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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Contemporary Contracting, 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
Contemporary Contracting is a one-person shop out of North Reading, run by owner Paul Vieira, built for bigger structural jobs — additions, custom home building, and full kitchen and bathroom remodels — across a self-reported 22-town stretch of the North Shore and Greater Boston. The company says it's been around since 2002, and BBB carries it at an A+ grade, though it isn't BBB-accredited. The strongest account on file is a 2020 Houzz review describing a small North Reading Cape turned into a full Colonial — a new second story, a finished attic, and an attached garage — with the electrical and plumbing work singled out as meticulous. Other clients, in reviews from 2017 through 2019, describe repeat hires across several properties, a 175-year-old kitchen brought up to code in a 2019 remodel, and a 2017 window job where the original 90-year-old molding was saved and reinstalled. The most recent detailed account, a 2023 review, describes a bathroom renovation done to a fair quote and timeline. There's one sharp exception to that pattern: a December 2018 Houzz review accuses Paul of skipping a level, demanding extra payment mid-project, and clogging a bathtub with cement and grout — a dispute the company's own reply says ended in litigation after the customer terminated the contract. Two things worth checking before booking: Houzz currently marks the company's profile as suspended, and BuildZoom says it couldn't verify an active contractor license on file. Given the one-person operation and the gap since the last detailed review, it's worth confirming current licensing and getting the payment schedule in writing before work starts — this looks like the right call for a homeowner planning a real structural project who's comfortable working directly with a small, owner-run crew.
I was introduced to Paul by my design consultant at Frank Webb. I was interested in doing a complete bathroom renovation. Paul came promptly, offered me a fair quote & time frame. He is a true gentleman, very knowledgeable & professional, respectful & easy-going. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He & his subcontractors have done an amazing job & I am extremely happy with the finished result. Paul communicates regularly & is very responsive to any questions or concerns that may arise. The whole project went smoothly from start to finish. I would not hesitate to recommend Contemporary Contracting for any home remodeling project.
Contemporary Contracting converted our small Cape in North Reading into a beautiful Colonial. This was a large project that included adding a full second story, a finished attic, and a new attached garage. The work done was of very high quality, with a lot of attention to detail on the chimney, on the finish work, and in the new bathrooms. The electrical and plumbing work was also done meticulously with very high quality. I especially enjoyed working with Contemporary Contracting due to their flexibility when project decisions needed to be made. Finally, I greatly appreciated the frequency of communication with Contemporary Contracting during the project, and even when I had questions after the job was done. This focus on personal interaction is what sets them apart, and I found this to be particularly valuable for a project as large as a home renovation.
Had Contemporary Contracting build my house and the project went smoothly
I have had Paul perform various projects from small door replacements to full remodels at various home locations. He has always provided me with solid advice, quality workmanship and worked within agreed budgets and timelines. Most recently, he has assisted with a remodel of a rental property. As an owner, it is very crucial that the project be done as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality that will attract tenants. He more than delivered!
We have worked and consulted with Paul from Contemporary Construction over the last few years and have not been disappointed! On commercial and residential projects his knowledge and expertise is second to none. Paul and his guys have been great to deal with.
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