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An 18th-century farmhouse in Deerfield became a net-zero home through a retrofit credited to Kent Hicks in a February 2018 Recorder article. East Branch Studio/Kent Hicks Construction, based in West Chesterfield, says it designs and builds energy-efficient and net-zero homes, restores historic buildings and undertakes sustainable renovations throughout Western Massachusetts and New England. The company reports 30 years in business. A June 2022 Google reviewer praised the design and retrofit of a neighboring building and the worker’s respect for the original structure. Another reviewer, writing in December 2022, praised East Branch Studio’s quality control, homes and field and office staff. That reviewer also said the quality took time and typically carried a higher price, which they considered worthwhile. Google shows a 4.3-star average from four ratings.
“Contractor Kent Hicks of West Chesterfield recently completed the retrofit of an 18th-century farmhouse in Deerfield — using the latest green technology to make it one of the oldest net zero homes in the country.”
East Branch Studio is far above average when it comes to quality control and making sure things get done right! The homes they build are built to last! It takes time to get this level of quality, as does it typically come with a higher price tag, but well worth the investment in the long run! Whether it be a deep energy/structural retrofit on an existing house you own or you’re looking to build a new top notch place to call home, East Branch Studio is a shoe-in for a good company to work with! From the high quality work to the high quality field and office staff, all around a great company! Would give it a 6 star review if I could!
Great to work with!
His work on the building next door was top design and retrofit. He showed great respect for the original building.
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from East Branch Studio/Kent Hicks Construction. 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
Decks and porches5.0
Clients returning for 10 and 20 years5.0
Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Custom desk construction3.9
