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1,817 Essex County, MA General Contractors

If you're on the brink of a large home improvement project, remodel, or new build, you'll likely want to hire a general contractor in Essex County, MA. These professionals manage all aspects of the job to ensure it's completed on schedule and to your satisfaction. Whether you’re trying to find Essex County building contractors for a new construction, or home improvement contractors to spruce up your existing place, it’s important know exactly what role they will play in the project. Read more below for a list of must-ask questions. More
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  • Man Cave
    26 Reviews

    Windhill Builders is a designer and builder of distinctive custom homes and renovations located in Ipswich, Massac...

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  • #NassauReno
    2 Reviews

    Essex County's Most Reputable Remodeling & Renovation Firm

    Ever since we opened for business, we’ve taken a comprehensive approach to painting, roofing & general carpentry,...

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  • Boxford Master Bathroom Remodel
    10 Reviews

    As a design and build collaborative, we selectively choose only dependable, quality partners to work with us and b...

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    Click to callIpswich, MA
  • March Street, 2nd Floor
    6 Reviews

    Essex County's Trusted Source for Cabinets & Custom Carpentry

    We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were o...

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  • Deck House Entry and Bath
    35 Reviews

    Lee Kimball designs, remodels, and cares for homes that deliver joy–day after day, year after year. Our clients ar...

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    Click to callReading, MA

  • Essex County's Reputable General Contractor & Custom Home Builder

    Everyone can conjure up an image of their dream home. If you’re ready to make that vision a reality, call 5 Stars...

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  • 31 Reviews

    For over a decade, The Remodeling Company has helped create ideal living spaces to accommodate and enhance our cus...

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    Click to callBeverly, MA

  • Essex County's General Contractor for Home Additions & Remodels

    With over 30 years of solid experience, Ferragamo Custom Builders LLC can make your dreams a reality. We are a hig...

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  • 22 Reviews

    We are a husband and wife general contractor/ design firm that specializes in all types of residential constructio...

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    Click to callBurlington, MA
  • 2 Reviews

    Skilled Custom Builder & Remodeler Serving Middlesex & Essex Counties

    We are a business that takes pride in our work and give personal attention to all our customers to ensure the Best...

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  • 66 Reviews

    Founded by lifelong friends Ben O’Sullivan Pierce and Nick Stamos in 2006, Fresh Start Contracting is a residentia...

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    Click to callBurlington, MA
  • 15 Reviews

    Essex County's Trusted Family-Owned General Contracting Firm

    Christophersen Construction is your Local trusted Contracting Firm. Our size assures each customer of personalized...

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  • 9 Reviews

    Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc. has been designing, building, and renovating unique custom homes for over 20 years....

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    Click to callBoston, MA
  • 24 Reviews

    Essex County's Client-Focused Contractor. Awarded Best of Houzz 4x!

    Personal work, reliable work, teamwork. We deliver high-quality results with attention to detail, craftsmanship &...

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  • 11 Reviews

    Essex County Comprehensive Design-Build Contractors

    Steeplechase Builders is a full-service design/build/remodel firm specializing in superior quality residential pro...

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  • 5 Reviews

    Led by master builder Erik Kaminski, Kaminski Construction Management (KCM) is an award winning residential constr...

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  • Highly Capable, Skilled General Contractor Servicing Essex County

    With over 13 years of experience, we are expertly positioned to work every aspect of your project. Our knowledge a...

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  • 6 Reviews

    Essex County's Most Dynamic Home Remodeling Studio

    Contemporary Contracting is your elite, full scope general contracting firm servicing the Greater Boston area. We...

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  • 13 Reviews

    The Gerry Dunleavy Construction Corporation has built an outstanding reputation in Winchester and throughout Great...

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  • 10 Reviews

    New England's Top Notch Home Improvement & Remodeling Contractor

    Here at Handy and Some, LLC, we're dedicated to providing you with exceptional service. We specialize in providing...

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  • 26 Reviews

    Howell Custom Building Group has been creating fine home additions, home renovations and custom new homes north of...

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    Click to callLawrence, MA
  • 66 Reviews

    Essex County's Basement Remodeling & Home Improvement Solutions

    With more than 6,000 satisfied customers who are currently enjoying projects installed by our company, we have the...

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  • 4 Reviews

    LET’S BUILD SOMETHING GREAT TOGETHER For over 20 years Abrams Renovations has been designing, constructing and...

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    Click to callBrookline, MA
  • 56 Reviews

    Andover's Painting & Residential Remodeling Contractor Best of Houzz

    Whether you're looking for an elaborate decorative color scheme or simply a fresh coat of paint, we would love to...

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  • 7 Reviews

    DiPierro and Brown Construction, Inc. is a full-service design-build, construction management, and general contrac...

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    Click to callWoburn, MA
  • 3 Reviews

    Essex County's Most Trusted General Contractor Since 1959

    Over the last 27 years we have expanded into doing kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, additions, dormers, se...

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  • 17 Reviews

    At Thomsen Construction, we specialize in fine home renovations and additions in northeast Massachusetts. We provi...

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  • 5 Reviews

    Essex County General Contractors Over 35 Years of Building Excellence

    Whether your project is big or small, around the corner or across the country, you can count on Groom to exceed yo...

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  • 42 Reviews

    Morse Constructions, Inc. is an award-winning firm with 40 years of experience creating renovations and additions...

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    Click to callSomerville, MA
  • 12 Reviews

    Southern Essex County's Innovative General Contractor | Best of Houzz

    We constantly strive to educate ourselves and our clients and provide services that are the latest in the industry...

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  • 3 Reviews

    With more than 60 years of combined experience, Clarke Associates, LLC are well equipped with the knowledge, exper...

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    Click to callRowley, MA
  • Free Initial Consultation!
    5 Reviews

    Top Quality, Affordable General Contractor in the Greater Boston Area

    We proudly have over 50 years of combined experience as master carpenters building kitchens, bathrooms, decks, and...

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Featured Reviews for Essex County, MA General Contractors

Modern Renovations LLC
Essex County, MA General Contractors
Mar 25, 2019
“Victor and his crew were awesome! They were honest and thorough when installing our roof. Victor is extremely knowledgeable and did a tremendous job explaining the materials and scope of work being done. He handled all the hiccups along the way and was up front about everything. We were very pleased with extra care taken to ensure a clean yard when the job was complete!”
Millstone Creations Inc.
Essex County, MA General Contractors
May 10, 2019
“We recently completed a first floor bathroom and laundry/utility room renovation with Millstone Creations. Peggy, the coordinator and all around “go to” was a pleasure to work with. She was organized and responsive and kept the all the moving pieces in place. Shon, the cabinet maker and problem solver displayed quality workmanship throughout all aspects of his involvement. We were especially pleased with the tile work which was significant and resulted in a beautiful, walk-in shower and floor. Our job was completed on time and on budget! We would not hesitate to recommend this company.”
Homes By Jeff And Sons
Essex County, MA General Contractors
Feb 3, 2016
“We've hired Jeff and Sons for several home projects over the past ~ 5 years (back deck, finished basement, custom storage shed, patio door replacement, etc.). Jeff is the consummate professional. His work is top-notch, he communicates well with the homeowner, his prices are very competitive and he's trustworthy. Once Jeff starts a project, he's focused on it exclusively through completion (unlike many builders that work on multiple projects simultaneously and take forever to finish the job...). We've recommended Jeff and Sons to numerous friends and neighbors, and would hire them again without hesitation.”
Christophersen Construction Company, LLC
Essex County, MA General Contractors
Nov 9, 2015
“Hired Christophersen Construction to build and design a handicapped addition funded through a grant provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contractor and his team did an outstanding job and I would recommend this contractor for any project large or small. Throughout the project the owner doubled checked every facet of the job.”
WORKS
Essex County, MA General Contractors
May 20, 2014
“Jesse has worked on our house for years handling routine maintenance as well as major renovations -- from fixing doors to finishing a walk-up attic. He and his employees are responsible, courteous hard workers...and the work is always high quality. I recommend WORKS to anybody looking for a general contractor.”
Steeplechase Builders Inc
Essex County, MA General Contractors
Feb 18, 2013
“It with great pleasure to recommend Eric Lee for his initiative, creativity and conscientious diligence as Project Supervisor for Steeplechase Builders. We are in the midst of a major home renovation which has been overrun with unexpected challenges---none of which have been a match for Eric's vision, creativity and master craftsmanship. In fact, the standard of excellence, integrity and flawless co-ordination of the Steeplechase team is unparalleled in our extensive experience with the many major home remodeling projects that we have done over the the past 20 years. To top it all a detailed comprehensive contract has kept the project surprisingly on budget. In addition, we are extremely impressed with Steeplechase Builders' highly skilled team of meticulous subcontrators for their adherence to the contract's promised seamlessly co-ordinated schedule, date of completion and fair pricing which is very rare in the building industry.”
Contemporary Contracting, INC.
Essex County, MA General Contractors
Aug 22, 2017
“I have hired Contemporary Contracting, Inc. for various maintenance projects.. My latest project was to install 20 replacement windows. His work is neat, clean and by code. The windows are 90 years old and he saved and reinstalled my molding. The weight box was filled with insulation, everything was caulked, and the trim outside was painted. His workmanship is excellent, his price is reasonable, and I plan to hire him to replace my remaining 14 windows and my decking.”
Handy and Some LLC
Essex County, MA General Contractors
Feb 26, 2019
“Sean & co did a great job with our renovations. We completely replaced our kitchen, two bathrooms as well as repainting and de-carpeting the entire house, among other smaller jobs. Sean was very professional and great to work with and the project was completed on-budget!”
LUX Renovations/ Owens Corning Basements
Essex County, MA General Contractors
Mar 1, 2017
“From beginning to end, the experience I had finishing my basement was awesome. Everyone I dealt with from the original inquiry & sales pitch to the project manager and crew was spot on. This company is respectful of the home owner, does quality work, shows up on time, cleans up every day, responds immediately to questions & concerns and finally, follows up on their work. I absolutely love my new basement and highly recommend LUX Renovations (along with Owens Corning & the Pink Panther)! A special thank you to John Flynn for his guidance from beginning to end:-)”
Molla Builders LLC
Essex County, MA General Contractors
Aug 21, 2013
“Hired this company to replace rotted railings on my front porch. This company was a referral from my neighbor. The did exactly what they said they would do! Nice job all around. I often find it tough to find a credible contractor. I would hire them again.”
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What is a general contractor?


General, or construction contractors, are often known as project managers. They oversee the entire remodeling or new home construction project and facilitate all day-to-day tasks that move it toward completion. A Essex County general building contractor will work with your architect to review plan as you build a house and ensure everything is in place before work is started as well as arrange for permits and necessary inspections. While good local home improvement contractors in Essex County will have the skills to handle certain tasks onsite, such as carpentry, he or she is also responsible for hiring subcontractors for the majority of jobs, such as electrical work, painting or plumbing. In addition, the general contractor should be on-site regularly to inspect the progress and resolve issues. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of general contractors: Architects & Building Designers, Interior Designers & Decorators, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Kitchen & Bath Designers, Specialty Contractors.

Home remodeling contractors are a must for successful completion of a renovation. Because of this, it's essential that you do your homework before deciding on the right general contractor in Essex County as you remodel or build a house. Inspect bids carefully. Was it ready when the contractor promised it? Was the bid for building a home unusually high or low? Each of these things can be very telling: A late bid may reflect timing standards, and an off-the-mark bid could be code for a pricey premium or a deliberate underbid to score the remodeling job. You should call references, carefully read reviews and visit completed projects in Essex County, MA to see if they’re what you expect for your job. Once you do secure your local Essex County contractors, read the contract very carefully to be sure everyone is on the same page.

Questions to ask prospective Essex County general contractors:


  • How long have you been in the business?
  • How many projects like mine have you completed?
  • Who will be working on the project?
  • What qualities do you look for in your subcontractors?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Are you licensed and insured?
  • How do you charge, and what does that include?
  • What happens when costs exceed budget, whether due to materials or labor pricing changes? What about changes made by the client or by the professionals — what kinds of situations would cause those costs to be incurred?
  • Can you give me a written estimate?
  • What do your services include?
  • When can your job get done?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?


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