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KMC Properties is a Norwood, Massachusetts design-build general contractor run by Karen, with a written record built almost entirely on repeat clients and referrals for additions, kitchen and bath remodels, and new construction. In a string of five-star reviews from 2017 and 2018, clients kept returning to the same specifics. A 2017 review described an addition where Karen provided a line-item budget and came in below the number the client started with. Another from 2017 credited her with managing a gut renovation and addition 'on time and most importantly, on budget,' including finding places to cut costs on the sub-contractor side to free up room in the budget elsewhere. A third, also 2017, described a major kitchen and primary-bath overhaul plus a new outdoor roofed deck for a repeat client who worked with her both as a homeowner and as a design collaborator. A 2018 review described a bedroom and bathroom renovation, again citing her professionalism and her subcontractor team. Houzz shows a self-listed license number (CS-063309) that hasn't been checked against the state registry — worth confirming directly. And since every review on record dates to 2017-2018, ask for references from a recent project to see how the crew and process hold up today. For an addition, a kitchen or bath overhaul, or a gut renovation that needs active budget management, the written history is detailed and consistent — just get it corroborated with something current before committing.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from KMC Properties. 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
KMC Properties just completed a fabulous bedroom and bathroom renovation for me. Karen is very professional and so experienced in what she does. Each and every one of her subcontractors were awesome and I can’t wait to use her for the next project.
We used KMC to remodel two bathrooms and replace our front deck. My wife and I could not have been happier with the results! Karen is a "customer-first" professional who made the remodel experience enjoyable, educational and painless. Her team of professionals were highly skilled, friendly and we felt extremely comfortable inviting them into our home to work. We would absolutely recommend KMC Properties and would use them again!!
We hired Karen for the addition on our house and we were very pleased with the work she did. Some of the qualities I appreciated about Karen’s work were: Transparency - Karen provided us a line item budget and gave us a clear idea of what everything would cost. She was very clear about what items in the budget were more likely to change (higher or lower) once we started work. In the end, Karen was able to hit the budget and come in below the number we had started with. Design - Karen has a great eye for design and we relied on her to help make decisions about everything from the flow of rooms to the fixtures we bought. She helped us to design a project that we were thrilled with at the end. Value - Karen kept in mind the long term value of the project and always had an eye on what we could do that would maximize the re-sell value of the project. Persistence - Karen was on top of the project at all times and drove it to its completion. The project was delivered on time because Karen managed her team so well. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone looking to build an addition or do a major remodel. She’s excellent.
I have worked with Karen of KMC Properties on multiple projects as both a client and in conjunction with her as a decorator/designer. As a client, I enlisted Karen as my contractor for a major kitchen and master bath overhaul and later for the new build of an outdoor roofed deck and party space. As a professional in the field, I have recommended her for both new builds and substantial renovations and have worked/am working with her on both types of projects. Firstly, Karen is highly professional and extremely knowledgeable in the field. She takes a very practical approach to solving anything that comes up and is very good at sticking to budgets and meeting client expectations. She has excellent relationships with her subcontractors whom she manages very well, which ensures that projects are delivered on time. She has a great eye for detail and also is a lovely person to work with. I highly recommend Karen!
Working with Karen is a true pleasure. She expertly managed a gut renovation/addition at our home and delivered impeccable quality on time and most importantly, on budget! In addition to managing her sub-contractors and holding everyone accountable, Karen also had many suggestions on ways to improve upon our design. She offered really valuable advice on ways to make better use of the spaces and was helpful in determining areas where we could cut costs in order to free up budget for other items on our wish list. I enthusiastically recommend Karen without hesitation.
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