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J.P. Hoffman Design Build works the South Shore's older housing stock — a 1780s farmhouse, an 1820s home, a 1930s bathroom that hadn't been touched since the 70s — turning kitchens and baths in these houses into modern spaces without losing what made them old. Jason and Megan Hoffman run the Bridgewater company, which its own site says has completed projects since 2004; Houzz lists it as family-owned. The story that keeps showing up across its 16 reviews since 2023, all five stars on both Google and Houzz, is customers who come back. One family hired the company for a full-home remodel in 2020, then called them again in 2024 for a basement addition with a bedroom and office; another had their kitchen and laundry area done seven years before returning for a full round of custom window replacements. A third reviewer chose the company after watching Jason's crew work cleanly and on schedule at a neighbor's porch rebuild. Recent reviews describe the same team names recurring — project manager Austin, tradesmen Todd and Mike, and Megan handling material and finish selection — across kitchen renovations, primary bathroom remodels, and multi-room jobs like a first-floor kitchen-dining-mudroom overhaul. Several reviewers single out the company's handling of century-old construction: custom window framing for a house with no two openings alike, and design work that kept a 140-year-old home's character while rebuilding its kitchen and bath from the studs. There's no independent registry check on record for its Massachusetts home-improvement registration; Houzz lists a license number (CS-070278) for the business, but that's the directory's own listing, not a verified state record. This is a strong call for an older South Shore home that needs a kitchen or bathroom rebuilt without losing its character — the reviews consistently describe a small, hands-on team rather than subcontracted crews rotating through. Worth confirming directly: current lead times and whether the same core team is on your specific project, since the reviews that name them by name span several years.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from J.P. Hoffman Design Build Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Cabinets are roughly 30% of a kitchen budget.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical kitchen remodel around $29,000
After talking about renovating our kitchen for nearly 10 years, we finally decided it was time to move forward. We knew this would be one of the biggest projects we'd take on in our home, so we wanted to make sure we did it right and ended up with exactly what we envisioned. The challenge was that we weren't entirely sure what that vision looked like until we met Jason and Megan at J.P. Hoffman. From our very first meetings, Jason and Megan's creativity, design expertise, and incredible attention to detail gave us complete confidence that we had chosen the right company. They listened to what was important to our family, offered ideas we never would have considered, and helped transform our general thoughts into a beautiful, functional kitchen that exceeded our expectations. We also can't say enough about Kim, whose design expertise was invaluable throughout the project. She helped us select the perfect materials, colors, fixtures, and finishes to ensure the kitchen blended seamlessly with the transitional style of our home. When we inevitably experienced "decision fatigue," Kim's expertise and thoughtful guidance made choosing between countless options much easier, and we're thrilled with the results. Once construction began, our project manager, Austin, was outstanding. He stayed on top of every day's schedule, communicated constantly, and paid incredible attention to detail. What impressed us most was that whenever there was something we may have questioned or brought to his attention, he had already identified it and addressed it before we even had to ask. That level of professionalism and proactive communication made the entire renovation process much less stressful. Todd and Mike were also a pleasure to work with throughout the project. Their craftsmanship was exceptional, and it was obvious they were highly experienced in their trade. They took great pride in their work, and it showed in every detail of the finished product. One of the things we appreciated most about J.P. Hoffman was their organization and commitment to the schedule they promised. They stayed on timeline from start to finish, keeping every phase of the project moving exactly as planned. Anyone who has lived through a kitchen renovation knows how important that is. They completed our kitchen on schedule, allowing us to host the holidays with our family just as we had hoped. The entire team made what could have been a stressful renovation an enjoyable experience. Their professionalism, craftsmanship, communication, and attention to detail were evident every step of the way. We couldn't be happier with our new kitchen. It’s now the best looking room in our home, and a space our family will enjoy for years to come. We absolutely plan to use J.P. Hoffman for future home projects and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering a renovation. Thank you to Jason, Megan, Kim, Austin, Todd, Mike and everyone at J.P. Hoffman for creating such a beautiful space and making the entire experience such a positive one.
I was fortunate to see Jason and his work crew performing work on a neighbor's house while I was searching for someone to repair / rebuild our front porch. The work performed on our neighbor's house was well handled and completed in a timely manner. So I chose them for my porch project. I found that working with Jason and his team was even better than I had hoped. I experienced a totally professional, planning, estimation and repair / rebuilding of our porch with full ongoing cleanup by knowledgeable personnel. And Jason and his crew was able to bring the project in below his original estimate. Always a happy ending. I have other work planned for our house next year and I plan to continue to use J.P. Hoffman for it. Quality speaks for itself.
We hired J.P. Hoffman for a major renovation of our first floor, including the kitchen, dining room, mud room and cosmetic enhancements to our family room and we had a great experience. From start to finish, the project was handled with professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail. Having never been through this process before, both Jason and Meg walked us through the steps leading up to demo with such patience and care so that we were truly prepared for what was to come. Jason took our vison and created a very well thought out plan for the new space, using our feedback to modify it until it was perfect. We were provided with a very clear timeline for and expectations of when we needed to have selections made by in order to keep everything on track, as well as plenty of guidance around making all of our selections to keep us within budget. I am still amazed at the efficiency of the subcontractor scheduling; there were very few days during the project when no one was working on the house (and many days when multiple subcontractors were working at the same time). Jason and Meg took what seemed to be a very overwhelming process and made it totally smooth and easy. We are eternally grateful to them and love our new spaces!
We hired J.P. Hoffman Design Build to remodel our entire home in 2020 and we enjoyed working with them so much we hired them again in 2024 for a basement remodel with a home office, 1 bedroom and a full bathroom. They did such great work on our house that our neighbors decided to hire them to do work on their house too. We're looking to add another bedroom to our house in a few years and we plan on calling Megan and Jason to do it. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a design/build company. They are the best in the business.
We are absolutely pleased with the results of the recent updates to the kitchen and bathroom in our 140-year-old home, a process that was overseen by JPH and included all details from design through final inspections. Planning and regular communications were key factors in the process. Their entire team, including Austin, Todd, Mike, subcontractors and suppliers were all personable, demonstrated professionalism and attentive to every detail. Without hesitation, we recommend JPH for the consideration of any home renovation project.
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Tile craftsmanship5.0
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