Greater Boston, MA · General Contractor & Remodeler

General Contractor & Remodeler in Greater Boston

From kitchens and baths to additions, basements, decks, and finish carpentry, VB Construction is the one accountable crew for your project — managing the permits, the trades, and the finish work so your remodel actually gets built the way you pictured it.

One crew permits, trades & finishes managed for you
In-house framing, drywall, tile & carpentry self-performed
Free on-site written estimates
Finished open-plan living room in a renovated Greater Boston home with white-oak floors and fresh trim
One accountable contractor, demo to finish Core trades self-performed, not subbed out Honest scope & clear pricing Free written estimates

Why it matters

One contractor who owns the whole project

The hardest part of a renovation is rarely the building — it is the coordination. Most projects stall in the gaps between trades, where no one is accountable for the whole. VB Construction closes those gaps: we plan the scope, sequence the work, and stand behind the result, so you have one number to call and one team responsible from demolition to the final coat of paint.

That matters even more in Greater Boston's older homes, where plaster walls, dated wiring, and decades of past projects hide surprises behind every surface. Our highest-value work — a kitchen remodel that opens up the floor plan and a bathroom built watertight from the substrate up — depends on getting what is behind the walls right, not just what shows. We plan for what these homes actually contain instead of pretending every frame is clean and modern — including, in homes built before 1978, following the EPA's lead-safe renovation requirements when work disturbs older painted surfaces.

General contractor services

Whole-project work, start to finish

Beyond individual rooms, we take on the construction, renovations, and repairs that need a true general contractor.

General Construction

From new additions and dormers to structural framing and full builds, we manage the whole job — permits, trades, and inspections — so your project moves forward without you chasing five subcontractors.

ground-up construction and structural builds →

Home Renovations

Renovating several rooms or the whole house at once? We plan the sequence, manage every trade, and keep one budget and one schedule — so a gut renovation feels organized instead of overwhelming.

whole-home and multi-room renovations →

Home Repairs

Not every job is a renovation. We also handle the punch list — drywall patches, sticking doors, damaged trim, rot repair, and the small fixes that pile up — with the same standards we bring to a full build.

smaller home repairs and punch-list fixes →

Ceiling Fan Installation

Replacing a fan or adding one where there wasn't one before? We mount it on proper rated bracing, handle the box and blocking, and leave a clean ceiling — coordinating a licensed electrician where new wiring is involved.

ceiling fan installation and replacement →

How we work

A clear path from first call to final walkthrough

  1. Estimate. We visit the space, talk through what you want, and give you a free written estimate with a real scope and clear allowances.
  2. Plan. We lock the scope, schedule, and any permits, then sequence the trades so the project runs in the right order with no surprises.
  3. Build. We self-perform the core trades, keep the site clean and protected, and keep you updated at every milestone.
  4. Finish. We walk the finished work with you, handle the punch list, and stand behind what we built.

Explore our services

Nine specialties, one Greater Boston crew

Each of these is its own craft — and all of them live under one roof of accountability at VB Construction.

Remodeling

Reshape how your home works — finish the basement, open up the first floor, or modernize tired rooms. We handle the framing, drywall, flooring, and finish work in-house, so a remodel stays under one accountable crew from demo to final coat. home remodeling and finishing →

Bathroom Remodeling

From a tired tub surround to a full gut renovation, we build bathrooms that are watertight and built to last. Proper waterproofing, expert tilework, and clean finishes — the details that separate a bathroom that lasts twenty years from one that leaks in two. bathroom remodeling →

Kitchen Remodeling

The kitchen is where a remodel pays off most — in daily use and in resale. We handle layout, cabinets, counters, tile, and the trades behind the walls, opening up cramped layouts and delivering a kitchen built around how you actually cook and gather. kitchen remodeling →

Decks, Porches & Patios

Add outdoor living that lasts through New England seasons. We build custom decks, porches, and patios on proper footings and framing — wood or composite — engineered for freeze-thaw, snow load, and the way you'll actually use the space. deck, porch, and patio building →

Flooring

New floors transform a room — but only if the subfloor underneath is right. We install hardwood, engineered, laminate, and luxury vinyl, and repair damaged and squeaky floors, with the prep work that makes them lie flat and last. flooring installation and repair →

Tile Work

Tile is where a remodel either looks expert or looks rushed. We set floor, wall, shower, and backsplash tile on the proper substrate — waterproofed where it gets wet — with layouts planned so the lines stay true and the cuts land right. tile installation and replacement →

Drywall

Smooth, flat walls are the backdrop to every room — and bad drywall shows under every light. We hang and finish new drywall to a clean, paint-ready surface, and patch holes, cracks, and water damage so the repair disappears into the wall. drywall hanging and repair →

Fencing & Ironwork

Privacy, security, and curb appeal start at the property line. We install wood, vinyl, and iron fencing on posts set below the frost line, and repair iron gates, railings, and fences — so the fence stands straight and the gate still swings true years later. fence installation and ironwork →

Carpentry

Carpentry is the craft behind everything we build — from the rough framing that holds a home up to the finish trim that makes a room. We self-perform both, so the same skilled hands that frame your project also set the trim and build the details. framing and finish carpentry →

Questions

General contractor FAQs

What kind of contractor is VB Construction?

We are a full-service general contractor and remodeler serving Greater Boston. One team manages your whole project — permits, the licensed trades, and the finish work — and we self-perform the core carpentry, framing, drywall, tile, and flooring rather than subbing everything out.

What areas around Boston do you serve?

We work throughout Woburn and the surrounding Greater Boston area — the city and the surrounding cities and towns. If you are in the metro and not sure whether you are in our area, give us a call and we will tell you.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. We provide free, on-site written estimates so you get a real scope and a clear number for your project, not a vague phone quote. We would rather see the space and price the job you actually want.

Can you handle permits and inspections?

Yes. For additions, structural work, decks, and other permitted projects, we prepare and pull the building permits, coordinate any zoning or historic approval, and schedule the inspections under the Massachusetts State Building Code. Managing that is part of being your general contractor.