We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of residential and commercial renovation and new construction services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Ask us for a list of our references.
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of residential and commercial renovation and new construction services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Ask us for a list of our references.
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
Walczak Design + Build, is your solution for all your major remodel & renovation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, collaborative process and superior customer service on each and every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Be sure to check out our projects and references. We're looking forward to speaking with you.
"Derek has been great to work with, each day when they finish working you would never know any work has been going on, so clean. Derek and his crew have been great and if any of my friends that are looking for a contractor I will tell them about Derek."
Wayne K on October 2017
Walczak Design + Build, is your solution for all your major remodel & renovation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, collaborative process and superior customer service on each and every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Be sure to check out our projects and references. We're looking forward to speaking with you.
"Derek has been great to work with, each day when they finish working you would never know any work has been going on, so clean. Derek and his crew have been great and if any of my friends that are looking for a contractor I will tell them about Derek."
Wayne K on October 2017
Ferragamo Custom Builders has been building and remodeling homes in Massachusetts' North Shore. We have earned an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau! We are Contractors you can trust! If you are thinking of a new home build, a remodel, kitchen remodel, an addition or a deck, Ferragamo Custom Builders will build to suit! Add comfort and value to your Home! We are based in Wakefield Massachusetts and happily serve surrounding towns in the North Shore area! Call us at 781-799-9135
"?Ferragamo custom builders had done trim work and a roofing job for me in the past. They did a great job so when a family member wanted to vinyl side their home we called them back! Ferragamo custom builders did an outstanding job on both the house and leaving the yard clean?. nice job! "
Walter A on March 2025
Ferragamo Custom Builders has been building and remodeling homes in Massachusetts' North Shore. We have earned an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau! We are Contractors you can trust! If you are thinking of a new home build, a remodel, kitchen remodel, an addition or a deck, Ferragamo Custom Builders will build to suit! Add comfort and value to your Home! We are based in Wakefield Massachusetts and happily serve surrounding towns in the North Shore area! Call us at 781-799-9135
"?Ferragamo custom builders had done trim work and a roofing job for me in the past. They did a great job so when a family member wanted to vinyl side their home we called them back! Ferragamo custom builders did an outstanding job on both the house and leaving the yard clean?. nice job! "
Walter A on March 2025
We at Masonworks, LLC focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our 30+ years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"This was our second project with Mason Works. Again, Bruno and his team did really high quality work. Our new front porch and walkway look great! Bruno was super responsive and easy to work with. They did come in with one of the pricier bids for the work, but I'd say it was all money well spent."
Aaron G on December 2024
We at Masonworks, LLC focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our 30+ years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"This was our second project with Mason Works. Again, Bruno and his team did really high quality work. Our new front porch and walkway look great! Bruno was super responsive and easy to work with. They did come in with one of the pricier bids for the work, but I'd say it was all money well spent."
Aaron G on December 2024
Apex Remodeling, Inc prides itself on being the number one home improvement In the area. We service both residential and commercial properties. We have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction, by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional, gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and lets get started! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexremodelinginc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apex_remodeling_inc20
"My wife and I wanted to remodel our closet so we reached out to Apex Remodeling (due to their reputation in the Northshore Area).Eddie then came over to inspect the area, asked a handful of questions, and provided us a couple of options."
Kian on February 2025
Apex Remodeling, Inc prides itself on being the number one home improvement In the area. We service both residential and commercial properties. We have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction, by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional, gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and lets get started! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apexremodelinginc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apex_remodeling_inc20
"My wife and I wanted to remodel our closet so we reached out to Apex Remodeling (due to their reputation in the Northshore Area).Eddie then came over to inspect the area, asked a handful of questions, and provided us a couple of options."
Kian on February 2025
At Matriarch Construction, we take pride in our work. I promise to take extra care as if it were my own home. Let me show you why all my customers refer me to their friends and neighbors. We get the job done right the very first time, to eliminate any problems. We look forward to discussing your next project. We are women owned!!!
At Matriarch Construction, we take pride in our work. I promise to take extra care as if it were my own home. Let me show you why all my customers refer me to their friends and neighbors. We get the job done right the very first time, to eliminate any problems. We look forward to discussing your next project. We are women owned!!!
Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, youll notice that were particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!
Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, youll notice that were particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate serves the Greater Lowell area of Massachusetts and New Hampshire with basement finishing and basement remodeling. Finishing your previously unused basement gives you additional space in your home and so much more. It offers you a rare opportunity to exploit your creative side through the design process. And ultimately, you will transform a dark, uninviting space into a room that adds value and comfort to your home, making it an integral part of your family’s daily life.
Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate serves the Greater Lowell area of Massachusetts and New Hampshire with basement finishing and basement remodeling. Finishing your previously unused basement gives you additional space in your home and so much more. It offers you a rare opportunity to exploit your creative side through the design process. And ultimately, you will transform a dark, uninviting space into a room that adds value and comfort to your home, making it an integral part of your family’s daily life.
Detached structures generally require more investment than interior conversions due to additional foundation work, independent utility connections, and exterior construction requirements. These standalone offices typically align with addition costs, ranging from $80 to $300 per square foot depending on design complexity and finish quality. Consider additional expenses for separate heating/cooling systems, insulation requirements, and potential zoning restrictions when planning a detached workspace.
Most jurisdictions require permits for structural modifications, electrical work, plumbing installations, and HVAC alterations. Requirements vary significantly between municipalities, making consultation with local building authorities essential before beginning work. Proceeding without proper permits can result in financial penalties, construction delays, or requirements to remove non-compliant installations, potentially increasing your overall project cost substantially.
Converting existing space is typically more economical, with costs ranging from $50 to $200 per square foot compared to $80 to $300 per square foot for new additions. Room conversions avoid expenses associated with foundations, exterior walls, roofing, and additional utility connections. Your decision should consider not only immediate costs but also how repurposing existing space might affect your home's overall functionality and value proposition.
Room conversions typically require between two and six weeks, depending on the extent of modifications. Building an addition generally takes three to four months from initial planning through final inspection. Your project timeline depends on permit processing, contractor availability, material delivery schedules, and any unforeseen complications discovered during construction. Weather conditions and seasonal factors may also influence completion timelines, particularly for exterior construction phases.
Home office expenses related to business activities may qualify for tax deductions, though specific eligibility requirements apply. You'll need to maintain thorough documentation of expenses and use the space exclusively for business purposes to qualify for most deductions. Tax benefits vary based on employment status, space utilization, and current tax regulations. Consulting a qualified tax professional before making renovation decisions can help you understand potential financial advantages specific to your situation.