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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis. 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
WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis is a Beverly, Massachusetts design-build remodeling company Jesse DeBenedictis says he founded in 2001, running one team from design through construction and warranty for North Shore homeowners in Beverly, Gloucester and Cape Ann. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, the BBB gives it an A+ as a non-accredited, 24-year business, and it's a member of the Beverly Chamber of Commerce. Twenty-five Google and Houzz reviews stretching from 2017 through mid-2026 describe a genuinely wide range of work — a full home remodel and addition in Gloucester, structural repairs, a six-month multi-room renovation with new floors and extensive carpentry, a porch restoration, exterior painting, and a kitchen renovation reviewers describe as quick and well-communicated. One recurring theme across the years is handling surprises honestly: in a 2022 review, a homeowner describes the crew finding a hairline crack inside a new window's corner — invisible from outside — and replacing the whole unit rather than risk it failing later. Another client, a former federal contracting officer, wrote in 2022 that a challenging 200-year-old-home remodel came in on schedule with regular communication, and that the house later sold for 10% over asking. Several reviewers describe using the company on more than one project over the years. One thing worth flagging: a 2020 review calling the estimate price outrageous, from someone who didn't go on to hire them — the only discordant note in an otherwise consistent record. Before booking, it's worth asking specifically about bathroom scope: the one bathroom job that shows up here was a small closet repair, not a full remodel, even though the company reports a kitchen-and-bath remodeling certification.
““Works By JD” does great work.”
Jesse and Lisa were amazing to work with. They were thoughtful and helpful when it came to creating what we envisioned and how to do it. They communicate well and have made a step my step system to help you understand and navigate the building process. We highly recommend them for small and large projects.
Jesse is a great, kind-hearted guy who like to take care of his people!
We had a great experience with Works by JD. They were helpful and professional in scoping our kitchen renovation. They worked quickly and efficiently, kept us in the loop with status updates throughout the project, and answered all the questions we had along the way. We are SO happy with the finished product and highly recommend working with them!
The exterior painting job done by a crew from WORKS could not have been better. As I watched their work going from surface cleaning, preparation with areas of scraping, minor filling and caulking to priming and the final solid color staining, the care and expertise with which it was being done was obvious. I tend to be a perfectionist and was happy to perceive the guys treating the house as if it were their own!
I have used WORKS on three different projects in our home, spanning several years. I keep going back to them, which is evidence of how I hold them in regard. They do good work. They are attentive to the project. The employees are all polite and respectful. They focus on their work. Almost every day a supervisor-type shows up to check on everything. In our latest work with them, one of the subcontractors messed up big time. WORKS completely understood the mess-up, was on our side, and made sure the re-do was done quickly and no cost to us. Absolutely no argument or hesitancy; they supported us and got it done right. I’m very comfortable with WORKS and will use them in the future should a need arise.
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1 change recorded — last scanned Jun 29, 2026.
Verified license4.4
Fixes instead of replacing4.2
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