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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Tom Curren Companies. 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
Tom Curren Companies has been a fixture in the Newton/MetroWest area since 1986, growing from a painting company into a full design-build outfit with separate painting, carpentry, and remodeling divisions. Its biggest, most detailed reviews describe substantial projects: a three-month structural renovation removing a wall and installing a steel support beam, full bathroom guts, and a first-floor renovation spanning a kitchen and two baths. Google shows 139 ratings at 4.5, with Houzz at 4.7 from 72 ratings and Best Pick Reports at 4.2 from 34. The strongest reviews describe extensive preconstruction planning meetings, project managers who text daily updates, and a company that stands behind its work — one customer describes a cabinet issue from a third-party vendor getting fixed even after the fact. Several customers have used the company repeatedly across a kitchen, a basement, and multiple bathrooms. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, and the Better Business Bureau has accredited it since 2007 with an A+ grade. A recurring complaint, though, isn't about finished work — it's about who gets taken on as a client in the first place. Reviews spanning 2017 to this year describe feeling screened out or dismissed once the company sized up the project's budget: a 2017 review describes a competitive initial bid that jumped by $30,000 at the walkthrough, a 2023 review describes a consultant more interested in competing quotes than the actual scope, and a February 2026 review says the company backed out after apparently deciding the job wasn't profitable enough, despite advertising work of all sizes. Separately, a May 2025 review makes a more serious allegation — poor-quality work, slow follow-up, and repairs conditioned on signing additional contracts — while a June 2025 review describes a painting phase that fell short after a positive carpentry experience with the same company. For a substantial kitchen, bathroom, or structural remodel, the depth of planning and craftsmanship described here is real and well-documented — the risk sits more at the estimate stage, so it's worth getting a firm, written scope and price before assuming a smaller job will get the same attention as a full renovation.
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“I use Tom Curren Companies for smaller interior and exterior jobs, they're super easy to work with and have a great group of subs who do work of all types like this. They're responsive and will come do a very sound estimate for you.”
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“Tom Curren Companies has been around for almost 40 years and can help with any painting, carpentry, or remodeling needs. Very thorough and professional”
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They showed up on time and ready to go, a crew of three guys were able to complete all the rooms in just one day! Working with their scheduling team and their planning team was easy. Will deffinetly contact the next time my organization needs painting done
I had an unpleasant experience after connecting with one of their senior consultants. It was clear to me, I was definitely not worth their time. Very bizarre experience from the start.
In April my husband and I decided that the exterior of our house needed a refresh. The foundation, doors, basement windows, handrails needed to be painted along with some minor repairs. We had used Curren services years ago to redo our bathroom and were very satisfied with the work so contacted them again. Project consultant Peter Woods came and did a very thorough review of what we needed, including taking pictures. We received a detailed job estimate promptly which we accepted. In June we received a late afternoon phone call asking if there was any way that the project could start the following day. Luckily that worked and the crew was here promptly the next morning. Mark the project manager walked around the house with us to reconfirm the work that needed to be done. Then Eli and two painters got right to work, worked the entire day, and got a great deal accomplished. There was some confusion the following morning since we expected the crew to be here early again, but after a late morning phone call to Peter things got back on track. The entire project was almost completed on the second day. Texts from Mark were very helpful. There was one addtional project that was added on and Mark came on a Saturday to get it done. We were very pleased with the quality of work and responsiveness of Curren staff and would highly recommend them for any project.
Exterior of house was prepped and oiled last summer, our second time with Tom's team. During the process, we had some issues with foundation plantings. Tom, himself, came by to have a closer look and assured us any concerns would be addressed. This spring, all issues had resolved themselves and, once again, Tom came by to make sure we were completely satisfied.
I hired Tom Curren Companies to paint the exterior of my house. I am very pleased with the result. They did good carpentry work wherever the trim or siding had rotted. Then they did a nice professional job priming and painting the house. Communication was excellent, starting with a very detailed evaluation of the house and proposal. The crew were polite and efficient during the job. I would hire them again!
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Energy retrofit expertise5.0
Named project managers4.8
Custom built-ins4.2
Multi-trade condo work4.1
Pool leak two contractors could not find4.5
Fair, competitive pricing4.4