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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from River City Construction Inc. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Cabinets are roughly 30% of a kitchen budget.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical kitchen remodel around $29,000
River City Construction is a Somerville design-build remodeling company, run by owner Kevin Cordova, a licensed construction supervisor, alongside master carpenter Edwin Marroquin, working kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and ADUs across Greater Boston. The company itself was formed in October 2020, though Kevin's own experience in the trade, per the company's site, runs back 20 years. The reviews describe a company that manages a remodel start to finish without much drama: a kitchen project where a few small issues came up and got handled quickly without derailing the schedule, a master bedroom transformed into a suite with an en-suite bathroom, and a roof leak fix backed with a 5-year guarantee. Reviewers repeatedly single out Kevin's communication and follow-through, and the crew is described as tidy and punctual on-site. One thing worth knowing: BuildZoom's permit history shows a 2021 building permit application in Somerville that was withdrawn because the contractor was not licensed at the time and the property owner didn't live there — this was in the company's first year after its October 2020 founding. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor license (#199959) is now shown active, and BuildZoom scores the company in the 90th percentile of Massachusetts contractors based on its permit record, including a $155,000 completed renovation in Belmont in 2024. The company is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating. For a kitchen, bathroom, or basement remodel in the Greater Boston area, the recent track record here is strong and well-documented — the early licensing gap is worth asking about directly, but it predates the current, active-shown registration by several years.
“River City Construction”
These guys did a great job on our kitchen. Kevin was easy to talk to, the crew showed up when they said they would, and everything moved along without stress. There were a few small things that came up, but they handled it quickly and kept things moving. If youre around Somerville and looking into kitchen remodeling, these guys are worth checking out.
They have the site very neat n clean ,it's coming out great I would think it been soon than everyone yhinks
I would highly recommend Kevin and his team for any project. The thing that sets Kevin apart from other contractors is his trustworthiness, attention to detail, and drive to make sure the customer is 100% satisfied. Kevin took our Master bedroom, and transformed it to have an on-suite master bathroom. He was always in communication with scheduling, and when things in the field popped up that required any changes to plan, He always kept us in the know. He provided his expertise but allowed us to make the final decision to make sure we ended up with our dream bathroom. In the end, we got a perfect bathroom that came in right on budget! Never once did I feel like Kevin was trying to take advantage or take short cuts which is always the first concern with any large projects like this. He was always available via phone, and still is even after completion! We cannot wait to get River City back in for the next project.
Kevin and the River City Team are one of a kind. My experience working with Kevin, has been truly exceptional. From the initial Consultation to the final project. I will definitely refer them to my friend. If your looking for a design build company dont hesitate on giving them a call.
Kevin and Edwin and the team have done a very efficient job and they have been very punctual. My kitchen looks beautiful and with out delays.
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