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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from McElhinney 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
McElhinney Construction says it has built custom homes and handled renovations on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod since 2012. Its stated work includes custom homes, additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and ADUs. Several 2025 homeowner reviews praise the team’s design-build work, communication, repeat-project relationships, and finished homes, including a custom home, guest house, kitchen addition, bathroom renovation, and ADU. One July 2026 trade-peer review alleges serious problems on a hotel job: disorganization, permit issues, unpaid work, and a lien. BuildZoom also reports construction supervisor license CSFA-106432 inactive, so homeowners should verify current licensing and discuss contract, permit, payment, and project-management procedures before hiring. The company is best suited to homeowners seeking design-build, custom-home, or renovation work who can confirm current credentials and scope controls in writing.
Erik was the general contractor on a hotel project where we were the painting contractor and it was very disorganized. He ended up not getting the right permits with the city and all the trades got kicked off. He ran out of money and we had to put a lien on the property and got paid 5 months later. We do not recommend this company at all. Contractor's and homeowners should beware of this company.
Very happy with our home. Great communication, which is so important and something we didn’t have with a previous contractor. I highly recommend their design&build service. Saved money and overall we believe we got a better home because of it.
My family has used McElhinney Construction for the past 5 years for many various projects. They are always a pleasure to work with, they constantly keep you informed throughout the process. They initially built us a guest house, which then turned into caretaking out property. You really can't get find better firm.
We couldn’t be happier with Erik and his team. They built us a stunning home and designed it in a way that made every square foot work beautifully — especially for entertaining. The design process was smooth and efficient, and the entire build took about 11 months from start to finish. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism were outstanding. We highly recommend Erik and his crew to anyone looking to build a high-quality custom home.
Erik and his team designed and built my family an ADU, it came out perfect. Highly recommend for Design and build!
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