Local business · Reading, MALocal business · 70 Lawrence Rd, Reading, MA 01867
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Michael R. Brussard, 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
Michael Brussard has run this Reading-based general contracting company since incorporating it in 2009, holding an active Massachusetts home-improvement contractor license and construction supervisor license. The company builds custom homes and handles additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and whole-house renovations across Boston's North Shore, with Michael personally overseeing each project. The written record here is thin and mostly made up of trade relationships rather than paying clients. Of the three reviews on Houzz, only one — a 2016 review — is from an actual homeowner, who described hiring Mike to build a custom home and called him flexible and trustworthy through the process. The other two, from 2014 and 2015, are from an architect who has worked with him on multiple projects and a photographer he hired to shoot his completed work. Permit records show six projects between 2010 and 2021, including a $38,450 gut kitchen renovation in Burlington completed in 2021, a $49,000 rebuild of a Peabody home after a small fire in 2017, and a 15-by-25-foot addition in Arlington in 2011. With so few customer reviews on file, it's worth asking for references from recent clients directly, especially for a project on the scale the company typically handles — jobs in the $100,000 to $700,000 range per its own listings. For a custom home build or a significant remodel on the North Shore, Michael Brussard has an active license, over a decade of permitted project history, and one detailed homeowner account to point to; given how few independent customer reviews exist, ask for recent references before committing to a project this size.
We hired Mike to build a new custom home for our family and we couldn't be more happy with the result. Mike is a pleasure to work with and someone you can trust. He is extremely flexible and willing to work with his clients to get the job done right. You can tell he genuinely likes what he does; his passion and enthusiasm are there throughout the project. He also works well with others, and combined with our architect we had a winning team. Mike has a great crew and an excellent network of subcontractors that are courteous and professional. Mike is easy going and takes time to explain the various phases of the project, frequently walking through the job site to review specifics. He also excelled on changing things on the fly when we wanted to modify something. Mike went out of his way at times to make sure we were happy, and his attention to detail was superb. Most people are surprised when I describe our experience building a house as enjoyable. When you have the right team and someone like Mike leading the charge, it can be a fun and exciting adventure. We would highly recommend Mike!
I have worked with Mike on numerous projects for years. EVERY one of them I consider a success. All projects have issues arise, Mike's ability to deal with them quickly and completely is a credit to his success. His cool , calm approach always ensures the project is on a smooth path. He is always a team player, whose priority is always the projects success. His dedication and passion for what he does is not common in the industry. I enjoy working with him and his team. Without hesitation, he is always at the top of my recommendation list.
Mike Brussard called me to photograph a few of the projects that he had done recently. Mike is a fantastic guy to work with. I have a background in cabinetry and am able to appreciate the detail that Mike has put into his projects, beautiful finishes and everything carefully thought out.
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