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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Garber's Home Improvement. 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
The recent work people describe is remarkably specific: Paul Garber builds sheds that arrive early, fit the space, and match the house. Garber's Home Improvement is a small, family-owned Medford construction company that says Paul runs it himself and serves Medford, Somerville, Arlington, and the greater Boston area. Its own site names custom sheds, decks, and tile and stonework as specialties. Six Google customers writing between April and August 2026 describe shed builds with clear timelines, questions answered throughout, tidy work, and careful attention to detail. One customer says Paul checked the shed's location and color during the process; another says he walked through the build so it came together as requested. Earlier customers describe a 2024 window replacement, a bathroom renovation completed in 2026, tile, drywall, painting, decks, porches, a mudroom, and a large garage. In a 2023 review, a homeowner with an historic house called him their go-to for exterior maintenance; another described a 500-square-foot deck and a two-story porch built by Paul himself. The work spans more than sheds, but the strongest recent detail is in custom outbuildings and small construction projects. HomeAdvisor lists 14 years of experience, tile and handyman services, and ten projects; its two ratings are both five stars. The Massachusetts home improvement contractor licence is active, while BuildZoom separately lists a Construction Supervisor licence as inactive. He is a sensible call for a custom shed, deck, exterior maintenance, or a detail-sensitive small remodel. Before booking, confirm which parts Paul will handle personally, the scope of any multi-trade renovation, and the status of the inactive Construction Supervisor licence if that credential matters to your project.
Paul built a shed for us this summer and we had a great experience. Paul communicated with us about timelines and the building process, checking in with us to ask questions along the way. He was respectful of our home and property and completed the project quickly. Most importantly, the final result was exactly what we wanted and the work was high quality. I would absolutely hire him again.
We engaged Garber’s Home Improvement to install a shed and it was an effortless experience. The work was completed early than anticipated and it looks great. Paul was very communicative during the process to ensure we had things in the right location and color. Would definitely recommend this vendor to others.
Paul did a fantastic job on a shed build for me. He took the time to walk me through the process and he had great communication throughout to ensure it came together exactly how I wanted. I would highly recommend Paul and I hope to work with him again soon.
We had a great experience with Paul - incredibly responsive, thorough and efficient. Very good communication. And the shed looks amazing!
We worked with Paul on our shed-build through Urban Sheds. Paul was great - he took the time to answer our questions before and during the build process so we ended up with the shed we wanted. He is very methodical, neat, and his attention to detail is fantastic. I would highly recommend working with Paul on your next project - he won’t disappoint!
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4 changes recorded — last scanned Sep 9, 2026.
Porch and deck rebuilds4.8
Fixed storm damage for free4.6
Same-day roof installs4.3