# Abiatar Construction and Hardscape

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Phone:** (617) 294-5224 · **Website:** https://abiatarconstructioninc.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 11 reviews across 4 sources.
91% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Abiatar Construction and Hardscape is an Everett-area general contractor handling major residential work alongside hardscape and masonry projects. The company says it began improving local properties in 1990; Houzz lists five projects, an ICPI certification, and services ranging from remodeling and additions to decks, stonework, and outdoor kitchens.

Recent Google reviews describe a nearly 7,000-square-foot custom home, long-running hardscape and renovation work, and an extensive yard project involving decks, walkways, stairs, and masonry. Older Houzz reviews add detailed accounts of basement finishing, paver patios, stone walls, and multi-trade renovations, often praising craftsmanship, communication, and cleanup.

There is one clear counterpoint: a September 2025 customer called the company rude and overpriced, saying another quote was 30% cheaper and finished three months sooner. That complaint is recent enough to discuss plainly, even though the other recent reviews are positive.

Abiatar fits homeowners planning a substantial remodel, addition, basement, or hardscape build who want one contractor coordinating several trades. Get competing bids, confirm the schedule and scope in writing, and ask for current references before committing.

**Strengths:**
- Large-project capacity — reviews describe custom homes and major renovations
- Hardscape craftsmanship — customers cite patios, walls, walkways, and stairs
- Trade coordination — basement review describes electrical, plumbing, heating, and finish work

**Concerns:**
- Price and timing — one September 2025 review cited a 30% higher quote and three-month delay
- Review balance — one recent negative account contrasts with otherwise positive reviews

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Recent customers describe custom-home construction, hardscaping, renovations, and detailed yard work completed by Joe, Fabio, and their crews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205R1UyZHlUbEpSYkMxYVpEWTVZbGR4TFhOVVdrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8ed1688b20c1e15a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9GU2dyTlJRbC1aZDY5YldxLXNUWkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We recently completed an almost year-long project with Abiatar Construction, building our new home in Lynnfield, and I cannot recommend F…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1TmRVTlRTMmRIVGxoRFJGOU5TMnQzVGxkNFRFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8ed1688b20c1e15a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5NdUNTS2dHTlhDRF9NS2t3Tld4TEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We’ve worked with Joe from Abiatar and his team since 2016 for everything from hardscaping and gut renovations to a completely new build.…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WekxWaEthR3hrTUdGUGNEQlNWbTl3WVhvelVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8ed1688b20c1e15a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVzLVhKaGxkMGFPcDBSVm9wYXozUXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Joe and his team take tremendous pride in their workmanship, they have innovative vision for the design space, and they execute the work …”
- The company offers general contracting, remodeling, additions, custom homes, decks, masonry, stonework, and basement remodeling. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/abiatar-construction-and-hardscape-pfvwus-pf~2047984522) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
  - [Official Website](https://abiatarconstructioninc.com) — “Abiatar Construction is a locally owned Everett-area general contractor offering home improvement, hardscape, masonry, remodeling, carpentry…”
- The company says its work improving Everett-area properties began in 1990 and reports 36 years in business. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://abiatarconstructioninc.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The company says its work improving Everett-area properties began in 1990.”
  - [Official Website](https://abiatarconstructioninc.com) — “Self-reported 36 years in business”
- A September 2025 reviewer called the company rude and overpriced, citing a quote 30% above another local bid and a three-month delay. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWemQyaHVRVEp0VFVWdlgwMUhiV3cwTUU1b1RGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8ed1688b20c1e15a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVzd2huQTJtTUVvX01HbWw0ME5oTFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Rude and overpriced. Was difficult to deal with and we got another local quote which was 30% cheaper and ended up taking 3 less months th…”
- Houzz lists an ICPI certification and five projects for the company. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/abiatar-construction-and-hardscape-pfvwus-pf~2047984522) — “5 project(s) shown on Houzz”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/abiatar-construction-and-hardscape-pfvwus-pf~2047984522) — “Listed certification: ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute)”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/abiatar-construction-and-hardscape-pfvwus-pf~2047984522) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
  - [Official Website](https://abiatarconstructioninc.com) — “Abiatar Construction is a locally owned Everett-area general contractor offering home improvement, hardscape, masonry, remodeling, carpentry…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WekxWaEthR3hrTUdGUGNEQlNWbTl3WVhvelVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8ed1688b20c1e15a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVzLVhKaGxkMGFPcDBSVm9wYXozUXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Joe and his team take tremendous pride in their workmanship, they have innovative vision for the design space, and they execute the work …”
  - [Official Website](https://abiatarconstructioninc.com) — “Abiatar Construction is a locally owned Everett-area general contractor offering home improvement, hardscape, masonry, remodeling, carpentry…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/abiatar-construction-and-hardscape-pfvwus-pf~2047984522) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
  - [Official Website](https://abiatarconstructioninc.com) — “Abiatar Construction is a locally owned Everett-area general contractor offering home improvement, hardscape, masonry, remodeling, carpentry…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/abiatar-construction-and-hardscape-pfvwus-pf~2047984522) — “Services offered (Houzz): Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, General Contracting, Home Additions, Custom Homes, New H…”
  - [Official Website](https://abiatarconstructioninc.com) — “Abiatar Construction is a locally owned Everett-area general contractor offering home improvement, hardscape, masonry, remodeling, carpentry…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/abiatar-construction-and-hardscape-pfvwus-pf~2047984522): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Official Website](https://abiatarconstructioninc.com): 36 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abiatar%20Construction%20and%20Hardscape&query_place_id=ChIJPYbXLr1z44kRWuHBIIto0Y4): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abiatar%20Construction%20and%20Hardscape&query_place_id=ChIJPYbXLr1z44kRWuHBIIto0Y4): 4.4★ from 7 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sunny Alam · 2026-09-02**: We recently completed an almost year-long project with Abiatar Construction, building our new home in Lynnfield, and I cannot recommend Fabio, his father Joe, and their crew highly enough. This was a massive undertaking on our one-acre lot: demolishing the existing house and then building an almost …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marie Perez · 2026-08-17**: We’ve worked with Joe from Abiatar and his team since 2016 for everything from hardscaping and gut renovations to a completely new build. They are incredibly knowledgeable, proactive, and hardworking professionals who always improve upon our original plans.  Finding reliable, trustworthy people for …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michelle Peters · 2026-05-11**: Joe and his team take tremendous pride in their workmanship, they have innovative vision for the design space, and they execute the work with precision and pizazz.
Little did we know that the yard they created for us would actually land in magazines and catalogs!

It truly was a pleasure having them…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Patrick S · 2025-09-14**: Rude and overpriced. Was difficult to deal with and we got another local quote which was 30% cheaper and ended up taking 3 less months than their quote. You should look elsewhere.
- **5/5 · Houzz · jsloaner87 · 2021-06-04**: Abiatar Construction was the best construction and renovation company we have ever hired. They were extremely professional, always on time and when a problem developed, they found amazing solutions that satisfied all of our criteria and concerns. This was a complex renovation in an old home and the …
- **5/5 · Houzz · E B · 2019-11-11**: Joe, his son Fabio conduct all phases of a project in a very professional manner. They are highly skilled, with excellent craftsmanship, explained every tasks they completed, gave a fair price and were thorough with cleanup. They installed pavers, a cedar fence and new steps. I highly recommend them…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Casey Jones · 2019-11-09**: I hired Abiatar to finish our (unfinished) basement. Our basement is basically a 400 sq ft rectangle, and I knew that I wanted two rooms plus a bathroom (shower, sink, toilet). I also wanted a spiral staircase, and I had a good idea of the style (wood treads + iron hardware). Abiatar came in and wor…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Maria Luker · 2019-11-07**: We Hired Abiatar Construction for a few projects. one was a border wall that was approx. 100 feet long and the other was replacing sliding, trim and paint. Both of the Job where completed in a timely fashion. Joe's staff was professional and helpful with helping with choices. Very Happy with both jo…
- **5/5 · Houzz · jonathan austin · 2016-09-18**: I am an architect who has completed four projects with Joe and Fabio of Abiatar Hardscape; three at our office and one with a valued client, both in Cambridge. All have been successful, being completed on time, within a fair budget and to a high technical level and aesthetic quality. What I have com…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Howard & Betsy Benjamin · 2016-08-29**: Joe and his team from Abiatar replaced our wooden deck with a fabulous Ideal paver and bluestone patio with a built-in grill. We told Joe our ideas, and he built on them and made suggestions based on his own experience to come up with the design. He and his crew worked long and hard during the hot s…

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