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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Concept Building Inc. 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
Concept Building is a Sudbury-based custom home builder and remodeler, established in 2009 and run by Jeff Capello with project manager Alan Baima, serving Weston, Newton, Wellesley and surrounding towns. Its MA Home Improvement Contractor registration is registry-verified active, and its written record - a 4.9 average from 15 Houzz reviews - is uniformly strong on craftsmanship, daily communication and on-time delivery, with reviewers from 2015 to 2020 describing custom homes, additions and whole-house remodels; the record is genuine but dated, with the newest written account from December 2020. The one 4-star reviewer (2015) praised the work while noting the budget exceeded initial projections, and a Reddit commenter recommended the firm in a 2026 Newton thread.
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“20 Bullard Road: application by Concept Building, 31 Green Street, Waltham, MA as to 20 Bullard Road (Map 58, Lot 96) requesting a variance for shed encroaching into street and street centerline setbacks. ... • Letter from Concept Building Inc., 31 Green St., Waltham, MA (undated, submitted with application) ... no previous Zoning Board of Appeals cases for ... . Appearing before the Board was Ronald Mis, 20 Bullard Road, Weston, Massachusetts, owner, with Jeff Capello, Concept Building, 31 Green Street, Waltham, MA, his contractor. Mr. Mis ... stated that he purchased the Premises 15 y”
I can't recommend Concept Builders enough. The owners, Jeff Capello and Allen Bamba, made sure to listen to my families needs while also providing guidance to ensure excellent service and a quality product. My family experienced a personal health crisis which led to us needing a handicap accessible bathroom immediately. Jeff was able to come within 24 hours of our call and begin work the next day. We absolutely love our new bathroom and are grateful for his attention to detail and helping us choose each fixture, tile, and even paint color. Jeff's compassion for our family during this difficult time will never be forgotten and we can't recommend him enough. Jeff, we thank you for your dedication to finishing this project in record time and hope every family has the chance to work with you for a high-end, quality home. Thank you! Janet and Phil Pescosolido
I hired Jeff and Alan to build my home in Weston and they fully exceeded expectations. The quality of their work and client responsiveness was top notch. They made the whole experience of building a home stress free and a pleasure. I give the Concept Building team the highest possible recommendation for anyone looking to either build a new home or for a home renovation.
Spectacular job by Alan and Jeff. Working with Concept from start to finish on our custom home project has spoiled us for life and we love our beautiful new house. The expertise and personable service they bring to the table is unmatched. Throughout the project the inevitable curveballs was handled with ease, communication directly with Alan and Jeff is a daily guarantee, and the timeline was spot on. Having worked with several other builders in the past I can safely say no one else stacks up to Concept.
We are absolutely thrilled with the first floor remodel that Concept Building completed for us last year. The project came in on time and on budget. We lived in the house during the construction. The Concept team made it so easy - they installed a small kitchen for us in our dining room, put up temporary walls to prevent dust and noise and cleaned up every night. The communications were terrific. The sub-contractors were all top-notch as well.
I highly recommend Jeff and Alan. They are extremely detail oriented, and helped us from the very start to finish create our dream addition. Building on a home from 1890 meant there was a lot of uncertainty in the up-front planning of the project. Alan didn't hesitate at any curveball that came his way, and handled everything with top quality management and craftsmanship. They were attentive, always available, and they continue to be a great resource for us even now after the project is finished!
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Added 12 new comments, added 25 new photos, verified active license, established rating 3.3
Sustainability focus5.0
Aging-in-place bathrooms4.9