Constraction reviews in Arlington, Massachusetts

Ed McDonald has created a team of people who are excellent at their jobs. They sealed our windows just as we asked and did it in the time agreed upon and with no mess or fuss. Please consider them for your home fixing issues.

We've used Ed McDonald for many tasks over the years. They now do our snow removal - very well. This last project was a new roof on our porch. All leaks are gone, we have a space to sit in the sun, and even with issues that cropped up they were able to complete it within their time frame. Thank you again Jared and crew!

We hired McDonald to replace 13 vinyl windows. Found them based on great reviews from several neighbors. The whole process quote to finish was very easy and professional. The work was done very well and they’re so responsive to questions. We had them back to fix a roof flashing that was improperly done by another contractor. And we already have several other projects we want to do. I also appreciate they will take on smaller jobs. Love supporting a great local business.

McDonald Contracting completed a 600 SF family room / master bedroom addition and kitchen renovation for us. Ed and his entire team were great to work with. We lived in the house during the construction and his entire crew were respectful of our family and our space. His project managers were great to work with and were always very honest and transparent about the schedule at the cost of the work. There were a couple of unforeseen costs which were a result of uncovering issues with our existing house. This is to be expected with an old house, and Ed worked with us to minimize the additional cost. We are extremely happy with the finished product and are enjoying our new space. I think what is most telling is that when we had some minor cracking in the drywall after a year (to be expected), we contacted Ed and although it wasn’t his issue, he got his crew back to our house to do the minor repairs right away. We have also hired his electricians – Brian & Kenny - to do some additional work for us. Ed and his team clearly stand behind their work and are interested in keeping their clients happy for the long haul.

We highly recommend McDonald Contracting. We used them to finish our basement and install a new bathroom and they are just fantastic to work with. Ed and Shawn are extremely professional and easy to communicate with. They do top-quality work, listened to our ideas and provided extremely valuable guidance and vital suggestions throughout the project. They kept us informed on each phase of the project and what to expect next. They understood our goals, the scope of the project we wanted, and did a great job of staying within our budget. We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Ed, Shawn, and the McDonald Contracting team.

Found McDonald contracting after doing a bunch of research for reputable local contractors, and they absolutely lived up to their stellar reputation! Had them do a front door & storm door replacement job, plus replacing some support posts on our back deck.

What sets Ed and his team apart is how they stand behind their work. Ed is extremely responsive and made it top priority to make sure everything was squared away with expediency. And THAT is why Ed will always be my first call, for all of my future projects.

I highly recommend McDonald contracting. We had a large and multi-facetted project that they handled efficiently and professionally. From the start of the project to the end we had workers in our house every day (carpenter, plumber, tiler, electrician, painter). They were all very pleasant to work with, did the job well and left the work area clean each day. Jamie was our contractor and he was very responsive to all our questions. The billing from the company was also detailed and well organized. We knew exactly what we were paying for and changes were handled in a very clear manner. We will definitely contact them again if a new project comes up.

Just finished a 2nd floor addition on our ranch home. Working with McDonald Contracting could not have been a better experience. The initial quotes were reasonable and turned out to be right on the money. Ed and his team had accounted for every contingency. Everyone was very responsive and very helpful when issues did come up. We highly recommend McDonald Contracting.

McDonald Contracting did a really nice job remodeling our basement. They were really responsive, the project manager was very communicative. Demolition team, waterproofing team, electricians, painters, flooring installation, and carpenter were very good. They removed old plaster, sealed the foundation, installed insulation, built new framing for the walls, hung drywall, plastered, installed a floor, installed a baseboard heater, installed track lighting, installed new outlets, upgraded the electric panel, made custom build-in cabinets and drawers, and painted. They kept the job site as clean as possible and helped us to minimize dust to the rest of the house. They checked in to make sure everything was going according to plan, and were willing to make adjustments along the way, as requested. We would happily work with McDonald Contracting again.

The Joe and the boys did a great job! The motion detector light to the basement and the outdoor outlets you selected and provided were perfect. And the line for the new microwave-vent hood was done with almost no damage to the wall at all. The little there was will be covered up once the appliance is installed. Home Depot should have no problem installing it when they come. Joe was wonderful from the first time he came to look at the job for an estimate, through the day’s worth of work. The crew cleaned up really well at the end as well. I have no hesitation recommending McDonald Electric in Arlington, MA!

Ed's team converted part of our basement into an office promptly and the result is lovely.

We have done three medium-to-large renovation projects on our current house using three different contractors and Ed was the bar none the absolute best person to work with. He was prompt and clear. He did what he said he was going to do. He was super communicative. He gave us choices and was willing to price out those choices. The people who work for him are lovely and engaging. They were wonderful with our family and nice to our children. We felt very comfortable having everybody who works for Ed in our home.

We are very happy with the project outcome and feel really really good about our choice of McDonald Contracting. We are already looking forward to working with them again.

We have been more than satisfied with our experience using the McDonald brothers build a bathroom addition on the back of our Arlington home. They were professional, collaborative, and flexible. During quoting they were a mid priced option but they were the contractor that showed they listened best, including all the details we discussed line by line in their quote. During construction they were collaborative and flexible, equally happy to leverage their resources and experience or allow us to make our own design decisions and even do some of our own work. The quality of their trades was very high, starting with demo and including framing, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and tile. All the best. We will be using them for our next bathroom project without quoting other contractors. Thanks Ed and James.

The project involved a house that was built in the 50s. We worked with Eds team and redesigned the layout of the house entirely. All that remained of the original house was the foundation and most of the framing. McDonald Contracting basically built a new home.
With regards to the quality of work my wife and I could not be happier. Ed has a really good team of qualified subcontractors and he does a great job of coordinating their work.
The project manager worked incredibly well with my wife and was always available, she had great ideas and added tremendous value to this project.

Completely new roof deck and was able to fix kitchen ceiling leak and finish it all and paint kitchen.

Very professional and great quality of work! Would hire them again for projects at home.

McDonald Contracting handled our master bath renovation with professionalism and first class quality. The project manager was here almost every day monitoring progress and managing the various contractors as needed. We always felt that the project was moving along according to plan and they had our backs all the way. We highly recommend their services.

I'm involved with our town's community theater, and there were sections of our building in need of serious repair. It's an historic building in an historic district, so care needed to be taken to ensure the work was in compliance with local guidelines. Ed was in touch with the historic commission to make sure everything was done correctly. The crew was quick, did a fantastic job, and they kept us updated every step of the way. I highly recommend Ed and his team.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience working with McDonald Contracting on our recent home renovation. From start to finish, they were professional, attentive, and committed to delivering exceptional results. The finished work exceeded our expectations—every detail in the kitchen and bathrooms is exactly what we envisioned. They completed the project on time and within our discussed budget.

Communication was a major highlight of the process. The project manager, Sue, kept us informed every step of the way, always making sure we were on the same page. Sue was proactive in addressing any concerns and offered thoughtful solutions to challenges that arose, which gave us complete confidence in her ability to manage the project.

All members of the team McDonald team (including the electricians, carpenters and painters) were professional and helpful throughout. They were very accommodating when we unexpectedly needed to move furniture into areas of the house that were being worked on.

What really impressed us was McDonald Contracting's versatility. We originally hired them to renovate our kitchen and two bathrooms, however they seamlessly managed additional projects that came up during the process, including replacing our roof and repainting the interior of the house. We were very impressed with their ability to coordinate and execute multiple projects without compromising quality or timelines.

If you’re looking for a contractor who is reliable, skilled, and a pleasure to work with, I can’t recommend McDonald Contracting highly enough. We’re thrilled with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again!

We've been working with Ed and his team since 2016 and they've been everything you could ask for and more. From fixing a leaking skylight during a downpour to a total gut renovation, Ed and his team do great work and show up for you when and how you need them to.

Great customer service, top-notch workmanship, and they go the extra mile to solve your unforeseen problems!

Ed and McDonald Contracting recently replaced a large triple picture window and french doors with new Pella products. This is an old house so nothing is easy. They were very easy to work with and kept me posted during the looooong delay in Pella manufacturing. They removed and disposed of the old door and window and installed new ones. They were on time, professional, skilled, and creative where they ran into little problems with installing new windows to an old house. They cleaned up after their work and left everything ship shape. I was very pleased with every aspect of working with them.

The original concrete roof to our garage was starting to spawl and leak and led to internal mold. Ed and his team removed the concrete roof, built a clean looking wood-frame roof, installed drainage around the garage to prevent future problems and rebuilt the failing fieldstone wall. New construction looks fantastic. Phase 1 complete!

The posts extending from the garage roof are in anticipation of a roof deck (Phase 2). Thanks to Ed, Rob and the full crew who helped us through the project.

We hired this team to convert our coat closet to a pantry and they absolutely crushed it. They even had their electrician add outlets inside our pantry, which many pantry contractors said we’d have to hire on our own. We would definitely hire them again in the future for more projects.

Just a joy to work with Ed, James, and the rest of the team at McDonald contracting! I love in a condo association that takes care of most maintenance, but needed someone to address rot in a few interior windowsills, and then replace a storm door.

Shattuck didn't have any local recs, but someone overheard me asking and recommended McDonald Contracting. I was worried they wouldn't take on my smaller projects, but Ed and the team were responsive, communicative, flexible, and very reasonable both with offering estimates and just generally managing my expectations well. I'd work with them again (and have!) and highly recommend considering for your next project!