Cambridge, Massachusetts
General Contractor in Cambridge, MA
Careful remodeling for Cambridge Victorians, workers cottages and condo units, from Cambridgeport to North Cambridge. Same-day replies, clean sites.
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Cambridge housing ranges from grand 19th-century Victorians near Harvard Square to modest workers cottages in Cambridgeport and East Cambridge, triple-deckers in North Cambridge and condo units carved out of old multi-families almost everywhere. Much of it is more than a hundred years old, and much of it has been renovated more than once.
That history shapes every project. Behind a newer bathroom you can find three layers of earlier work, old plaster, mixed wiring and floors that have settled unevenly. A good remodel here starts by understanding what is already in the walls and what the building and the city allow you to change.
We come from Chelsea through Charlestown, so a visit to Inman Square, Mid-Cambridge or the streets around Fresh Pond is a short trip. We look at the job for free, then send a clear written estimate.
The short answer
Who handles bathroom and kitchen remodeling in Cambridge, MA?
Neighborhoods we work in
- Cambridgeport
- Mid-Cambridge
- East Cambridge
- North Cambridge
- West Cambridge
- Riverside
- Inman Square
- Central Square
- Porter Square
- Agassiz
Victorians, workers cottages and condo conversions
Many Cambridge homes date from roughly 1850 to 1920: mansard-roof and Greek Revival houses in East Cambridge, Queen Anne Victorians in Mid-Cambridge and West Cambridge, narrow wood-frame cottages in Cambridgeport and The Port, and two-families and triple-deckers in North Cambridge. Interiors often have plaster walls, tall ceilings, original trim and wide-board floors worth keeping.
Older bathrooms in these houses were often added later into closets, back halls or former bedrooms, so plumbing runs can be unusual. When we open a wall, we plan the new layout around what is really there and flag anything that needs a licensed plumber or electrician.
Condo owners in Cambridge usually need association approval before major work, and many buildings require sound-rated underlayment under new hard floors. Almost every home in the city was built before 1978, so federal lead-safe work rules (EPA RRP) apply when painted surfaces are disturbed.
Common remodeling projects in Cambridge homes
Bathroom remodels lead the list: updating a dated bath in a Victorian without losing its character, turning a small second bath into a usable shower room, or replacing a failing tile job from an earlier renovation. We pay close attention to waterproofing and ventilation, because humid summers and cold winters are hard on bathrooms with poor exhaust.
Flooring is a close second. Cambridge buyers and owners often want to keep original wood where possible and add tile or durable plank flooring in kitchens, baths and basements. Damp basements are common in the lower parts of the city near the Charles River and Alewife, so we choose materials that tolerate moisture there.
We also install kitchen and bathroom cabinets in compact condo kitchens, repair plaster and drywall after upgrades, handle trim and carpentry fixes, and do post-construction cleaning so a unit is ready to list, rent or move back into.
What WS brings to Cambridge projects
Historic district guidance. Parts of Cambridge sit in historic districts or neighborhood conservation districts overseen by the Cambridge Historical Commission, such as Old Cambridge, Mid Cambridge and Avon Hill. In those areas, changes to the outside of a house (windows, doors, porches, siding) can need review before work starts. Interior remodeling usually does not, but it is worth checking your address early. We help you ask the right questions so nothing gets held up.
Quick, local response. Chelsea is close by, so we answer messages and calls the same day and can come for a free visit with no fee without long waits. Your estimate comes after we have seen the job in person.
Three languages. We speak English, Portuguese and Spanish, which helps families, property owners and building staff discuss every detail clearly.
Respect for the building. Cambridge streets are dense and parking is tight, and many projects happen in occupied condos with neighbors on every side. We protect floors and common areas, contain dust, keep the site organized and clean up every day. Wanderson runs the jobs personally, so there is one person accountable from estimate to final cleaning.
Services in Cambridge
- Bathroom RemodelingFrom a new vanity and tile to a full gut renovation. We come see the space at no charge and send a clear estimate after the visit.
- Flooring & Tile InstallationHardwood, vinyl plank, laminate and tile for kitchens, baths and whole floors. We check the subfloor first, so the finish stays flat.
- Cabinet InstallationWe assemble and install kitchen, bathroom and laundry cabinets, set level on walls and floors that rarely are. Free estimate, no visit fee.
- Home RemodelingRoom makeovers, apartment updates and full renovations. One team handles demo, carpentry, flooring, tile and cleanup, so the job stays on schedule.
- Home RepairsDrywall holes, sticking doors, loose trim, rotted boards and the list you have been putting off. Same-day response, free estimate, no visit fee.
- Carpentry & FramingFraming, finish carpentry, trim, doors, woodwork and repairs for homes and commercial spaces. Free estimate at your property, no visit fee.
- Decks & StairsNew decks, worn decks replaced, entry stairs with safe railings and interior stairs rebuilt. Free estimate at your property, no visit fee.
- Siding InstallationWorn, peeling or rotted siding replaced with new siding and fresh trim on homes, garages and additions. Free estimate at your property, no visit fee.
- Post-Construction CleaningConstruction dust, debris and residue cleaned from every surface after a remodel, ours or anyone else's. Ready to live in, rent or show.
Cambridge remodeling questions
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