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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Pine Knoll Custom Building. 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
Pine Knoll Custom Building is a North Eastham design-build shop, and the name that keeps showing up in its Google reviews is John Ferro — reviewers describe him personally walking projects from first sketch to final signoff. The company says it builds custom homes on Cape Cod and handles kitchen, basement, garage and living-space additions, and its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration — filed under its corporate name, Pine Knoll Developers, Inc. — is active with the state. Better Business Bureau records put the business's start date at 1987. The reviews describe real, varied projects rather than one narrow niche: a homeowner building an Accessory Dwelling Unit on their existing lot said John guided them 'from the beginning vision to the final signoff'; a family who'd vacationed in Wellfleet for 30 years finally had him build the home where they could gather for generations; another homeowner had him bump out an eating area and relocate a kitchen to make a bigger dining room; a porch project drew praise for subcontractors who stayed professional and kept homeowners informed of changes. Across 11 reviews running from 2024 through mid-2026, every one is five stars, and the pattern repeats — clear communication, well-managed subcontractors, and homeowners who say they'd hire the crew again. One five-star review did flag something worth asking about — the writer praised the finished project but mentioned an issue partway through without spelling it out, so it's worth checking with a recent client how any snags on a job get handled. For a homeowner planning a custom build, an ADU, or a full room addition on the Outer Cape, Pine Knoll's reviews point to a crew that manages a project start to finish rather than one that shows up to install a single component — worth confirming current lead times and how they scope a kitchen or addition project before signing on.
It was a great experience you did a terrific job highly recommend
Working with John of Pine Knoll Custom Building and his experienced team was a seamless journey in building our first home! They were very easy to work with and offered interesting ideas and choices in creating your perfect place! We recommend John and all his builders at Pine Knoll !🤩
I had the pleasure of working with John Ferro and Pine Knoll Custom Builders when I made the important decision to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on the same lot as my home. John worked tirelessly and diligently with me from the beginning vision to the final signoff from the town. Since ADUs were a relatively new concept on Cape, John was able to guide the project through the necessary permits and regulations. The building materials were expensive and there were still post-COVID supply chain issues, but John always came up with solutions that kept the project on track. The result was a beautifully designed (and built) stand-alone home, which fit perfectly into the landscape of my property, and gave the opportunity for two young professionals to stay and work on the Cape.
This past year we worked with John Ferro and Pine Knoll to do some fairly major remodeling to our house, and we were THRILLED with their work!! I've been through several remodels and can say without a doubt that their work is high quality. They're incredibly knowledgeable, gave us good options, and recommendations about specific projects (e.g., best bathroom sink to fit in our space). we were managing work remotely so communication was important for us. Throughout, they were responsive, professional, and very nice to work with. I would highly recommend them. For context, we had two baths replaced, all floors refinished, windows replaced, bookcases installed, updates to kitchen (added granite counter tops, installed new vent), painted the entire house, replaced exterior and interior walls, etc etc.
Pine Knoll was amazing to work with and we couldn't be happier with the outcome of our project. We bumped out our eating area and moved the kitchen to that space which also created a bigger dining area. All of their subcontractors did fantastic work. My only issue was since the project was estimated but billed at time and materials, we went over budget by a fairly significant amount. We did change the scope a bit though.
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Decks and porches5.0
Clients returning for 10 and 20 years5.0
Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Windows, doors, siding3.5