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A barn with solar panels and a double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashfield, MA: that is the job a 2017 Houzz reviewer said design/builder Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons, built for them in 2013-2014. That reviewer wrote that Chris took their SketchUp computer model and did the final design without an architect, which made changes along the way easier. Chris Seaver manages the company in Charlemont, according to finehomebuilding.com, and residentialdesignmagazine.com has credited him as builder. A 2016 reviewer wrote that Chris and his crew built a house for them in 2002–2003, that he designed the house as well, and that the work stayed within their budget and met all deadlines. A 2016 customer said they let Chris design their first custom build with his architect and refined it only slightly. A 2017 customer who did a major renovation said Chris would always return if there were any issues. In a 2018 review, a customer said they collaborated with Chris on the design, made a lot of changes and decisions along the way, and that he was always patient.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Seaver & Sons Custom Builders. 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
“the Townsend brothers hired Seaver’s Charlemont company, Seaver & Sons Custom Builders, to build a new wall for a breakroom and office.”
“Chris Seaver manages Seaver & Sons Custom Builders in Charlemont, Mass.”
“Builder: Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons Custom Builders, Charlemont, Massachusetts”
We had an excellent experience working with Chris and highly recommend Seaver & Sons. Chris takes the time to communicate and is careful to make sure that things are clear. We collaborated on the design and made a lot of changes and decisions along the way and he was always patient and considerate. Chris and team are skilled crafts people and we appreciate the beautiful work they have done on our house.
In 2013-2014 design/builder Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons, built our barn with solar panels and our double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashfield, MA. Chris, with his friendly manner, quality workmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to take hiccups in stride, along with the superior subs and suppliers he chose, made our building project a real pleasure. Another plus to having Chris as our builder was that, as a design/builder, he knew the ins and outs of both building and design and so was able to take my SketchUp computer model and do the final design without an architect. That also made it easier to make some changes along the way. When something arose that either Chris or we (or a sub) thought should be tweaked, Chris and I could just discuss it, and then it could be done without having to go back to the architect. I would build a new house again, and Seaver & Sons would still be my choice. Linda Farmer Ashfield, MA
Seaver and Sons is responsible and methodical. They take pride in their work, are highly organized, and capable craftspeople in the traditional high-end residential sphere.
I did a major renovation and Chris did an excellent job. The house is truly a work of art. Chris is a pleasure to work with and will always return if there are any issues.
Seaver & Sons combines the highest quality craftsmanship with a strong ability to communicate and articulate. This combination made our first custom build an engaging and confident experience. We had a sense of what we wanted, we let Chris design it with his architect, and we refined it only slightly. Now we simply enjoy the beautiful result.
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