Drake Design + Build

Drake Design + Build works out of Braintree, and even now a lot of its reviews still call it by an older name: Drake Drywall. That's because owner Andrew ("Drew") Ray built the business on drywall, plaster, and metal-framing repair before growing it into a full design-build outfit — the company says it was founded in 2022, after Drew spent roughly 26 to 30 years as a union carpenter with Local 33, and it remains owner-operated, with his wife Vanessa handling interior design. The last few months of reviews back up that range. One client, hiring for the third time, points to Drew's attentiveness and his willingness to walk through questions as they came up. Another recent review describes a full kitchen and half-bath remodel praised for attention to detail and matching the homeowner's vision, and a 4-star review mentions freshly finished ceilings. None of the four reviews posted in the past six months are negative, and that streak sits on top of a longer one: 31 reviews across six sources going back to 2024, most tracking the same themes — responsiveness, budget-conscious proposals, and follow-through on planning for bigger jobs like a kitchen renovation or a home addition. The ratings line up across platforms: 4.8 stars on Google from 26 reviews, 4.7 stars on Thumbtack from 17. Its Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration, #216395, checks out as active against the state registry. Two things are worth asking about before booking. First, the business itself is young: Drake Design + Build reports being about four years old, so its own track record as a company is shorter than Drew's decades of carpentry experience. Second, because of that name change, some directory listings and older reviews still reference "Drake Drywall Interior Finish" rather than the current name, so it's worth searching both when checking references. Drake Design + Build reads as a fit for kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, and interior finish work in the Braintree area, particularly for homeowners who want a contractor that stays hands-on through planning. Given the license is active and the reviews are consistent, the main step before signing is confirming current availability and making sure the newer scope of work — beyond drywall — is reflected in the written estimate.