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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Archia Homes. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
Two Archia Homes customers first called after a tree came down on their house. The Duxbury design/build firm says it takes on luxury new homes, additions, kitchens, historic restorations and timber-frame work around Greater Boston, the South Shore and Nantucket. Peter Stames is its principal. The company's site says he founded it in 1989, while its Houzz and BBB profiles give 1995. In a December 2021 review, two homeowners described the crown of a large oak falling on their roof in a late-October storm, letting rain in through the ceiling. Within a few hours of their call the next day, Archia sent a crew to patch the roof temporarily and remove a dislodged beam hanging from the coffered ceiling. Archia then handled the permanent repairs over the following weeks. In a December 2023 review, another customer described Pete designing a remodel after a tree landed on their house, keeping the existing first floor and reworking the second. In a December 2020 review, owners of a 200-plus-year-old Scituate Harbor cottage described Archia tearing off old add-ons, excavating a new foundation while reinforcing the original one, and building an addition with a kitchen, pantry, bar and living room opening onto a balcony deck. A June 2021 qualifiedremodeler.com article covered Milton homeowners' conversion of a rough third-floor attic into a master bedroom suite. A December 2022 reviewer said Peter gave several design iterations they could view in three dimensions, all kept to an aggressive budget and split into two phases so they could live in the house. In a September 2022 review (4 stars), a customer praised a kitchen renovation and expansion with reclaimed beams, a gas fireplace and a shiplap ceiling, and mentioned the app the team used to keep communication organized. Its written Houzz reviews run from 2020 to 2023, and the firm holds 5.0 stars from 51 ratings there. Houzz also lists Chrysalis Awards from 2011 and 2012, including Best Kitchen over $100,000 nationally. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, #172315 under Archia, Inc., is active on the state registry. BBB grades the firm A+.
“Intent on converting their third-floor, rough attic space into a master bedroom suite, homeowners in Milton, Massachusetts, perused Houzz for the appropriate design-build company. They sought to work collaboratively toward a specific budget as opposed to hiring an architect and sourcing a contractor. After reviewing portfolios, they reached out to Archia Homes to discuss their project.”
“## Archia Homes Duxbury, Mass. archiahomes.com ... 011 ... Designer: Peter Stames Project location: Milton, Mass. Square footage before: 2,900 Square footage after: 3,100 Project cost: $327,000 ... This addition and renovation were focused on the conversion of a third-floor, rough attic space into a master bedroom suite. The clients wanted to take a dusty space that wasn’t well-utilized and turn it into one of the home’s greatest and most-utilized features. ... Enlarging the space was done by adding various small additions where feasible, reframing walls and widening hallways to create an open”
“Peter Stames, ConstructionSuite user and president of Archia Homes was recently awarded three national Chrysalis Awards for construction excellence”
“the design Its All We Need by Archia Homes has been announced as a winner of the famous Bronze A' Design Award at Interior Space and Exhibition Design Competition Category”
“Duxbury, Massachusetts Remodeler - Archia Homes - Chrysalis Award Winner”
We needed Pete to design a remodel after a tree landed on our house during a storm. He did an amazing job designing a beautiful home working with our existing first floor and creating the layout and space we needed on the second floor. We highly recommend Pete for any design/build needs!
Truly professional experience from everyone we had dealt with, from top to bottom. Everyone was friendly, upbeat, insightful, and responsive. Very satisfied with the end result. Highly recommend Archia Homes!
When I enlisted Peter to design the addition and major renovation of my itty-bitty depression-era farmhouse, I knew it was going to be a tall order to turn the tiny, chopped up, shanty into someplace I could feel at home. In addition to that, my budget was fairly aggressive and I needed to do the renovations in two phases to facilitate living in my home through the whole process. What should have been a nightmare was a really fun process with Peter and his team of professionals. Peter gave me several iterations which I was able to view in three dimensions and make changes, all while keeping my budget in mind. Peter listened and incorporated my desires while giving me expert advice on how I could improve flow, layout and aesthetic. The resulting drawings are of an antique farmhouse with a modern fusion that i can build in my budget. The process was fun and simple from start to finish and was exactly how a design/build project should be approached.
Archia Homes worked with us to renovate and expand our kitchen. The team listened to our ideas and helped bring that vision to life. Details like exposed reclaimed beams, a gas fireplace, and shiplap ceiling brought character to the space; without their expertise and high end finishes, we never could have accomplished this final product. The team and their subcontractors were pleasant to work with. They use a helpful app to keep communication open and details organized. We would recommend Archia Homes for your project.
During a late October 2021 storm, the crown of a very large oak tree fell on the roof of our home, causing substantial exterior roof and trim/fascia damage, as well as penetrating the interior ceiling, thereby allowing in rain. Within a few hours after contacting Archia the next day, they sent a crew to temporarily patch the roof and remove the dislodged interior beam that was hanging from the coffered ceiling (thereby preventing further damage). Over the next few weeks, Archia handled all of the permanent exterior and interior repairs. All this was done on a very timely, high quality and cost-effective basis, despite the general shortages of building materials and tradespersons. Heidi, Peter and Eli were excellent and we are very grateful. Thank you! Henry & Thalia
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Bathroom renovations4.9
Decks and basements4.1
Historic renovation experience3.3
BuildZoom score in the top 27% of MA contractors3.6