The following is a list of Massachusetts Real Estate vendors and general contractors that I have personally done business with over the years while selling homes and condo's in and around the Metrowest area.
All of these folks deliver exceptional quality work. During a Real Estate transaction it is quite common that one of these trades people will be called upon for their expertise or to perform work in a home or condominium that I am marketing.
What you will see below is a list of top quality contractors including lawyers, mortgage brokers, home inspectors, pest inspectors, septic inspectors, well testing, radon removal companies, mold remediation, home stagers, home insurance, movers, plumbers, electricians, painters, carpet and tile installers, carpet cleaning, roofers, handy men, junk removal, storage companies, crack repair, oil companies, propane gas, locksmiths, landscapers, driveway seal coating, fencing, land surveyors, and general carpentry.
Home Inspectors
Warren Home Inspections ~ Rory Warren
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Cell: (508) 259-3248
License Number: 495
Warren Home Inspections
Rory Warren is an ASHI Inspector who has met the rigorous requirements to be a provider of
Close Up Home Inspection ~ Ron Cook
Hopedale MA 01747
Office: 508-482-9252
Cell: 508-523-1653
Info@close-uphomeinspection.com
Close up Professional Home Inspections
Ron Cook is also an ASHI certified home inspector and is as thorough as there is in the industry.
Septic Inspectors/Title V
Able Septic ~ Rick Whitehouse
13 Blackthorne Circle, Hopkinton MA 01748
508-435-7373
Rick Whitehouse is my septic contractor of choice when one of my seller clients needs to get a Massachusetts Title V done. I have always found Rick to be professional and responsive to answering a buyer or sellers questions regarding the laws concerning septic systems.
Attorneys/Lawyers
Hornung & Scimone ~ Dave Scimone
5 Commonwealth Road, Natick MA 01560
office: 508-651-1090
Dave Scimone is a professional general Real Estate attorney who has excellent communications and problem solving skills and is not adversarial by nature. He has been excellent to work with while doing Massachusetts Short Sales.
Mortgage Brokers/Lenders
Guaranteed Rate ~ Mike Dunsky
508-245-0705
michael.dunksy@guaranteedrate.com
I have worked with many lenders over the years and have found Mike Dunsky to be the very best. Not only as a mortgage broker can he search out the lender with the best rates but his service and communication skills are top notch.
Home Insurance
Whitehall Insurance Inc. ~ Rita Riley or Denise Stickney
225 Wood Street, Hopkinton MA 01748
508-435-3695
Not only is home owners insurance a necessity but a requirement. For all your insurance needs you can trust Whitehall Insurance to do a terrific job.
Radon Remediation
Eagle Environmental Inc ~ John Luego
16 Woodland Street, West Boylston MA 01583
Office: 1-800-697-2366
Eagle Environmental Inc
John Luego is well versed in everything you need to know about Radon. I have found him to be a wealth of information for anyone with concerns about buying a home with radon.
Mold Remediation
Commonwealth Environmental Services Inc ~ Richard Power
Worcester, MA
Office: - 1-774-696-5479
Commonwealth Environmental Services
Richard Powers is an excellent mold remediation contractor. He is both fair and honest in diagnosing mold problems. Working as a Realtor I have seen numerous mold remediation contractors give inflated bids for mold remediation work. Richard has always been extremely competitive in his pricing and will not take advantage of home buyers or sellers.
Pest Inspection and Control
Battleline Pest Management ~ Jack Evangelous
Hopkinton, MA and other Metrowest locations
508-435-7788
Battleline Pest Management
Battleline Pest offers a wide range of services including all types of bug removal including ant and termites. They also provide wildlife control including Squirrels, skunks, bats, and mice. I have always found them to be prompt, courteous, and competitive with their pricing.
Well Testing
North East Water Wells Inc. ~ Ashley Connolley
1800-562-9355
fax:1-888-603-9355
Northeast Water Wells Inc. out of Hudson,NH is a family owned and operated Water Well Drilling Company since 1966. They focus on the complete pumping system beginning with the well and continuing with their ongoing customer support and services. Northeast specializes in potable water well inspections for all real estate sales. At Northeast Water Wells they understand the complexities of the issues that could present themselves at the time of a real estate transfer but also understand that time is of an essence. Their qualified staff is available via cell and email up until 10:00 PM to answer any last minute questions that may present themselves. Northeast Water Wells extends a 5% discount towards any service. Please mention the code Westboro5%.
Foundation Crack Repair
Crack X of New England
25 Washington Avenue, Natick MA 01760
1-877-272-2539
Crack - X
Crack X does all types of foundation crack repairs. I have always found their crack repairs to be exceptional.
Siding, Roofing & Window Replacement
United Home Experts ~ Roy Melnick
1-888-724-6965
ramelnick@UnitedHomeExperts.com
United Home Experts
Roy Melnick of United Home Experts Inc, services MA, RI, and NH. They specialize in the exterior shell of homes and commercial buildings replacing failing siding, leaky roofs, drafty windows and repaint exterior, wood,vinyl, as well as painting interior rooms. They offer free evaluations and are also very experienced in insurance claims such as hail damage from roofs, water damage etc. They work on small projects as little as $1,500 up to major commercial projects in excess of $750,000.
Plumbers
John Joyce Plumbing & Heating - John Joyce
15 Holt Street Hopkinton MA 01748
508-497-6344
One of the thing that I have always found to be a good trait to have for a plumber is responsiveness. Joyce Plumbing & Heating has always done an excellent job of responding to a customers needs. They are a full service firm handling both heating and plumbing work.
Electricians
Jack Kenney
21 Grove Street, Hopkinton MA 01748
1-508-435-6162
The thing that is great about Jack Kenney is that no job is too small. Jack works does the small stuff to the larger more complicated electrical jobs. For example there are many times that a home seller will need an new or upgraded smoke detector due to the Massachusetts Smoke Detector Laws. Jack is very accommodating in getting the work done.
Roofers
Hurricane Roofing and Construction Inc.
508-435-6216
Hurricane Roofing works with all types of roofs including asphalt, rubber, and cedar. They are licensed and insured and I have always found them to be very competitive in their bids.
Junk Removal
1-800-Got-Junk
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a full-service junk removal company. They will remove almost anything from old furniture and appliances to garden waste and renovation debris. When selling a home they are the perfect company to call to de-clutter your home.
1-800-GOT-JUNK
Movers
Gallo Moving & Storage ~ Tony Gallo
120 Quarry Drive Milford, MA 01757
508-422-4800
Gallo Moving and Storage
Tony Gallo is an authorized agent of United Van Lines and does an excellent job whether you are moving locally or across the country.
Packing/Moving Supplies
Discount Packing Supplies
Wayland MA 01778
508-358-6058
info@discountpacking.com
Discount Packing Supplies
When you are moving and need any type of boxes, tape & paper, and wrap Discount Packing Supplies is the place to contact. They also provide packing services as well.
Landscapers & Landscape Construction
S.L Preble Landscaping ~ Scott Preble
1 Louis Farley Drive Framingham MA 01702
508-879-5838
New View Inc ~ Doug Dewolfe
32 Lumber Street, Hopkinton MA 01748
508-435-4133
newview1@verizon.net
New View Inc
New View features exceptional materials and guarantees that their clients will love the job!
Scott's Landscaping ~ Scott Dryden
29 Hayden Rowe Street Hopkinton MA 01748
508-435-3911
Scott's Landscaping
Scott Dryden is a full service landscape company that does it all. They provide both hard scape and soft scape services. By visiting the Scott's Landscaping website you can see examples of some of their outstanding work. In addition to landscape services Scott's also does snow plowing.
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Marathon Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning ~ Frank Bozyczko
84 Hayward Street, Hopkinton, MA
508-435-5456
Often times when you are getting ready to sell a home the carpets need a little sprucing up in order to give a better appearance. Marathon Carpet does an exceptional job whether you are getting ready to sell of just need a general cleaning.
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Tile and Carpet Installers
Classic Tile
138 South Main Street, Milford MA 01757
508-634-0608
Classic tile does terrific work for some of the areas top builders as well as home owners alike. They offer a wide selection of tiles.
Abbey Carpet and Floor
78 Union Street, Ashland MA 01721
508-881-5700
crbogardus@comcast.net
Abbey Carpet and floor
Craig Bogardus offers a wide selection of carpet samples as well as other flooring products. I have always found his prices to be extremely competitive.
Gutter Cleaning and Repair
Joseph C Paradis
10 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-435-6209
Looking to do a little Fall or Spring clean up around your home and need the gutters cleaned out? Joe Paradis does an excellent job at reasonable rates. Joe will also does exterior power washing and deck clean up. I have used Joe on a few occasions on my own property.
Oil Companies
Medway Oil ~ Jeff Mushnick
37 Broad Street Medway MA 02053
508-533-6561
Medway Oil
I have always found Jeff Mushnick and his technicians at Medway Oil to be reliable as well &n as competitive with their pricing. Besides selling oil Medway Oil also provides propane gas and does servicing of both heating and central air conditioning. I have been a long time client of Medway Oil!
Propane Gas
Osterman Propane gas
998 Church Street, Northbridge MA 01534
1-800-447-1207
I have worked with Osterman Propane on a number of occasions over the years. They have been in business for over 45 years and serve residential, commercial, and industrial users in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In addition to Northbridge, Osterman Propane has additional locations throughout Massachusetts.
Osterman Gas Company
Snow Plowing
Mastrogianis Landscape Corporation
62 East Street Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-435-1971
Driveway Sealcoating
Supreme Sealcoating & Asphalt Paving ~ Dale Vinnicombe
774-253-5420
Dale does a super job with seal coating driveways. He has my own personal residence and I was impressed the time and effort he put in making the job perfect. Dale also does larger jobs including parking lots and sidewalks.
Locksmith
H. Perron & Son Inc.
836 Waverly Street, Framingham MA 01772
perron@bellatlantic.net
Perron & Son Locksmith
One of the things I always tell my clients when they are purchasing a new home is to make sure that they change the locks. Home security is of course is very important. Over the years a seller can give out keys to their home and one never knows where they can end up. I have found Perron & Sons to have great service and reasonable prices.
Glass Shower Doors & Other custom glass needs
Franklin Glass
273 Beaver Street, Franklin MA 02038
508-528-9550
Franklin Glass Company
For all your custom glass needs including shower doors, Franklin Glass is a great place to go. They also have extensive in-house cutting, fabricating and polishing capability, allowing them to produce high quality customer mirrors, tabletops and shelving at a reasonable cost.
Fencing
Brad Mayo Fence Company ~ Brad Mayo
508-435-9973
If you are looking for quality fencing for your home or garden, Brad Mayo does an outstanding job. They specialize in custom cedar fencing, rod iron, and PVC. The Brad Mayo Fence Company is a highly respected contractor serving the Metrowest Massachusetts area.
Land Surveyors & Engineers
J.D Marquedant & Associates ~ Joe Marquedant
6 Walcott Street, Hopkinton MA 01748
508-435-4145
Whether you need a lot line staked, engineering work for a failed septic system, or other land surveying needs, J.D Marquedant and Associates will get the job done right!
McIntyre Engineering and Septic Service ~ Dan McIntyre
5 Whisper Way Hopkinton MA 01748
508-497-2374
Dan McIntryre is a well respected Hopkinton engineer that specializes in septic system replacement. When your septic system has failed and need engineering drawings done for a new system McIntyre Engineering is a great resource as they work very well with local town boards. They have done work for quite a few clients and have always performed in an efficient manner.
Other Great Local Businesses
TWM Computer Systems ~ Tom McGovern
5 Elm Street, Hopedale MA 01747
508-478-6010
TWM Computer Systems
TWM Computer systems is a great local vendor if you would like to get a new personal computer, lap top or other related computer products. The thing I like best about TWM is the fact that they will come right to your home to install everything and if there is any kind of issue they will promptly; come out to your home to remedy the problem. They have great quality products and competitive pricing. They have been a family owned business serving the greater Metrowest area since 1993. I have personally bought a number of computers from them over the years and have always been
Real Estate transactions often times can be complicated and problems may arise that need to be addressed in a timely fashion.
Part of providing great service to my clients is to have an exceptional team of contractors in place that I know I can rely on. What you can expect from the above service providers is people that care about their business!
If you thinking about selling your home or condominium and want to work with an agent who is completely dedicated to his work, I would love the opportunity to be interviewed.
I cover general Real Estate, home and condominium sales in the following communities:
Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Framingham, Franklin, Grafton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northboro, Northbridge, Shrewsbury, Southboro, Sutton, Wayland, Westboro, Whitinsville, Worcester, Upton and Uxbridge.
As a veteran Realtor of 31 years, I know how to deal with the various issues that can arise in Real Estate transaction. Problem solving can be a critical part of keeping a sale moving smoothly as well as keeping the sellers expenses to a minimum!
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