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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Morse Constructions. 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
Morse Constructions is the design-build shop homeowners in and around Somerville, Woburn and Boston call when a renovation needs real coordination — kitchens, bathrooms, additions, attic and basement conversions, done by a firm the company says traces back to 1976, when it started as a small cabinet shop. Eric Keyes leads it today; BBB lists him as owner alongside Spencer Keyes in marketing, running a ten-person operation out of Woburn. The written record is deep and consistently strong: 4.8 stars across 53 Houzz reviews (Work Quality and Communication both a perfect 5.0) and 4.4 stars from 7 Google ratings. What stands out isn't just the praise but how specific it gets. A June 2026 review describes Morse stepping in after a house fire when the original contractors left things a "horror story," delivering reliable, easy-to-communicate-with work. In March 2026, a client walked through a second-floor remodel — two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room — praising weekly progress meetings and a daily-photo-update app that kept the project organized. Earlier accounts, dated as they are, tell the same story: a 2024 twelve-week kitchen renovation run with "exceptional" organization and constant vendor coordination from Lisa Speziale; a 2023 attic turned into a staircase, office and bedroom where "unexpected structural problems were resolved perfectly"; and, going back to 2019 and 2020, an accessible first-floor bathroom for aging in place and a whole-home reconfiguration of a small condo. The firm carries real design-build credentials — a 2015 NARI Contractor of the Year regional and gold award, NAHB Aging-in-Place certification, and Green Remodeler and Universal Design certifications among 17 Houzz Awards and 5 badges. One thing worth raising directly: the state registry lists its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (#116779) as expired. For a firm handling $75,000-to-$1,000,000 jobs, that's worth confirming before signing a contract.
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Despite the work being started by others (we had a house fire – and the original contractors were a horror story) Morse Constructions came to our rescue. The work was excellent. Everything about Morse is reliable, dependable, and It was easy, and pleasant communicating with both the man in charge and the people in the office. Everything moved at a good pace, and we were delighted with the outcome. Recommend highly!
Morse did an excellent job on our second floor remodel which included multiple bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room in Fall 2025. We really enjoyed the planning process which started in February 2025 and their approach to the project with picking out selections prior to starting the work. The project management was top notch and we met weekly to review progress, go over any questions and/or work through any solutioning required. We also enjoyed their use of an app to track project status, provide daily updates including photos and to maintain documentation. It was easy to keep things organized as a result. As with any construction project, there were a few bumps here and there and we appreciated Morse's approach to finding the right solution to move things forward. The work done is of high quality and craftmanship. Overall, they are an excellent and professional company to work with and we will plan to use them for future projects.
We were referred to Morse Construction from our good friends/neighbors who used them for two projects and only had good things to say about them. Our project was the second major home renovation we’ve done for our home, the first one in 2005 converted our home in Somerville from a two-family back into its original intention as a single family home. During that project we limited the scope to first and second floors of our home since we live in the house through the project. SInce we didn’t change anything on the third floor, the primary focus of this project was making that floor a more usable/practical space. We started working with Morse in March 2023 to discuss our requirements for the space and the house at the end. After a few iterations to further refine the project we decided to move forward with Morse. Our project started at the end of September 2023 and an anticipated completion in early March 2024. We removed the chimney, completely rebuilt our third floor with a higher roof line and dormers to increase the usable space for a primary bedroom suite, and reconfigured our second floor to provide office and guest bedroom space. Our project ended a few weeks ahead of schedule at the end of February 2024. We were very impressed with their attention to detail, level of engagement and communication, and the overall quality of the work. Weekly meetings on site allowed us to make quick informed decisions when needed and keep the project moving forward on schedule. The design team provided excellent guidance to support us in making decisions for our desired finishes. Overall, we are extremely happy with our renovations and are continuing to work with Morse on additional small projects at our home.
Morse did a major kitchen renovation for me, a twelve-week project June-September 2024. At every stage, the organization was exceptional, and the design and planning (which began in February) were made easy by Lisa Speziale and her excellent contacts at various vendors. Once construction started, there were photos and work reports posted every day to the client portal, and the schedule online was updated frequently, so I always knew what was happening when. I want to single out for praise the incredible responsiveness of the Morse team. Renovations and construction inevitably involves occasional mixups and on-the-spot improvisations. Whenever something didn't go according to plan, the response to my questions was quick (texts or emails often within the hour from Jared Gardiner, the project manager). Issues were always addressed promptly. The new kitchen looks terrific and I am very happy with the results.
Morse Constructions did a wonderful work managing our attic remodeling from start (design and full demolition!) to the completion of a beautiful staircase, office, and bedroom. Hard to believe these were not part of the house before. It was very easy to work with the team who paid attention to our suggestions for the design and the choice of material. Unexpected structural problems were resolved perfectly. The project manager and our on-site lead carpenter were very efficient, knowledgeable, respectful, friendly, and communicative. We really felt included in every step of the project. The quality of work, the attention to details and the craftsmanship are outstanding, and all the planning and various phases were seamlessly dealt with. I highly recommend Morse Constructions. I would definitely work with them again on future projects.
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