Marco Polo Home Builder has been building homes & doing renovations all over Massachusetts with a great combination of skills-building knowledge, craftsmanship, and professional project management. Over the years, we understood that construction is about wood, bricks, and family. We take our job thoughtfully because we know that a home is the most sanctified place for a person. We value our clients' needs and work with our crew and subcontractors to prioritize them. We aim to make your dream project a reality and hope to be on this journey with you.
"In addition to the kitchen, they also remodeled our bathroom. Marco was sensitive to the fact that we only had one bathroom and made sure we were out the facilities for the minimum time possible. Our bathroom remodel was completed with lightning speed which we really appreciated! The kitchen remodel was also speedy. They worked with our requirements for smaller than usual appliances, finding, and even building, cabinets to fit our small kitchen space. Everyone who worked on our projects were very professional, wearing masks and keeping windows open even in the winter months. We're very happy with our new kitchen and bathroom!"
Katie F on June 2021
Marco Polo Home Builder has been building homes & doing renovations all over Massachusetts with a great combination of skills-building knowledge, craftsmanship, and professional project management. Over the years, we understood that construction is about wood, bricks, and family. We take our job thoughtfully because we know that a home is the most sanctified place for a person. We value our clients' needs and work with our crew and subcontractors to prioritize them. We aim to make your dream project a reality and hope to be on this journey with you.
"In addition to the kitchen, they also remodeled our bathroom. Marco was sensitive to the fact that we only had one bathroom and made sure we were out the facilities for the minimum time possible. Our bathroom remodel was completed with lightning speed which we really appreciated! The kitchen remodel was also speedy. They worked with our requirements for smaller than usual appliances, finding, and even building, cabinets to fit our small kitchen space. Everyone who worked on our projects were very professional, wearing masks and keeping windows open even in the winter months. We're very happy with our new kitchen and bathroom!"
Katie F on June 2021
A Boston area full service design/build remodeling firm offering planning and construction of kitchens, additions and other quality home renovations. Visit www.pegdesign.net/portfolio to see more of our projects!
"Everything went well except for the painting of the kitchen. My 2 year old could have done a better job"
Brian H on July 2020
A Boston area full service design/build remodeling firm offering planning and construction of kitchens, additions and other quality home renovations. Visit www.pegdesign.net/portfolio to see more of our projects!
"Everything went well except for the painting of the kitchen. My 2 year old could have done a better job"
Brian H on July 2020
Brian Aucella Carpentry, Home Remodeling, & Maintenance is Fully Licensed, Insured, and BBB ACCREDITED! Finish carpenter with 25 plus years of experience. We handle all aspects of general home remodeling & maintenance! Delivering quality and value one job at a time! Specializing in Bathroom Remodeling, Tile, Floors, Carpentry, Woodworking & Fabrication, Finish Carpentry, Kitchen Remodeling, & Painting. Other Services Include: Contractors, Basement Remodeling, Custom Porticos, Decks, Deck Cleaning, Porches, Doors, Stairs, Drywall, Handyman Service, & Sunrooms.
"Brian is awesome. Our front stairs were literally falling apart and he rebuilt them beautifully. My favorite part about working with Brian is his guidance on materials and design and budget. He knows his stuff and made some really great recommendations. We are going to have him re-do the front entrance/door in the fall. I highly recommend using him for any carpentry project on your horizon."
Rachel D on June 2019
Brian Aucella Carpentry, Home Remodeling, & Maintenance is Fully Licensed, Insured, and BBB ACCREDITED! Finish carpenter with 25 plus years of experience. We handle all aspects of general home remodeling & maintenance! Delivering quality and value one job at a time! Specializing in Bathroom Remodeling, Tile, Floors, Carpentry, Woodworking & Fabrication, Finish Carpentry, Kitchen Remodeling, & Painting. Other Services Include: Contractors, Basement Remodeling, Custom Porticos, Decks, Deck Cleaning, Porches, Doors, Stairs, Drywall, Handyman Service, & Sunrooms.
"Brian is awesome. Our front stairs were literally falling apart and he rebuilt them beautifully. My favorite part about working with Brian is his guidance on materials and design and budget. He knows his stuff and made some really great recommendations. We are going to have him re-do the front entrance/door in the fall. I highly recommend using him for any carpentry project on your horizon."
Rachel D on June 2019
Elevate your living spaces with Golden Hammer Remodeling, your trusted partner in bathroom and kitchen transformations in the Greater Boston Area. With 15 years of expertise, we specialize in impeccable tile work. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured, we've earned the coveted Super Service Award on Angi. Ready to bring your vision to life? Call (617)991-4914 TODAY to schedule a FREE Project Estimate. https://www.goldenhammerremodeling.com/
"Sebastian and his team remodeled our kitchen, and were extremely professional, finished the project ahead of schedule, and couldn’t be happier. Very enjoyable to work with, and easy to communicate for scheduling. Would highly recommend to anyone!"
Anthony R on April 2025
Elevate your living spaces with Golden Hammer Remodeling, your trusted partner in bathroom and kitchen transformations in the Greater Boston Area. With 15 years of expertise, we specialize in impeccable tile work. Fully licensed, bonded, and insured, we've earned the coveted Super Service Award on Angi. Ready to bring your vision to life? Call (617)991-4914 TODAY to schedule a FREE Project Estimate. https://www.goldenhammerremodeling.com/
"Sebastian and his team remodeled our kitchen, and were extremely professional, finished the project ahead of schedule, and couldn’t be happier. Very enjoyable to work with, and easy to communicate for scheduling. Would highly recommend to anyone!"
Anthony R on April 2025
Our company strives for perfection regardless of the size of the job. The satisfaction of our customers is our main priority.
"Above and beyond! Great communication. Project came in at cost given and completed on time. Would highly recommend."
Kathy I on June 2024
Our company strives for perfection regardless of the size of the job. The satisfaction of our customers is our main priority.
"Above and beyond! Great communication. Project came in at cost given and completed on time. Would highly recommend."
Kathy I on June 2024
Carpenters, Plumbers, Electrician, Plasters and All license professional and Insured.. 100% Job guaranteed.
"Pedro and his team were excellent. They were professional and timely, hard-working and meticulous, and trustworthy. Best of all (at least for me), is that Pedro is VERY responsive and his team is assigned to get your job done and done correctly. They show up on time every day, and were willing to work late into the evening to hit the project milestones. Pedro was 100% clear about the costs, and he made sure I fully understood the areas where the costs were not known or where the costs could possibly change. For example, he said, "If you open up this wall, I'm not sure what we are going to find." I told him to proceed and his team opened up that wall and found that the previous contractor had installed literally zero insulation. Pedro met with me, reviewed what his team had found, went over all of our options, gave me his recommendation, and only proceeded when I completely approved the additional work that would be done and the additional cost entailed. Pedro is a true partner and his team does great work. I cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have already booked them for another job renovating a first floor porch and creating a roof over the open-air second floor porch."
Timothy M on October 2024
Carpenters, Plumbers, Electrician, Plasters and All license professional and Insured.. 100% Job guaranteed.
"Pedro and his team were excellent. They were professional and timely, hard-working and meticulous, and trustworthy. Best of all (at least for me), is that Pedro is VERY responsive and his team is assigned to get your job done and done correctly. They show up on time every day, and were willing to work late into the evening to hit the project milestones. Pedro was 100% clear about the costs, and he made sure I fully understood the areas where the costs were not known or where the costs could possibly change. For example, he said, "If you open up this wall, I'm not sure what we are going to find." I told him to proceed and his team opened up that wall and found that the previous contractor had installed literally zero insulation. Pedro met with me, reviewed what his team had found, went over all of our options, gave me his recommendation, and only proceeded when I completely approved the additional work that would be done and the additional cost entailed. Pedro is a true partner and his team does great work. I cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have already booked them for another job renovating a first floor porch and creating a roof over the open-air second floor porch."
Timothy M on October 2024
We are Carpenters and Tile contractors serving the north shore. No job is too small. If you have any questions regarding construction and need advice please don't hesitate to call. We will be there for you from the start of your project to completion. All of our work is guaranteed to your satisfaction.
"It went great. He was great to work with. We would definitely plan to hire him again on the next project. I would say that he was on time on schedule and I would also say that his work is meticulous and attention to detail."
Thom M on May 2024
We are Carpenters and Tile contractors serving the north shore. No job is too small. If you have any questions regarding construction and need advice please don't hesitate to call. We will be there for you from the start of your project to completion. All of our work is guaranteed to your satisfaction.
"It went great. He was great to work with. We would definitely plan to hire him again on the next project. I would say that he was on time on schedule and I would also say that his work is meticulous and attention to detail."
Thom M on May 2024
Call us Today!!! With over 100 years of combined experience D & R Construction offers a wide range of residential and commercial services. Our focus is on client satisfaction and providing high quality work at a fair and affordable price. Many construction companies have a set hierarchy where owners, project managers, and employees each fall within their respective category. Here at D&R we challenge that hierarchy set up. The owner gets just as dirty as the laborer, and the carpenter gets to know the client just as well as the owner. At D&R we all work together to be the BEST decision a homeowner ever made! We look forward to earning your business.
"In 2021, I hired Eric to fix a water leak in my basement. I paid approximately $8000. Three months after the work was done, there was leaking again. He came over and told me that this was a different leak. After I saved up enough money, I was referred to an expert in basement leaks/foundations. He came over and completed the work. When he was doing the work, he proactively asked me who did the work previously. He said he was clearly not done by someone with knowledge of foundations. I have tried to resolve with Eric. At a minimum, I deserve a refund"
Saroja L on November 2024
Call us Today!!! With over 100 years of combined experience D & R Construction offers a wide range of residential and commercial services. Our focus is on client satisfaction and providing high quality work at a fair and affordable price. Many construction companies have a set hierarchy where owners, project managers, and employees each fall within their respective category. Here at D&R we challenge that hierarchy set up. The owner gets just as dirty as the laborer, and the carpenter gets to know the client just as well as the owner. At D&R we all work together to be the BEST decision a homeowner ever made! We look forward to earning your business.
"In 2021, I hired Eric to fix a water leak in my basement. I paid approximately $8000. Three months after the work was done, there was leaking again. He came over and told me that this was a different leak. After I saved up enough money, I was referred to an expert in basement leaks/foundations. He came over and completed the work. When he was doing the work, he proactively asked me who did the work previously. He said he was clearly not done by someone with knowledge of foundations. I have tried to resolve with Eric. At a minimum, I deserve a refund"
Saroja L on November 2024
TMF Construction Services is proud to provide you with window, doors, decks and other remodeling needs. We take the time to understand each our customers' needs and strive to ensure their satisfaction. We have been in the construction field for over 20 years. If you're looking for a company that provides outstanding service, then look no further than TMF. Please check out recent work under the photos section. Call us at 781-241-2206, email at TMFConstructionservices@gmail.com or click to schedule an estimate today! We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Brian and Jimmy TMF Construction Services
"Terrific - TMF Construction was organized with a quote, timeline, and payment schedule, communication was responsive and clear, and they did great work. They were very polite and respectful while working, and left the work area very clean. Highly recommend."
Kimberly B on February 2025
TMF Construction Services is proud to provide you with window, doors, decks and other remodeling needs. We take the time to understand each our customers' needs and strive to ensure their satisfaction. We have been in the construction field for over 20 years. If you're looking for a company that provides outstanding service, then look no further than TMF. Please check out recent work under the photos section. Call us at 781-241-2206, email at TMFConstructionservices@gmail.com or click to schedule an estimate today! We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Brian and Jimmy TMF Construction Services
"Terrific - TMF Construction was organized with a quote, timeline, and payment schedule, communication was responsive and clear, and they did great work. They were very polite and respectful while working, and left the work area very clean. Highly recommend."
Kimberly B on February 2025
What We Do Our commercial projects include both new construction, repairs & restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. Working Together At MPW Builders Inc, we offer trustworthy end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. Why Choose Us? Call us today and we'll bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project. We can provide designs to meet your needs and wants.
"Matt did a fantastic job on my basement. When I started the project I did not know what I wanted he helped me by walking me through the different aspects that could be done."
Lisa F on February 2025
What We Do Our commercial projects include both new construction, repairs & restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. Working Together At MPW Builders Inc, we offer trustworthy end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. Why Choose Us? Call us today and we'll bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project. We can provide designs to meet your needs and wants.
"Matt did a fantastic job on my basement. When I started the project I did not know what I wanted he helped me by walking me through the different aspects that could be done."
Lisa F on February 2025
The average cost to hire a handyman ranges from about $40 to $140 per hour. Average project cost ranges between $180 and $700, but the cost per hour and per project depends heavily on the type, size, and complexity of the project. The pro’s experience level and your location also factor into how much a handyman charges per hour or per project. You can also expect to pay higher rates or additional fees for emergency services, or around periods of high customer demand, like holidays.
There are several countertop options available to fit your lifestyle and needs.
Granite countertops are durable and come in a variety of colors.
Soapstone countertops are prone to scratches and best in smaller kitchens.
Marble countertops are less durable than granite but a good option for busy kitchens.
Slate countertops are stain-resistant, making them easy to clean.
Limestone countertops must be sealed often to prevent scratches.
Acrylic countertops cost less than granite while still providing durability.
Laminate countertops are the most affordable but chip and fade faster.
Wood countertops need monthly sealing to maintain.
The cost to install countertops is $3,105 on average. This project cost can range from $400 to $8,500, depending on the material, edging, and countertop size.
Laminate countertops are generally the most cost-efficient, ranging from $8 to $27 per square foot. On the other hand, slate countertops are considered more luxurious and range from $30 to $90 per square foot. There are also countertop materials priced between those two, including stainless steel, granite, Corian, and wood.
There are several questions or things to know before hiring a handyman to do any work in your home.
What kind of work do they do?
Do they have proper licensing?
Do they charge for estimates?
Is the estimate for both labor and materials?
Do they provide references?
Do you provide a guarantee?
When can you start and finish the job?
Do you have any before and after photos of your work?
How long have you been doing this kind of work?
Do you clean up and dispose of waste when the job is finished?
Yes, you should hire a handyman who’s licensed, certified, and insured, if possible. States have different requirements for handyman licensing, registration, and certifications. If licensing is required in your area, you may pay more for a licensed handyman with experience than one who is not licensed or certified, but you’re likely to get a better end result for your project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local handymen guidelines.