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What our Customers Say

Mary Lou and Tony Monaco
We are so happy with our one-floor living. Can’t begin to tell you what a pleasure it has been to work with Essex, you and all your crew, — John, Matt, Tom, Bjorn, Jon, — all wonderful people. Any time you would like a rave review just say the word and we will oblige.
Barbera, Medfield
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed having them work here. I know it’s a weird thing to say, but they are all perfectly delightful, so professional, very nice gentlemen, obviously very talented and knowledgeable.
Heidi, Andover
I am writing to tell you how pleased I am with Essex Restoration and your team. Never in all my years of various home remodeling projects, have I experienced the quality of work ethic which your group displayed. From their timeliness to their accommodating my needs, their quality of workmanship, and right down to the end of the day clean up. Everything done by Essex was top notch and I am pleasantly surprised by how the team came together to get the job done. I would like to extend a special thank you to Eric Ashwell and Chris Haynes. It is because of their attention to detail and quality of work that I am thankful I hired Essex.
Amy, Brookeline
I have hired Walter and Essex Restoration three separate times for work on two different homes. Walter unfailingly puts in the time and effort needed to ensure that I understand my options and can choose those that meet my needs best. Essex Restoration staff are true professionals, from their craftsmanship to their project management and communication with me as a client. I will not hesitate to use them for home improvements in the future.
Phil & Sue, Salem, MA
We couldn’t be happier with the work! You were super at keeping in touch and making recommendations that greatly improved on what we had otherwise thought we wanted. We are extremely pleased with the entire operation from start to finish. We can certainly attest to your flexibility, ‘can do’ approach, and innovative solutions. Thanks again for a great job that was on time, on budget, and exceeded expectations!.
T.M., Newton

John and Walter, We are so happy! Can’t begin to tell you what a pleasure it has been to work with Essex, you and all your crew, all wonderful people. Any time you would like a rave review just say the word.

P.S., Salem

We couldn’t be happier with the work! We can certainly attest to your flexibility, ‘can do’ approach, and innovative solutions. Thanks again for a great job that was on time, on budget and exceeded expectations!

A.C., Cambridge

Walter and John unfailingly put in the time and effort needed to ensure that I understand my options and can choose those that meet my needs best. Essex staff are true professionals, from their craftsmanship to their project management and communication with me as a client. I will not hesitate to use them for home improvements in the future.

H.P., Andover

Never in all my years of home remodeling projects have I experienced the work ethic your group displayed. From your timeliness, quality of workmanship, and right down to the end of the day clean up. Everything by Essex was top notch and I am pleasantly surprised by how the team came together to get the job done.

A.H., Lincoln

Thanks for everything Walter. It is a pleasure to work with a true professional like you – you are a dying breed, I am afraid.

B.J., Medfield

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed having them work here. I know it’s a weird thing to say, but they are all perfectly delightful, so professional, talented and knowledgeable gentlemen.

R.P., Windham

Walter, I felt a great need to let you know what a great group of guys you have hired.

A.L. Somerville

Walter. You and your team are the best!!

A.D., Cambridge

You took good care of me! I liked working with you and the crew a great deal, and even two years later still get compliments on the excellent quality of the workmanship.

M.Z., Boston

Thank you for the phenomenal job. The patience, attention and professionalism that you displayed made what we thought would be a stressful and uncertain experience seamless and stress-free. You returned our calls, showed up on time, and you completed the project on schedule.

David Torrey, AIA, Torrey Arch. Inc.

Walter and John have led their company in highly successful projects with Torrey Architecture. Our firms have collaborated to provide design-build capabilities to realize our clients’ dreams to transform their homes. I recommend Essex as a capable and trustworthy builder who is a pleasure to work with.

Press and Awards

Building with Recognition

We’re honored that our work has been recognized by industry publications and organizations throughout Massachusetts. These awards reflect our team’s dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and client satisfaction. We don’t pursue recognition for its own sake—we focus on doing great work for our clients. When that work gets noticed, it’s a meaningful validation of the trust homeowners place in us.