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Verified record
License not state-verified. We could not confirm a current registration in the state registry. Insurance is self-reported.
- Not rated by the BBB
- 8 work photos
Highlights
- Long track record — building on the South Shore since 1933
- Credentialed — Houzz Awards, OSHA 30, Lead Certified
- Unspecific negative review — 2024 review advised going elsewhere with no detail
John D McKay Construction has been building on Boston's South Shore since 1933, and the company says that history — new construction, additions, renovations and restorations — spans 80 years under the McKay name. On Houzz, the company holds a 4.1★ average across 8 ratings along with three Houzz Awards and listed OSHA 30 and Lead-Safe certifications, plus a Norwell Beautification Award. Google shows a 4★ average from 4 ratings, though the two written reviews on file split sharply: a 2022 review called it simply 'a great company,' while a 2024 review told readers to go elsewhere without giving a reason. With the negative review offering no specifics about what went wrong, it's worth asking directly about a recent, comparable project before signing on. For a long-established South Shore builder handling additions, renovations, and restorations, the credentials and Houzz track record are solid; get a couple of current references given the mixed, thin written record.
What does a remodeling project cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from John D Mc Kay Construction. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Estimated range
$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
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