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On its Houzz profile, EMD Builders describes itself as offering custom woodworking and remodeling, including full interior remodeling, finish carpentry, custom cabinets, mantles and built-ins. In a 2021 review, a customer said EMD remodeled their entire upstairs, adding a kids bath with full shiplap walls, a master suite with a custom walk-in closet, custom built-ins, a master bathroom with a large walk-in shower and brand new hardwoods, and that they met the timeline for completion. In another 2021 review, a customer said EMD redid the bedrooms, main bathroom and kitchen/living area in phases, starting with the bedrooms, and did daily site cleanup and trash haul away at an extra cost the customer agreed to. That 2021 customer also said EMD coordinated the plumbing, electrical and tile subcontractors. In a 2021 review, a customer said Nate and Eric designed and built a 3-season porch and deck as part of a home addition, consulted a structural engineer, and returned to the roof in the dark with headlamps to tarp the porch when a bit of rain was expected. In a 2021 review, a customer said Eric replaced the rotting understructure of a raised Trex deck with pressure-treated wood, had the town's building inspector approve the plan, and made the deck level. In a 2021 review, a customer said Eric and Nate designed a custom laundry space that turned something dark and tiny into a bright and functional work space. In a 2021 review, a customer said a bathroom they designed with Eric was completed within the quoted timeline. In a 2021 review, a customer said Nate and Eric built a custom bench for their kitchen dining nook.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from MEETINGHOUSE BUILDERS. 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
Nate and Eric built a custom bench for our kitchen dining nook. They were extremely responsive and courteous throughout the entire process. They presented multiple design options and came up with a design that worked best for our budget. These brothers were so great to work with and will be using them for future projects!
1st impressions: 1.) Initially upon meeting Eric and Nate (EMD owners) it was a good fit, they were professional, courteous and kind and were more than helpful when it came answering questions about costs, timelines and processes. 2.)They took full measurements and provided a very detailed breakdown of the work timeline, materials and labor within a week or two of our meeting. Now because of the current world situation, both myself, my spouse and our college son were at home full time during the entire renovation process. It's a bit of an odd situation when you’re trying to redo all the bedrooms, main bathroom, and kitchen/living area. But EMD set up a plan that would start the work in the bedrooms for the 1st week (so we could use them for the rest of the project) and then move onto the rest of the project in phases. This was a great plan as it let us minimize the renovation impact of our day to day lives while still allowing the renovation to progress at a good pace. They were also extremely accommodating with other aspects of the project as well… one such example was removal/disposal of debris/garbage. Unfortunately we don’t have a driveway/yard that would allow us to have a dumpster onsite. So EMD offered to do local site cleanup and trash haul away for us on a daily basis (they did let us know ahead of time this would likely be an increase in cost compared to the dumpster, and we agreed to the extra expense). EMD did an excellent job or coordinating the subcontractors like plumbing, electrical, tile, and supply deliveries like cabinets and countertops. One thing we particularly loved was getting little texts reminding us of upcoming work and what was planned for the week and things we may want to plan for. It really made the process and expectations clear for all parties involved. Overall Experience: EMD was wonderful, our experience was so positive that we’ve decided to plan some additional renovations with them in the very near future. Both Eric, Nate and Bob were a pleasure to have around, they were professional, kind and courteous. They would ask questions based on what our expectations were, and were always easy to communicate with if we had any questions or concerns about the process. And they actively encouraged us to let them know if we were not pleased with anything or if we saw flaws or defects in any materials or work. As a whole we would 100% recommend their services to anyone, and have already passed along recommendations to both family and friends in the area.
We highly recommend EMD and their excellent work. They are an incredibly talented team that supported our custom home addition, which included the design and build of a 3-season porch remodel and deck. Nate and Eric were flexible with our thought process and project scope change (moving from a screen porch to a 3-season) and were able to accommodate the efforts with their broad range of capability. This included demolition, pouring footings, and expertly dealing with ‘finding prizes’ (rotten board/batten, rot and structural issues) to correct and replace framing/exterior sheathing. Each instance was met with communication, discussion of options and details to move forward. At appropriate timing they consulted a structural engineer and ensured proper calculations to account for the New England weather (snow fall load, wind gusts, etc), expertly fortifying the new structure and tying in the existing roofline. The first night it was up but not yet shingled there was an expectation of a bit of rain. Eric and Nate returned to the roof in the dark with headlamps-to tarp the porch for protection. The accountability to the project throughout was impressive. EMD began the project on time and their team diligently worked through the frigid winter months to achieve any and all work they could, while ensuring they kept the house buttoned up as much as possible. Addition of custom sliders was the longest delay in receipt, however once they arrived and the weather gave a peek of warmth, Eric and Nate worked tirelessly to install-demonstrating dedication to finishing out the job. The spring has us enjoying the addition, and we very much appreciate the tough winter work EMD performed to get us here. Once we determined to move to 3-season, the window install was quickly performed, and true discussion of the aesthetic began. This is another area that EMD shines. The beautiful result we have with custom woodwork and cathedral ceiling with exposed wrapped beams- a uniquely beautiful space that stemmed from their ingenuity. In each instance, Nate brought forward options and discussion points for our input and we had helpful decision-making sessions. From their original quote, to pricing addendums with the change in scope of the remodel, their communication was excellent and pricing fair. This was important to us, with the work being performed at a time of rising costs and material delays (due to Covid), EMD was thoughtful with updates on work to be performed, as well as arrival dates and helped to manage expectations. The result is something we are extremely happy with and so proud of, and this team really made it happen. They’re friendly and flexible, and also able to work with livestock . We highly recommend this team!
We love our new bathroom from EMD Builders. We designed everything with Eric and loved seeing our design ideas come to life during the remodel. Everyone coming into our home was extremely kind and professional and everything was completed within the quoted timeline. We are so happy with our project.
Cannot say enough about the skill, talent and professionalism experienced with EMD Builders. Eric and Nate not only designed a beautiful custom laundry space, they turned something dark and tiny into a bright and functional work space. They were able to get an idea of my desired aesthetic from Pinterest photos and adapt that concept to the space using their creative and professional input to optimize layout and design. Every business partner and contractor has been professional and courteous to me and my family. Especially given the work from home, remote learning dynamic affecting many households. The quality of the craftsmanship is impeccable and customer service to help me understand the steps, details and guide me through the process will not quickly be forgotten. Having had many home projects through the years, I am grateful to have found such a trustworthy company and team of hard workers constantly exceeding timelines. Can’t wait to see what we project we can tackle next!
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