What does a bathroom remodel cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from American Bath Works. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Upgrades beyond the standard like-for-like swap included in the base scope.
Gut bathroom remodels — customers describe studs-up rebuilds finished cleanly
On-budget delivery — reviewers say quotes and timelines both held
Consistent crew — same named tradesmen recur across years of reviews
Verified registration — state registry shows an active HIC under the company name
Site cleanliness — floors protected and work area tidied daily
Dust control — a 2023 reviewer wanted better containment during demolition
Owner of record — BuildZoom names a different owner than reviews do
Tenure claims — site says over 20 years, Angi profile says 30
American Bath Works is a Mendon-based bathroom specialist that homeowners across MetroWest and Worcester County hire for studs-up bathroom renovations. The company describes itself as a renovation firm that started in plumbing and has focused on bathrooms and kitchens since the 1990s, doing its own plumbing, tile, carpentry and plaster work in-house.
Its Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration, number 207758, is verified active with the state registry under the name American Bath Works, Inc.
The track record is unusually consistent: 28 reviews on file between 2023 and 2026, 5.0 stars from 23 Google ratings and 4.9 from 29 on Angi, with three of them in the last six months and none negative. Reviewers describe full gut renovations taken down to the studs, tiled showers, vanities, heated floors and closet reconfigurations, and they name the same crew year after year — Lester, whom reviewers call the owner, alongside Alvaro, Dan, Jack and Henry.
What customers praise most specifically is estimate discipline and communication: several write that the quote and the timeline both held, and multiple reviews single out how carefully floors and adjoining rooms were protected. Two homeowners in a 2026 r/FraminghamMA thread recommended the company without reservation; one added that the owner, whom they name as Lester Sodre, is a civil engineer from Brazil who worked at the company before buying it from the retiring previous owner.
Worth asking about before you book: one 2023 reviewer, while still rating the work highly, said they were not prepared for the dust and wished containment had been handled better. It is also worth confirming who signs your contract — BuildZoom's permit-derived profile lists the owner of record as Stephen Dennis while reviews and a Reddit commenter name Lester as the current owner, and the company's own site advertises over 20 years where Angi's profile says 30.
This is a strong call for a homeowner who wants one crew handling a full bathroom from demolition to finish. Confirm the current registration and the scope in writing, and ask what dust protection is included.
Heard around town
On Reddit
Recommendations for Bathroom remodel contractors (Metrowest)Apr 8, 2026
“I believe so! My projects were total renos so everything was stripped down to the studs. I definitely recommend reaching out! The company owner Lester Sodre is super friendly, reliable, and knowledgeable (he’s a civil engineer from Brazil, he worked at ABW before buying the company from the previous owner who retired)! Everyone on the team is amazing too!”
We talked to those one day TV conversion people, and due to their pricing we almost gave up on our idea. We then talked with Lester at American Bath Works from Mendon MA. We loved the arrangement, we picked out and purchased the tile, grout, doors, etc, and they did the bathtub removal and tile install. Lester helped guide us thru the material selection process, and communication was very good. Work was excellent, and we now have a tile shower for under two thirds the cost of those one day people. So if you have a second bath you can use for the week or so it will take, this entity is the one to use. Well done Lester and American Bath Works!
We had a great experience with American Bath Works. Lester and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Communication was excellent throughout the project, and they kept us informed every step of the way.
The workmanship was outstanding, and our new bathroom turned out beautifully—exactly what we wanted.
We are extremely pleased with the results and would highly recommend American Bath Works to anyone considering a bathroom renovation.
We recently had our master bathroom completely renovated by Lester at American Bath Works, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. This was a full "gut to the studs" project, and we couldn't be happier with the decision to work with him.
Throughout the process, Lester was a true pleasure to work with. One of the things we appreciated most was his transparency regarding costs; he made sure we fully understood how our various design decisions impacted the budget following the initial quote. There were no surprises, which made a complex renovation much less stressful.
Communication was also a major plus. Lester was incredibly prompt and thorough with his answers whenever we had questions or concerns.
The results are truly better than we could have hoped for. My wife and I are now enjoying an incredible upgrade in our master bath. The entire staff was professional, and the fit and finish of the work is top-tier.
If you are looking for high-quality craftsmanship and a professional, communicative partner for your next project, we highly recommend working with Lester.
Lester did a phenomenal job renovating our primary bathroom! He was pleasant, professional and his workmanship is top-notch. I highly recommend American Bath Works