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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from JW Construction. 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
JW Construction is a Burlington general contractor built around big jobs — Houzz lists a typical project cost of $750,000 to $15 million, and BuildZoom shows 66 permitted projects, including high-end kitchen renovations, window and door replacements, and decks across Falmouth, Lee and West Newton. Founder Jon Wardwell started the company in 1993 after working for other builders through the 1980s; it describes itself as an architectural preservation specialist restoring older homes across Greater Boston, New England and the Cape & Islands, with a second office in Hyannis. The written record is thin but points the same direction. In a December 2025 Google review, a homeowner described JW turning a four-story Charlestown townhouse into condos — moving the kitchen and reworking the entire floor plan to fit in an office, a job the builder was initially hesitant to take on before agreeing. Older accounts echo it with less detail: a 2017 review called the company reliable and easy to work with, and a 2015 Houzz review praised the attention to detail on historic New England remodels. Houzz also credits the firm with six awards and an Authorized Builder standing with Andersen Windows & Doors, and BBB has accredited it with an A+ grade since 2011. One thing worth confirming before signing: the state registry currently shows JW's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration as expired, and BuildZoom separately lists an older MA number and a Rhode Island registration as cancelled. That doesn't mean the company stopped working — its Houzz and BuildZoom permit histories both run through 2024 — but it's worth asking directly about current registration status. JW reads like the right call for a large-scale renovation or historic restoration rather than a small repair job. Ask to see recent, similar-scope work given how few independent reviews are on file, and get the licensing question answered before signing anything.
I’ve been meaning to write this review for a long time. For context, JW Construction completed a full gut renovation of a beautiful four story townhouse in Charlestown, transforming it into condos. We purchased one of the units but wanted to make significant changes. This was during the tail end of COVID, and we needed to add an office, which required moving the kitchen and completely reworking the floor plan. Initially, Jon was understandably hesitant. He already had multiple offers at asking price, and agreeing to our plan would not only increase costs but also require opening the ceiling of the unit below to redo plumbing. To our surprise, Jon agreed, and even absorbed a large portion of the additional cost himself. He also helped roll our expenses into the closing so everything remained seamless for us. As first time homebuyers, we had plenty of fears and questions, and Jon guided us through every step with patience. What quickly became clear is that Jon isn’t in this business just for profit, he’s genuinely passionate about construction and craftsmanship. He connected with our vision for a more functional space and embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. Years later, I still have a direct line to Jon. He continues to support us, often helping with projects at cost, which speaks volumes about his integrity and commitment to his clients. If you’re considering remodeling your home or purchasing a unit in one of their developments, I can’t recommend Jon enough. It’s worth paying a little more for true quality and for a lasting relationship with a team that genuinely loves what they do!
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Jw Construction, Inc has done extensive work for us. It went very very well. They did an awesome job in every aspect. They are extremely reliable and the quality of work is unparalleled. I would recommend them 100%.
Best quality construction company with attention to detail and great project management. JW do an amazing job on revitalizing and remodelling historic New England homes but also can adapt to any new construction or remodelling of any sort. Pleasant to work with, strong work ethic, high quality workmanship, wide range of expertise, customer-focused.
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Broad remodeling range4.8
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EPA Lead-Safe certified3.5