General contractor in Newton, MA

Newton is made up of thirteen villages, including Newton Centre, West Newton, Newtonville, Chestnut Hill, and Waban, each with its own character and housing stock. The city holds a large share of Victorian, Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Second Empire homes, many built between the 1880s and the 1930s. These older structures carry original roofing systems, wood windows, and exterior trim that have been patched and re-patched over generations. The combination of age, architectural complexity, and large lot sizes makes Newton a market where full-service general contracting is the practical choice over single-trade work.

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Newton Centre West Newton Newtonville Chestnut Hill Waban Newton Highlands Auburndale Newton Upper Falls
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A newly built pressure-treated deck on a sloped residential lot in Newton, with the home's rear facade and mature trees visible in the background.

Newton, MA

General Contractor

Newton's Victorian and Tudor Homes Need a GC Who Reads Old Buildings

Newton's housing stock is architecturally varied and structurally old. A steep-pitched Victorian in West Newton with original slate, decorative gable trim, and multiple dormers is a different roofing project than a 1960s ranch in Oak Hill. We work across both ends of that spectrum. On older homes, we assess what is underneath before we price the work, because layers of previous repairs often hide deteriorated sheathing or failed flashing that changes the scope.

Kitchen and bath remodeling in Newton's older homes comes with specific constraints. Plaster walls, knob-and-tube wiring in some pre-war structures, and non-standard room dimensions all affect how a renovation is planned and sequenced. As a full-service general contractor, we manage the trades needed to bring these spaces up to current standards without treating each one as a separate project with a separate point of contact.

Deck construction on Newton's larger residential lots is a project where lot grade and soil conditions matter. Many properties in villages like Waban and Newton Highlands sit on sloped terrain, which affects footing depth and deck framing design. We build decks that account for the actual site conditions rather than applying a standard plan to every yard.

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Roofing on Newton's older Victorians and Tudors often involves steep pitches, dormers, and original slate or wood shake that needs full replacement rather than repair. Kitchen and bath remodeling is in high demand as owners invest in updating interiors of homes that have strong bones but dated finishes. Siding replacement is common on the wood-clapboard Colonials and Capes found throughout villages like Newtonville and Auburndale, where moisture has worked behind original siding over decades. Deck construction is also a frequent request on Newton's larger lots, where rear yard space supports substantial outdoor structures.

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I was referred by a friend to K&B contracting and I’m so happy I was! From the beginning Kevin was extremely helpful and guided me through the process of an addition to my home. Him and his team did an amazing job and I will be a return customer come new needs for my home!

Julia Pano Google review · April 2026

After interacting with numerous contractors to achieve my specific project. Kevin from K & B came thru like a blessing. He is proficient in framing, structural , energy and sound proofing. The finish looked like it was out of a magazine. Meet with him and you’ll immediately know. He’s the right guy / company for your project ! The best

PLAYROOM BOSTON RECORDS Google review · April 2026

Contracted K&B as our general contractor to renovate our home. I strongly recommend this company. Reaching them was easy, professional from the initial pricing, through to final completion. Even with the many surprises that were encountered, the work they delivered exceeded our expectations. Excellent workmanship, site was cleaned daily and they provided a clear daily schedule.

Lynda Garcia Google review · March 2026

After extensive research, I came across K&B contracting. They went above and beyond to make sure my project was on schedule and even saved me money on some materials with their suggestions. Would definitely recommend!

Charles Cuellar Google review · March 2026

We worked with Kevin to rebuild our townhouse after fire damage, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. He is hardworking, responsive, efficient and very easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. He kept things on track and made a difficult situation much easier for us. We are so grateful to have him. It was a great pleasure working with him, and we highly recommend him and his team.

Y L Google review · March 2026

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General Contractor FAQ for Newton, MA

Common questions from Newton, MA customers about our services, process, and coverage.

Yes. Many of Newton's Victorian and Tudor homes were originally roofed with slate or wood shake, and full replacement is often the right call when the substrate beneath has deteriorated. We assess the decking and framing condition before recommending materials, and we can match architectural profiles that suit the home's original style.

Pre-war homes in Newton's older villages often have plaster walls, original cast-iron plumbing, and electrical systems that need updating before a kitchen remodel can be finished. A full-service general contractor manages these underlying systems as part of the project rather than leaving them for the homeowner to coordinate separately.

Yes. Sloped lots in villages like Waban and Newton Highlands require deeper footings and specific framing approaches to build a level, code-compliant deck. We design the structure to the actual grade of the site rather than using a flat-lot standard plan.

On homes with many paint layers and underlying moisture damage, full siding replacement typically outperforms repeated repair. Original wood clapboard that has cupped, cracked, or allowed water infiltration behind it will continue to fail even after surface repairs. Replacement with fiber cement or new wood siding gives the building a sealed, long-lasting exterior.

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