--- title: "Don Foote Contracting — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/don-foote-contracting-pfvwus-pf~402771723 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~402771723.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Don Foote Contracting" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5693de350f1d9b58_5067-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "38 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, United States" latitude: 42.4828 longitude: -71.0978 phone: "(781) 438-2994" website: http://donfoote.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 41 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 245 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Don Foote Contracting Original Houzz profile: [Don Foote Contracting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/don-foote-contracting-pfvwus-pf~402771723) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Stoneham, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Medford, Woburn, Lexington, Belmont, Winchester - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (41 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2023), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Offers Custom Work DFC is a full-service residential contracting company specializing in high-end remodeling, custom cabinetry, construction management and fine carpentry. We work with clients from design, through material selection, and help them get prepared for us to execute their rehab in the shortest time possible. As I have said many times, our clients are very happy to see us arrive, and just as happy to see us go!! ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Historic Building Conservation - Custom Cabinets - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Newton - Somerville - Medford - Woburn - Lexington - Belmont - Winchester ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Don Foote Contracting | | Address | 38 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, United States | | Phone | (781) 438-2994 | | Website | http://donfoote.com | | Followers on Houzz | 245 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-Foote-Contracting/302746308373 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Don Foote Contracting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/don-foote-contracting-pfvwus-pf~402771723) - **Website:** http://donfoote.com - **Phone:** (781) 438-2994 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Guildmaster Award.Qualified Remodeler lists DFC as "quality leader" - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2015–2023), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [Builders & Remodelers Assoc. of Gr. Boston (BRAGB)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/builders-and-remodelers-assoc-of-gr-boston-bragb-pfvwus-pf~1762063391) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 41 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 40.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — 594reno, Oct. 2022** > We renovated our kitchen and baths and added central a/c with Don Foote Contracting. They did great work, were great communicators and stayed right on schedule. **★★★★★ — dmele705, March 2022** > Don did our kitchen and dining room renovation, it came out beautiful! Don and his team were a pleasure to work with and did an excellent job. They did all of our custom cabinets which were very high quality and they finished on time! Would definitely use Don Foote again and highly recommend him! **★★★★★ — D Manoach, July 2019** > On the recommendation of friends, after interviewing several firms, I hired DFC for a kitchen/bathroom/pantry renovation. From the beginning it felt like a collaborative and creative endeavor. I tremendously enjoyed working with Marta to update my space and benefited from Don and Elise's input. Don is extremely knowledgeable about working in historical buildings and brings a terrific team of specialists whose input was enormously helpful in judgment calls about where to spend money and when a more economical choice would do just as well. There were no surprises in the budgeting, everything was clearly laid out and explained. I also greatly appreciated that Don willingly met with my condo association to explain a design choice that required their approval. I trusted the team (led very competently by construction manager Steve Perkins) to be in my home when I was out of the country for two months. In the aftermath of the renovation, they have been responsive in tweaking the results and addressing issues that arise. I am enjoying my beautifully renovated condo and I'm so pleased with the outcome! This is a team with integrity and style! **★★★★★ — Debbie DigTe, Aug. 2017** > I would highly recommend DFC and his amazing crew! They are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional and have great vision on a loose palette. They show up on time, work hard during the day, clean up and end of day and come back the next day exactly the same. I'm so glad my amazing decorator, Brenda Reishus of Interior Fashion Advisors brought us together..The Dream Team **★★★★★ — Louisa Lund, Aug. 2017** > We worked with Don Foote Contracting (and project manager Steve Perkins) for a recent remodel of our kitchen and of a bathroom. We loved working with them. They were extremely thoughtful and helpful in the planning stage. The designer, Marta, came up with an idea for the layout of our kitchen that I would never have thought of and was a huge improvement over the original layout. Don went out of his way to think about the mid-century style of our house and make recommendations that suited it. And they were very receptive to our own ideas and thinking of ways to make them work. The construction process itself was extremely well organized and went pretty much to schedule (and no budget surprises). Steve was a pleasure to work with, and great at handling any little problems that came up, and handling various tricky construction details. We're delighted with the results, and would definitely work with DFC again! **★★★★★ — Chris Holman, Jan. 2017** > My wife and I recently completed a large, 3rd floor remodeling project with Don Foote Contracting. > We were pleased with the professionalism of his team, quality of work and the timeliness of the project to completion. > We are very happy with our new space and would definitely work with Don's team again. **★★★★★ — Jon Arnason, Jan. 2017** > "Dear Don, > > As we move through our first holiday season, my wife and I just wanted to send a quick message of thanks for everything you did to transform the house we bought into the home that we love. > > From the very beginning your team made (what for many is a daunting prospect) our renovation manageable and actually kind of fun. We were immediately impressed with the professionalism of the team. There was a balance between the design, planning and the execution of the project that resulted in a perfect product at completion. Thanks to excellent communication from the very beginning, we had confidence from a very early time point that our interests and goals would be honored and that we could rely on you to make the best decisions for us when needed and reach out to us when our input was necessary. > > The longer we are in the space, the more we appreciate it. I hope that we will be able to work together in the future. Please let us know if there are any prospective clients that you would like us to speak to, as we have nothing but good things to say." **★★★★★ — smkrjldjcl, Nov. 2016** > We talked to 5 contractors before selecting Don Foote for our addition, new kitchen, bath and HVAC/hot water system upgrades. His estimate was in the middle to high end of the quotes we received, but the detail in his pricing showed a thorough understanding of the job. We did not get any surprise costs, and his pricing of our change requests was fair and in line with the market. Don impressed us with his knowledge and efforts to reduce the overall job cost while still achieving a top quality result. Don's project manager did a phenomenal job to keep the various subs on track and no detail was too small for him to address. The entire Don Foote team always followed through on our requests. Don's carpenters did an amazing job and his cabinet makers are highly skilled. We highly recommend Don Foote Contracting. **★★★★★ — Anna Edwards, Nov. 2016** > Just the thought of construction made me cringe, then we met Don Foote and his team - From start to finish they were all FANTASTIC. They stuck to timelines, budgets and explained everything along the way. We relied heavily on them for their expertise and they did not disappoint. Living in a construction zone can also be a nightmare but every single contractor they used ALWAYS left our house as clean as possible. We loved the design, the quality work, the professionalism - I cannot believe the transformation of my home - If you want hassle free remodeling (which I thought was unheard of) then I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Don Foote Contracting! **★★★★★ — jmurtie, Oct. 2016** > We hired DFC for an extensive addition to our traditional Cape style house. The final addition included a large family room, three season room, master bed + bath, and an additional stall to our existing garage. Our experience with DFC was fantastic...the areas in which they excelled were many. They exceeded our expectations in 1) design/architect interactions, 2) flexibility, 3) final timelines were met without alteration (even after experiencing unanticipated delays), 4) the quality of the finished product is amazing. Our family moved out of the house during construction so we were not present for the majority of the time; however our neighbors raved about how diligent and courteous the DFC team was for the duration of the project. > > We were hopeful that we would get high quality results delivered on time, but our expectations underestimated what DFC delivered for us. **★★★★★ — Masterwork Painting and Restoration, March 2016** > Don Foote makes first rate custom cabinets. We do the painting, staining and finishing of his cabinets and have seen the quality workmanship over many years. > Don is easy to work with and a true professional. **★★★★★ — betsygoodell, Nov. 2015** > We hired Don Foote Contracting to completely redesign a very dated first floor bathroom. They were creative, flexible and patient with our design decisions and provided great design choices on how best to work with the adjoining first floor bedroom. During construction, their timeliness, communication, and workmanship were all stellar and very professional. They also had great recommendations for places to consider for fixtures and other design features. > > It's also important to know how a firm works with you when there is an issue. When our marble top showed signs of staining, they quickly diagnosed the cause and made sure everything was resolved. perfectly! The bathroom is beautiful and Don's team is highly recommended! ## Selected projects - [Historic Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-renovation-pj-vj~2776238) - Location: Winchester, MA - Photos: 56 - Description: Extensive renovation of historically protected residence in lovely historic district. Modernized spaces add beauty and functionality to this late 1800's layout, adding space while maintaining character of this beautifully proportioned home. All renovation was kept within the stringent historical preservation mandates. Addition of kitchen, mudroom and family room at back of house with modern sensibilities. Creation of three en-suite bathrooms, with large master closet in master bedroom suite. Fin… - [Luxury Condo Re-hab](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-condo-re-hab-pj-vj~525001) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 21 - Description: New kitchen with flat panel walnut cabinets, white caesarstone countertops, gray Italian porcelain backsplash, undermount sink, caesarstone island. Living room with large wall featured fireplace. Butler's pantry between kitchen and library with bar sink, cabinets and storage space. One floor-to-ceiling wall of flat panel cabinets for food and other storage. Pocket door into library/media with concealed flat panel TV between built-in library shelving. Master bedroom suite has a small inset framed… - [Brookline Condo Ikea Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookline-condo-ikea-kitchen-pj-vj~1099272) - Location: Brookline, MA - Photos: 4 - Description: Brookline, MA kitchen renovation with Ikea cabinets, shelving and bookshelves creatively refitted as cabinets by side of refrigerator. Black Quartz countertops. - [Colonial Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-home-renovation-pj-vj~505422) - Location: Concord, MA - Photos: 16 - Description: Gut rehab kitchen with breakfast bar/island in the middle. Kitchen desk with upper shelves in the corner. Pots and pans above island. All new Miele appliances including double wall ovens, cooktop, microwave. Undermount sink is stainless steel and 11" deep. Great for big pans. Gut rehab master bathroom with wood paneled deck mounted tub with carrara marble deck. Full end wall of built-in cabinets and double vanity on facing wall. Shower included rainshower, handshower and 3 body sprays. Three add… - [Transitional Winchester Kitchen and Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-winchester-kitchen-and-bath-pj-vj~1113050) - Location: Winchester, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: Transitional kitchen and first floor three quarter bath renovation. Custom made open cabinet room divider between kitchen and dining room. - [Bamboo Kitchen & Master Bath with Bamboo Vanity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bamboo-kitchen-and-master-bath-with-bamboo-vanity-pj-vj~656473) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Historic Victorian Porch Re-build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-victorian-porch-re-build-pj-vj~873702) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: Rebuild of covered porch and carriage portico on a turn-of-the-century home in the Boston area. The house is an eclectic mix of Medieval Revival and Arts and Crafts Styles. It was most likely designed by Robert Coit, a prolific architect who designed many homes between 1885 and 1930. - [Duplex near Harvard Square, Cambridge Massachusetts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/duplex-near-harvard-square-cambridge-massachusetts-pj-vj~491967) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 34 - [Potter's Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potter-s-kitchen-pj-vj~497325) - Location: Winchester, MA - Photos: 21 - Description: Local artist and busy mother designed and created her own backsplash tile for farmhouse/contemporary kitchen. Tile was fired in her garage kiln and designed to match the mudroom/entryway/half bath cement tile from Central America. Bold geometric design is contrasted against nature-based paintings of chickens, butterflies, and other creatures. Countertops are soapstone and marble quarried in New England. All kitchen cabinets are IKEA. Half bath and pantry have pocket doors. Entryway mudroom has s… - [Princess Suite in transformed attic space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/princess-suite-in-transformed-attic-space-pj-vj~507206) - Location: Winchester, MA - Photos: 8 - Description: Attic is transformed into bedroom for young teen. Bedroom suite includes full bathroom. - [Contemporary Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchens-pj-vj~207775) - Location: Cambridge, Somerville, Winchester, MA - Photos: 32 - Description: Don Foote Contracting is a full-service residential contracting business specializing in high-end remodeling, custom cabinetry, construction management and fine carpentry. This selection features some of our contemporary kitchens. - [Historic Home in Brookline](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-in-brookline-pj-vj~216923) - Location: Brookline, MA - Photos: 16 - Description: 4 story rehab of home on Registry of Historic Homes. Don Foote Contracting - [Green Kitchen and Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-kitchen-and-living-room-pj-vj~521238) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 9 - Description: Gut rehab kitchen and living room, plus 2 full baths and a half bath. Raised panel cabinets, maple breakfast bar in the kitchen with hand turned support leg, rainforest green granite, undermount sinks. Also maple countertop surrounding smaller bar sink. Adjoining dining room with re-constructed fluted pilasters and curved entryway arches. - [Beautiful Custom Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-custom-bathrooms-pj-vj~507169) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Bathroom Vanities](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-vanities-pj-vj~493051) - Location: Stoneham, MA - Photos: 20 - Description: Our cabinet shop can build any vanity design given to them by our designer Marta Kruszelnicka. - [Gaudi Inspired Family Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gaudi-inspired-family-bathroom-pj-vj~569039) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Custom Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-fireplaces-pj-vj~507189) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Six Panel Tri-Fold Brochure for Don Foote Contracting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/six-panel-tri-fold-brochure-for-don-foote-contracting-pj-vj~500335) - Location: Stoneham, MA - Photos: 6 - [Media Center Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/media-center-designs-pj-vj~507199) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Fine Custom Carpentry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fine-custom-carpentry-pj-vj~493063) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 36 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/don-foote-contracting-pfvwus-pf~402771723) ## Ideabooks - [Mid Century Modern Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184931809/list/mid-century-modern-kitchens) — 4 ideas - [Wood ceilings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164786175/list/wood-ceilings) — 8 ideas - [Lo Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162978958/list/lo-ideas) — 7 ideas - [pool surround](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148226098/list/pool-surround) — 3 ideas - [outdoor grilling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112593399/list/outdoor-grilling) — 4 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dfc123) ## Community Q&A **Q: Potters kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the tile form A: Hand made and painted by the homeowner **Q: Sink** *(in Photo Questions)* Who manufactures the sink? A: That was custom concrete made by SlabLab in Holbrook mass **Q: What is the granite countertop? Is that honed costa Esmeralda?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Countertops are Costa Esmeralda Polished Granite, 1-1/4" thick. **Q: Daughter' bedroom** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find that comforter? A: We did that job 4 years ago, and the homeowner bought the comforter. Sorry!! **Q: Is this a flat pebble/stone. Where can i find it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We did that shower years ago, and I don't know the source. They were flat, on 12x12 sheets **Q: Fabulous kitchen!** *(in Photo Questions)* What is yellow color on cabinets and is the yellow/ white tile available commercially? Thanks. A: This was an interesting cabinet sourcing- These are IKEA cabinets, and the homeowner sourced the doors, fully painted, from one of (I guess!!) many custom shops who will make you a really nice, solid cabinet door for your somewhat less than solid IKEA cabs. It was a pretty affordable, more solid end point for a kitchen with 3 kids under 12...They all fit perfectly, by the way- Backsplash tile was handmade and handpainted by the owner. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*