# Modern Remodel Build & Design

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** 49 James St, Worcester, MA 01603 · **Phone:** (774) 462-2820 · **Website:** https://www.modern-remodel.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Modern Remodel Build & Design is a one-name operation in Worcester — reviewers talk about Brian specifically, in job after job, and the thing that keeps coming up is craftsmanship: a custom-built stair tread hand-cut to match an existing staircase because no premade version would work, hand-built barn doors, a front porch demoed and rebuilt in two days while the homeowner kept adding requests mid-project.

The reviews, running from 2023 through an August 2026 review, describe a wide range of carpentry and remodeling work: bathroom remodels where the quoted price never changed, a screened-in porch, skylight and roof/ceiling repair, deck rebuilds, and full projects backed by architectural drawings provided before work started. In a 2023 review, one customer described two completed projects with a third being set up; another says Brian is now their go-to for any work on the house.

One reviewer says the owner has over twenty years of experience, and multiple reviews specifically credit Brian with flexibility when the scope of a job changed mid-stream, without letting the price creep.

There's no complaint anywhere in the written record. For carpentry-heavy remodeling — porches, decks, custom builds, bathroom work — Modern Remodel has a small but exceptionally strong and detailed track record.

**Strengths:**
- Custom craftsmanship — hand-built stair treads and barn doors
- Fast turnaround — porch demoed and rebuilt within two days
- Fixed pricing — quoted price held even as scope changed
- Repeat clients — several customers return for multiple projects

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- One review states the owner has over twenty years of experience _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURONk9IR19nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDN6OHG_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The owner of this business has over twenty years of experience. They do things RIGHT, exceptional quality work, easy to deal with, friend…”
- Hand-built custom carpentry work, including a matched stair tread and barn doors _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwWlMzRTFVazlIZWxkcVdXbHdTRkJNWTJGcFltYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpZS3E1Uk9HeldqWWlwSFBMY2FpYmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian is a very detailed oriented person. He replace a stair tread that had been custom made and nailed it! He constructed the step by ha…”
- Fast turnaround, demoing and rebuilding a porch within two days _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuamRyaTBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDnjdri0QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian rebuilt our front porch for us. He came the day he said he would and completed all the demo, tidied up, and started the rebuild in …”
- Provides architectural drawings before work starts and holds to the quoted price _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEcXBiS1dREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDqpbKWQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and the guys were great, you can clearly see the difference is the passion for what they do. I was bright a full architectural draw…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROdnJIb0lnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDNvrHoIg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian does amazing work.  I had him remodel my bathroom and he did a phenomenal job.  The price quoted never changed and I am over the mo…”
- Multiple repeat clients describe several completed projects over time _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMaC1YQXBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLh-XApAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Awesome company! Brian and Modern Remodel have completed a number of projects with me — including a new screened-in porch, skylight repai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsOThiUktBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICl98bRKA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Professional work done with attention to detail. Owner does a complete job and makes sure the customer is satisfied. He takes pride in hi…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Modern%20Remodel%20Build%20%26%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJjQfiIxoF5IkR9wumWVpmCOc) — “Google: 5★ from 15 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwWlMzRTFVazlIZWxkcVdXbHdTRkJNWTJGcFltYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpZS3E1Uk9HeldqWWlwSFBMY2FpYmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian is a very detailed oriented person. He replace a stair tread that had been custom made and nailed it! He constructed the step by ha…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5eF9mSWZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC9x_fIfA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian came and fixed up the decks at my house! He has great communication and best price for top tier work!! He worked very efficiently, …”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.modern-remodel.com) — “Modern Remodel Build & Design says it creates and remodels interior and exterior spaces, including lighting, building, masonry, and general …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuamRyaTBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDnjdri0QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian rebuilt our front porch for us. He came the day he said he would and completed all the demo, tidied up, and started the rebuild in …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMaC1YQXBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLh-XApAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Awesome company! Brian and Modern Remodel have completed a number of projects with me — including a new screened-in porch, skylight repai…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNibmVidkxBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbnebvLA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brain and the team’s commitment to assuring our satisfaction made them a joy to have in the house.

Kind and focused, they showed great f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROdnJIb0lnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDNvrHoIg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian does amazing work.  I had him remodel my bathroom and he did a phenomenal job.  The price quoted never changed and I am over the mo…”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMaC1YQXBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe708665a59a60bf7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLh-XApAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Awesome company! Brian and Modern Remodel have completed a number of projects with me — including a new screened-in porch, skylight repai…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Modern%20Remodel%20Build%20%26%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJjQfiIxoF5IkR9wumWVpmCOc): 5.0★ from 15 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Modern%20Remodel%20Build%20%26%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJjQfiIxoF5IkR9wumWVpmCOc): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/modern-remodel-build-and-design-worcester): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.modern-remodel.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nancy Iaconi · 2026-08-17**: Brian is a very detailed oriented person. He replace a stair tread that had been custom made and nailed it! He constructed the step by hand because he couldn’t buy a premade tread and it matches the other stairs perfectly. He also custom made barn doors for our shed and they came out beautiful. Also…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas · 2025-06-04**: Brian is fantastic! Just 3 days after he came out to give me a quote he started the job. Everything came out beautifully. He will go the extra mile to make sure things are done right.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Caroline Hattersley · 2024-10-08**: Brian rebuilt our front porch for us. He came the day he said he would and completed all the demo, tidied up, and started the rebuild in the first day, finished it the next. All this while I kept adding requirements (replace the soffit, paint the columns, clean up the metal flashing). I am thrilled …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Monica Locker · 2024-09-26**: We had a great experience working with Brian. We got exactly what we wanted and he was flexible when situations didn’t go exactly as planned. The work was done on time and in our budget and looks great!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Davidjohn Blodgett · 2024-07-29**: Brain and the team’s commitment to assuring our satisfaction made them a joy to have in the house.

Kind and focused, they showed great flexibility and patience through various unexpected delays and changes to the scope of work.

We are so grateful for how the bathroom turned out, and now it’s such …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Hansel · 2024-07-01**: Awesome company! Brian and Modern Remodel have completed a number of projects with me — including a new screened-in porch, skylight repair, and roof/ceiling repair. For the last project (roof/ceiling repair), Brian knew how anxious I was to get my home repaired before more leakage and damage could h…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Morgan Hill · 2024-03-26**: Brian and the guys were great, you can clearly see the difference is the passion for what they do. I was bright a full architectural drawing of the proposed work beforehand which was very impressive and helpful.

Would highly recommend, and the price was actually less than I was expecting for high q…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Hopper · 2024-03-10**: Brian came and fixed up the decks at my house! He has great communication and best price for top tier work!! He worked very efficiently, Brian will be my go to if I need any work done on my house!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brenda Rivenburgh · 2024-01-22**: Brian does amazing work.  I had him remodel my bathroom and he did a phenomenal job.  The price quoted never changed and I am over the moon with the results.  Highly recommend this company if you want the job done right!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Babin · 2024-01-20**: The owner of this business has over twenty years of experience. They do things RIGHT, exceptional quality work, easy to deal with, friendly, and affordable.

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