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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Waters 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
Waters Construction is a general contractor based in Chelmsford, MA. The company reports 11 years in business and describes itself as specializing in kitchens, baths, cabinetry, interior and exterior remodeling, finished carpentry and new construction. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor licence 193879 is revoked on the state registry, with Eli Waters as the holder of record. In a 2026 review, a customer wrote that "Eli built our AUD in our back yard" and was always communicating. Another 2026 review said Eli repaired porch steps and railing, replaced a decorative support column and repointed the granite base of the front of the house, and that the "Area was spotless when he left." In a 2025 review, a customer wrote that when rot was found on a door frame during a painting job, Eli came the next day (a Saturday) and created a new frame. In another 2025 review, a customer said Waters Construction rebuilt a portion of their deck and pressure washed and stained the rest. In a 2024 review, a customer wrote that Waters Construction replaced the sill on the front of their house and that Eli "charged considerably less than the two other bids" they received. Another 2024 review said Eli and his team replaced an old patio door with a new slider, and that he installed a new fire door to the garage. In a 2023 review, a customer wrote that Eli Waters and his crew installed a walk-in shower, replaced the old cracked grout in the bathroom floor and painted the bathroom. Another 2023 review said Waters Construction completed a major remodel of a kitchen and bath on a 1937 home. In a third 2023 review, a customer wrote that Eli Waters identified an improperly installed vent as the source of a roof leak and repaired it. In a 2026 review, a customer wrote that they gave Eli Waters a downpayment to replace windows and that he never did any work nor refunded any of the money, putting the loss at $23,100. In a 2021 BuildZoom review, a customer wrote that he did "extremely shoddy work" and that everything he did "needs to be removed and re-done by another contractor."
Eli built our AUD in our back yard. Hes a hard worker and was always communicating. We are very happy with how everything came out.
Few months ago Eli repaired my porch steps and railing and decorative support column replaced. Essentially rebuilt them. Looks fabulous! He also repointed the granite base of the front of house and took that 6 inches below. He was fast and efficient and gave me great advice about materials and keeping with the period of the house (Victorian farmhouse). Area was spotless when he left. Totally happy with his work. Definitely will hire him again. Although it was not a big job he treated it and me like it was. I'm actually already talking with him about another job now. Great work, great guy.
Eli Waters stole $23,100 from our family. We gave him a downpayment to replace windows and he never did any work nor did he refund any of the money after many, many attempts. He said he lost his workers comp, had to lay off his crew and was “cleaned out.” He then asked for more money to do the job which we politely declined. We hired an attorney but were advised against it for now because he has no assets to recoup our payment and last we looked in 2025, his contractor license was suspended. We have worked with a number of really good contractors in the area and as a result let our guard down a bit during this process. I was drawn in by the website and Eli is a nice guy and I believe well intentioned but not trustworthy and from our experience, a thief. Please don’t make the same mistake we did. I recommend doing your research to understand the past of the people you allow in your home and give money to. Losing $23,100 is the worst financial blow our family has ever had to deal with and the frustration it continues to cause is very painful considering all of the other things we could use that money for. Stay far, far away from Waters Construction.
I highly recommend Eli and his work. When I was having my house painted, they discovered bad rot on a door frame. Eli came first thing the next day (a Saturday) and created a beautiful new frame. His quick response kept the painting project on time.
I just had Waters Construction rebuild a portion of my deck and pressure wash and stain the rest. I am so happy with the end result, and have gotten many compliments from family and friends. The price was just right for me, and Eli and his crew got the work done in a pretty quick turnaround. They were punctual, kind, hard-working, and tidied up everything at the end of the job. Eli was a great contractor to deal with. I plan to use this company again in the future for other work.
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Design-build additions3.8
State-verified Home Improvement Contractor license since 20253.3
48 years in business2.6