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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Steveworks LLC. 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
Steveworks is a worker-owned design-build cooperative in Newton, founded in 2000 by Steve — who has since stepped back to a marketing role and handed ownership to the team, including Asher, Tova and Brian, who show up across reviews doing the actual work. The company's Massachusetts home improvement license is active, and it holds an EPA RRP certification and NARI Universal Design certification alongside a strong sustainability focus. The specific projects in reviews range widely: turning a cluttered attic into a bedroom, rebuilding a falling-apart roof deck and adding a trellis with planters for a pollinator garden, converting an old greenhouse into a screened porch, and expanding a single-story ranch into a two-level house with a new master suite that more than doubled the living space. Several reviews describe a deep energy retrofit — new windows, doors and siding to tighten up an older home's envelope — and one 2025 review says the company tracked down a specialty subcontractor to fabricate and install argon-filled replacement windows after the homeowner had already struck out with other contractors. More than one family has hired Steveworks a second time, citing consistent quality and steady communication through the whole project. All 28 reviews across eight sources since 2024 are positive, and Houzz's own page shows 68 reviews at a perfect 5.0 with 12 Best of Houzz wins. Given the scope of the work described — additions, ADU conversions, full energy retrofits — this isn't a company built around a quick, cheap fix; it fits larger remodeling projects where design and building-science expertise matter, so it's worth asking how a smaller job fits into that focus. For a kitchen, bath, addition, ADU conversion, or whole-house energy retrofit in the Newton area, Steveworks is a strong choice with years of consistently positive reviews behind it — just confirm upfront how they scope and price a smaller project.
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“Highly recommend Steveworks based out of Newton.”
“Steveworks recently transformed the look of our home, and we couldnt be more pleased with both the process and the results.”
We had an unfinished attic room that kept accumulating random empty boxes, so when I finally got it cleared Steveworks turned it into a beautiful bedroom. It’s now one of our favorite places in the house.They were super careful about noise and dust and coordination with subcontractors required almost nothing from us which is remarkable. They included design services and Tova was fantastic. Communication was excellent.
I had Steve remodel my Kitchen to a modern style and look and wow was I pleased! If you are looking to update your home kitchen or bathroom I highly recommend!
I found Steveworks on Houzz when I was decluttering an unfinished attic room that until recently had a gas furnace in it. We had replaced it with a heat pump, so the room could now be a finished living space. Their designer did a fantastic job laying out the space and we worked together to figure out how to deal with the ducting so the resulting boxed-out area could be used as a window seat/daybed. They were always friendly and helpful, and worked well with other companies (such as AMS HVAC) and had great subcontractors who were professional. The resulting room is beautiful, warm and cozy.
We highly recommend Steveworks! Our basement renovation turned out so much better than we imagined. Steve, Brian, Asher and Tova are skilled, creative, responsive, dependable professionals. Steveworks' commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability is what makes them stand out - the team installed an electric heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, a heat-pump water heater, and eco-friendly Marmoleum flooring, plus custom cabinets. We'll readily call Steveworks in the future for the quality of their design and workmanship.
The Steveworks team is always a pleasure to work with! This time, they fully renovated our roof deck that was falling apart. Beyond replacing all the broken parts, they also designed and built a beautiful new trellis with large planters where we’ll grow a native pollinator garden. The vines will add shade, privacy, and even help reduce nighttime light pollution. The finished space looks fantastic, and as the plants grow in, it will become a true urban oasis. We couldn’t be happier with the results!
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