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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Penney Construction, 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
Penney Construction is a small, owner-operated general contractor in Peabody run by Ryan Penney, doing everything from full gut renovations to water damage repair and commercial work on Boston's North Shore. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. The strongest reviews describe real depth: a 2023 review from a repeat customer describes multiple projects over several years, including two full gut renovations and commercial work, calling Ryan approachable and knowledgeable on top of high-quality results. Another 2023 review describes a major renovation on a newly purchased home, calling the company 'the unicorn' of contractors after struggling to find anyone else willing to take on work of that scale. In an October 2025 review, Ryan personally checked in on a water-damage repair project, with staff described as meticulous throughout. More recent reviews from this year describe a smooth, detailed estimating process and communication that stayed consistent through the job. Two accounts complicate that picture. A February 2024 review described being promised an estimate that never arrived, with no response to follow-up emails once contact was made. An October 2025 review criticized pricing relative to quality and cited a broader pattern of communication complaints the reviewer said they'd heard from others locally. For a full renovation or gut project on the North Shore, the detailed positive accounts carry real weight, but the two complaints both center on the same thing — getting a timely response before or during a project — so it's worth confirming communication expectations upfront.
Ryan and team were great to work with from the start. Ryan was prompt and communicative, and the entire estimation process was seamless. Within a couple weeks of the first walkthrough, we were able to get an a detailed estimate broken down into individual parts, and have full visibility into the entire project from the very beginning. Thank you Ryan & Team!
Quality of work is second to none
We used Penney Construction to repair water damage in our home. Ryan and his crew were excellent to deal with and Ryan continuously checked on the progress and quality of the work being done. Ryan’s staff were pleasent to work with and meticulously detailed. Howie and Wayne, Ryan’s finish carpenters, did excellent work and were always available to address any concerns that we had. The subcontractors that Ryan uses are also excellent. His plumbing contractor, John, was excellent and came highly recommend. Electrical, tile and painting were also excellent. Ryan had his painting contractor return after the project was completed to touch up any spots missed or damaged. Throughout this process Ryan was on top of all the details and available through texting, email, in person and by phone. Ryan has an excellent and well deserved reputation for quality work. I have to concur with this and will be happy to recommend his services to anyone and I’m also planning on using Ryan in the spring for other projects.
Subpar. Pricing not worth the quality of work and lack of communication is the consensus I've heard from the community. Many other viable quality contracting companies to choose from in the area.
Ryan and team were professional, communicated well and are masters of their trade. Excellent at troubleshooting and ensure top notch fit and finish.
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Interior painting with sharp lines5.0
Full bathroom renovations4.6
Handles damage rebuilds4.5