Constraction reviews in Arlington, Massachusetts

From start to finish, it was a pleasure to work with McDonald Contracting. They were really responsive and we got high quality work from start to finish. The entire team was professional, friendly, and did great work. They were also really flexible when plans changed on our side. We'll definitely work with them again!

Mcdonald Contracting finished a complete remodeling of the back deck of our duplex. The crew was able to tear down the entire rackety wooden mess that was there before and built up a brand new one in a matter of a few days. I'm very impressed with the craftsmanship but just as impressed with the quality of service. Every crew member that came to the house was kind, timely, and cordial. Would definitely work with them again!

I have worked with McDonald Contracting on both large and small projects. The best part of the process is the communication. They are responsive to our questions and always do the right thing. Their jobsite is clean with attention to detail. All of the tradesman have been a pleasure and have done impeccable work. A company with integrity is hard to come by these days. This family business is a gold standard. I continue to recommend McDonald Contracting for projects big and small. Thank you Ed, James, and Jared.

We worked with McDonald Contracting to finish our 1200 square foot basement in Arlington. From the start, the team was professional, gave us reasonable estimates and details about project scope, and even helped with design suggestions. From there, the project commenced and over time, the team transformed our basement into a very nice livable space that was exactly what we were planning. Special thanks for Shawn's excellent project management which helped move the project forward.

In the end, we ended up with a home theater, a gym, flex room, and storage. We installed mini-splits, relocated some plumbing, and did a vast amount of electrical work. The team took direction and was able to adjust details on the fly.

McDonald Contracting put in a new garage floor in my 100-year-old garage, and did a great job. Prior to them doing the work, every time it rained, the garage floor flooded, because the neighbor's paved area was banked up against my garage and water was running down between their paved area and my garage. Plus the old concrete was all broken and heaved up throughout the garage. McDonald Contracting subbed the job out to Everstone, who did an unbelievably amazing job. They did the garage paving and also carefully dug out a trench between the neighbor and my garage (thanks to my neighbor for agreeing to this), waterproofed the garage wall, and replaced the neighbor's pavers so they looked better than they had before. Jason, from Everstone, did the majority of the work. He was a hard worker, incredibly reliable and responsible, and did everything perfectly, as well as being easy to communicate with and showing up when he said he would. I can't thank McDonald and Everstone enough for doing such a great job. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

Our project came out great! Our contractor Mike always did what was best for us and the house. All the workers were professional and considerate. They worked with an engineer to fix our wet crawlspace. All new beams and joists and insulation. So much better now. Highly recommend. Thanks yall.

McDonald recently completely an 8 month renovation/addition project that was on time and on budget! Ed, our project manager Shawn, and the rest of the crew were great to work with. They were very communicative and they listened to and addressed all of our concerns throughout the project. They worked extremely well with our architect.

McDonald Contracting did a complete renovation of our ancient second floor bathroom and added a completely new first floor lavatory. Their work was quick, efficient and far above average in quality. McDonald employees and subcontractors were very easy to work with and immediately addressed any issues and questions we had. They were also exceedingly clean. I felt like I was in very good hands and would have no hesitation hiring them again.

We used McDonald Contracting several months ago to do a major remodel to a 150 year old house in Melrose. It was a very complicated project. Steal beams had to be installed to support some of the sections of the house. McDonald had to work with our architect and structural engineers to figure how to get the beam in place. There were months of other planning and meetings with Ed McDonald and our architect to figure out the logistics of the entire project. At first meeting Ed I was a little nervous because he’s such a young man and throughout the job there were some misunderstanding and time delays but one major take away was Ed’s level headedness. I can be a tough person to deal with having been a lisensed electrician since 2004. I know a little about the industry and worked on residential construction sites for most of my career. The electrician sub contractor that worked on our project. I have recommended to my own family that’s how much I was impressed with them. Most of McDonalds subcontractors were excellent. Like I said earlier the project was difficult and needed to be surgical with the installation of dormers and detailed cedar shingles to match. They use top quality materials and craftsmanship on siding, finish work and framing was all done extremely well. Our house has custom molding on ceiling also outside trim work has decorative molding on the outside that McDonald took time to match. My wife is an attorney and is the most organized detail oriented person you will ever meet. We did have to stay on top of them with schedule and time lines but for the most part McDonald was always reachable. They never not answer the phone when we called always made things rite never cut corners. I would definitely recommend them. Like any contractor it’s like a messy relationship You love them in the beginning halfway through you fight with them and at the end you can’t wait for them to leave. It’s a complicated business Ed McDonald and his crew handle it very well but bottom line they are good people trying to accomplish your construction goals

We worked with McDonald on a large project (~7 months) after buying a new home. They built a new bath and office, made the basement useable, updated another bath, painted and stained everything, did built-in bookshelves and some other custom projects like dog-proofing the fence and adding gates to the front porch so we could keep said dog out of the road, redid the electrical systems and added central air. Like I said, big project.

From the outset, they made us far more comfortable than any other contractor we talked to, in large part due to Ed McDonald making sure the quote was comprehensive such that we knew every element of what would need to happen.

There were a few hiccups along the way, which I think is inevitable for a project of this scope, but at the end of everything we have a house we love and a contractor we’d come back to. Whenever an issue did come up, we were able to quickly discuss and make a plan to get to where we needed. They were more than fair on cost and left us with a great final product.

We particularly loved the folks who worked on electrical, plumbing/HVAC, floors, and carpentry. Would recommend working with McDonald!

McDonald Contracting did a major renovation for us - 2nd floor gut renovation, addition of two rooms, plus exterior insulation and re-siding of the entire house. While it took a little longer than expected, it turned out great. We've been very happy with the results. We really appreciated the transparency in their pricing quote which was reasonable given the scope of our project. They are very friendly, easy to work with, and their plumbing, electrical, and tiling subs do high quality work.

I've used McDonald Contracting for the past few years for snow removal. The team really goes above and beyond - Ed always texts to see if I need snow removal, and sends a team out in a timely manner. The teams are excellent - efficient, effective, and they do a much better job of clearing snow than I could ever do. I plan to continue working with McDonald Contracting now and in the future.

We had an excellent experience working with McDonald Contracting from start to finish.They built new cabinets and a beautiful bar area, created a custom closet and bench, and also added new electrical outlets and light fixtures throughout our space.

The entire process was seamless and professional — communication was clear, timelines were respected, and everything was handled with care. Most importantly, the craftsmanship was truly outstanding. Every detail feels intentional and high-quality, and the finished work exceeded our expectations.

If you’re looking for a contractor who is reliable, skilled, and easy to work with, I can’t recommend McDonald Contracting enough.

Poor quality work, and damaged my property! don't use them! nothing but problems!

Great contractor who shows up on time and completes the work with no complaints. Great to work with.

They are quick, reliable and fair with pricing. Roberto is fantastic! His work is impeccable!

I've used Paraiso Construction on several home projects including finishing our attic. Always top notch work at a fair price. And very responsive!

Roberto and team were great! They re-did our front stairs. Excellent communication and did everything to make sure we were happy with final product. Highly recommend!

A really nice guy, who does great work. We had him fix a stair railing off our porch. He found the best materials and made it better than we expected and frankly better than when it was new. Also his prices are completely reasonable.

Roberto installed a ventilation duct for my above-the-range microwave. The work was completed quickly and cleanly, and at a very reasonable price. I'd hire him again in the future.

Roberto is hardworking, thorough and reliable. He has done a variety of jobs for my home. No job is to big or to small. I highly recommend Roberto!