We are a general contracting firm that offers remodeling, additions and new construction.
We are a general contracting firm that offers remodeling, additions and new construction.
General Contracting
General Contracting
USES SUBS FOR LAWN & YARD WORK. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE.
USES SUBS FOR LAWN & YARD WORK. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE.
Stephen McDonough Landscaping, Inc., in Quincy, MA, has been the leading choice for landscaping services in Quincy, Boston, the South Shore, and surrounding areas since 1980. Our expertise spans landscaping, mowing, lawn fertilization, hardscapes, yardscapes, and much more. Whether you're planning a complete landscape overhaul or need regular maintenance, our team is dedicated to bringing your outdoor vision to life. For all your landscaping needs, contact Stephen McDonough Landscaping, Inc. in Quincy today
Stephen McDonough Landscaping, Inc., in Quincy, MA, has been the leading choice for landscaping services in Quincy, Boston, the South Shore, and surrounding areas since 1980. Our expertise spans landscaping, mowing, lawn fertilization, hardscapes, yardscapes, and much more. Whether you're planning a complete landscape overhaul or need regular maintenance, our team is dedicated to bringing your outdoor vision to life. For all your landscaping needs, contact Stephen McDonough Landscaping, Inc. in Quincy today
We are Consultants specializing in the Structural Design of Buildings and Special Structures. Our principal clients are Architects, Contractors, Developers, and Building Owners. Additional DBA - Fred V Cowen. Cost is determined by the job. We're Licensed or Registered Professional Structural Engineers in the following States: MA,NY,Illinois(SE),DC,MD,MO,VT,NH,RI,NJ,VA,FL,KY,PA,OH,OK,CT
"DO NOT HIRE. If you're looking for a misogynist old man to tell you he did his job when he didn't hire Cowen Associates. The worst customer service I have ever experienced. Fred, the owner refused to give me measurements that he claims were written in his drawing and then called me to tell me it's not his job to give me the measurements. He charged me $200 per hour to then tell me I shouldn't be the general contractor on my own job and that I don't know anything."
Sarah M on August 2022
We are Consultants specializing in the Structural Design of Buildings and Special Structures. Our principal clients are Architects, Contractors, Developers, and Building Owners. Additional DBA - Fred V Cowen. Cost is determined by the job. We're Licensed or Registered Professional Structural Engineers in the following States: MA,NY,Illinois(SE),DC,MD,MO,VT,NH,RI,NJ,VA,FL,KY,PA,OH,OK,CT
"DO NOT HIRE. If you're looking for a misogynist old man to tell you he did his job when he didn't hire Cowen Associates. The worst customer service I have ever experienced. Fred, the owner refused to give me measurements that he claims were written in his drawing and then called me to tell me it's not his job to give me the measurements. He charged me $200 per hour to then tell me I shouldn't be the general contractor on my own job and that I don't know anything."
Sarah M on August 2022
Roofing, Painting, Siding, Snow removal, Remodels etc.
Roofing, Painting, Siding, Snow removal, Remodels etc.
Call us today! Available 24/7/365. Ready willing and able to help with whatever problem that might arise day or night. Call us today to schedule an appointment. Why Choose Us? We are: Insured, Certified, Licensed, 24/7 emergency service, Same-day service offered, 100% guaranteed work, Professional technicians, Environmentally conscious, Factory trained and authorized.
Call us today! Available 24/7/365. Ready willing and able to help with whatever problem that might arise day or night. Call us today to schedule an appointment. Why Choose Us? We are: Insured, Certified, Licensed, 24/7 emergency service, Same-day service offered, 100% guaranteed work, Professional technicians, Environmentally conscious, Factory trained and authorized.
INITIAL ESTIMATE FEE IS APPLIED TOWARD WORK DONE. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: MARTHA'S VINEYARD,NORWOOD-BROCKTON, LYNN-BEVERLY, CONCORD-MAYNARD, ASHLAND-NORFOLK, ATTLEBORO-TAUNTON, CHELMSFORD-HAVERHILL, BOXFORD-GLOUCESTER, COHASSET-PLYMOUTH & WORCHESTER. ALSO PROVIDES SERVICE NATIONWIDE.
"The creative interactions with Michael were great. He has great ideas and good interaction and iteration on the design. However, Michael is not a detail person, something his normally excellent staff properly compensates for. However, he had three staffing turnovers over the course of our project. Not including Michael when he was filling in, we had five project leads, at least two of whom we never met. This led to inefficiencies and continuity problems that resulting in playing catch up once the build started. Which leads to the other issue. Micheal is not good at communication and does not easily admit when he is wrong or unprepared. He insisted that the staffing turnover wouldn't impact the schedule. He presented plans at the kickoff with the builder that, in hindsight, were clearly not ready. He presented changes to the plan shortly after kickoff that immediately ate 40% of our planned contingency budget as they were not the plans the builder based his bid on. Later, another 12% was chewed up because he didn't plan ductwork in a house with a flat roof. The results were livable, but until the end, he insisted he didn't make a mistake despite saying he's had trouble with ductwork in the 15 years he's done residential design "because every contractor wants to do it differently." Every one of his staff that we met and worked with was fantastic. They supplied the detail that Michael lacks. They executed better than I would expect for picking up where someone left off. Unfortunately, they don't have the autonomy you would hope, and Michael doesn't communicate with them well enough to let their judgments stand. On several occasions, he overrode their judgments in confusing and public ways, sometimes after a delay of days."
Stephen V on January 2020
INITIAL ESTIMATE FEE IS APPLIED TOWARD WORK DONE. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: MARTHA'S VINEYARD,NORWOOD-BROCKTON, LYNN-BEVERLY, CONCORD-MAYNARD, ASHLAND-NORFOLK, ATTLEBORO-TAUNTON, CHELMSFORD-HAVERHILL, BOXFORD-GLOUCESTER, COHASSET-PLYMOUTH & WORCHESTER. ALSO PROVIDES SERVICE NATIONWIDE.
"The creative interactions with Michael were great. He has great ideas and good interaction and iteration on the design. However, Michael is not a detail person, something his normally excellent staff properly compensates for. However, he had three staffing turnovers over the course of our project. Not including Michael when he was filling in, we had five project leads, at least two of whom we never met. This led to inefficiencies and continuity problems that resulting in playing catch up once the build started. Which leads to the other issue. Micheal is not good at communication and does not easily admit when he is wrong or unprepared. He insisted that the staffing turnover wouldn't impact the schedule. He presented plans at the kickoff with the builder that, in hindsight, were clearly not ready. He presented changes to the plan shortly after kickoff that immediately ate 40% of our planned contingency budget as they were not the plans the builder based his bid on. Later, another 12% was chewed up because he didn't plan ductwork in a house with a flat roof. The results were livable, but until the end, he insisted he didn't make a mistake despite saying he's had trouble with ductwork in the 15 years he's done residential design "because every contractor wants to do it differently." Every one of his staff that we met and worked with was fantastic. They supplied the detail that Michael lacks. They executed better than I would expect for picking up where someone left off. Unfortunately, they don't have the autonomy you would hope, and Michael doesn't communicate with them well enough to let their judgments stand. On several occasions, he overrode their judgments in confusing and public ways, sometimes after a delay of days."
Stephen V on January 2020
Drywall and handyman services
Drywall and handyman services
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