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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Xtend Contracting. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Finished floor area of the rooms in scope — not wall area.
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$6,000 – $9,000
Typical painting project around $7,500
Xtend Contracting is a Woburn, Massachusetts outfit built around deck, porch and trim carpentry, with painting and general home-improvement work rounding out the list. Better Business Bureau records list the company as Xtend Contracting, Corp., also doing business as Xtend Painting, Inc. out of Somerville, and put its history at about 11 years. When the work gets finished, it draws real praise: a 2021 review calls a rebuilt porch beautiful and its carpenters polite and respectful, a 2020 review calls a new roof deck amazing, and reviews in 2024 and 2025 single out exterior trim repair and a new deck build as clean, well-communicated jobs with a responsive crew. One customer describes being a repeat client over many years for painting, repair and remodeling work. Running alongside that praise is a recurring, specific pattern that is hard to ignore: reviews dated 2020, 2023 and 2025 describe deposits paid for deck, porch or door jobs that were never finished, with customers winning court judgments against the owner, Bruno, that have gone largely unpaid — one 2025 review reports over $10,000 taken and an active Write of Execution still being enforced by the Sheriff's Office. A separate Better Business Bureau review describes a $4,000 deposit paid for a door and frame installation that had not started three months later. Better Business Bureau currently grades the company F, citing three unanswered complaints and no accreditation. Before booking, ask about a payment schedule tied to completed milestones rather than a large upfront deposit, get a signed contract, and check the status of the company's Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration — BuildZoom lists license #190297 as inactive, expired since January 2020. The carpentry itself has a real track record of satisfied customers, but the recurring accounts of stalled jobs and court judgments across three separate years make this a business to vet carefully before any money changes hands.
It has now been over three years since Bruno of X-Tend has scammed me. I have received a court judgment in my favor, and have even received a Write of Execution that the Sheriff's Office has tried to enforce, but Bruno still lies and delays and lies and will not pay back the money he took (over $10,000) without ever completing the job after taking the deck apart. He lied about needing more supplies, and never even started the rebuilding. Stay away. He is a crook, who has a court judgment against him.
Good job Very cooperative
Bruno will take your money and then do nothing for months. He will not apply for permits, and he will tell you your town/city is the problem. He will blame every delay or broken promise on circumstances outside of his own control. During that time, he will use your money to finish his other projects or (probably) pay his other bills. If you ask for your money back, he will tell you he has bought materials but never provide any proof. If you call Bruno out for his poor performance, he will gaslight you and again blame everyone but himself, including you. I decided to work with Bruno despite a few bad reviews. I figured everyone makes mistakes. But when Bruno makes them, he will not make them right. The only reason I have not pursued a lawsuit against him is that lawyers cost money and Bruno has a history of not paying the settlements against him. Maybe Bruno has improved his business practices in the year since we last interacted, but I wouldn't bet on it. Neither should you.
Bruno and his team were so easy to work with. They built us a beautiful deck and the whole experience was extremely smooth. They are especially strong communicators with quick responses - we always knew the status of the project and all of his team were very courteous. Would highly recommend! Bruno was very polite
Xtend contracting is my "go to" team for my house painting, repair and remodeling projects. I am a repeat customer for many years including painting, various repair projects, and room remodeling. The Xtend team is experienced, highly capable, honest, and well-connected in the local industry. I highly recommend working with them!
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Careful prep for clean finishes5.0
Thorough prep work5.0
Fixes rot first5.0
