"He had great ideas and experience with sliding barn doors; he put one on my bathroom to meet my need for an accessible door by wheelchair. Glad I took all his recommendations."
"We hired Bob Phalan to replace the surrounding trim after we had installed new garage doors. He estimated 1½ days. But upon removal of the exist aluminum siding, structural damage including carpenter ant damage and a rusted-cracked lally column were discovered. Bob made required repairs replacing 2x4s, the lally column, plywood, insulation, wall board, and plastering. Then he was able to begin work on the vinyl trim. We showed Bob a photo of the “look” we wanted to achieve and he achieved it perfectly. He was at our home for 3 very long days, the cost of his work was very reasonable."
"When we started our plan of remodeling, the first thing we did was the complete roof replacement including kitchen vent & duct pipe installation to the roof, and new installation of attic ventilation. MMP did not only completed it just as agreed but also very efficiently. The crews were friendly, professional, and careful. The jobs were carefully managed and implemented effectively. I was impressed by Matt, who is the manager, and he does an outstanding job in managing the crews and the progress of the situation, and the communication was clear and always to the point. We then moved to initiate a search for a contractor of two bathrooms remodeling after completing the roof and attic vent, MMP was one of the many candidates. Matt has had not only the best idea and proposals but also shown an impressive & professional sense of evaluating the project accurately, including the possible structural modification as well as a competitive estimate of the cost of the build. His proposal included a rebuild of a wall of the bathroom to expand another one adjacent to it. Matt accepted to use my schematic design image (made with a software tool) and a spreadsheet list of the fixtures that I created - as many as fifty items including TOTO, Grohe, American Standard, Panasonic, and IKEA - to start the job (later changed some of them due to local plumbing code compliance) After beginning the bathroom remodel project, Matt shared what jobs will be done with us timely and efficiently via text so that we feel comfortable enough in knowing what is going on while living in the house of dust & noise from remodeling. The crews, Zen and Mark, were very courteous, extensively experienced, reliable, and friendly with excellent communication, sometimes with songs of 80s rock music. They ask me when more precise specifications are needed and notified me when they feel advance notifications are required. When a change is necessary due to inspection, they informed me and clarified what and why. I have never felt uncomfortable in living together with the remodel job which has lasted over four months. The completed two bathrooms were stunning, just as I imagined. Matt, Zen, and Mark have proved their strong & thoughtful expertise and lived up with my request patiently until completion. Great job. A home remodeling project cannot be successful without having a trusted partner, and my experience with MMP has led me to be glad to share my confidence that MMP has a credential to become your reliable partner to manage a construction project together."
"Khaled and his team did a fantastic job designing and building our large custom 3-season sun room with sunken hot tub. Khaled had great design sensibilities and took the time to discuss every detail with us. He is a perfectionist and only picked top materials and more time consuming finishes. Communication was great all along, and the crews were friendly, skilled, and kept the site clean. We love our new room, which perfectly matches our old house in Wellesley"
"WS Builders did an addition to my home and I couldn?t be happier with the results. The team was fast, very professional, and the quality of the work was excellent. They paid attention to every detail and made the whole process smooth. My house looks absolutely beautiful now. I highly recommend WS Builders Corp!"
"I recently had a kitchen and home addition done by McWhinnie custom builders. I was overly impressed with the craftsmanship and the attention to detail . The timeline was done on date that we had been given and they were very friendly and professional I wanted to say thank you custom Builders we will be contacting you guys for next project !"
"Todd and Dave did a wonderful job on my new kitchen floor and they also did repairs for ice dam damage along with several small plumbing issues. They are very personable and willing to do even the smallest service. They listen carefully and are very accommodating. Their work is excellent, they are tidy and careful of their surroundings. I have already asked them to return for additional projects and I highly recommend them."
"Tom Cromer was great to work with throughout the project. He personally came by the house several times before the project started to discuss the details of the work?often in the evening or on weekends to accommodate my schedule. He did a lot of the work himself and watched his crew's work closely. When the project was done he did several "final passes" with me to ensure I was happy with the results before collecting the final payment. Tom was easy to talk to and always easy to reach. He endured several project changes and delays caused by my electrical contractor without a complaint (or a charge), even canceling a family vacation to keep a few of his projects on track. The team that works for him are talented, friendly, and were very respectful of the house. From the beginning, Tom and his crew were very collaborative and amenable to all requests I made. He wisely challenged a few of my ideas when he was convinced I wouldn't be happy with the results. At one point he even did some extra work to show me the solution he thought I'd like better. He was right each time. He never nickel-and-dimed over the details of the project and was completely transparent over the expenses incurred at my request (structural engineer, trash removal, etc).
"I needed to replace a door handle, install a new storm door, and set up an awning over my deck. Handy Alex MA did an excellent job ? everything was completed quickly, professionally, and with great quality. I?m very happy with the results and will definitely hire them again!"
"We have used Lightfoot Contracting for several projects over the past 10 years and on every job we’ve been happy with the results. Alan and his crew are always thorough, responsive and accommodating. Alan is knowledgeable, makes helpful suggestions along the way and his prices are very fair. I recommend Lightfoot Contracting without hesitation."
Prefab sheds can be worth it, depending on your needs and goals. If you want to build the shed yourself or have a quick project turnaround, then a prefab shed will likely be worth it. If you want something more customized, then starting from scratch may help you achieve your goals better than a prefab could.
Tiny houses, often called tiny homes, need between 100 to 400 square feet, with the most common size being between 200 and 300 square feet. Tiny houses more than 400 square feet venture into apartment-size dwellings and may be considered more of a traditional house than a tiny home. The number of occupants, desired lifestyle, and furniture will all be major factors that determine the desired tiny house size.
The difference between a pole barn and a stick-built barn is in the construction. Large poles in the ground provide support for pole barns. For stick-built barns, 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber (known as sticks) create a frame around load-bearing beams. Stick-built construction is far more popular for residential homes. Pole barns are more cost-effective because they require fewer materials and less labor.
Yes, you can use a storage shed several ways, including as a chicken coop, but you'll need to make some modifications. You will have to add a chicken door, roosts, ventilation near the roof, mesh on the windows, and insulation if you live in a colder climate. Additionally, you’ll want to ensure that the shed is predator-proof so no other animals can harm your chickens. You should also add a run and nest boxes to your shed.
The steep slope of an A-frame roof withstands high winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall, making them popular all over the world. A-frames also offer simple, quick construction. Finally, an A-frame typically has large windows on the non-roof sides to let in a maximum amount of natural light. Consequently, they are often an affordable building solution for the right homeowner and location.
The Weston, MA homeowners’ guide to pole barn building services
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If you’ve ever wondered what precisely a pole barn is, you’re about to find out. Not many know the advantages and disadvantages to the cost, construction style, and flexibility of building one on your own or hiring a contractor for the job.