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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Conneely Contracting. 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
Conneely Contracting is an Arlington, Massachusetts design-build remodeler that Martin Conneely started in 1991, growing it into a family-run operation — his wife Kerri and daughter Caitlin now hold officer roles alongside him. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and the Better Business Bureau gives the company an A+. The strongest thread through most of the reviews on file is repeat, big-scope work: additions, whole-house gut renovations, and especially kitchens and bathrooms. One kitchen designer who has partnered with the company describes completing more than 25 kitchen projects together; other homeowners describe multi-year relationships spanning a second bathroom, a third-floor dormer, a finished basement and a kitchen addition, all with the same crew. In a 2019 review, a homeowner credits project manager Eric with keeping a house-extension project on schedule and exceeding expectations, and press coverage over the years — a 2013 Boston Globe piece on a kitchen/bath/addition project, a 2022 New England Home Magazine feature on a garden-room ceiling raise — backs up that the work gets noticed. Google puts the company at 4.6★, and Houzz reviewers gave it a 5.0★ along with a Houzz Award. Two reviews break from that pattern and are worth taking seriously. In a 2022 review, a homeowner described a full home renovation that an engineer's report later found structurally inadequate, with multiple missing permits and work that didn't meet Massachusetts building code — they say owner Martin was unresponsive for five months and ultimately declined responsibility. A separate 2021 review describes a smaller porch demolition-and-replace job as unreliable and poorly communicated, with loose decking posts installed and no final walkthrough. Before hiring, it's worth asking directly about permitting on any structural work and getting a clear commitment on punch-list follow-through — the longer track record and recent reviews are strongly positive, but those two accounts describe real gaps on bigger, structural jobs specifically.
“The brewery, which has operated at pop-up events around town since 2023, is set to begin construction on a brick-and-mortar spot at 15 Ryder St., previously home to Conneely Contracting Inc.”
“Conneely Contracting was the previous tenant of the location, Allen told YourArlington.”
“In the garden room, builder Martin Conneely raised the ceiling to bring more volume to a tiny space.”
“Martin Conneely and Conneely Contracting, Inc., have supported our mission and our house renovations for many, many years. He and his skilled team have always worked tirelessly and meticulously to support the historic aesthetic of our treasured house. This summer they contracted with us to renovate our entrance, the first steps in welcoming our families!”
“In 1991, he founded his own local company, Conneely Contracting Inc. (CCI), following in the footsteps of his mentor and father who owned and operated a local roofing company”
Connelly Contracting did an excellent job with our complete bathroom remodeling. We converted our tub/shower to a walk in shower, replaced the vanity, new electrical, new plumbing, new toilet, new window, new tile floor and new tiling throughout the shower. Their staff is very professional and their subcontractors are excellent. They are neat, always cleaning up at the end of each day. The entire process went smoothly. Their recommended supply team did a great job at guiding us through picking out our plumbing fixtures, vanity, sink, countertops and tiling for the floors and walls. Overall we would highly recommend the Connelly team for your next home project. Mary and Bob Bertazzoni
I’ve hired Marty and his team on multiple occasions from renovating a kitchen to remodeling/reconfiguring our first floor to include a new full bathroom, bedroom and 1/2 bath. Very professional, great communication and fabulous work! I couldn’t be happier with their work from start to finish and I highly recommend them to everyone.
Conneely did a great job keeping the project on track, keeping us updated, and most importantly, did high quality work. Highly recommended!
Review for Conneely Contracting Inc. We are extremely pleased with our projects with Conneely Contracting. This year (2023) they created two new bathrooms for our home, transforming a pantry off the kitchen into a beautiful bathroom with shower AND completely updating our aging upstairs bathroom. Pictures are worth a thousand words, and this review includes six photos which show their beautiful work. What the pictures cannot tell is how friendly and respectful the workers were, what good communication we had, and what a pleasure it was to have the team members in our home. What a great team! Conneely Contracting works with an amazing group of long-term subcontractors, and each brought their professionalism, expertise, and pride in a job well done. Everyone involved -- the demolition team, the tile crew, the wonderful plumbers, the electricians, the carpenters, and the finish painters -- did an outstanding job. We were especially grateful for the design and project management by Eric and Caitlin, and the carpentry expertise and attention to detail by John. We are saving up for another large project for our home, and look forward to working with Conneely Contracting again!
We had an overwhelmingly positive experience with the our house extension project carried out by Conneely Contracting Inc in the heart of Arlington back in 2019. The project manager, Eric, whose dedication and expertise were paramount to the project's success, deserves the highest accolades. From the outset, Eric exhibited remarkable organization and communication skills. Not only was the project completed on schedule, but the flexibility demonstrated in adjusting timelines according to our needs was truly commendable. The quality of the work delivered surpassed all expectations. The attention to detail, craftsmanship, and commitment to perfection were evident in every aspect of the project. The house extension seamlessly blends with the existing structure, and the final result is a testament to Conneely Contracting's commitment to excellence. All the workers (carpenters/plumbers/electricians etc) arrived promptly and maintained a respectful and organized work environment throughout the project's duration. I wholeheartedly recommend Conneely Contracting to anyone seeking a top-notch contractor for their construction needs and Eric and team have earned our highest respect and gratitude!!!
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Multi-trade basement finishes4.9
Talked out of unneeded replacements4.5
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