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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from E.M. Snow, Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$4,000 – $11,000
Typical exterior project around $7,500
E.M. Snow, Inc. has been putting siding and roofs on Eastern Massachusetts homes out of its Waltham shop since 1967, and the thing that keeps showing up across a decade of reviews is how fast owner Doug Snow gets back to people — several homeowners describe him showing up the next day with a quote and a crew on-site within weeks. Across 54 ratings, Google puts the shop at 4.4 stars, and the detail in those reviews is what stands out: full siding-and-roof rebuilds, composite decks replacing 30-year-old ones, entire houses re-sided with Hardie plank or vinyl. The same names — Doug, office manager Lauren, project leads Steve and Mike — turn up review after review, and a handful of customers have hired the crew twice, once for a roof and again for windows or a deck. A 2024 Reddit thread in r/Brookline echoed the same read: quick, high quality, and affordable. Not every job has gone cleanly. A 2025 review describes a homeowner who bought a house with siding E.M. Snow installed 12 years earlier and found rotted flashing around the chimney — the company disputed that the installation was at fault. Older reviews from 2021 and 2022 describe a roof that started leaking four years after installation with a warranty dispute, a crew that showed up hours late and left screens damaged, and a couple of jobs where customers felt the finish work lacked attention to detail. None of that shows up in the last six months, where the company logged nine reviews and no complaints, but it's worth asking directly how E.M. Snow handles a warranty callback if something needs a second look years later. The company holds an active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration and carries a BBB A+ rating. It works mainly in roofing, siding, windows, doors and decking for homes, condos and some commercial buildings around Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Needham and the rest of the western suburbs. For a full exterior overhaul — the kind of job that touches roof, siding, and windows in the same visit — this is a crew with more than 50 years of practice at exactly that combination; just get the warranty terms in writing before the crew rolls out.
“We got ours redone by EM Snow recently- was quick, high quality, and affordable!”
I wanted to take a moment to share our outstanding experience with E.M. Snow, Inc. We hired them to completely rebuild a large, two-story back deck, replace a front deck, and re-side our entire home, including blown-in insulation. From start to finish, the entire E.M. Snow, Inc. team was nothing short of exceptional. They were professional, courteous, friendly, and communicative, making it a pleasure to have them working around our property. Their attention to detail was evident in the care they took each day to clean up, and they provided valuable advice when decisions needed to be made throughout the process. Moreover, the respect they showed to our surrounding neighbors was commendable—traits you hope for in a contractor but often find lacking. E.M. Snow, Inc. not only met but exceeded our expectations for this project. We would absolutely consider them for any future needs and highly recommend their services!
Responsive, easy to deal with, great install crew, great product, cleaned the site completly and a great price. I called, Doug came the next day gave me quote on the spot and 2 weeks later I have a brand new roof. Looks outstanding.
E.M.Snow just completed Harvey basement windows, siding on two story house and new gutters. The guys that were here every day did an amazing job, answered my questions with a smile and worked harder every day to make the project look great. If you need siding, this is the company you want to go with!
We had a fantastic experience working with this window installation company from start to finish. Scheduling was quick and easy—they were able to come out promptly to take measurements, and we received our quotes in a very timely manner. Communication throughout the process was excellent. Once the windows arrived, they kept us well informed and were flexible in coordinating scheduling. We also really appreciated how they worked directly with our tenants, making the process smooth and minimally disruptive for everyone involved. This was a large project—almost an entire 1910 home with original windows—and their team handled it efficiently and professionally. The installation itself was impressive; they completed the work in just two days and left everything in great condition. One of the things we appreciated most was their transparency and reliability on pricing. The final cost matched the original quote exactly, with no change orders or surprises, which gave us a lot of confidence in their integrity. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of window installation.
E.M. Snow installed all of the vinyl siding for the our entire home, which has lots of arches and weird angles. The crew worked through 2 snowstorms, and frigid weather to complete the job in a timely manner. And then they came back after the snow melted to do a final clean up of the grounds. The crew was really hardworking and neat. Steve and all of the management team were incredibly responsive to all of our questions and picky tweaks, and personally consulted with us multiple times to make sure we were satisfied with the job as it unfolded. We would highly recommend them.
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