Calyx Builds

Comments on Project work: We had three written bids on a project to add ½ bath to our 2 bedroom, 1 bath condominium that was built in 1900. We selected Calyx Homes even though their bid was not the lowest. What influenced our decision was the professional detail and clarity of their proposal and the friendly but clearly experienced demeanor of Bob Brierley and his team. The Calyx recommendations from prior clients were also impressive. Calyx Homes met or exceeded our expectations by completing the project on time and producing wonderful results. The Vendors they recommended to select the bathroom furnishings were excellent and offered a wide choice of fixtures by price, design and quality. During the project Julie kept us well informed of progress as did the framing, electrical and plumbing, teams. They were consistently kind, professional and sensitive to the inevitable disruption a project of this kind causes in an occupied home. It was also clear that each of the teams working under her supervision worked well together. Calyx also responded very well when we requested work beyond the original scope of the project. They promptly furnished the cost estimate, we approved and the work was done. Overall, we were impressed and you can be sure we will call Calyx Homes first when our next project appears!

My experience with Calyx was not good. As soon as I hired them the "adjusted" the price up by 8K. Communication with them was poor. So many days and weeks when nobody showed. Oil stains in my driveway. Siding that fell off the house. Poor job installing vinyl shake shingles. Electrical outlets not working. Best of all the shower has been leaking since day one. So much so, the water is seeping thru the foundation. They have been promising to fix it for over a month. They should have fixed it when first reported. Now they laid off 1/2 the co. I'll have to hire a plumber!

Our project was to add a laundry to our first floor. This company communicated well, kept the project on target and did a beautiful job as well

Wood cedar Shingle removal and replacement for top half of house. 10 replacement windows We have hired Calyx many times before. Quality of workmanship keeps us coming back for more! Great job!

Professional and Quality company. Calyx Builds handled my four projects in a timely and professional manner with specially trained persons. All work was started on time and completed on time. All materials used were of the highest of quality. I highly recommend Calyx Builds for any project you need done. None better .

We hired Calyx Builds for a major remodel of our kitchen and adjoining bathroom. Our house is over 30 years old and our cabinets, floor covering, counters, fixtures, and appliances were very dated. After discussions with Bob and Lauren at Calyx, along with a designer from another local business, we decided to replace our linoleum floor with tile, our laminate countertops with quartz, our light fixtures with recessed lighting and a new hanging unit, our wall space with a tiled backsplash, and our old-but-weathered cabinets with mid-range cabinetry. We also decided to tear down a small floor-to-celing pantry space to open up the kitchen for newer applicances and to redo the bathroom with a new toilet and vanity. Calyx's workmen and subs then came in and completed the project with a high degree of skill and expertise. Bob and Lauren were involved and attentive to the project as it progessed as well as were largely responsive with respect to our inquiries, minor changes, and occasional complaints. Their workmen were polite and respectful, in general, and seemed to be committed to doing a good job. Of course, as is normally the case with every major remodeling project, there were a couple of hiccups: the project took a number of weeks longer to complete than we had expected and we also had to deal with an unanticipated plumbing problem and an unexpected electrical power outage that probably could have been avoided with better planning or scheduling. Nevertheless, once the project was completed, my husband and I were very impressed and satisfied with the results. Our kitchen and bathroom are now beautiful and we are able to enjoy our remodeled rooms to the fullest. The Calyx people are down-to-earth, very friendly, and extremely professional in their approach and we would certainly consider using them again for any future home projects. In fact, my husband and I would give them 4 1/2 stars if the grading system allowed this option.

We would highly recommend Calyx Builds for your building or remodeling projects. We located them through Angie’s List and we were very happy with their work. Bob responded quickly to our request and gave us an estimate within two days of meeting with us. His team in competent, professional and thorough. We are more than pleased with the final product.

I hired Calyx to renovate (2) bathrooms, build an addition, and replace all the windows and trim to our house. The subcontractors they hired were clearly unqualified. They installed al of the trim using nail guns with standard interior nails. this is clearly unacceptable for exterior trim. When I told Bob he made limited effort to fix the problem and it is still not completed properly. His crew also did a terrible job fixing our siding. There were nails missing everywhere and they had to come back three times to fix the same mistakes. i got to the point I just fixed it myself. I recently had to replace the new wood flooring installed by calyx in our new addition. The floor warped due to the new addition door, ,installed by calyx, leaked. I contacted Bob to resolve the problem and he ignored my calls, emails and texts. When i went to the manufacturer of the door (Harveys) they were very helpful and upon inspection told me the door was installed improperly 9I have this in writing) and several steps in the install manual were not followed. i reached out to bob numerous times with no response. Bob boasts of customer service. It is easy when things go well but the real test is when it does not. Bob does what is best for Bob and not the customer. He takes the easy route to try to fix problems and when it becomes difficult he ignores you. I have a lot of construction knowledge and have written documentation to back up all my claims. Stay away from Calyx.

We hired Bob from Calyx to remodel a master bathroom and kids bathroom. Our experience was overall extremely positive. Bob and his staff provided us with continuous communication and updates on the project via emails. We always knew when the next phase would start and what to expect. There was one point where there was a bit of a lag but after that things sped up quickly and the bathrooms were done with in a good amount of time. The end result is that we now have two beautiful bathrooms!

Bob and his team are fantastic! We had an excellent experience. They helped us design and install a kitchen and master bathroom renovation as well as address many cosmetic issues around our house (new lighting, patched ceiling, refinish wood floors, insulated basement and attic). All work was done with great attention to detail and an eye for a high end finish. We will highly recommend Calyx to anyone and hope to work with them again in the future.

Calyx Builds renovated my garage, (sounds simple but it was complex), and they replace several window in my home. Both their sevice and work were excellent. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering any home improvement or renovation project.

We had arranged for Calyx to do a bathroom remodel last fall, but before we got a chance to get started we had a major fire in our house. We needed help fast to get us back into our home! I called Bob to see if he could help us out. He came over right away, and gave us a thorough, thoughtful estimate that included looking at underlying issues that would have to be repaired to bring the house up to code, and ideas on how to make the house better. The other contractors giving us bids were nowhere near as comprehensive, and certainly didn't give us a move in date like he did! Calyx came in and did a beautiful job- new roof, interior and exterior paint, electrical update, plumbing and insulation. They were able to suggest some upgrades to our home that we added in as well, moving doorways, and adding central air. They met with the insurance company as well to go over the scope of the project. We were living in a rental, and it was always great to drive by our house and see 6 or 7 trucks outside and know that they were working hard to get us back in. Before he started, Bob gave us a move in date, and he stuck to it! There was no downtime or delays- they were very efficient. Our house looks great and we are very glad that we chose Calyx for our job.

Calyx Builds is the most dependable contractor we have come across in ages. Bob and his crew are as dedicated to getting the job done well and on time as anyone we have dealt with. Prices are reasonable, and you get everything you pay for and then a bit more. Bob and his team are a pleasure to deal with and they are always available to address any questions or concerns you may have about your project. We would always hire their services again and recommend them to anyone looking for a general contractor for home improvements... you will not be disappointed.

We have had Calyx Builds remodel our upstairs bathroom and replace a ceiling in our kitchen a couple years back and we love their work. We wanted to remodel our 1st floor bathroom earlier this year and knew we wanted Calyx to do it. They are very professional, good about communication, clean, respectful, and do great work. We love our new bathrooms! We will continue to use Calyx Builds for any future remodel projects for our home because we know and trust their work.

We had the lower landing repaired by Calyx because the previous work by another company was not done well. Calyx workers did an outstanding job in picking up old tile, and reinstalling new tile. The work was done in a timely manner, and done neatly and cleanly. I would recommend Caylyx whole-heartedly.

Bob helped me cut through the red tape of MassSave and stayed consistent following up with us and giving us the oportunity to qualify for a pilot progam that save us big money. Though it took me 4+ years to finally get in a program (no fault to this company at all), Bob called me on a regular basis to touch base. One the program opened for us, both Bob, and Mike from Rise Engineering made are insullation dreams come true. Our job was scheduled quickly and they did an 8 unit condo in 4 days. Our homes are warmer than they have ever been. I highly recommend this company for any of your home repair needs.

Calyx Builds constructed a 4-season room addition on our house. Calyx handled all of the details from design work, to handling all the subcontractors, to the finish work. Issues encountered along the way were resolved efficiently and additional work requested was not an issue. We had some unique aspects of the job, which Calyx researched and provided us the information timely, including getting all necessary permits and inspections done in a timely manner. We are very happy with the end result and use the room on a daily basis. We get much more use out of this room than the deck it replaced and being able to grill year round and have more entertaining space indoors is a huge plus. We will use Calyx on future projects.

Very professional, thorough inspection and evaluation of work needed. Provided realistic estimate and work completed as promised and on budget. When additional work was needed, they re-evaluated situation and completed repairs to owners satisfaction.

Calyx Builds came through for us during a very difficult family time. After initial communication gaps, the project proceeded as expected. Attention to detail on the part of the tile work and carpentry was extraordinary. Although some of the finishing work needed to be redone, we are delighted with the result.

We needed immediate and emergency assistance when ice-dam consequences threatened the safety and structural security of our home. Bob was here within a few hours. He understood instantly what was happening, put a name and explained it to us. Then outlined a plan for remediation of the damages with a plan to prevent future problems of this type. He immediately (same day), sent a crew to remove ice and snow from roof. Once done, the crew installed a temporary remedy by affixing a plastic tarp to that roof and down the drain/gutter section which allowed the new snow to just drain off. When the weather "broke" crews came to remove old roof and rebuilt the now rotted and molding wooden structure beneath with new materials new under-roof and rolled rubber roof surface. We have skylights so the modifications were made and we have had no further issue. Additionally, Bob contracted to have new ceiling, walls and "retro-fit" light fixture installs of a type that would prevent loss of heat through gaps in the space between ceiling and roof. They have proven an excellent feature and comfort in that are is way better than before! Bob was always available to explain and assure. He provided an experienced crew-leader to coordinate on-site work detail. We have a comfortable and energy efficient home now thanks to the timeliness of Bob's C-A-L-M-I-N-G straight-forward response when we were in high emergency mode and distress! Thank you again Bob and Kathy and crew!!!

After meeting with three different companies to discuss remodeling my 1940's bathroom, I hired Calyx without hesitation. Bob was very professional and knowledgeable from the start. He took the time to listen to me about my ideas and was respectful of my budget throughout the process. I had never been through a remodeling project before and both Bob and Kathy were very communicative and patient with me and my million questions! Even when there was an issue (the flooring person picked up and installed the wrong tile), I was quickly able to reach Bob in the evening to explain the problem. By the next day, the correct tiles were installed. It was like magic! I couldn't be happier with the way the bathroom turned out. The quality of workmanship was stellar. In fact, I have hired Calyx once more since then for another smaller project and it went smoothly as well. Bob and his entire crew are fantastic! I can't say enough about them.

Remodeling a master bathroom into a spa, ahh The first time I posted about this project we were working on selecting a contractor to manage the project and turn our vision into a very real, very beautiful, very comfortable SPA. After talking to many (10) potential companies we selected Calyx Builds from RI. They provided neither the most expensive nor the least costly proposal which contained the most detail and was easy to read and understand. In addition to demonstrating a clear understanding of our expectations they had a refreshing and different approach to addressing the very high cost of material. By the time we met them my husband and I had a pretty good idea of the look and feel of the new space. We pre-selected most of the elements of the design, such as the tub, the shower system, the tub filler system, the light fixtures and most of the tile. The offer that Calyx management made was great... They looked at our selections, made appropriate comments and then said, that if they could purchase the same product for less then we had negotiated, we would get the lower price, if not they would buy the "stuff" from our sources. That, and the absolutely evident experience, professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction “cinched “ the deal. Now we are more then half done-- on time, according to the schedule and yet to meet a member of the team we do not love. From the owner of the company, to the project manager, administrative manager, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, plasterers and other members of our team -- we met attentive, skilled, caring and hard-working people. Even the demolition was done with the utmost respect to our property and careful attention to detail. We are not finished yet. There still is a lot of work to do. But it is obvious that the results are going to be outstanding. I will post the pictures of the finished room in a couple of weeks. VF By the way, we met our wonderful remodeling team through Houzz.

Complete gut of the kitchen, knock down a wall between kitchen and dining room. Redesign of kitchen, i.e. ceiling, cabinets, walls, floor, countertops, add peninsula and pantry. Total re-design of kitchen layout, moving plumbing, rewiring etc. Redo ceiling walls and floor in the dining room. Their quote and timeline were realistic and the finished on time and budget. We could not be more happy with the work they did and hope to use them again.

We hired Calyx Bulids as they were the most experienced and professional contractors that we interviewed for our total kitchen remodel. We were not disappointed! We have done several home improvement projects over the years ( a new porch, a bathrom remodel) so, we knew what we were looking for. Calxy builds met and exceeded all of our expectation. The team communicated well with each other and with us. Bob was available to answer our questions in a very timely manner. We always felt that we were informed about the process. The end result was better than we imagined. If you are looking for a confident and professional contractor that listens, look no further. Remember that it always takes longer than you think, but if you want it done the right way the first time. Calyx builds is a great choice!

We took on a whole house renovation with the help of Bob and his crew. We reworked the wiring and plumbing of the entire house and added a two story addition encompassing a kitchen, office, bath and two bedrooms. All existing bathrooms were remodeled and hardwood floor added throughout. We finished out the basement (with bath) and changed out all the mechanicals while adding a generator. The quality of workmanship of his crew is high with special commendations to his architects, foreman, office staff, carpenter and tile work professionals for their flawless work. The site was clean at all times and the workers were all polite and professional. I highly recommend Calyx Builds for a renovation or construction project. Bob was very easy to work with. He has an ability to convey structural issues and mechanical problems in a way that anyone can understand so that you can make the best decisions possible for your project. Bob and his crew are excellent problem solvers and will try to offer multiple solutions from which to choose. The crew is professional, courteous and timely. Should we need further work on our property, I would not hesitate to call. Calyx Builds allowed us to create a dream home that we can enjoy with our children for many years to come.

They did a great job building my home 12 years ago. Bob, the owner was a very good communicator, pleasant to work with, very organized and took great pride in his craft.