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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Neilson Homes, LLC. 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
Neilson Homes is a Wellesley-based design-build firm David Neilson has run since 2008, focused on full kitchen and bathroom renovations, additions and new construction around Wellesley and Newton. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and the company carries a Better Business Bureau A+ grade with no complaints on file. The written record is uniformly strong but dated — a run of Houzz reviews from 2016 through a last one posted in January 2021. Clients describe substantial projects: in a 2020 review, one homeowner detailed a renovation that started just as the pandemic began, spanning a full kitchen, a master bath plus four other bathrooms, and an entirely new third floor, with Dave securing permits and materials fast enough to move the family in by that July 4th — even amid COVID-era supply and scheduling disruptions another 2020 review also described navigating. A 2018 review recounts converting a professional office into an attached garage, with the space fully gutted and left, in the reviewer's words, spotlessly clean when finished. Kitchen remodels come up repeatedly too, generally described as prompt, professional and 'top notch.' A few homeowners came back for more than one project — one, in a 2021 review, said they'd worked with Dave for two years running, starting with a master bathroom remodel and a front-door portico, and kept hiring him because the experience stayed consistently good. Multiple reviews single out communication specifically: Dave explaining the reason for any delay (an inspection, a materials wait) rather than leaving clients guessing, and staying closely involved with the subcontractors he brings in. There's nothing negative in the record to flag, though it's worth noting directly that the newest review on file dates to early 2021 — confirming current availability and project timelines is a reasonable first call. Neilson Homes fits homeowners planning a serious kitchen, bathroom or whole-floor renovation who want a hands-on general contractor coordinating the whole job, based on how consistently past clients describe him staying personally involved from permitting through final cleanup.
Dave Nielson (Nielson Homes) and his team are fantastic! We began working with Dave 2 years ago with a master bathroom remodel and adding a portico entrance to our front door; we continue to hire Dave for our projects because of how terrific our experience has been. All the experts Dave has brought in to work on projects have delivered. They have done excellent work, been very timely, cleaned up, been polite and respective of our space; in addition, they have recommended alterations when necessary. Pricing is very fair, timelines are kept. The brainstorming on how to solve a problem is interactive. Dave is generous with his time and ideas. During the pandemic, everyone who has worked in our house has been very concientious. Our next project is basement improvements including a new bathroom/laundry area. I have no doubt that the work will be top-notch. Thank you!
Dave is a man of his word and he and his team do quality work We engaged Dave to do a substantial renovation of our home - kitchen, master bathroom and 4 other bathrooms, build a whole new 3rd floor, floor color, and paint The work got started just as the pandemic was starting to take off, Dave and his team did an amazing job of securing all the permits needed, procuring all the materials, and completing all of the work on time for us to be able to move in by the July 4 holiday Dave does an excellent job of setting realistic expectations and drives hard to meet the deadlines which he did He also does an excellent job of keeping us well informed of the progress and is also efficient in how he engages us to make key design decisions The contractors he brings in for various tasks are excellent craftsman and also very professional and courteous We highly recommend Dave for your next major home renovation or new home build / he is truly best of breed
Dave and his team made all the additional efforts required to contend with and manage the changes in permits, approvals, job access, resource availability, and schedules brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. He was able to complete a quality renovation of our bathrooms and bedrooms on-budget. The new flooring and showers, in particular, look amazing. It was a pleasure to work with Dave and his team.
Dave recently completed an expansion and complete renovation of our bathroom. Projects like this are disruptive, but Dave worked to mitigate the inconveniences. The completed project work was top notch and Dave took care of all the small details. Easy to work with, providing expert guidance when needed, we would highly recommend Neilson Homes and the entire team of sub contractors Dave employed.
David and his group of sub- contractors did a wonderful job. We hired him to renovate our guest bathroom and add a portico to the front of our house. Both were done well, on time and on budget. We are very happy and have received many compliments on how great the house looks!
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Full remodels4.6
Repeat clients across 5+ years4.4
Custom home building4.2
Finish quality3.6