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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from S+H Construction. 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
S+H Construction is a Cambridge-area general contractor founded in 1978, with an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration and a nearly half-century track record. Its Houzz profile lists eight awards, a Best of Boston Home Award in 2015 and 2016, and the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston's Remodeler of the Year in 2013 — recognition consistent with reviews stretching back over a decade. Recent reviews describe whole-project remodels handled by an in-house team across trades: a kitchen redone with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, and a new backsplash, all on the schedule promised; a bathroom and laundry room remodel; a deck and retaining wall project in 2023 followed by a second engagement this year preparing a home for sale. One family has been a customer since 2013, calling on S+H for everything from major renovations to the smaller jobs that accumulate in an older two-family home, and credits their general contractor by name for transparent pricing and steady subcontractor coordination. Project manager Tracey Litt comes up by name across several reviews — coordinating a remote-owner ice-dam repair while the family was out of state, and supervising a kitchen remodel finished on schedule. Not every account here is positive: a 2025 review describes a very different experience — work that started falling apart within months, a project manager and director the reviewer found dismissive, and costs the reviewer says weren't disclosed upfront. It stands out against an otherwise strongly positive recent run — eleven reviews in the past six months, all five stars. For a homeowner planning a serious renovation, S+H reads as an established, award-recognized choice with real depth on complex, multi-trade jobs. Given the one sharply negative account, it's worth asking directly about cost transparency and getting the full scope in writing before signing.
We hired S&H Construction of Belmont MA to remodel our kitchen, they did a superb job all the way: carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, plastering, painting, and backsplash according to a schedule they planned. They did it right on schedule.Tracey Litt supervised it with friendliness and professionalism, We would happily bring this company back for any work in the future. Our new kitchen is beautiful: Thank you, Tracy and all the workers for a wonderful experience.
It's always a pleasure to work with S&H Construction. They have excellent contractors in any trade you need. Their on-site management keeps all jobs running well and on time.
We have been S+H customers since 2013 when we bought our 'needs everything' 2-family. From major renos, to the medium-sized bits and pieces of work that just accumulate over time, they have always been there for us with transparent pricing, superb communication and coordination with subcontractors (and great subcontractors), and thoughtful guidance overall. We are incredibly fortunately, specifically, to have Pat as our GC. He is almost like a member of the family at this point and I am always impressed with the level of service, advocacy and overall project management he brings to our jobs, big and small.
We worked with S + H Construction on two separate occasions, and I can say without hesitation that they’ve earned our complete and total trust and satisfaction. In 2023 they tackled a large deck and retaining wall for us – a significant project that they executed beautifully. The craftsmanship was outstanding and the results have held up perfectly. Fast-forward to this year, they came back to help us prepare a home for sale with a number of smaller projects and, once again, delivered exactly what we needed right when we needed it. What sets S + H apart is their project management. Our project manager was exceptional – organized, communicative, and clearly on top of every detail. Just as impressive were the subcontractors they brought in– highly skilled trades people who took real pride in their work. Assembling that caliber of team on your own would take ages and, honestly, I’m not sure I could’ve done it. Yes, management fees reflect the premium service they provide. But when you weigh that against the time saved, the stress avoided, and the quality of the finished product, it is absolutely worth every penny. You’re not just paying for labor, you’re paying for expertise, coordination, and peace of mind. If you want the job done right, by people who genuinely care about the outcome, look no further than S + H Construction. We wouldn’t hesitate to call them again.
My husband, an architect, and I have nothing but superlatives to describe the work S+H did remodeling our Lexington home in 2024-25. Everyone we encountered--in the office, on the job, and subcontractors--were skilled professionals. We are completely happy with the remodel and will turn to S+H again when we tackle the last piece, our kitchen.
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Established 3.8 rating
Rescued a 2024 stalled job4.3
Multi-trade crew3.9
Real permit history3.7
18 windows replaced in a single day3.1
Basement, bathroom, and porch projects start to finish4.5
Public-building renovation2.6