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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Marvel Construction. 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
Marvel Construction is a Waltham general contractor whose clients tend to start with one project and come back for the next — the kind of repeat business that's hard to fake. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, #212482, is active and verified against the state registry under Marvel Construction Corporation. The written record is thin but consistently strong: four Houzz reviews, all 5 stars, running from 2016 back to 2012. In a 2016 review, a client described a six-month kitchen, mudroom and master bath renovation finished on time and on budget, with Andy Marvel or project partner Dov Kram on-site daily — the same client went on to hire the company again for an outdoor deck and two more bathrooms. Another 2016 review called a year-long job "first class," also delivered on schedule and on budget. Further back, in a 2012 review, the Boston-area architecture firm Mathison Architects called Marvel an organized, meticulous builder with a strong reputation and good subcontractors, and said they'd work with him again. BuildZoom's permit database backs that up with volume: 115 permitted projects on file and a BuildZoom Score of 101, in the 88th percentile of Massachusetts contractors, and its own listing agrees the #212482 registration is active. It also shows an earlier Massachusetts home improvement number, #100738, as inactive — worth a quick question, even though the current registration checks out. The company isn't BBB accredited and BBB doesn't publish a rating for it, though BBB does credit it with 46 years in business. Marvel Construction reads like a small, owner-led shop built for substantial renovation work rather than quick fixes — a fit for a homeowner planning a real remodel who wants a contractor with a record of finishing on budget, as long as they're comfortable that most of the praise on file predates 2017 and confirm current availability and licensing directly before booking.
We couldn't have been happier with Andy Marvel, Dov Kram and the rest of their high quality team. Marvel is a first class contractor with extremely high work quality and attention to detail. Our six-month project (kitchen, mudroom and master bath) was completed on time and on budget and the team was a pleasure to work with. Andy or Dov was on-site every day to oversee progress and manage any issues. We have since hired them for out outside deck as well as two additional bathrooms. We recommend them with confidence.
An excellent recommendation for one project turned into an almost total home renovation over three years. It has been well worth the time and money!
First class contractor with extremely high work quality and attention to detail. Year long job was projected as such and completed on time and on budget. Andy Marvel and his crew were an absolute pleasure to work with (very high ethical standards and highly professional). Any issues were solved on a timely basis; the finished product looks amazing.
Organized and meticulous builder with a strong reputation amongst his past clients and in the Boston/Cambridge area. Brings in good subs and a vast knowledge of the construction industry to the project. Will definitely work with him again and recommend to others.
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Renovates century-old structures5.0
Multi-trade condo work4.1
Pool leak two contractors could not find4.5
