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Boston, Massachusetts

General Contractor in Boston, MA

Bathroom remodels, flooring, cabinets and repairs from East Boston to West Roxbury, by a family team based next door in Chelsea.

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Boston is not one housing market. A wood three-decker in Dorchester, a brick row house in Charlestown, a converted condo in South Boston and a single-family colonial in West Roxbury each need a different approach. WS Construction and Remodeling works across these neighborhoods from our base in Chelsea, just over the Chelsea Street Bridge from East Boston and across the Tobin Bridge from Charlestown.

Owner Wanderson Sarmento runs the jobs himself, with his wife Andréia as part of the family business. That keeps communication simple: the person who visits for the free estimate is the same person responsible for the work.

Boston also has its own rules. Building permits in the city are issued by the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), not by a town building office, and some neighborhoods sit inside historic or architectural conservation districts where exterior changes need extra review. We help homeowners understand what applies before work begins.

The short answer

Who can remodel my home in Boston, MA?

WS Construction and Remodeling is a family-owned contractor based in Chelsea that works across Boston neighborhoods, including East Boston, Charlestown, Dorchester, South Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and West Roxbury. The team handles bathroom remodels, flooring and tile, cabinets, renovations and repairs, replies the same day and speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Neighborhoods we work in

  • East Boston
  • Charlestown
  • Dorchester
  • South Boston
  • Jamaica Plain
  • Roslindale
  • West Roxbury
  • Hyde Park
  • Brighton
  • Roxbury

From East Boston three-deckers to West Roxbury single-families

East Boston and Dorchester are full of wood-frame two-families and three-deckers, many built between the 1890s and 1920s and later split into condos. In Eagle Hill, Jeffries Point, Savin Hill or Fields Corner, a bathroom remodel often means working around old cast iron drain lines, plaster walls and floors that have settled out of level. Charlestown and South Boston have dense blocks of row houses with narrow stairs and tight floor plans, where every inch of a small bathroom has to work.

Jamaica Plain mixes Victorians and two-families near Jamaica Pond and Centre Street. Roslindale and West Roxbury lean toward single-family colonials, capes and bungalows on larger lots, where the projects tend to be full bathroom updates, finished basements and new flooring through the main level. Across the city, many homes predate 1978, so lead-safe work practices matter whenever old painted surfaces are disturbed.

Common Boston remodeling projects and what to expect

Condo bathroom remodels are one of the most frequent Boston requests, especially in East Boston, Southie and Dorchester buildings converted from multi-families. These jobs usually require condo association approval, a certificate of insurance and work limited to set hours. Basements in older Boston homes can run damp, so finishing or retiling one starts with moisture checks and the right materials.

Flooring replacement is common when a condo sells or a rental turns over, and hardwood in Boston homes moves with the seasons, swelling in humid summers and shrinking in dry, heated winters. Proper acclimation and expansion gaps prevent gaps and cupping later. We also install kitchen and bath cabinets, handle drywall and carpentry repairs, and do post-construction cleaning.

For permits, Boston ISD issues short form permits for smaller interior work and long form permits for larger or structural projects, with plumbing and electrical permits pulled separately by the plumber or electrician. Parking in many neighborhoods is resident-permit only, so we plan deliveries and dumpster placement ahead of time.

Why Boston homeowners call a team based in Chelsea

Chelsea borders East Boston and Charlestown, so most Boston neighborhoods are a short drive away. East Boston is often minutes from our base, and Dorchester, Southie and Jamaica Plain are an easy trip outside rush hour. We reply to calls and messages the same day, Monday through Saturday, 6am to 7pm, and set the free estimate visit at a time that works for you. There is no visit fee.

Boston has large Portuguese-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities, from Brazilian families in East Boston to Cape Verdean and Latino families in Dorchester and Roslindale. WS speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish, so you can plan the job in the language you prefer. Text us on WhatsApp at (857) 326-0243 with photos and a short description to start.

In shared buildings and close-packed streets, a clean job site is part of being a good neighbor. We protect common hallways, keep dust contained and clean up every day. Our work is insured and backed by a workmanship warranty.

Boston remodeling questions

In Boston, permits come from the Inspectional Services Department (ISD). Smaller interior jobs typically use a short form permit, while larger or structural work uses a long form permit, and plumbing and electrical permits are pulled separately by the plumber or electrician. Homes in historic districts may need Landmarks review for exterior changes. We go over what your project needs at the free estimate.
Prices vary with size, layout, finishes and building type. Most Boston homeowners spend roughly $15,000 to $40,000 for a full remodel of a standard bathroom, and condo work, layout changes or high-end tile can push it higher. Old drain lines or a damaged subfloor can add cost. Get a free estimate for your exact price.
Yes. Condo buildings are common in East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester and Charlestown, and we plan around their rules. Before starting, check your association rules for approved work hours, hallway and stair protection and insurance certificates. Tell us what your association requires, and we plan the job around it and keep common areas clean.
We work across Boston, including East Boston, Charlestown, Dorchester, South Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, Brighton and Roxbury. East Boston and Charlestown are closest to our Chelsea base. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, text us your neighborhood on WhatsApp at (857) 326-0243.
Text us on WhatsApp or call (857) 326-0243 with a few photos and a short description. We reply the same day, Monday through Saturday, and set a time to see the job in person at no charge. After the visit, you receive a written estimate for your project with no obligation.

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