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Lewis (Lew) Weitzman runs Weitzman Renovations, a sole-proprietor remodeling business at 124 Montgomery St in Cambridge, MA. The state registry shows his Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration 126492 as active, and BuildZoom also lists an active construction supervisor license, CS-054498, along with 25 permitted projects from 2012 to 2023. His Angi profile reports 41 years of experience and the Better Business Bureau lists 23 years in business; the BBB shows no rating for lack of information. Customers hire him for kitchens, bathrooms, and structural repairs in older Cambridge-area homes, and they describe a hands-on craftsman who designs as well as builds. In a December 2022 review, a homeowner said he produced several kitchen redesigns after long conversations, so they never needed an architect. A 2018 reviewer described him replacing a seriously rotted load-bearing timber holding up the front of a 1901 three-story Victorian. A 2020 client had him coordinate every trade for aging-in-place changes to a condo, and the most recent review, from September 2025, praises a basement renovation that finally removed a long-standing cat smell and a refinishing of the oak floors. Reviewers consistently mention that he is on site, communicates honestly about what is happening each day, and manages subcontractors who clean up before leaving. One 2020 reviewer was frank that he will not be the cheapest but that the quality justifies the price. The single 4-star review, a from-the-studs bathroom remodel in 2020, still called the result beyond expectations. Most of the written history is dated: eleven of thirteen reviews are from 2016 to 2020, with one each in 2022 and 2025. He is the right call for a homeowner planning a design-heavy kitchen or bath remodel or a structural repair in an old house, and who values craftsmanship over the lowest bid. Confirm the registration numbers against the state records and ask for a detailed written estimate up front.
WOW!! Lew and his team at Weitzman Renovations are fantastic! If I could give 10 stars, I would! They just completed work, and it feels like we have a new home! They renovated our basement and got rid of longstanding cat smell. They sanded our oak floors and applied a water-based poly with no smell that looks beautiful and adds light to our house. They brought in plumbers and electricians to fix lots of problems and their carpenters replaced our screen doors. Now we just walk around the house and smile! If you want to ensure your house project(s) are done correctly and beautifully, look no further. I highly recommend Lew’s team at Weitzman Renovations!
We hired Lewis Weitzman to â rehabâ our kitchen. Lewis was amazing. We didnâ t need to hire an architect. Lewis, after extensive talks with us, came up with several redesigns that incorporated our tastes and preferences, while also taking into account the limitations of the space. Lewis was not only receptive, he was involved and creatively problem-solved every step of the way. Daily, he was there, overseeing the work of demolition teams, plumbers, cabinet makers, flooring experts, electricians, carpenters, and painters. When he discovered that one of our support beams had been taken down almost 30 years before, he quickly found a solution and was able to put up a massive beam that supported out entire upper floor. Throughout the work, we never had to worry when â discoveriesâ (never good ones, regarding electricity, plumbing, you name it) were made â we always knew Lewis would find solutions. Throughout the process, he continually helped us imagine new possibilities, whether it was uncovering a hidden brick wall or creating custom-made shelves in â dead spaces.â We had complete confidence in him â his work ethic, his skill, and his ability to coordinate multiple teams seamlessly. To us the result is amazing â we love our new kitchen and canâ t believe itâ s ours.
We hired Lew for a set of changes to our condo to increase our ability to age in place. We needed every tradeâ  electrician, plumber, tiler, plasterer, and painter along with Lewâ  s own carpentry skill set. Lew listened to all of our concerns and made informed suggestions that enhanced the final solutions. His workmanship and that of his sub-contractors was excellent. Lew treats your home as if it were his; he provides top level work and workmen. He cleans up every day. He will listen; he will respond promptly to your questions; and you can trust him in your home.
Lew goes the extra mile for his customers - he's quite thoughtful and thorough. I would ask that if you work with him, you treat him with the respect any kind, true craftsman deserves. Lew will not be the cheapest but the work performed will be high quality and you will find the entire process stress free. We've not had anything "go wrong" during our projects, but we have altered from our original approach. Lew made that process easy, he was very patient and simply a joy to work with. He is a rare breed; a renaissance man who stands behind his work and is concerned for making the entire process stress free and fun. If you appreciate high-quality work and value a positive process, you found your guy. Lew - many thanks to you and hope we have a chance to work with you again soon! Best, Mike and Sara
I had a bathroom remodel from the studs out. Lew was very easy to work, punctual and answered every phone call. His subcontractors were considerate and polite, and they always cleaned up before the end of the day. The finished product was beyond my expectations! I would hire Lew again and refer him to friends and relatives. I will say Lew was a bit expensive but worth every penny! Anne from Arlington
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Lewis Weitzman. 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
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Walk-in showers and grab bars4.9
Finish craftsmanship4.8
Multi-trade basement finishes4.9