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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from U.S. Work Building & Remodeling. 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
Carlos Santos's name turns up in nearly every review this company has collected. One couple who had renovated four homes in eight years, using a different contractor each time, wrote in July 2024 that U.S. Work exceeded all of their expectations and that they would use nobody else from then on. The business is a family-owned general contractor in East Sandwich that says it has been designing and building homes across Cape Cod for close to twenty years, and works in English and Portuguese. Most of the work customers describe is remodelling, and bathrooms above all. In 2023 a Dennis couple had two bathrooms done by the company's own electricians, plumbers, painters and carpenters; an Eastham homeowner got an estimate within days and the job finished on their timeline at what they called a reasonable price; a Chatham household had two new bathrooms installed. A 2024 client bought an 1980s house and had the kitchen remodelled as part of a full refresh, and in December 2025 another listed three bathrooms, a walk-in closet, a bedroom, an office and a garage, praising the high-end materials and the daily clean-up. Customers tend to describe how the job was run as much as how it turned out. Writing through 2024 and 2025, they mention plans printed poster-size and walked through detail by detail before work started, texts saying which crew members were coming and when, daily progress photographs, and tilers who suggested design changes the owners ended up preferring. A couple living out of state said in August 2025 that this was exactly why they picked the company after interviewing several Cape builders, because they could not be there to watch. The Massachusetts home improvement contractor licence, #185145, is verified active in the state registry, and Houzz shows a 5.0 average across 64 reviews, 31 project galleries and eight Best of Houzz awards. Two things are worth pinning down. Everything customers have written about is remodelling and renovation, while the Houzz profile also offers custom homes, new construction and accessory dwelling units, so ask to see those if that is your project. The service area is also described differently in different places: the company's own site names Provincetown and Falmouth and mentions the Boston area, while Houzz lists Cape Cod. For a kitchen, a bathroom or a whole-house renovation on the Cape, there is more recent, specific detail to go on here than most. Ask for the schedule and the crew plan in writing, since that day-to-day communication is what customers single out, and confirm who is doing the painting — one reviewer in October 2025 did their own.
Remodeled 3 bathrooms, walk-in closet, 1 bedroom. 1 office and garage. Excellent craftsmanship with an eye to detail. Luxurious bathroom appearance; all high-end materials. Carlos Santos managed project. He was responsive to changes and checklist items. Cleaned up on daily bases to minimize dust. Would recommend US Building and Remodeling.
Carlos and his team at US Work were exceptional—truly exceeding every expectation. Quality contractors are hard to find on Cape Cod, but Carlos is a rare standout. He is incredibly professional, arriving well-prepared with our plans printed in poster size and reviewing every detail with care. His estimate was accurate and fairly priced (second lowest of five bids, and the lowest bidder ultimately walked away). Most impressively, he delivered exactly what he promised. He quoted 8–10 weeks and finished in just 7—almost unheard of. Knowing we were living in the home throughout the project, he made every effort to minimize the disruption and expedite the timeline. His crew often arrived by 7:30 a.m. and stayed some days until 6 p.m. Carlos was onsite often, checking progress and communicating with me about even the smallest details. Their craftsmanship was outstanding. They installed two structural beams in our attic as we converted it into a room, running support all the way down to the foundation. This required opening four walls across multiple levels of our townhome, yet when they were done, you’d never know the walls had been opened—everything was restored and painted to perfection. They even matched our original 1975 staircase railing seamlessly. We highly recommend US Work for any remodeling or construction project—from major structural work to the finest finishing touches. Carlos and his team are true professionals, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Carlos was great to work with. As usual, there were a few minor changes needed along the way and they were handled very smoothly. He was very responsive. The work was finishing a room in the basement. See photos but note that I did the painting myself.
Carlos and his team are amazing! We feel so fortunate that we found them. We interviewed many contractors and design/build firms on Cape Cod, looking for strong quality, organization, and communication. Since we live out of state, it was critical to find someone we trusted. Based on excellent reviews, we started a project with US Work Building and Remodeling to renovate our first floor, including the kitchen, dining room and living room, with the goal of being completed by summer. From the beginning we knew we’d made the right choice. Carlos was organized, easy to work with, and tireless. He dealt with all the permitting/the Conservation Board, found the right teams, and connected us with any specialists required. He contacted us when decisions needed to be made either by text, call or video and helped us walk through options. At each stage of construction the work was top quality. We tripled the scope over the course of the project. At each expansion Carlos re-confirmed the June completion date - and at the end of June everything was done, the team was packed up, and the house was clean. The work is beautiful, and the house looks fantastic. In addition, Carlos was wonderful to work with – trustworthy, competent and kind. We highly recommend!
Carlos is the most professional contractor I have had the pleasure of hiring and working with. His employees are meticulous, knowledgeable and did an incredible job on my front door, frame and entranceway. We are so thrilled to have found Carlos (through a recommendation where he gut renovated an entire home to perfection) I highly recommend Carlos and US Work Building and Remodeling for any and every job. You will be thrilled with the end results.
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Decks and porches5.0
Clients returning for 10 and 20 years5.0
Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Renovates century-old structures5.0
Stands behind work5.0
Built-in units3.9
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