Bathroom gut renovations — down-to-the-studs rebuilds described across many reviews
Tile work — a 2024 customer called it the best they had seen
What does a bathroom remodel cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Golden Hammer Remodeling Inc. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Upgrades beyond the standard like-for-like swap included in the base scope.
Owner runs the job — Sebastian named in reviews from 2022 to 2026
Active registration — Massachusetts home improvement contractor number 182698 verified active
Schedule kept — a 2025 kitchen remodel finished ahead of schedule
Repeat clients — one reviewer lists porch, balcony, bathroom and kitchen projects
Clean site — reviewers describe cleanup with no debris left behind
Competitive quotes — a 2025 customer had been quoted nearly triple elsewhere
Punch-list items — a July 2025 reviewer cites small problems the owner resolved
Almost everyone who writes about Golden Hammer is writing about a bathroom, and usually about taking one back to the studs. An April 2026 reviewer had a complete down-to-the-studs renovation; a December 2025 customer had a 13-by-13 bathroom gutted and rebuilt; a July 2024 homeowner describes a full tear-out of the 1960s downstairs bath in a two-family. Sebastian Rodrigues runs the company out of Woburn — his name is in nearly every account — and the company says it has been at this for 15 years, working Boston and the suburbs from Lexington and Winchester out to Newton, Concord and Wellesley.
Tile is what the crew gets singled out for. In an October 2024 review, a customer called it the best tile work they had seen and credited the team with working around awkward areas; a September 2025 reviewer praised the tile and the detail on a bathroom renovation; an August 2025 customer had an aging 1980s bathroom brought forward with subway tile, new drywall and new lighting. Kitchens come up too — a December 2025 review describes a 40-year-old kitchen and bath rebuilt together, and in April 2025 a homeowner had a kitchen and powder room done with custom cabinets, a countertop and sink swap, painting and wallpaper.
Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, #182698, is active. Google shows 5 stars from 58 ratings, and the written accounts run from 2019 to this year.
Two things to raise before you sign. Jobs here do hit snags: a July 2025 customer mentions a few small problems along the way and says the owner took responsibility for sorting them out, and an August 2025 reviewer had post-completion touch-ups handled on request — so ask how the punch list gets scheduled after the final walkthrough. Quotes also vary widely in this trade: an April 2025 homeowner had been quoted nearly triple for the same job by another local outfit, and a May 2023 customer who gathered four general-contractor bids picked Golden Hammer on budget, timeline and how the quote was written.
For a bathroom gut — especially one in an older house, where the tile has to land right around existing framing — this is the job this crew repeats week after week. Get the scope and the fixture allowances itemized so you are comparing bids on the same thing, and settle the punch-list plan before demolition starts.
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5.0May 17, 2026
Hired Golden Hammer Remodeling for a two bathroom remodel in my condo and couldn’t be happier with the results (see videos). Sebastian (owner) and his team (Janete - receptionist, Dilon - project manager, and Gabriel - jack of all trades, to name a few) were all consummate professionals throughout the entire process. Their craftsmanship and keen attention to detail are second to none. Pricing was reasonable too. I also had the guys complete some minor work around the apartment and they did so with ease; these guys can literally do it all. If you’re pondering your next project and value a peace of mind and high quality work, hire Golden Hammer Remodeling; you will not be disappointed! Grateful to have found my contractors for life; they earned my trust and business. Thanks!
I recently had a complete bathroom renovation (down to the studs) by Golden Hammer and was very happy with the experience. From start to finish, Sebastian (GC), Janete (administrative)and his team were professional, reliable, and incredibly easy to work with. A special shout out to Dylon our project coordinator and Gabriel who is a Jack of all trades and does great work. The electrical and plumbing work was permitted/code compliant and well executed. Very happy with the tile work great job and a very hard worker.
The crew kept the workspace clean, and communicated throughout the entire process. Their attention to detail really stood out—everything from the tile work to the fixtures was done with precision and care.
It’s not always easy to find a team you can trust in your home.
I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality work, fair pricing and a great overall experience.
We had a great experience with this team and are really happy with how our bathroom turned out. Our house is over 100 years old, so we expected a few hiccups along the way, but everything was handled professionally and with clear, consistent communication throughout the project.
Huge shoutout to Sebastian, Dillon, and Gabriel—they were all hardworking, respectful, and clearly take pride in what they do.
We couldn’t be happier with the final result and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for quality work.
Golden hammer renovated my master bathroom and they did an exceptional job. I could not be happier with their attention to detail and professionalism. They are true experts at their craft and I highly recommend.
Golden Hammer Remodeling did a fantastic job on our bathroom remodel. The entire process was very smooth from beginning to end. They were responsive in setting up the initial visit, easy to work with while hashing out the contract and scope of work, and did an excellent job on the project itself. Sebastian gave great guidance when we weren't sure what would look good. His team was very professional and friendly and did their utmost to be clean and respectful of our house. They cleaned up at the end of each day. Sebastian communicated very well and was always responsive to our questions. In addition to all of these positives, we felt that the price we paid for all the work was very fair. We will absolutely work with Golden Hammer Remodeling for future projects and have already recommended them to friends.
