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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Optima Home Improvement. 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
Optima Home Improvement is Leo — Leonardo to some of his customers — and the crew he works alongside out of Waltham. People hire him for bathrooms, basements and the kind of whole-room work a family wants finished before they move in, and they tend to keep calling him by name: he prices the job, he is on site while it runs, and he checks in as it goes. Bathrooms come up more than anything else. One homeowner had a primary bath remodeled in six days in May 2024 — tub out, tile and fixtures in — and another had a master bathroom stripped and rebuilt in March 2026, with Leo making sure everything was right before he called it done. Basements are the other half of the work: one family finished an entire basement and added a full bath in July 2025, and another turned a low-ceilinged unfinished basement into a bathroom and laundry in January 2025. The bigger jobs go further than that. A 30-by-12 back deck was torn down and rebuilt in spring 2025, an attic was converted into a new floor with a master suite working alongside the homeowners' architect, hardwood floors were refinished, and a buyer who took on a foreclosed house with water damage and structural trouble said in 2026 that the job stayed manageable because he knew every morning what would happen that day. Money and timing come up in the same plain way. Customers describe a fair estimate before signing, pricing that beat other quotes with no surprise costs at the end, and work that started within days of the call. One repeat customer wrote in December 2024 about a job that did not begin well: he needed it finished quickly and Leo brought in extra hands to hit the date. That is the thing to ask about — who will actually be on your job, and what happens if a hired crew has to be added to keep a date. For a bathroom, a basement build-out or a round of work before you move in, this is a straightforward call around Waltham. Ask for the written scope and the punch-list process up front, and confirm how the schedule is protected if the crew changes mid-job.
Leo, is a life saver!!! He was so kind and very helpful He is willing me to help me with a project!! I highly recommend him!!
We hired Leo to take on a foreclosed home that came with significant water damage and structural issues—and what could have been an overwhelming process turned into a smooth, well-managed project thanks to him. From day one, his communication stood out. Every morning, I knew exactly what time he’d arrive and what work was planned for the day. He consistently checked in at the end of each day to make sure everything was done right, which gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind. What really impressed us was his flexibility and dedication. As often happens with homes like this, unexpected issues popped up along the way—many outside the original scope of work—but he stepped in without hesitation and handled them professionally. Also worth mentioning—our dogs can be a little needy (and let’s be honest, a bit annoying at times because they are huskies), and he was incredibly respectful and patient with them. He made us feel completely comfortable in our own home, which isn’t always the case with contractors. That level of consideration really stood out. He was timely, cost-effective, and genuinely cared about the quality of the work being done. In short, he’s everything you’d hope for in a contractor. We’re incredibly grateful for his hard work and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone reliable, communicative, and committed to doing things right. I’m hiring him again for our next project which is our kitchen and trust him implicitly.
We had a fantastic experience with Optima when we had a wall taken down in our home. The guys were all great and helpful. They kept everything as clean as possible (construction is dusty!), and were so respectful of our hoe. We look forward to using them in the coming months for a major addition to the back of our house! I cannot recommend Optima enough!!!
The Optima team did a complete remodel of our master bathroom. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Leo was great to work with. He kept us informed throughout the process and made sure that everything was 100% perfect before the job was done. We highly recommend their services.
We hired Leo and his team to build a roof over our exterior basement stairs. They were great from start to finish! He responded quickly and was able to come right out for a consultation. He and his team did an awesome job and he was great about checking in to make sure we were happy with how it was turning out. Would definitely work with him again!
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