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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Leighton 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
Leighton Construction is Wesley Leighton's Belmont remodeling company, and its Houzz reviews, running from 2018 to 2025, describe additions, a dormer project and a whole-house remodel. The BBB shows an LLC started in 1993 with Wesley Leighton as owner, grades it A+ and lists it as accredited. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (#192291, held by LC Group LLC) is active. Houzz shows 5.0 stars from 18 ratings. In a May 2024 review, a customer said Leighton built a second-floor addition with a primary suite, laundry room and office, finished ahead of schedule. An October 2024 reviewer said Wes had been remodeling their house from the basement to the attic in 2024, with a detailed cost breakdown and a willingness to talk when parts ran over budget. In a January 2020 review, a customer described dormers adding 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a new staircase and a mezzanine, finished on time and on budget. The work is not all large: an October 2025 reviewer said a half-day window replacement held up through several days of rain.
Pre-job communication was terrific (timely, clear, accurate, and all done via email which was very important for me). The job itself (window replacement) was small (half a day), but was still completed well and was immediately tested with several days of rain and I had no issues. Would highly recommend.
Wes has been remodeling our house from baseline to attic in 2024, and his team has been highly professional throughout the process. They provided a reasonable quote along with a detailed breakdown of costs, and they were open to discussions when certain aspects went over budget. You can trust him to handle the job, and we were able to leave everything in his hands with confidence. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable contractor who delivers with professionalism and great attention to detail.
We hired Leighton Construction to build our second floor addition— which included a primary suite, along with a laundry room and office. We are so happy with the end result and highly recommend working with Wes and the team for any project big or small. The project was finished ahead of schedule and communication was excellent throughout the process. They use an app for project management which makes it easy to select finishes, pay installments, track progress, or just ask questions. During the build, Wes was at the house literally almost every day checking in on progress and making sure things were running smoothly. He always took the time to answer any questions we had, and let us know what to expect in the coming week. Leighton construction are trustworthy pros who treat your house like it’s their own and do excellent work.
My wife and I have had the pleasure of working with Leighton Construction on two separate home improvement projects. The first when our home’s windows reached the end of their useful life. Wesley and his team estimated the cost of replacement for all the windows, and installing a sliding glass door. The work was completed on time and within the agreed budget, and we have been extremely satisfied with the results. Several years later we realized that our kitchen and bathroom needed remodeling, and we weren’t sure how to go about it. This would be a complicated and big project, as it required engaging with many different skilled workers (e.g. kitchen design, procurement, demolition, flooring, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting). Moreover, finding and scheduling such workers would alone be a daunting task. So we contacted Wesley with a list of desired renovations, and his team produced an estimate for this desired work, and a timeframe when work could begin. Leighton Construction then handled all the project complexity. In the end our outdated kitchen was transformed into an elegant, functional, and modern space that exceeded our expectations. Here are some key points that stood out during our collaboration: Engaging with project specialists: Wesley has a list of skilled sub-contractors he regularly works with on projects. Wesley knows that their work is of high quality, and his ongoing relationship with them means they are responsive to him. Clear Communication: Throughout the project, Wesley and Tim used the website Basecamp to manage documents (e.g. initial contract, change orders, purchasing decision, and messaging). This created an ongoing record of decisions we could refer back to when needed. Respectful and Professional: Wesley and his team were courteous and professional. Working with them was enjoyable and low stress. Value for Money: The flooring, cabinets, and vanity are high quality, and an excellent value. They are far better than those available at the chain stores. In conclusion, we wholeheartedly recommend Leighton Construction for anyone looking to remodel their home.
Wes & his team did a fantastic buildout of our attic. Really well done & a beautiful outcome!
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Owner-led communication4.8
Prompt response after leaks and floods4.4
Fast boiler repair4.3
44 years in businessNot yet rated
Dormers and additions up to $225K3.1
Talked out of unneeded replacements4.5