Michael Graf

Michael is an amazingly creative and pragmatic architect and general contractor. His formative years as a builder make him a thoughtful designer. Michael's designs are unique, modern, timeless, and practical. His ability to listen and translate his client's vision to perfect execution are remarakable. He took our run-down historical saltbox New England house and turned it into our perfect home. And, nearly four years after finishing the project, he continues to check in. Michael is one of a kind and a very dear person, to boot.

Michael was both the architect and the general contractor for our addition. We have done several prior home construction projects and working with Michael was by far the best experience. He devoted as much time as we needed to get the right plan. As an architect, he carefully listened to our thoughts and created a substantial addition to our house that was perfect for our needs and our property. Even now, we get compliments from neighbors and visitors about our project, including its high quality and how it fits seamlessly with the original house and our backyard.. Michael also has a construction backgound and was frequently on the job site supervising the workers. On more than one occasion he had the crew redo something that did not meet his high standards. His also built wonderful custom cabinets and shelving for our addition that were ideal for our project.

My husband and I were relocating our family from Colorado to Massachusetts. We first met with Michael because we knew we would need an architect/builder for whatever we purchased. Majority of the older homes we were considering needed an upgrade. We also had a few needs and wants for our lifestyle. Michael listened a lot. We appreciated his suggestions, his opinions, his advice and his exceptional work. The attention to detail and craftsmanship does not go unrecognized. He has the best sub-contractors, the best painters, the best cabinet maker, the best plumber, the best electrician, the best tile layer. Plus, Michael's contacts for interior design, lighting, landscape, and technology system integrator are phenomenal. We truly had an unbelievable team that all worked and communicated very well. There's a lot of builders that can build a house but Michael Graf designed and built us a home!

We have worked with Michael Graf on multiple renovation projects in our circa 1800 home. Michael is very skilled at designing and constructing space that improves and complements existing conditions. The quality and detail of his work is outstanding. Each project exceeded our expectations. Michael and his team are professional, friendly and pleasure to work with.

Michael Graf has assisted us with four building projects over the past ten years. He is an amazing woodworker and project manager and so easy to work with. Our projects have finished on time and within budget. We highly recommend him! Jean and Steven Berger

Michael’s passion is “perfection in design and build”. He truly cares about what the customer wants and in making their house a “dream home”. His attention to detail is impeccable and his willingness to go the extra mile is admirable. He stands behind his work and is always available post-sale for consult or additional information. I look forward to working with Michael again as we continue to make our house our “dream home”.

Working with Michael is always a pleasure. He is both a designer and a builder and as such, you get an architect's eye with a builder's knowledge of construction. We have done multiple projects from major renovations to small projects and always finished on time and under budget. Michael is such a genuine builder that in all likelihood he will not only become your builder for any and all projects, but he will also become your friend.

We have used Graf,LLC for two large projects and would highly recommend them.Michael brings great ideas to the table,is uber talented and his attention to detail is unsurpassed.He and his experienced team are trustworthy and extremely professional. He has always gone the extra mile to make us happy.

Graf Construction did a fantastic job building our house. Everything about the process was top-notch, from smooth communication to meeting deadlines, from creative suggestions to excellent craftsmanship. Their employees and their subcontractors were impressive. Highly recommended company!!

Michael Graf is excellent for many reasons. He is professional,prompt, dependable, fair and reasonable regarding budget and deadlines. Above all, his work quality, attention to detail and artistic skills is what I admired most. I highly recommend him without hesitation.

Michael and his crew were terrific to work with on the 12-14 month gut renovation of our home. The house was built in 1769, with a 19th century addition, so every wall, floor or ceiling that was opened brought many surprises. Michael's architectural training and experience as a contractor made him uniquely able to suggest solutions on the fly, while still maintaining the historical integrity of the house and keeping the project on schedule. I'd highly recommend Graf LLC to anyone.

I worked with Michael remotely (internationally) over a multi-year period (2013 - 2015) on a several million dollar renovation project in Newburyport. Michael had full control over expenses and reporting and he conducted himself in a very professional manner with every single dime properly accounted for and explained. At no time throughout the process did I ever feel as if I were being cheated or over charged. Furthermore, his attention to detail, and refusal to cut corners or skimp on craftsmanship is a testament to his character. I can unequivocally recommend Michael to the greatest extent possible and without any reservation whatsoever.