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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Iwano & Sons Construction, Inc.. 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
Iwano & Sons Construction is an Everett general-contracting and painting outfit that has done exterior and interior painting, light carpentry, and remodeling work since 2008, run by owner Gabriel Iwano. On BuildZoom, the company's permit history runs deep: a BZ Score of 106 places it in the top 7% of Massachusetts's licensed contractors, drawn from 19 permitted projects on file with local building departments. The written record is real, if not recent. Its most detailed reviews date from 2018 to 2020 — homeowners describing prompt communication, protected landscaping during exterior paint jobs, and crews that cleaned up daily. In a 2018 review of a full house and garage exterior paint job, a customer called the team "beyond excellent," citing careful prep work, an unrequested deck-gate repair, and a last-minute add-on finished overnight. The same 22-review, 4.8-star profile is posted on both HomeAdvisor and Angi, 91% of it five stars. Not every account is positive. In a 2023 review, a homeowner described paint peeling and cracking on three sides of the house within three years of a full exterior job — past the two-year guarantee, but sooner than expected for that kind of failure — and said Gabriel would only redo the second-story portions if paid again for the labor. Before booking, it's worth asking directly about warranty terms on painting work, given that 2023 account. BuildZoom also lists two Massachusetts registrations for the company that are now inactive (a construction supervisor number and a home improvement contractor number), alongside a current active number for each — worth confirming directly which is in force, since none of these listings are independently verified against the state registry. For an Everett or Greater Boston homeowner weighing a paint job, carpentry repair, or a small remodel, Iwano & Sons brings an 18-year history and a deep permit record — but the 2023 complaint is specific enough to raise before signing, especially on exterior painting work carrying a warranty.
Keep looking! Do not use! I hired Iwano and Sons for a high-spec paint job on my house. Scraping, power washing, priming, caulking, carpentry and repairs as needed, and 2 coats of California paint. The job was done, but in less than 3 years I had significant pealing and cracking on 3 sides of the house. 3 years is past the 2-year guarantee, but the level of failure experienced in such a short time should have been addressed. I brought it to Gabriels attention and offered to supply the paint and to address the first story issues myself. I just wanted the parts that required 2nd story work to be done with his labor. He agreed, BUT ONLY IF I PAID. I moved on from this supplier. In addition to this, when originally doing the job he did not address an area where rotting wood should have been replaced. Neglecting the repair at that time resulted in much more advanced damage and required more rework and with it more cost when it was addressed. I'll mention also that the carpentry was on a time and material basis and would not have cost him profit from the paint job. Doing the work would have been more revenue for him. Do not use this supplier. He does not do the work correctly and if it does fail, he does not stand behind his work.
Very professional quality work. I plan on hiring them again. Their quote was the most detailed of all the quotes I received. There was also some rotted wood that needed to be replaced and I was very happy with that as well.
Gabriel and his crew did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend them and use Iwano in the future.
They did a great job. Gabriel Iwano and his crew were professional and courteous. I would definitely hire them again for future home improvement projects.
We hired Iwano & Sons for the exterior painting of our home and garage. We found the process of working with Gabriel (Iwano) and his team to be beyond excellent. We obtained several quotes in the initial stages of identifying a contractor. From the outset Gabriel was prompt, professional and extremely responsive (we had many questions about the process). He and his team's follow up to questions and information was very speedy and patient with us. The work started quickly upon agreement. The team arrived early and promptly each day. Given this was a painting job, the team took great lengths to ensure the property around painting areas (plants etc) were covered and protected. The home was fully scraped, sanded, prepared and primed. The team addressed some carpentry issues and really tidied up a couple minor issues we had (an under deck stairs gate that was literally hanging off prior to the job; we didn't anticipate the team would fix this and they did ... brand new looking gate installed and fixed). Some rain delays (completely beyond the control of the team) postponed painting a little, but once clement weather returned, the team was back on site immediately. The house was painted with two coats of premium Benjamin Moore paint. We have been thrilled with the overall paint job and especially to the attention to detail to the trim etc. We even had a last minute addition request, to the work, which Gabriel accommodated overnight and was done the next day (we asked for some drain down spouts to be replaced as part of the work, and it was done the next day). We are extremely happy with the work Iwano & Sons has done. The job completed with Gabriel coming to do a walk around the property with us to ensure satisfaction and needs had been addressed. He also providing an informational booklet on the job, about paint information (color codes etc) and materials used, for future reference. Another extremely nice touch and professional aspect to this company. Would very much recommend Gabriel/Iwano & Sons. Professional, courteous, and excellent work. We are planning another home project with this company already.
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