Local business · Wenham, MALocal business · 5 Burley St, Wenham, MA 01984, USA
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Wells & Company Builders. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Upgrades beyond the standard like-for-like swap included in the base scope.
Estimated range
$27,500 – $45,000
Typical bathroom remodel around $36,300
The tell with Wells & Company is how many of its customers come back. One homeowner has hired them for three projects, another for two renovations plus a post-storm garage repair, a third for a major condo kitchen and then the smaller fixes before renting the unit out. Across 17 written accounts going back to 2021, the pattern holds steady. They work out of Wenham and describe themselves as a second-generation, family-owned firm doing design-forward residential renovation and new home projects across the North Shore and greater Boston. The Better Business Bureau gives them an A+, though that profile also shows the business as unaccredited and six years old — the family lineage runs longer than the company entity does. Old houses are where the specifics get interesting. In 2023 reviews, the owner of an 1890s period home described updating the electrical and other systems while holding the period look intact; another, in a 1930 Georgian Colonial, brought in a designer to fix a difficult layout without gutting the place. A master bathroom from that same stretch covered the whole sequence — planning, demolition, plumbing, electrical, framing and tile — trading a tub and enclosed shower for a larger shower and a linen closet. An attic got finished to the owner's own specification on insulation and sound dampening. Toby Wells is named in nearly every review, on site and answering questions as the work runs. What customers writing this spring credit is the front end: planning up front to keep surprises down, then a responsive crew through the finish. A 2024 customer said he was thoughtful about pricing and actively steered them to stay inside their budget. Another, in March, had windows and doors installed while away on vacation and came home to the house and grounds as they'd left them. Two things to weigh. A Jamaica Plain Colonial renovation that began just before the pandemic ran into material shortages, and that homeowner described unavoidable delays — everything promised was delivered, but the schedule moved. And nearly all the written accounts sit on a single platform; the versions that appear on other listing sites are the same Google reviews republished, so the corroboration is thinner than the count of sites suggests. The right call for a renovation on an older North Shore or Boston home where design and detail matter more than speed — a kitchen, a bathroom, an addition, a finished attic. Ask for a written schedule with material lead times, and get the planning phase spelled out; that front-end work is what their customers keep pointing to.
We could not be happier with our home renovations performed by Wells and Co! From the start of the project, Toby was kind, attentive, and detail oriented. Wells and Co's approach is very focused on planning up front, minimizing surprises, and delivering beautifully finished and highly functional spaces. The team excelled at clear communication throughout the process, sharing updates via virtual/on-site meetings and presenting options clearly and with no pressuring when plans needed to change or design ideas shifted. The team was always open to accommodate changes along the way, whether big (vaulting a ceiling) or small (adding an electrical outlet). I always felt like we were aligned in the goal of delivering a space our family would love living in. As we settle into our new (old) home, the quality of the craftsmanship is evident all around us and reflects the whole Wells team's clear commitment to the company's mission as well as the skill of the leads and subs who contributed to the project.<br><br>When embarking on a home renovation project there are a lot of stressors to consider. Will this project finish on time? Will we stay in budget? What will happen when unexpected things pop up? Will the team be straight with me about the issues or paper over them? What happens if (when?) I want to change something mid-project? In all these cases we were thrilled with Wells and Co's performance. Our project was delivered within budget, on time, and meets our needs and desires perfectly. We recommend Wells and Co without reservations for your next home project.
We hired Wells and Company Builders to remodel our kitchen, first floor living area as well as all the bathrooms in our home, and we couldn't be happier with the results. The project was very well executed from start to finish, the team was highly responsive, showed great attention to detail, and completed everything in a timely manner.<br><br>What really stood out was their communication. The team had regular meetings with us throughout both the planning and execution phases, and acted promptly on every suggestion or feedback we gave. It made the whole process feel collaborative and stress-free.<br><br>Even after the project was completed, they remained just as prompt and attentive, quickly addressing any small touch-ups or loose ends related to their work.<br><br>Highly recommend Toby Wells and his team to work with!
I've had Toby and team do a couple projects in my condo, a major kitchen renovation that turned out gorgeous and some more minor repairs and updates as I prepared the unit for renting. The team were always great to work with, very communicative, and did excellent work. They've also been extremely considerate with various small things that needed repairs after-the-fact, often considering them under warranty and fixing free of charge. Had I not moved out of Boston, I'd be continuing to use them for all my home renovation projects!
Wells & Company Builders is one of the best general contractors we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Toby and his team consistently deliver top‑tier craftsmanship, clear communication, and a level of professionalism that sets them apart in this industry. If you’re looking for a GC who does things the right way, communicates clearly, and produces beautiful work, Wells & Company Builders is the team you want. Highly recommended.
"Wells & Company Builders were a dream to work with for our residential remodeling project. My husband and I chose them for our first period home, and their fair pricing, exceptional professionalism, and creativity truly made them stand out. We highly recommend them!"
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Tile and grout work4.4