Fresh Start Contracting Corp

4.9 (43)

30 B St, Burlington, MA 01803
(617) 833-9202
freshstartcontracting.net

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Aaron Weinert

2023-10

My architecture firm first worked with Fresh Start this year and they did a terrific job. We appreciate their professionalism and the quality of the work. Currently they are building a second project for us and so far the results are equally as good!Services: General construction, Home renovations, Bathroom remodeling, Tile work replacement, Paint indoors, Refurbishment, Interior finishing, Remodeling, Drywall installation, Plumbing fixture installation, Kitchen remodeling, Flooring

Mary Heveran

2023-05

We first hired Fresh Start about 7 years ago to remodel our basement. They did an excellent job. We get so many compliments! (Shout out to our designer as well, Melissa Hammond Design). We went straight to Fresh Start when we wanted to remodel our bathroom last year. It was a big job because we wanted to move the plumbing requiring a soffit in our kitchen. The soffit looks seamless. We also needed to change the windows requiring additional construction inside and out. Their work is top-notch and they are very responsive if any issues arise. I highly recommend working with Fresh Start.Service: Bathroom remodeling

Jessica Kellogg

2024-02

It can be really hard to find a contractor that you genuinely can trust. We were very impressed with the level of integrity and consideration we were given throughout our project. The scope of our project was absolutely gigantic, so there was definitely challenges that came up. Working with someone we knew would keep their word and work with us to bring the project to completion meant the world to us. We were left with a fully gutted and remodeled home that we absolutely adore!

Sarah Reilly

2023-10

Worked with Fresh Start for gut renovation of a kitchen as well as a creation of a master bathroom and master dressing room. They were a pleasure to work with - good communication, kind and friendly team, attention to detail and excellent quality. We are choosing them again for our next project in our new home!

John Friedbauer

2023-06

Fresh Start was the general contractor for a major, $250k basement overhaul. The basement is on 2 levels and the lower portion is above ground on 3 sides, so a bit unusual. It included replacing 2 lally columns with an overhead beam, thus opening up the space. Also included a squash wall, for practicing squash (or soccer) and 2 8-foot bay windows, with benches. Also a 3/4 bathroom on upper level. The final results are spectacular. The lower basement has a ceiling height of 13 feet, which really gives it a spacious feeling. Fresh Start worked steadily, completed the project in about 4 months (3 months initially projected), came back very quickly after project completion to correct any little issues. The bid was reasonably accurate (we went over by about 15%). So far everything is holding up well. Only aspect of the project that is a bit unsatisfactory is a pocket door for the bathroom, which is functional, but hard to lock, seems like it may not be durable, and that required 2 additional visits from Fresh Start. But on balance, we are very happy with Fresh Start, and have recently used them again, for 2 smaller projects. As before, they were knowledgeable, gave good advice, and did a good job w/our outdoor work.Service: General construction

Open Arms Bedford

2022-05

Nick Stamos and Fresh Start Contracting saw an opportunity to give back to their community by designing, planning and building an educational play area and structure for the children at Open Arms Christian Preschool. The staff and children could not be happier with the outcome of this project! Thank you!

Brian Howard

2022-05

Bottom line: I will hire Fresh Start again next time I have a construction project.I’ve done a number of significant home renovation projects over the years, and Fresh Start was – by far – the most professional contractor that I’ve worked with. From beginning to end, the entire team at Fresh Start was collaborative, communicative, and proactive in delivering my project. The scope of the renovation was extensive and complex (gut renovation of a condo in a +100 year old building). In partnership with my architect, the FS team navigated around numerous challenges.I’m now a year out from the project completion and the workmanship has stood the test of time (the two very minor issues I had were rapidly resolved at no expense under the terms of their warranty). Fresh Start was not the lowest bid that I received for the project, but in the end I’m confident that working with a professional team saved me headaches and resulted in the level of quality that I expected for my home.Services: Tile work installation, Install flooring, Tile work replacement, Paint indoors, Refurbishment, Painting, Repair water fixtures, Remodeling, Drywall installation, Plumbing fixture installation, Repair flooring, Drywall repair, Flooring

Chelsey Jensen

2021-05

Fresh Start has been an absolute pleasure to work with. After having issues with availability and reliability of another contractor, I reached out to Fresh Start to get a new quote for work needed to my building. The communications back and forth have been very quick and detailed and the work was completed quickly and with a high level of quality/workmanship. Scheduling times for assessments and to have the actual work completed has been incredibly easy and Fresh Start has been very flexible in finding times that work best for me and even squeezing some work in when time becomes available. I have already had them back out for a second project and will continue to turn to them for any repairs I need done to my condo or the building in the future. The price was fair, the work was well done, and they even presented me with different options that might suit my repair needs to ensure I was getting the solution at the cost that I was most comfortable with. It has been a real pleasure working with this team, especially having experienced a much lesser quality of service and results from others in the past. I would highly recommend Fresh Start to anyone looking for a reliable and friendly contractor.Service: Waterproofing

Fan Wang

2022-05

I am really happy with the high quality renovation work Fresh Start did recently for my home. They have great taste and fantastic subcontractors. I really like my new modern hardwood floor, new modern bathrooms, LED ceiling lights, new HVAC system, and new paintings. If you look for a high quality professional contractor, choose Fresh Start.Services: Tile work installation, Paint indoors, Remodeling, Flooring

Edward Rapacki

2022-05

It's been 3 years since Fresh Start remodeled our kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, and rear porch and, to this day, I smile each time I step into one of these rooms. Our architect solicited several bids from contractors and Ben's presentation, while certainly not the lowest bid, was the most informative, realistic and sincere. Ben and his team worked smoothly with the architect, devised an alternative plan when a serious hidden structural issue threatened to derail the project, proposed money-saving (but no less high quality) alternatives to keep the project close to its initial budget assumptions, promptly resolved some lingering issues at the close of the project, and kept us informed at every step. Although the project took 8 months to complete, it was remarkably close to Ben's initial estimate and the little down time that occurred was caused by our indecision, and not by Fresh Start. The project manager and crew were great to work with and always checked to make sure we were happy with tasks before considering them complete. We have no hesitation recommending Fresh Start to others and will certainly hire them for future renovations.Service: Remodeling

Maria Olagunju

2021-05

We enjoyed working with the entire team at Fresh Start on our new construction project in Belmont. Immediately after meeting Ben, one of the owners of Fresh Start, we knew we had found a contractor who would be responsive, responsible, and easy to work with. The construction process can be difficult at times and the team at Fresh Start did everything they could to minimize these instances. We greatly appreciated the open and honest lines of communication between Ben and his team. We love our new home and look forward to working with Fresh Start on any future construction needs.

Sam Kachmar Architects

2023-05

Fresh Start has been a wonderful partner on several projects in the last few years. Ben and Nick are responsive, communicative, thorough, and thoughtful, and they establish a great report with their clients. We continue to seek opportunities to work with them, and we see this partnership extending well into the future.

Justin Hayward

2023-05

We had fresh start contracting completely remodel our first floor half bathroom. They were very professional, always on top of things and the final product is fantastic! I would never hesitate to recommend fresh start contracting for any home remodeling work!Service: Remodeling

Ken Turnbull

2022-05

Fresh Start did an admirable job renovating my kitchen and back stairwell this past winter. The project management team was very responsive to my needs and concerns whenever questions arose. Despite pandemic restrictions, the various sub contractors were scheduled effectively and were all courteous and accommodating. This is the second project I have undertaken with Fresh Start and I highly recommend them.Services: Tile work installation, Install flooring, Paint indoors, Remodeling, Drywall installation, Drywall repair

Greg Covelle

2021-05

Fresh Start was an absolute pleasure to work with. They're a well oiled machine in terms of preparation, budgeting, and execution. We used them for a full gut renovation of our home (during COVID times). They held weekly sessions with us to walk through the process, talk about what was completed, what was coming up, and whether they needed any questions answered to unblock them. They were very thoughtful about staying within the budget and making suggestions on how to keep costs down. I would suggest Fresh Start for any sized project!Services: Tile work installation, Paint indoors, Painting, Remodeling, Flooring

Sarah Reynolds

2021-05

Can't say enough good things about our full-gut condo renovation with Fresh Start. From booking a consult with Nick online (a must for this phone-phobic millennial), to their transparent pricing, to being assigned dedicated project managers (<3 you Scott + David), to the quality of the work - it was excellent from start to finish. We've moved since and already engaged them for maintenance work on our new house, with another big renovation on our long-term wishlist. Can't recommend them enough.Service: Remodeling

Sharlet Trilling

2020-05

Our first house project with Fresh Start (it definitely will not be the last)was our first, long-awaited addition to our home including a laundry room and bathroom on our main floor.Our experience with Fresh Start could not have been better. The Fresh Start employees were just awesome, absolute professionals who do top quality work (thanks John and Garrett!). The best subcontractors too; the HVAC/plumbers, electricians, tile masons, and plasterers/painters were outstanding. The harmony and respect among the entire Fresh Start team really stood out the whole time. Fresh Start's Project manager's leadership (thanks Walter!) made sure it all happened.We finally got our "dream addition " to our home and definitely made the right decision selecting Fresh Start for our addition.

Melissa Glenn Haber

2021-05

We couldn't be happier with the work Fresh Start did on our renovation—removing two walls and moving our kitchen from one space to another. From the beginning, the people we worked with helped us think through how to maximize the space and were always responsive to our questions. Their attention to detail was superb, from the careful thinking of how to work molding around oddly-placed outlets to adding shelving to nooks to the careful painting, and in the few inevitable cases where there were mistakes they were quickly fixed. The estimate was also right on. All in all, a wonderful experience, even during a pandemic.Services: Refurbishment, Painting

Jonathan Kluge

2021-05

We had a great experience with Fresh Start. Nick offered a very comprehensive quote and did a great job guiding us through the scope of work and offering suggestions on ways to mitigate costs. He also made great suggestions for materials of construction to ensure longevity of our exterior work. The team was very patient and responsive to adjustments we requested on the fly. At the end the project came in well under budget while accomplishing the tasks to our satisfaction. We would happily work with them again!

Micah-Shalom Kesselman (LawGeekly)

2022-05

Fresh Start did a major renovation and remodel for us, basically building out an additional ~25-35% of space onto our house. That is to say, this was a long and substantial project involving many different aspects of home construction contracting.Throughout the entire project, they were transparent, timely, and extremely professional. Budgets and work on the house were clearly laid out and explained, and we received frequent and accurate updates on project budgets. Every subcontractor we dealt with was knowledgeable and extremely capable, as well as relatively fast. Moreover, when we hit a time crunch where we needed to hit milestones asap, both Fresh Start and their subcontractors absolutely cranked under tight timelines to get us to where we needed to be within the timeframe it needed to be in.We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. Fresh Start is certainly on the pricier side, as GCs go, and they are very upfront about that. However, the premium pricing also gets you premium service and, at least in our experience, they're more than worth it. We certainly recommend Fresh Start for home reno/remodel projects and I'm confident we'll be returning to them again with more projects in the years to come.Services: Tile work installation, Install flooring, Paint indoors, Painting, Waterproofing, Remodeling, Drywall installation, Plumbing fixture installation, Drywall repair, Flooring

Amanda Steenhuis

2021-05

We hired Fresh Start to completely renovate the layout in our second floor condo in Cambridge. They were incredibly responsive (something hard to come by with a contractor), clear and detailed in their estimate and invoices, and managed to complete the project mostly on schedule despite Covid. I am blown away by the final product and would highly recommend them to a friend.Service: Remodeling

tom conley

2021-05

Fresh Start Contracting has been a great resource for me. My house was plagued with problems caused by poor workmanship of another builder who did my addition 12 years ago. Fresh Start has been instrumental fixing these problems. They replaced sections of roofs and walls, painted walls, replaced chimney, etc. They did top notch quality work, on time and affordable. I wish I had used them in the first place. I know the job would have been right the first time.

Giovanni Widmer

2024-03

Fresh Start redit a porch for us. I was a good experience from start to finish. Work looks great.

David Gordon

2021-05

Fresh Start did a fabulous job for us converting a 2 family into a beautiful single-family home--all while we continued to occupy the house. It was a huge job since the house was in bad shape but Mark Tuttavilla and his crew managed the process on budget and on time, all during the pandemic. Communication is so key on a job like this, and Fresh Start's was excellent. Team members were professional and courteous at all times and thoughtful about consulting us on key matters. They were also really respectful of the fact that we were living there -- first downstairs, then upstairs -- with two kids. We are so happy with the results and glad we found Fresh Start.Service: Remodeling

Eirene Kontopoulos

2021-05

Since fully renovating my home seven years ago with Fresh Start, I have used the company for every project including recently upgrading my garage. I am also a very happy user of their List Services service which provides biannual maintenance for my home in the fall and spring. Service is prompt, fairly priced and the employees are courteous and extremely professional. Would recommend this company highly!Services: Tile work installation, Install flooring, Paint indoors, Painting, Repair water fixtures, Waterproofing, Exterior painting, Remodeling, Drywall installation, Plumbing fixture installation, Repair flooring, Furniture assembly, Gutter cleaning, Drywall repair, Flooring

Crissy Adams

2020-05

We’ve worked with Fresh Start on projects that include renovations of our kitchen, master bedroom, living room, and two bathrooms. We’ve been supremely pleased with their work. They’re responsive, honest, and easy to work with. Every project has turned out even better that we'd hoped.

Justine Gorodecki

2021-05

We had a very positive experience with Fresh Start renovating our kitchen, bathroom and several other small projects in our Bedford house (all that throughout the difficult time period of COVID pandemic) – we recommend them wholeheartedly. We are very happy with all aspects of the project: everything looks great and functions as promised. Here are some things that impressed us the most:• Communication – Setting up initial and subsequent consultations with Nick were easy, all emails with questions were answered within 48 hours and if not, there was an explanation for the delay. The same happened with our project manager, Dan, who was similarly responsive throughout the project and after.• Transparency – we were always kept informed of any deviations from the original contract in both budget and work needed areas. All add-ons that we requested were priced and approved ahead.• Workmanship – The quality of work was very good and that included the in house people and subcontractors• Attitude and worker interactions – we liked the work ethics and the attitude: “ if you want something we will figure out how to do it”. All workers were really easy to deal with, respectful and pleasant. At the end of the day, the work areas were cleaned up and accessibleOn the wish list, it would have been nice if the invoicing allowed a better tracking and categorizing of the expenses. The budget reports were always available but it was hard to compare them to the original contract especially with new add-ons or deviations from original estimates.We would definitely go back to Fresh Start for any other projects in the future. Working with them alleviates many headaches associated with house renovations.Services: Tile work installation, Install flooring, Fan installation, Paint indoors, Painting, Repair water fixtures, Waterproofing, Remodeling, Drywall installation, Plumbing fixture installation, Repair flooring, Furniture assembly, Flooring

Sean Wiedemann

2023-05

I have done 1 reno project with FSC. This project was all about the details--fixing flaws that, when taken together, made the heart of our home uninviting. There were no re-dos, no major cost overruns, and I was very pleased with the result. Great subs, too.Service: Refurbishment

Romeo Launo

2020-05

Fresh Start work dedication and professionalism is superb! All of the clients that we referred is satisfied with Fresh Start's service. They do have the ability in creating a customize handyman work based on the customers request which is truly AMAZING. Highly recommended!

Melissa Hammond

2023-05

I've partnered with Fresh Start for over a decade on many client projects. They are professional and deliver a high-quality result for our clients.Services: Home renovations, Bathroom remodeling, Basement remodeling, Interior finishing, Home construction

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