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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.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
Every account KMC Properties has on file names the same person: Karen, who runs this Norwood design-build shop out of 7 Old Farm Rd and, by the description of the people who hired her, carries both the contracting and the design eye through a job. The written record is a dated one — six reviews on its Houzz page, running from January 2017 to May 2018, all five stars — but it is specific in a way worth reading. A homeowner writing in November 2017 about a house addition itemized why: a line-item budget up front, a clear flag on which items were likely to move, and a finish below the number they had started with. In a January 2017 review, a decorator who has hired her and also worked alongside her described a kitchen and master bath overhaul, then a new roofed outdoor deck and party space, and put the on-time delivery down to how she manages her subcontractors. Another January 2017 client described a gut renovation and addition finished on time and on budget, with suggestions that freed up money for other things on the wish list. The newest account, from May 2018, is a bedroom and bathroom renovation. The scale is on the profile too: 21 projects shown and a typical job cost of $50,000 to $3 million. This is a full-renovation and addition outfit, not a small-repairs one. Two things to sort out before you call. The whole written record sits on one Houzz page and stops in May 2018, so ask for references from jobs finished in the last year or two, and ask who the subs are now — the praise here rests squarely on the crew she brings. And the CS-063309 number shown on the profile is the company's own listing rather than a checked one: ask for the current construction supervisor licence and home improvement registration numbers, and confirm them against the state's records yourself. Worth a call if you are planning a full addition or a gut kitchen-and-bath around Norwood, Westwood, Needham, Newton or Boston and want one person holding both the budget and the design decisions. Do the reference work yourself, though, because what is published about this company stops eight years back.
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 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.
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!!
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!
Words can not fully describe the talent and work ethic that Karen possesses. Her crew is the best. My renovation project was for my first home purchase and my first ever construction project. You can imagine the nervousness one has when choosing a partner. I knew from hello that Karen was to be my partner on journey to my happy home! Karen covers all the bases including decor! What else can you want but someone who gives you ideas of how to beautify what she has already beyond words beautified for you. I have already used Karen twice and will partner with her again for stage 3 of my home renovation.
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