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Repeat customers make up much of Folan Contracting's Google reviews. A June 2023 reviewer said the company had done at least five major projects and many smaller ones for them, and an August 2024 customer described several jobs over three years, the latest an exterior paint job with minor repairs. The Sherborn remodeling contractor says Peadar Hardiman, who came from Ireland and apprenticed with Greater Boston contractors, founded it and had established Folan Contracting by 1992, and that he still runs it. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active on the state registry. The BBB gives it an A+. The written reviews date from 2023 and 2024, all 5 stars on Google. Peadar's name comes up often: a May 2023 customer said he had practical ideas for the challenges of a 100-plus-year-old house, and a September 2023 customer said he and his crew built a deck that summer, checked in often and answered texts. The June 2023 reviewer said the company returns calls promptly, calls ahead when running late, and will tell you if you do not need a service. Another September 2023 reviewer wrote that Mr. Hardiman analyzes a problem and advises a practical fix that his workers carry out quickly.
A neighbor recommended Folan several years ago regarding home projects and we could not be more pleased. They completed several jobs for us over the past three years, the most recent of which was the biggest in scope -- painting the exterior of our home and related minor repairs. Across these projects, we found the workers hardworking, competent, and respectful. Peadar is a straight-shooter, highly knowledgeable about all things construction, and last but not least, someone you can trust. Recommend without reservation and we intend to use Folan again.
Very professional honest and on schedule work ethics we are very happy with the project Folan completed for us. We highly recommend Golan Contracting to anyone who is considering remodel or restoration project.
Great job, Very professional, good people, honest.
Mr Hardiman analyzes the problems and advises a practical solution. His skilled workers quickly carry out the solution with the proper repairs and expertise.
Peadar and his crew at Folan Contracting built our outdoor deck this summer, and they were fantastic. They went above and beyond what was required, checking in with us frequently to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted. The workmanship and quality is outstanding -- we are so pleased. Peadar was always responsive to our texts, was professional, polite, and an all-around nice guy to boot! Thank you, Peadar!
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Folan Contracting Services. 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
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