EMD Builders

Nate and Eric built a custom bench for our kitchen dining nook. They were extremely responsive and courteous throughout the entire process. They presented multiple design options and came up with a design that worked best for our budget. These brothers were so great to work with and will be using them for future projects!

1st impressions: 1.) Initially upon meeting Eric and Nate (EMD owners) it was a good fit, they were professional, courteous and kind and were more than helpful when it came answering questions about costs, timelines and processes. 2.)They took full measurements and provided a very detailed breakdown of the work timeline, materials and labor within a week or two of our meeting. Now because of the current world situation, both myself, my spouse and our college son were at home full time during the entire renovation process. It's a bit of an odd situation when you’re trying to redo all the bedrooms, main bathroom, and kitchen/living area. But EMD set up a plan that would start the work in the bedrooms for the 1st week (so we could use them for the rest of the project) and then move onto the rest of the project in phases. This was a great plan as it let us minimize the renovation impact of our day to day lives while still allowing the renovation to progress at a good pace. They were also extremely accommodating with other aspects of the project as well… one such example was removal/disposal of debris/garbage. Unfortunately we don’t have a driveway/yard that would allow us to have a dumpster onsite. So EMD offered to do local site cleanup and trash haul away for us on a daily basis (they did let us know ahead of time this would likely be an increase in cost compared to the dumpster, and we agreed to the extra expense). EMD did an excellent job or coordinating the subcontractors like plumbing, electrical, tile, and supply deliveries like cabinets and countertops. One thing we particularly loved was getting little texts reminding us of upcoming work and what was planned for the week and things we may want to plan for. It really made the process and expectations clear for all parties involved. Overall Experience: EMD was wonderful, our experience was so positive that we’ve decided to plan some additional renovations with them in the very near future. Both Eric, Nate and Bob were a pleasure to have around, they were professional, kind and courteous. They would ask questions based on what our expectations were, and were always easy to communicate with if we had any questions or concerns about the process. And they actively encouraged us to let them know if we were not pleased with anything or if we saw flaws or defects in any materials or work. As a whole we would 100% recommend their services to anyone, and have already passed along recommendations to both family and friends in the area.

We highly recommend EMD and their excellent work. They are an incredibly talented team that supported our custom home addition, which included the design and build of a 3-season porch remodel and deck. Nate and Eric were flexible with our thought process and project scope change (moving from a screen porch to a 3-season) and were able to accommodate the efforts with their broad range of capability. This included demolition, pouring footings, and expertly dealing with ‘finding prizes’ (rotten board/batten, rot and structural issues) to correct and replace framing/exterior sheathing. Each instance was met with communication, discussion of options and details to move forward. At appropriate timing they consulted a structural engineer and ensured proper calculations to account for the New England weather (snow fall load, wind gusts, etc), expertly fortifying the new structure and tying in the existing roofline. The first night it was up but not yet shingled there was an expectation of a bit of rain. Eric and Nate returned to the roof in the dark with headlamps-to tarp the porch for protection. The accountability to the project throughout was impressive. EMD began the project on time and their team diligently worked through the frigid winter months to achieve any and all work they could, while ensuring they kept the house buttoned up as much as possible. Addition of custom sliders was the longest delay in receipt, however once they arrived and the weather gave a peek of warmth, Eric and Nate worked tirelessly to install-demonstrating dedication to finishing out the job. The spring has us enjoying the addition, and we very much appreciate the tough winter work EMD performed to get us here. Once we determined to move to 3-season, the window install was quickly performed, and true discussion of the aesthetic began. This is another area that EMD shines. The beautiful result we have with custom woodwork and cathedral ceiling with exposed wrapped beams- a uniquely beautiful space that stemmed from their ingenuity. In each instance, Nate brought forward options and discussion points for our input and we had helpful decision-making sessions. From their original quote, to pricing addendums with the change in scope of the remodel, their communication was excellent and pricing fair. This was important to us, with the work being performed at a time of rising costs and material delays (due to Covid), EMD was thoughtful with updates on work to be performed, as well as arrival dates and helped to manage expectations. The result is something we are extremely happy with and so proud of, and this team really made it happen. They’re friendly and flexible, and also able to work with livestock . We highly recommend this team!

We love our new bathroom from EMD Builders. We designed everything with Eric and loved seeing our design ideas come to life during the remodel. Everyone coming into our home was extremely kind and professional and everything was completed within the quoted timeline. We are so happy with our project.

Cannot say enough about the skill, talent and professionalism experienced with EMD Builders. Eric and Nate not only designed a beautiful custom laundry space, they turned something dark and tiny into a bright and functional work space. They were able to get an idea of my desired aesthetic from Pinterest photos and adapt that concept to the space using their creative and professional input to optimize layout and design. Every business partner and contractor has been professional and courteous to me and my family. Especially given the work from home, remote learning dynamic affecting many households. The quality of the craftsmanship is impeccable and customer service to help me understand the steps, details and guide me through the process will not quickly be forgotten. Having had many home projects through the years, I am grateful to have found such a trustworthy company and team of hard workers constantly exceeding timelines. Can’t wait to see what we project we can tackle next!

Eric and his team (EMD) did a superb job making sure that my family could enjoy our raised Trex backyard sun deck for many many more years. Even though the floor and railings of my 20-year-old backyard deck looked in great shape, its surface was not level in places. EMD came out and found that the understructure was giving out and that pressure-treated (PT) wood had not been used when originally built. I got 2 estimates from EMD, one for totally demolishing the deck and building a complete brand new deck, and another for keeping the Trex surface and railings, replacing the rotting wood understructure with PT wood, and making sure the deck was level. I chose the second approach, also the less expensive one. Eric wrote up a detailed design and construction plan, had my town's building inspector approve it, acquired the replacement PT beams, put in more concrete structures in the ground for more vertical support beams, jacked the deck up, constructed a very solid, elegant-looking understructure, and made sure the deck was as level as new, all in a very short time. The relatively young,middle-aged building inspector confirmed the excellent work and said it would last way past his own lifetime. It feels great to once again walk on a level deck surface and recline on lounge chairs, knowing that the rock-solid deck will keep me, my family and friends safe and steady, dancing 12 feet up off the ground for many sunny days and cool starry evenings, and stay good through many harsh winters too.

EMD Builders was the best decision we’ve made for our home. Their quality, consultation and work is outstanding. Our upstairs was two bedroom, small bath and open landing. EMD was able to add a beautiful kids bath with full shiplap walls, a true master suite with custom walk in closet, custom built-ins, master bathroom with large walk-in shower and brand new hardwoods throughout the upstairs. The project grew and included new stair treads and iron balusters. They remodeled our entire upstairs and gave us years on the life of us in the house. They were meticulous throughout the remodel and were proactive about options and recommendations. They met the timeline for completion, were competitively priced and have incredible pride in the quality of their work.