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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Cummings Home Improvements LLC. 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.
Estimated range
$27,500 – $45,000
Typical bathroom remodel around $36,300
What Ted Cummings' customers keep describing is Ted. A October 2023 reviewer wrote that he was there every day and meticulous about the work; an August 2023 reviewer said he laid out a clear scope before anything started. Cummings Home Improvements is owner-operated out of Melrose. The site says Ted has run it since 2000, that his family has lived in Melrose since 1917, and that he still keeps the basement workshop where his grandfather introduced him to woodworking; it also describes him as a licensed construction supervisor. BBB records put the LLC's own registration at 2015. The Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, #183084, is active, and Google shows 5 stars across 13 ratings with eight written reviews going back to 2023. Two homeowners describe bathroom remodels. In March 2026, one said Ted listened to what she wanted, offered advice as the job went, and kept communication clear throughout. In an April 2024 review, a Melrose homeowner described a bathroom renovation in which every detail, cost included, was put on the table openly, and said Ted was helpful at the decision points. The jobs run wider than bathrooms. An October 2025 review covers a mini-addition off the back of a house — a half bathroom and a mudroom added to the first floor, plus a landing built outside. In another April 2024 review, a homeowner referred by a neighbor had a garage insulated and the builder's windows in the living room replaced with Anderson windows, and described Ted as fair and knowledgeable about the options. An April 2025 reviewer credited his eye for design with settling some decisions, and said he was clear about the timeline for ordering materials. If you want one experienced person running a bathroom, a basement, a deck or a small addition, and on site while it happens, that is what this is. Ask for the scope and the cost in writing before the start, the way his reviewers describe getting them, and pin down the materials ordering timeline up front.
I had a fantastic experience with Cummings Home Improvements during my bathroom remodel. Ted did an amazing job. He really listened to what I wanted, offered helpful advice along the way, and his communication was excellent throughout the project. Ted showed up exactly when he said he would every single time, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. The finished bathroom looks incredible and I couldn’t be happier. I would absolutely recommend Ted to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy contractor!
We hired Ted to add a mini-addition to the back of our house (which included adding a half bathroom and a mudroom to our first floor) as well as build a landing outside. I could not be happier with the outcome. All of the details are beautiful; Ted went the extra mile to ensure everything blended seamlessly with the rest of the house (molding, siding, etc). He was also very helpful when it came to any construction/design decisions we needed to make. He never steered us wrong. We will certainly be reaching out to him again in the future with any other projects we have.
I had a great experience working with this Ted! He was incredibly easy to work with, providing quality craftsmanship throughout the project. His keen eye for design really helped me make some important design decisions, and he was very clear about the timeline for ordering materials. He even helped connect me with a custom cabinet company to make sure my vision came to life exactly how I wanted it. Not only was he timely and communicative, but he also finished the project in just 4 weeks, even though he initially estimated 4-6 weeks. My kids were home a lot during the project, and he was so kind and patient with them. He hired skilled help, which made everything go smoothly. Highly recommend! Would definitely use him again.
Ted was recommended to us by a neighbor. We hired him to insulate our garage and replace builder's windows in our living room with Anderson windows. In all of our interactions, he was fair and knowledgeable, helping us understand our options and identifying areas in which we could make choices to stay within budget. He finished the project in a timely manner and was responsive and easy to work with. Our living room looks great and is much less drafty with the new windows! I look forward to working with him for our next project.
Ted just finished renovating our bathroom in Melrose, and we’re so happy. I highly recommend him. He was very open and transparent about all the details of the project, including the cost. And he was helpful with many decision points. I’d use him for my next job.
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