Professional Home Remodeling in Greater Boston

Remodels in Greater Boston usually happen in houses much older than the plans they are meant to support. Per the US Census, the median home in Milton was built in 1944, and in Melrose 85 percent of homes date from before 1980. Kitchens from that period were small and closed off, and baths were often tile set in a thick mortar bed, heavy and hard to change a piece at a time. Behind the walls, we plan for cast iron drains, older wiring, and framing that earlier renovations have notched or cut.

We handle the carpentry, drywall, tile and painting, and we coordinate licensed plumbers and electricians for their parts of the job. A&M is a registered Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor, HIC #207214, but does not hold a Construction Supervisor License, so moving or removing a bearing wall goes to a licensed professional with the appropriate permit. Permits and inspections go through the town building department when the work requires them. Basements add another step: moisture has to be handled before any finished wall goes up.

Before you book home remodeling in Greater Boston

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   Find out what the walls hide

   Before settling on a kitchen layout, look at the basement ceiling under the room, note whether the drain pipes are cast iron or plastic, and check the age of the electrical panel. That tells us early whether drains or wiring may need updating, before anyone orders cabinets.

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   Read the condo renovation rules

   Per the US Census, 35 percent of Medford homes and 33 percent of Malden homes sit in two- to four-unit buildings. If yours is a condo, read the master deed and rules for work hours, insurance certificates and approval of plumbing changes. Some associations require notice before water shutoffs.

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   Test the basement for moisture

   Tape a square of plastic sheeting to the basement floor and to a wall for a couple of days. Condensation under it means moisture is coming through the masonry. That needs drainage or dehumidification before framing and drywall go in, or finished walls can grow mold.

What home remodeling runs into in Greater Boston

Conditions in Greater Boston that shape how we prep, which products we choose and when we schedule:

What We Offer

Premium Materials for Greater Boston

Benjamin Moore Aura for salt resistance, Sherwin-Williams Emerald for historic homes, calcium silicate primers for brick, marine-grade topcoats for waterfront properties

Examples of Our Work