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Top Finish Construction Inc.

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Top Finish Construction Inc.

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8 years of experience
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We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Cowboy General Services, Inc.

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Cowboy General Services, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cowboy General Services, Inc., is the premier professional painting company. We offer a wide variety of residential and commercial services to our clients in the Boston metro area. Our company was built on the idea that honesty and quality work create long term trust and partnerships. With 17years of experience, we know how to manage many of the stress points in painting by handling one project at a time, listening, communicating, doing what we say, using skilled craftsmen, keeping our worksites clean, and by guaranteeing customer satisfaction. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"Bruno and his team did an absolutely fantastic job at my new house. Started off just hiring him to do the interior painting, but ended up having him and his team do some tiling/kitchen backsplash, fireplace remodeling, front door and a laundry renovation. Him and his guys were extremely careful and efficient with their work. Cowboy General Services can truly do it all. I will definitely be hiring Bruno and his team again for my next home project!"

Evan R on September 2025

Cowboy General Services, Inc., is the premier professional painting company. We offer a wide variety of residential and commercial services to our clients in the Boston metro area. Our company was built on the idea that honesty and quality work create long term trust and partnerships. With 17years of experience, we know how to manage many of the stress points in painting by handling one project at a time, listening, communicating, doing what we say, using skilled craftsmen, keeping our worksites clean, and by guaranteeing customer satisfaction. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"Bruno and his team did an absolutely fantastic job at my new house. Started off just hiring him to do the interior painting, but ended up having him and his team do some tiling/kitchen backsplash, fireplace remodeling, front door and a laundry renovation. Him and his guys were extremely careful and efficient with their work. Cowboy General Services can truly do it all. I will definitely be hiring Bruno and his team again for my next home project!"

Evan R on September 2025


McCarthy Construction

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McCarthy Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

McCarthy Construction has been in business since 2011. We are always prompt, courteous and professional. We have the experience and expertise to get your project done right the first time!

"Itâ s hard to find a GC who is highly skilled, fair and reasonable. With Cal, you have this plus someone who is honest and takes a great deal of pride in his work. And itâ s not just Cal and his crew, itâ s also his sub-contractors doing painting, flooring, etcâ ¦ We had a phenomenal experience with him and without hesitation recommend McCarthy Construction for anyone looking to do remodeling work in their home in the metro-west area. Thanks for making our dreams a reality!"

Jennifer O on September 2022

McCarthy Construction has been in business since 2011. We are always prompt, courteous and professional. We have the experience and expertise to get your project done right the first time!

"Itâ s hard to find a GC who is highly skilled, fair and reasonable. With Cal, you have this plus someone who is honest and takes a great deal of pride in his work. And itâ s not just Cal and his crew, itâ s also his sub-contractors doing painting, flooring, etcâ ¦ We had a phenomenal experience with him and without hesitation recommend McCarthy Construction for anyone looking to do remodeling work in their home in the metro-west area. Thanks for making our dreams a reality!"

Jennifer O on September 2022


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M Builders, LLC

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M Builders, LLC

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4 years of experience
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Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. With 25+ years of experience in construction, Luis Matute and Rony Mendez, longtime friends, decided to put together their skills and found M Builders LLC. Luis holds a General Contractor license, Home improvement license, alongside with other licenses. He has an electrical company and has been supervising construction sites for years now. Rony Mendez, also has an Electrical License with multiple other licenses and has a Security Systems company. He has been supervising construction sites alongside with Luis for years. They have been working together for so long that they do not only consider each other business partners but also family. M Builders is coming to simplify construction for their clients in the State of Massachusetts.

Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. With 25+ years of experience in construction, Luis Matute and Rony Mendez, longtime friends, decided to put together their skills and found M Builders LLC. Luis holds a General Contractor license, Home improvement license, alongside with other licenses. He has an electrical company and has been supervising construction sites for years now. Rony Mendez, also has an Electrical License with multiple other licenses and has a Security Systems company. He has been supervising construction sites alongside with Luis for years. They have been working together for so long that they do not only consider each other business partners but also family. M Builders is coming to simplify construction for their clients in the State of Massachusetts.


Charles C Murphy

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Charles C Murphy

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44 years of experience
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At The Murphy Group, we help you make the home you live the house of your dreams. We specialize updating and redesigning properties in general. We deliver quality workmanship for your home or business. We can help you achieve all the remodeling goals that you and your family desire. Tell us what you want, and how you want it. We custom design and build almost anything that you can think of. Give us the basics and we will make it come true. www.themurphygrp.com

At The Murphy Group, we help you make the home you live the house of your dreams. We specialize updating and redesigning properties in general. We deliver quality workmanship for your home or business. We can help you achieve all the remodeling goals that you and your family desire. Tell us what you want, and how you want it. We custom design and build almost anything that you can think of. Give us the basics and we will make it come true. www.themurphygrp.com


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Royal Contracting

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Royal Contracting

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Royal Contracting was established in 1999 and has experienced steady growth ever since. Its owner, Dermot McElligott has over 20 years experience in the construction field. Our mission is to provide top quality craftsmanship while maintaining superior customer care. We pride ourselves on long term relationships with our customers by ensuring each job is met with 100% customer satisfaction. We are a general contracting service specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling, as well as running a carpentry and handyman service and interior and exterior painting. We do it all! No job is too large or too small! Additional DBA - Dermot McElligott. Award winning.

"Project was completed in a timely fashion at the agreed upon price."

Alex M on February 2025

Royal Contracting was established in 1999 and has experienced steady growth ever since. Its owner, Dermot McElligott has over 20 years experience in the construction field. Our mission is to provide top quality craftsmanship while maintaining superior customer care. We pride ourselves on long term relationships with our customers by ensuring each job is met with 100% customer satisfaction. We are a general contracting service specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling, as well as running a carpentry and handyman service and interior and exterior painting. We do it all! No job is too large or too small! Additional DBA - Dermot McElligott. Award winning.

"Project was completed in a timely fashion at the agreed upon price."

Alex M on February 2025


"10/10 recommend! Communication was excellent and their creative take on maximizing the space made the biggest difference! Looking forward to working with them again in the near future."

Tina U on October 2024

Family owned and operated construction company. Specialized in basement refinish and all types of construction services.

"10/10 recommend! Communication was excellent and their creative take on maximizing the space made the biggest difference! Looking forward to working with them again in the near future."

Tina U on October 2024


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C Morcone Painting & Remodeling

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C Morcone Painting & Remodeling

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

C Morcone Painting & Remodeling of Hopkinton, MA is a well established, personable, private, small business, offering expertise in servicing your Home Improvement needs. As a fully insured, licensed CSL, CSFA & HIC Contractor and a 35yr Professional/Master Interior Painter, I strive to build a trusting lasting relationship with those who desire the communication, quality, respect & reliability that one deserves. My goal is to help create a fresh new look and improve the value of your property by working with you in exchange for fair & honest compensation for services. Pride is taken in our efforts, who we are as people and informative communication exchange with you throughout the process. We look forward to earning your business. Thank you in advance. (EXP Since 1989, EST 2004, Building our presence here, Since 2014) For more information please contact me: 508-868-2874 cmorconepainting@comcast.net Thank you for all of your support. Sincerely, Chris Morcone ~ SNOW PLOWING ON DENAND

"Chris was efficient, professional, completed the work in a timely manner. Cleaned the attic during the work and after he finished. We had hired Chris for other projects,, and will hire him again, if we have work to be done. Project : replace old Insulation in attic,"

Karen M on January 2025

C Morcone Painting & Remodeling of Hopkinton, MA is a well established, personable, private, small business, offering expertise in servicing your Home Improvement needs. As a fully insured, licensed CSL, CSFA & HIC Contractor and a 35yr Professional/Master Interior Painter, I strive to build a trusting lasting relationship with those who desire the communication, quality, respect & reliability that one deserves. My goal is to help create a fresh new look and improve the value of your property by working with you in exchange for fair & honest compensation for services. Pride is taken in our efforts, who we are as people and informative communication exchange with you throughout the process. We look forward to earning your business. Thank you in advance. (EXP Since 1989, EST 2004, Building our presence here, Since 2014) For more information please contact me: 508-868-2874 cmorconepainting@comcast.net Thank you for all of your support. Sincerely, Chris Morcone ~ SNOW PLOWING ON DENAND

"Chris was efficient, professional, completed the work in a timely manner. Cleaned the attic during the work and after he finished. We had hired Chris for other projects,, and will hire him again, if we have work to be done. Project : replace old Insulation in attic,"

Karen M on January 2025


"They showed up when they said they would and finished the job also when they said it would ."

Steven M on June 2021

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"They showed up when they said they would and finished the job also when they said it would ."

Steven M on June 2021


"The Evolution of Contractors were quick to respond to my request for a quote to replace the railings, treads, and porch area of my dad's front landing, which at that point had rotted out railings and failing treads. They did not try to upsell me and gave a clear quote for both wood and composite materials. There was zero pressure.Communication was always clear, friendly, and timely. We went with the composite option. The work was completed in one full day. They were polite, efficient, and cleaned up everything after themselves. I had the opportunity to review the work with them after and got clear care instructions. After the work was completely paid for, I noticed a small irregularity that was purely aesthetic in nature. I texted asking for suggestions to address it myself, and was immediately told they would come by the next week to correct the issue. I would happily work with them again!"

Sarah D on June 2025

At TEC, we excel at bringing our clients' home renovation dreams to life. Our skills encompass deck remodeling, kitchen upgrades, basement transformations, and siding renovations.

"The Evolution of Contractors were quick to respond to my request for a quote to replace the railings, treads, and porch area of my dad's front landing, which at that point had rotted out railings and failing treads. They did not try to upsell me and gave a clear quote for both wood and composite materials. There was zero pressure.Communication was always clear, friendly, and timely. We went with the composite option. The work was completed in one full day. They were polite, efficient, and cleaned up everything after themselves. I had the opportunity to review the work with them after and got clear care instructions. After the work was completely paid for, I noticed a small irregularity that was purely aesthetic in nature. I texted asking for suggestions to address it myself, and was immediately told they would come by the next week to correct the issue. I would happily work with them again!"

Sarah D on June 2025

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Arlington, MA

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

The Arlington, MA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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