LVL Builders

LVL Builders is a Somerville general contractor whose reviews circle back to one job again and again: rebuilding and repairing porches on older homes, alongside kitchen, bath, and full-unit renovations for landlords and property investors around Medford, Malden, and Somerville. Run day-to-day by Tyler and Dio under the legal name Petrolini Home Improvement Inc., the company says it's a licensed, insured general contractor doing renovations, ADU builds, and porch work across Greater Boston, and states it covers Somerville, Medford, Malden, Melrose, Arlington, Brewster, York, Winthrop, Gloucester, and Watertown. Its Google and Thumbtack reviews, all dated within the past several months, line up cleanly: 5.0 from 12 ratings on each platform. A recurring cast of landlords describe getting renovations done on schedule and on budget — a Malden rental got a new kitchen and bath on a tight timeline that a tenant reportedly loves, a Somerville two-family got a full renovation, and several porch rebuilds in Medford and Somerville wrapped up clean and on time. More than one reviewer mentions coming back to LVL across several properties and projects rather than hiring them once. Worth knowing before calling: every review currently visible dates to 2026, even though Thumbtack lists 13 years in business for the company, so the online trail doesn't yet stretch back very far — ask for references from earlier jobs if that history matters to you. Thumbtack separately shows a verified Construction Supervisor license and a passed background check tied to Tyler. For porch repair or a mid-size renovation — especially if you're managing rental units rather than living in the home yourself — LVL fits the pattern reviewers describe. Confirm they're set up for your specific scope, whether that's a full ADU build or a targeted porch fix, before booking.