Verified record
John R. Elander & Son is a family-owned residential construction and remodeling company serving Waltham and nearby Boston-area communities. The company says John R. Elander Sr. started the business in 1920 and that John R. Elander III is the current third-generation owner. Its public profiles describe general contracting, home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement work, additions, decks, and garage remodeling. BuildZoom lists 38 projects, while BBB shows an A+ rating and 72 years in business; Angi reports a 4.9 rating from 16 ratings and 106 years of experience. Homeowners considering the company can ask for a detailed scope, schedule, and budget for the proposed remodel. The company presents itself as a long-established choice for residential construction in Waltham, Newton, Lexington, Weston, Arlington, and Belmont, with free estimates listed by HomeAdvisor.
“JOHN R. ELANDER & SON, INC. v. LUTHER, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.”
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from John R Elander and Son. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A typical single-level deck is 12×16 — about 200 sq ft.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
Specializes in
Also offers
Languages
Ownership
Certified attributes are verified against the public registry. Others are the business's own statement.
2 changes recorded — last scanned Sep 11, 2026.
Takes on repairs others declined5.0
Shed craftsmanship5.0
Works with crooked houses5.0
Rescues stalled projects5.0