Local business · Winchester, MALocal business · 540 Main St Ste 7, Winchester, MA 01890, USA
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Honeycomb Design + Build, LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Upgrades beyond the standard like-for-like swap included in the base scope.
Estimated range
$27,500 – $45,000
Typical bathroom remodel around $36,300
Read this one as a record, not an option. Honeycomb Design + Build's own Houzz page opens with "*CLOSED 7/2024*" — the firm shut down in July 2024, so everything below is what it did while it was working. It ran as a design-build outfit, architect and designer and builder inside one process, listed in Somerville. In a February 2023 review, a retired couple described a 1910 cottage where Honeycomb raised an extended dormer with vaulted ceilings and a line of windows, carving out a full bathroom, a bedroom with added closet space and a flexible front room, then corrected an awkwardly placed toilet and insulated under the floor of the first-floor bath. The same homeowners wrote that the crew planned around one owner's severe chemical allergies — finish material choices, dust control, HEPA filtration and warnings before anything noxious was used. The single-process pitch is what customers kept coming back to. A May 2020 reviewer who did a shower and then a kitchen said having the architect, designer and contractor in one conversation dramatically simplified the job, and that the crew did not lose steam on the punch list. A May 2021 client gave dates — construction from 30 November 2020 to 19 April 2021 — and wrote that Honeycomb likely would not be the least expensive option but would be the best value for the money. Money was the one recurring snag. A May 2022 kitchen client praised the professionalism and near-daily update calls, then listed price as a con after ending up over the intended budget; the company replied publicly and said it had reached out to address the remaining items. Nine reviews between 2019 and 2023 name the same handful of people — Resa, Dave, JR, Ann. If this profile is what brought you here, the useful question is not how to reach the company but where those people work now.
We would like to highly recommend Honeycomb Design + Build for any building or renovation project you may have. We recently hired Honeycomb to renovate our rental property, and we were incredibly impressed with the quality of their work and their professionalism throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, Ann, JR, and team took the time to listen to our needs and goals for the renovation. They provided us with a detailed proposal and timeline, and they kept us updated on the progress of the project every step of the way. Their attention to detail was exceptional, and they were always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that we were completely satisfied with the finished product. Throughout the renovation process, Ann and JR were easy to work with and always kept the lines of communication open. They provided valuable suggestions to help us maximize our investment and make sound budget decisions. Additionally, they kept the job site clean and organized, which was much appreciated. Overall, we were extremely happy with the work that Honeycomb Design + Build did on our rental property. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would not hesitate to work with them again in the future. We highly recommend them to anyone in need of a skilled and professional design and builder.
We hired Honeycomb Design + Build (HDB) to renovate the existing footprint of our small 1910 cottage style home to enhance our post retirement lifestyle. Goals were to add a new full bathroom and enhanced living space on the second floor and to improve the layout of our existing, and only, bathroom on the first floor. HDB carried this off beautifully and to our complete satisfaction. HDB's design and construction phases emphasized communication, collaboration, guidance, and creative attention to the project budget. We were pleased by their careful exterior and interior design recommendations that reflected the character of our home. During construction, HDB raised an extended dormer along the west side roof, with vaulted ceilings, and a series of windows along the dormer adding light and air. This allowed creation of a well-proportioned full bathroom, a master bedroom with added closet space, and a front room that doubles as office or bedroom. First floor bathroom renovations corrected an awkwardly placed toilet, added storage, and insulated beneath the floor, greatly improving comfort and function. We enjoyed working with the HDB team and subcontractors who were polite, good-humored, efficient, and positive. During construction, our weekly onsite meetings with the project manager and architect were especially valuable. On a daily basis, our project manager was consistently present or reachable. Throughout, we were notified of any unavoidable impacts on the construction schedule such as pandemic era supply issues. We chose HDB for a number of reasons, including one that may be important to others with similar health issues. The HDB staff were always aware and conscientious to accommodate the unique severe chemical allergies of one of the homeowners. From beginning to completion this included careful, collaborative planning, choices of finish materials, dust control, HEPA filtration, and alerts when unavoidable noxious materials needed to be used. We recommend Honeycomb Design + Build without hesitation.
We enjoyed working with Honeycomb Design + Build for the renovation of our old kitchen: Pros: -Professionalism - From the start of the process to the end, everyone was always very professional with their handling of the kitchen and the many decisions that needed to be made. The transformation was very impressive to see unfold, and the finished kitchen is beautiful. -Communication - Nearly every day we got phone calls from the contractor to provide honest updates about the renovation. We appreciated the constant communication, which helped ease some of our tension around the process. -Friendliness of Staff - Everyone we worked with was kind and helpful throughout. We felt comfortable sharing our concerns and knowing that they would be handled with patience and sympathy. Cons: -Price - We ended up over our desired budget. Edit: Other cons have been graciously addressed by Resa and her crew :)
Resa, JR and the HDB team went out of their way to make the build-out perfect for us and finish the project within budget and substantially on time despite the pandemic!
We recommend Honeycomb without reservation. They completed a kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room for us. Actual construction ran from 30 Nov 2020 - 19 April 2021. Their strengths are: 1) good listening skills 2) prompt and informative communication 3) skilled design help by Resa, negotiating our vision with our budget and helping us when we disagreed -- plus she's just a delightful, fun, creative person 4) quick and fair remedy of issues 5) excellent productivity and high quality construction 6) integrity and pride in their work We were concerned about doing this project during COVID, but they sealed off that part of the house from us, and the workers wear masks all the time. They also don't overlap with subcontractors, protecting themselves, too. Despite that change -- which might have REALLY slowed down the project -- things still moved apace. Honeycomb likely won't be the least expensive option, but they will be the best value for the money.
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