Charlie Allen Renovations
Charlie Allen Renovations has transformed and restored numerous homes across the Greater Boston area, seamlessly blending modern amenities with historic charm.
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Since 1978, Charlie Allen Renovations has remodeled and restored scores of homes in the Greater Boston area, thoughtfully introducing modern amenities while preserving period character and charm. In that time, we’ve accumulated numerous awards and recognition, including 15 preservation awards, 5 Contractor of the Year awards, a PRO New England Gold Award, Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston, Remodeling Magazine’s Remodeler of the Month, Boston Globe Magazine’s Bathroom of the Year, and more. In 2021, the Boston Globe invited our Project Development Manager, Mark Philben, to begin writing their “Ask the Remodeler” home improvement advice column, which now appears every other Sunday.
A large percentage of our business has always come from referrals. The recommendation of former clients is the greatest validation of both our work and of our planning process, which begins with a meticulous preconstruction phase to ensure that we’ve considered and addressed all potential issues, explored all possible solutions, and identified the best products and materials. This tested method for generating a fixed-price contract protects against surprises and produces a successful, on-time, and on-budget outcome.
We would love to hear about your plans and demonstrate how we will achieve them for you.
TESTIMONIALS:
"CAR transformed the kitchen and master bath in our 1920 English Arts & Crafts home. Several out of the ordinary changes made all the difference. A poorly placed support beam (from an earlier renovation) was relocated, completely opening up the views out a bay window in the kitchen eating area. A new entry/mudroom was created, using part of an existing porch. One section of a bedroom wall was moved, substantially expanding the footprint of the master bath. CAR worked hard to help us find every inch of space, and they used first-rate suppliers for cabinets, appliances, countertops, floors, lighting and bath fixtures. The CAR on-site carpenters and all the subcontractors were exceptional. CAR’s focus on management, quality and communication separate them from other contractors. The beauty and utility of the finished rooms have far exceeded our expectations."
"CAR did a wonderful job, start to finish, renovating our old house in Cambridge, MA. The job included a new kitchen, new wood-burning fireplace w/ exterior chimney and revamped third floor/attic space. They skillfully guided us through "surprises" like support beam and foundation issues and rot, coming up with the most cost effective but correct way of fixing problems. From the design phase to the daily interactions with foreman to the punch list ,the whole team at CAR was extremely professional, punctual, helpful and thorough. I feel that we most definitely got what we paid for in terms of quality of work and guidance. They managed subcontractors very well and their long term relationships with the subs worked to our advantage. I would highly recommend CAR, whether you have an old house or not, big job or small."
"We hired CAR to remodel a carriage house studio, and the experience could not have been better. CAR worked with us thoughtfully and carefully on our design, listened and responded to our needs, gave great guidance, offered numerous options along the way, and paid close attention to cost as we worked through the design phase. The contract was clear, and they were able to stick to the agreed-upon budget and the time frame. They kept us informed about the progress of the project, communicating as much detail as we were interested in hearing. They were prompt, respectful, and friendly, and their attention to detail was amazing--they noticed things I would never have noticed, and fixed them without being asked. No shortcuts or shoddy sub work allowed! And the final result? We love it. Embarrassing to say, it's a little too quiet around here now that the project is done. I'd hire them again in a minute. Five stars!"