - I can leave with peace of mind * Providing recap of each days work * Discussing next day's work activities Great job guys, look forward to next project."
141 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton MA
Cedar Street_Holliston
Jordan Road_Hopkington
Bathroom Renovation_Dedham
Elliot Road_Sudbury

+504

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Alves co Construction
Alves co Construction
5.0(
27
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

"After 20 years, our home's original front porch had served us well, but the wood decking, railing and trim all needed to be replaced. We decided to rebuild it using composite materials everywhere, so it will last even longer than the original and will be as close to maintenance free as possible. We picked out exactly the materials and colors we wanted for our new porch and then started looking for a contractor. Based on recommendations, online research and Angie's List, we requested quotations from three contractors. All three responded and we had a chance to discuss the project with each of them. J & L Contractors stood out among them, with the best references, most experience and they were ready to do the project promptly. Working with J & L was a pleasure. Anytime we needed to communicate with them, they answered promptly and handled everything professionally. J & L's work was of high quality and was completed on time. We highly recommend them."
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+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for RENOVATE
RENOVATE
5.0(
11
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Jason and his team did an excellent job on all counts. I had a shower that was leaking down through the ceiling of the room below. Jason and team coordinated with my plumber to help open up the ceiling and identify the source of the leak. He and his crew determined that the issue was due to cracked grout in the shower pan. He regrouted the shower, making sure to grind out and fill in all the previous cracks and replaced the damaged ceiling. When working with Jason, I never felt rushed. He was always willing to take the time to talk through my concerns and provide his recommendations. I felt like I was talking with a friend that was an expert at home repair and renovation. Thanks to Jason's attention to detail and desire to get things right for the customer, all the detail work was done very well. Now the shower and the room below it look as if nothing ever happened. Also, I think it's worth noting that he treats his crew well. I recommend Jason Designas 100% if you ever have any home projects or remodeling that you need done."
Bathroom Remodeling Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
General Remodeling Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - general

+96

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for HWP Construction
HWP Construction
4.4(
84
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"HWP Construction honestly gave my home and its environment a new life through carefully planned, extensive construction of a high tech composite deck, and a full exterior rework and painting. I am someone who knows "a little" about contractor relationships and I can honestly say that dealing with HWP has been the most positive contractual relationship I have made. I will hire them again and again. They are simply that good in both quality of work, quality of human beings, and price."
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.

Handypeople usually don’t hold trade licenses, so they typically aren’t qualified to tackle projects involving installing or making alterations to plumbing or electrical lines. Below are some jobs that a handyperson usually won’t be able to complete:

  • Installing plumbing for a new kitchen or bathroom

  • Replacing plumbing pipes

  • Installing or repairing septic systems

  • Running new electrical wiring

  • Installing a subpanel

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

A carriage house is a freestanding building, while a townhouse is connected to other units. A townhouse is a full single-family home and typically shares a parcel of land with other connected homes. A carriage house is rarely used as the sole single-family home on a property and is most often an additional building sharing property with a traditional single-family home. 

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