April 3rd, 2013 - 8:48 pm § in Blog Posts, Carpentry, Construction, Renovation

Complete gut renovation of 2 family home in Waltham

We took this run down, uninhabitable 2 family house and transformed it into two 3 bedroom, 2 bath town home style condominiums.  In three months, this turn of the century residence became an energy efficient, open feel, quality finished condominium with bonus office space.

After taking the interior down to its studs we installed all new electrical and plumbing (even a new water main line from the city street and new electric service).  We installed a brand new gas fueled forced hot air system with air conditioning.  Then we sprayed open cell foam along all exterior walls and rim joists.  This is a townhouse style property so we were sure to apply a sound and fire barrier to the center wall shared by both units.

We applied great time and creativity to our finishes.  You’ll see granite counters and bathroom floor, marble vanity countertops and tile baths on both floors.  The kitchen and dining areas have bamboo flooring (known as the hardest and most durable wood flooring option).

The other rooms have the original wide pine flooring most likely sawn from trees on the property.  They had layers of paint and carpet flue and linoleum and what not on them.  They are beautiful and we love them!


November 21st, 2012 - 7:24 pm § in Masonry

Chimney Rebuilding – Arlington, MA

After installing the roof and gutters for our customers in Arlington, they hired us to repair their chimney.  The top 12 courses were loose (mortar had deteriorated) so we needed to rebuild from the roofline up.  We installed new lead counter flashing set in mortar joints, rebuilt using existing b[...]


November 21st, 2012 - 7:16 pm § in Blog Posts, Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Flooring, Renovation

Finish Carpentry – cabinet installation, casings and appliances

We’re finishing up at our big remodel project in Lexington.  The cabinets are installed, the window casings and baseboards have been secured into place and the three bathrooms tiled.  The new oak floors are being sealed over this Thanksgiving weekend.  The customers will be moving into thei[...]


October 27th, 2012 - 9:03 pm § in Roofing

Roof, Gutters and Gutter Guards in Arlington

We replaced an old shingle roof with new architectural shingles over standard 3′ of ice shield and synthetic underlayment.  We installed new aluminum seamless gutters throughout and the Leaf Relief gutter cover for a maintenance free gutter solution.[...]


October 9th, 2012 - 9:00 pm § in Blog Posts, Masonry

Fieldstone retaining wall in Newton

We just completed reconstruction of a fieldstone retaining wall in Newton.  Customer is very happy and as a result, so are we!  [...]


October 9th, 2012 - 10:08 am § in Bathroom, Blog Posts, Carpentry, Construction, Finish Carpentry, Flooring, Renovation

House Renovation in Lexington

Our 2nd story renovation has become a full house renovation.  Our customers decided during demolition that they wanted to renovate the rest of the home.  During 2nd floor demolition some shoddy plumbing was discovered so the home’s 1st floor bath needs to be brought up to code.  As a result[...]


September 18th, 2012 - 7:45 pm § in Blog Posts, Masonry

Interlocking block wall rebuild

Our customers purchased this home several years ago understanding they would have to rebuild their front hardscape due to poor workmanship by previous owners.  As the saying goes ‘preparation is everything’ and it’s the truth.  The previous owners and their ‘landscaper̵[...]