At Skylar Builders our mission is to handle your needs with unmatched attention to detail. Our team of experienced tradesmen take great pride in providing quality and commitment on our projects. Its essential to us that we keep a great level of communication with the client to ensure all projects move efficiently and smoothly. We will make sure your project has the highest quality of craftsmanship from start to finish. Working in Boston neighborhoods such as the South End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill and other historical districts, we have built a great network of clients. We not only want to complete your project with great quality, but also develop a long-term relationship. Skylar Builders is fully licensed and insured throughout Massachusetts. As a full service builder, we are able to handle all phases of your project. skylarbuilders.com
"We have worked with Skylar Builders on multiple projects and have been thrilled with the process and results for each. The team is communicative, detail oriented and their quality is outstanding. We would recommend them to friends and family without hesitation."
Kara C on April 2024
At Skylar Builders our mission is to handle your needs with unmatched attention to detail. Our team of experienced tradesmen take great pride in providing quality and commitment on our projects. Its essential to us that we keep a great level of communication with the client to ensure all projects move efficiently and smoothly. We will make sure your project has the highest quality of craftsmanship from start to finish. Working in Boston neighborhoods such as the South End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill and other historical districts, we have built a great network of clients. We not only want to complete your project with great quality, but also develop a long-term relationship. Skylar Builders is fully licensed and insured throughout Massachusetts. As a full service builder, we are able to handle all phases of your project. skylarbuilders.com
"We have worked with Skylar Builders on multiple projects and have been thrilled with the process and results for each. The team is communicative, detail oriented and their quality is outstanding. We would recommend them to friends and family without hesitation."
Kara C on April 2024
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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"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
Oak Grove Builders is a construction company built on a foundation of quality and integrity. We strive to provide our clients with a high-quality experience from start to finish, paying close attention to every detail along the way. We are dedicated to providing value and will not take shortcuts when it comes to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We take pride in our work and our commitment to service, and look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
"Oak Grove did a fantastic job. They were so responsive and so helpful on picking out materials. We are so happy with the work, our staircase looks beautiful."
Melanie G on October 2023
Oak Grove Builders is a construction company built on a foundation of quality and integrity. We strive to provide our clients with a high-quality experience from start to finish, paying close attention to every detail along the way. We are dedicated to providing value and will not take shortcuts when it comes to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We take pride in our work and our commitment to service, and look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
"Oak Grove did a fantastic job. They were so responsive and so helpful on picking out materials. We are so happy with the work, our staircase looks beautiful."
Melanie G on October 2023
Baystate Group Builders Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"One of the best contractors I have ever worked with. Amazing attention to detail, kept us up to date on the project, and treated our money like his own."
Liz K on December 2024
Baystate Group Builders Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"One of the best contractors I have ever worked with. Amazing attention to detail, kept us up to date on the project, and treated our money like his own."
Liz K on December 2024
All Matters General Contractor Inc., provides various home improvement services including roofing and siding for your home or business. We have many years of experience in the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. All Matters General Contractor Inc., is the expert in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.
"They put a new roof on our house. They were efficient and did an excellent job cleaning up after completion. My only issue was the amount of shingles delivered to our house, even after the normal amount considered as a waste factor on the job was over 25% more than needed. They used 71 bundles to complete the job but had 94 bundles delivered. Then, they stated that we were never charged for 94 bundles. This made no sense to me. So, although they did a great job, I would recommend that any future customer get a detailed quote to include the amount of materials needed. Shame on me for not getting that when we got the quote. That was the only issue and the fact that the explanation received from them made no sense and was not very polite to me as the customer."
Jim H on June 2022
All Matters General Contractor Inc., provides various home improvement services including roofing and siding for your home or business. We have many years of experience in the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. All Matters General Contractor Inc., is the expert in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.
"They put a new roof on our house. They were efficient and did an excellent job cleaning up after completion. My only issue was the amount of shingles delivered to our house, even after the normal amount considered as a waste factor on the job was over 25% more than needed. They used 71 bundles to complete the job but had 94 bundles delivered. Then, they stated that we were never charged for 94 bundles. This made no sense to me. So, although they did a great job, I would recommend that any future customer get a detailed quote to include the amount of materials needed. Shame on me for not getting that when we got the quote. That was the only issue and the fact that the explanation received from them made no sense and was not very polite to me as the customer."
Jim H on June 2022
American Precision was founded by Estenio Lima and Sara Yoffe. Estenio is a licensed construction supervisor and skilled master carpenter who has built, renovated, and restored some of the most beautiful homes in Massachusetts. Sara, the daughter of a contractor, is a lawyer by training and holds both a construction supervisor and real estate broker license. She began her career in real estate and construction in 2018, first by focusing on her family’s portfolio of properties. Sara manages over 150 homes and apartments in Cambridge, Charlestown, and Quincy. Estenio and Sara began collaborating in 2018, developing properties for APD's sister company, Cambridge Prime, and started American Precision in 2021. American Precision specializes in renovation and restoration of existing properties to fit the needs of both homeowners and developers.
"We just had our bathroom remodel done by American Precision Developers and they did an amazing job from start to finish. We were away for the week and when we returned, the entire job was done, on time, exactly as planned. Sara and her team communicated clearly and consistently, were always responsive, very professional, and highly competent. We could not recommend them more enthusiastically. They delivered and were a pleasure to work with. Worth every penny."
John D on September 2023
American Precision was founded by Estenio Lima and Sara Yoffe. Estenio is a licensed construction supervisor and skilled master carpenter who has built, renovated, and restored some of the most beautiful homes in Massachusetts. Sara, the daughter of a contractor, is a lawyer by training and holds both a construction supervisor and real estate broker license. She began her career in real estate and construction in 2018, first by focusing on her family’s portfolio of properties. Sara manages over 150 homes and apartments in Cambridge, Charlestown, and Quincy. Estenio and Sara began collaborating in 2018, developing properties for APD's sister company, Cambridge Prime, and started American Precision in 2021. American Precision specializes in renovation and restoration of existing properties to fit the needs of both homeowners and developers.
"We just had our bathroom remodel done by American Precision Developers and they did an amazing job from start to finish. We were away for the week and when we returned, the entire job was done, on time, exactly as planned. Sara and her team communicated clearly and consistently, were always responsive, very professional, and highly competent. We could not recommend them more enthusiastically. They delivered and were a pleasure to work with. Worth every penny."
John D on September 2023
Over 20 years of experience throughout Massachusetts, including Middlesex County and surrounding suburbs. Our services include: New construction, general contracting, additions kitchens, bathrooms, basements, built-in cabinetry, raised ceilings and cathedral ceilings, second story additions, entertainment center build and design, surround-sound, windows replacement old and new, roofing, dormers, all general carpentry. We are fully licensed and insured, plenty of references, free estimates.
"Small but significant weatherproofing job handled with care and knowledge equivalent to building the Brooklyn Bridge. Top notch customer care and concern."
Glenn M on February 2025
Over 20 years of experience throughout Massachusetts, including Middlesex County and surrounding suburbs. Our services include: New construction, general contracting, additions kitchens, bathrooms, basements, built-in cabinetry, raised ceilings and cathedral ceilings, second story additions, entertainment center build and design, surround-sound, windows replacement old and new, roofing, dormers, all general carpentry. We are fully licensed and insured, plenty of references, free estimates.
"Small but significant weatherproofing job handled with care and knowledge equivalent to building the Brooklyn Bridge. Top notch customer care and concern."
Glenn M on February 2025
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
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.
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.