Local business · Concord, MALocal business · 1461 Main St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from MEF Contracting, Inc.. 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
The thing homeowners keep writing about MEF isn't the finish work — it's that nobody had to chase them. Reviewers name the people (Brad, Charlie, Brian, Paul), describe being told in advance when the water would be off, and say the site was swept at the end of the day. For a general contractor, that is the rarer skill. MEF Contracting works out of 1461 Main Street in Concord and describes itself as a full-service residential general contractor: custom homes, additions, decks, garages and porches, and kitchen and bathroom renovations across Middlesex County. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 194141, is active in the state registry under the company's own name. The company also says its owner, Brad Egan, holds an unrestricted construction supervisor licence — that one is the company's own claim, not something we checked against a registry. Bathrooms are where the written record is thickest. A homeowner writing in March 2024 about two bathrooms renovated in 2023 described the crew flagging disruptive work and utility outages ahead of time so the household could keep working from home, and sourcing a trusted roofer to fix an unrelated problem they found. An August 2023 four-star review credits the project manager with keeping the subcontractors in line and with absorbing a family-emergency delay without raising the price. In June 2026 a repeat client describes an outdoor covered pavilion built near their pool from an idea rather than a plan. What to know before calling. There is one hard complaint on file, and it is worth reading in full: an August 2019 review on BuildZoom from the owner of a steam shower the company built roughly twelve years earlier, which leaked into the bedroom below, with rotten framing under the bench and a liner several plumbers said was installed wrong. The reviewer says that when they reported the leak, MEF told them it was too busy to come and look. That account is seven years old and predates every other review here, but a shower failure and a refused callback are exactly the two things worth asking about directly. The volume is also modest — nine reviews spanning 2019 to 2026 — so ask for addresses of finished work and for the current registration and insurance in writing. Right call for a Middlesex County bath or whole-floor renovation where you want the trades coordinated and the schedule held.
“981 Bedford Road, Mef Contracting Inc. from Warner R/T and Josephine C. Warner Trust, $1,300,000.”
“Request for Determination of Applicability; Bob Dias; 19 Northview Avenue Brad Egan/MEF Contracting, Inc., representing Applicant”
Brad and his team have done multiple projects at our house over the years and they always deliver! They just completed an outdoor covered pavilion near our pool and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. We didn't have an architect or even a real plan just an idea and Brad helped us realize this vision. He also took on some smaller projects for us and fit us in between his other larger projects. He always finds time to get things done. They are extremely professional, great communication from start to finish. We highly recommend MEF Contracting.
Brad and team took on a complex master bed/bathroom project with very specific green insulation requests in walls and floor. At every turn MEF was customer focused, curious, competent, problem solving and exceedingly organized/communicative. We have worked with loads of contractors and Brad and team were by far the most professional and exceptional.
MEF recently completed two projects for us and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! Working with MEF—especially Brad, Charlie, Paul & Brian—was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The craftsmanship was top-notch, and they brought a calm, expert approach that made the entire process smooth and stress-free. One standout moment was how they navigated a few tricky challenges with our dining room cabinetry—it could have been a real headache, but they handled it seamlessly. The timing on the bathroom project was also incredible; everything was perfectly coordinated and right on schedule. We’re especially grateful that Brian was able to repair a long-standing issue with our powder room vanity. Discovering water behind the wall could’ve meant a much bigger problem down the line, and thanks to MEF’s attention to detail and problem solving, we avoided that entirely. We truly appreciate the professionalism, communication, and quality of work throughout. We love how both spaces turned out and look forward to working with MEF again on our next project!
We couldn't be happier with the incredible work MEF Contracting did on our bathroom remodel! From start to finish, the entire process was smooth, professional, and exceeded our expectations in every way. Communication with Brad and Charlie was clear and timely, and they were always available to answer questions and provide updates. The crew was punctual, extremely skilled, so kind, and kept the work area clean throughout the project. Every detail was done with precision and care. They brought our vision to life perfectly—even better than we imagined! The final result is absolutely stunning..If you're looking for a team who is EXTREMELY reliable, skilled, and truly takes pride in their work, look no further. We highly recommend them and will definitely be using their services again for future projects!
MEF renovated two of our bathrooms in 2023. They were always very cognizant of the impact their works would have on our home lives and communicated any disruptive works or utility outages in advance, which allowed us to continue working from home throughout. Any concerns or uncertainties were always proactively dealt with by our main contact Charlie, and we always felt listened to and that the issues were resolved - this included them sourcing a trusted roofer on our behalf to address an existing issue. The quality of work is high, especially from Brian who is very detail oriented. We also know they will stand behind their work. Our spaces are great, thanks Brad and Charlie.
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