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General Contractor Services in Shrewsbury, MA

Seven Pines Home Improvement provides general contractor services in Shrewsbury, MA, including home additions, home renovations, basement remodeling, attic conversions, paint and carpentry, drywall, finish carpentry, and siding.

This category covers structural and interior work across the full arc of a renovation, from opening up a cramped ranch floor plan to finishing a basement that has sat unfinished since 1987. Most of the homes we work on in Shrewsbury were built between 1970 and 1999, and they show it: layouts that made sense in 1978 don't serve the way people actually live now. Marcony Araujo and Romero Araujo founded Seven Pines Home Improvement to handle exactly this kind of whole-home work, registered under HIC #205267 and backed by a 3-Year Workmanship Warranty.

This page covers Seven Pines Home Improvement's full range of general contractor services in Shrewsbury and the surrounding Worcester County communities.

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General Contractor Services

What Our General Contractor Services Cover in Shrewsbury

Seven Pines Home Improvement handles the full scope of residential general contractor work in Shrewsbury, MA, from structural additions and interior remodels to finish work, drywall, and exterior siding.

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Structural planning for the way your home needs to work

Shrewsbury's housing stock is the reason this category is so active right now. The town's median home was built in 1979, which means a significant share of single-family Colonials, raised ranches, and Cape Cods are now carrying 40- to 50-year-old layouts, original drywall, and exterior cladding that has cycled through more New England freeze-thaw seasons than it was designed for. Central MA winters are hard on structures: the same freeze-thaw cycle that lifts concrete also works siding loose, pries fascia boards off eaves, and drives moisture into wall cavities where insulation was never robust to begin with.

General contractor work here is rarely cosmetic. More often it's structural, opening a wall, adding square footage, converting unused space, or replacing exterior systems that have reached the end of their service life. Homeowners with a 1970s split-entry, a finished-basement project waiting to happen, or a Colonial whose siding hasn't been touched since the Boxborough administration are the core of what we do. You can find our full services list at our services hub.

The Scope of the Work Structural additions, interior remodeling, finish work, drywall, and exterior siding.

Whole-Home Capabilities

General Contractor Services We Offer in Shrewsbury

Sunroom addition with a stained shiplap wall, exposed brick chimney and new plank floor Expanded Living Space

Home Additions in Shrewsbury

A home addition increases your living footprint by building new square footage onto an existing structure, a first-floor bump-out, a second-story addition, or a full wing. This work is best for homeowners who want to stay in Shrewsbury but have outgrown their current layout. Many of the raised ranches and Colonials in town were built for smaller households; an addition addresses that directly without uprooting a family from a neighborhood they've chosen.

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Dining room painted deep green above white wainscoting, with crown moulding and oak flooring Whole-Home Updates

Home Renovations in Shrewsbury

Home renovation covers structural and interior updates to existing space, opening floor plans, relocating walls, updating mechanical rough-ins, and modernizing rooms that haven't changed since original construction. It's the right scope for owners of 1970s, 1980s homes in Shrewsbury who want the bones to stay but the layout to change. A single-floor renovation can address cramped galley kitchens, outdated bathrooms, and flow problems that no amount of furniture rearrangement can fix.

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Basement Remodeling in Shrewsbury Finished Lower Levels

Basement Remodeling in Shrewsbury

Basement remodeling converts an unfinished or underused lower level into functional living space, a family room, home office, guest suite, or gym. Shrewsbury's single-family homes commonly have full unfinished basements that go unused for years. Below-grade moisture management and proper egress are real considerations in New England construction; the work has to be done correctly or the space becomes a liability rather than an asset.

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Attic Conversion in Shrewsbury New Usable Space

Attic Conversion in Shrewsbury

An attic conversion turns an underutilized storage area into a livable room, typically a bedroom, office, or bonus space, by addressing structural support, insulation, and egress. For Shrewsbury homeowners in Colonial and Cape Cod-style houses, the attic is often the last unclaimed square footage. Proper insulation during an attic conversion also directly reduces the risk of ice dams, which form when warm attic air escapes and melts roof snow that then refreezes at the eaves.

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Paint and Carpentry in Shrewsbury Interior Finish Work

Paint and Carpentry in Shrewsbury

Paint and carpentry covers interior and exterior painting, trim installation, cabinet work, and wood finishing. It's the scope that brings a renovation across the finish line, or refreshes a home that's structurally sound but showing its age on the surface. Shrewsbury's aging housing stock means a lot of 1970s-era trim profiles, original wood details, and painted surfaces that have been through decades of New England humidity cycles and are ready for proper preparation and recoating.

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Dining room with white raised-panel wainscoting, crown moulding and a refinished oak floor Project Finish Trades

Drywall, Finish Carpentry, and Siding in Shrewsbury

Drywall, finish carpentry, and siding are the three trades that close in a project, hanging and finishing walls, setting trim and millwork, and protecting the exterior envelope. Siding is particularly relevant in Shrewsbury's climate: the freeze-thaw cycle doesn't just wear siding down, it works it loose at the fasteners and allows moisture infiltration behind the field panels. Replacing or repairing siding before that infiltration reaches the sheathing is the work that protects everything behind it.

Empty renovated room with refinished hardwood floors, trimmed windows and painted walls Trim and Millwork

Finish Carpentry in Shrewsbury

Finish carpentry is the trim, millwork and built-in work that closes a project out: casings, baseboard, crown, stair parts and shelving. It is the stage where fit is visible, because a gap or a proud joint reads immediately against a painted wall. In older homes nothing is square, so the work is scribed to the house rather than cut to nominal dimensions.

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Drywall, finish carpentry, and siding work by Seven Pines Home Improvement in Shrewsbury Drywall and Plaster Repair

Drywall and Plaster Repair in Shrewsbury

We repair damaged drywall and plaster using cut-and-patch methods, with multiple coats of joint compound feathered well beyond the joint for a smooth, invisible finish. For older Shrewsbury homes, we also patch traditional lath-and-plaster or veneer plaster over blueboard. Price and timeline depend on patch size, whether you have plaster or drywall, and how closely we need to match existing texture.

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Roofing

Roofing in Shrewsbury and MetroWest

A Nor’easter finds the weak flashing and the January thaw finds the rest. Seven Pines re-roofs the Colonials, Capes and split-levels across the service area, and the Victorians and triple-deckers on the older streets, from Shrewsbury out along Route 9 into MetroWest.

Roof Replacement

Architectural asphalt, standing seam metal, cedar shake, and EPDM on the flat and low-slope roofs over porches, dormers and the back of the house. Rotted decking comes out before anything new goes down.

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Ice Dams

Removed with steam rather than hammers, so the shingles survive the rescue. Then the cause gets fixed: ice and water shield, ventilation and attic insulation.

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What a roof costs here

ScopeTypical rangeWhat moves the number
Roof replacement, architectural asphalt $12,000 to $28,000 Roof area and pitch, the number of planes and valleys, tear-off of the existing layers, and how much decking turns out to be rotted. Worcester County sits at the lower end and MetroWest at the upper.
Standing seam metal $8 to $18 per sq ft Panel gauge and finish, roof geometry, and the flashing detail at every penetration
Cedar shake $5 to $15 per sq ft Grade of shake, exposure, and whether a historic district review sets the material
Roof decking replacement $5,000 to $7,000 Only where a lot of the deck is bad. Isolated boards are part of the re-roof, not an extra
Skylight replacement $800 to $2,200 each Unit size and type, whether the curb is sound, and reflashing into the new roof
Winter detailing $1 to $3 per sq ft Ice and water shield, ventilation and snow guards, priced over the roof area

Market ranges for Worcester County and MetroWest, authorised by the owners. They are not a quote. Every roof is priced after an inspection, and the written scope is what the price attaches to.

What every roof gets

Massachusetts code requires an ice barrier at the eaves running at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line, and every roof gets it. The permit is pulled with your town’s building department before the crew arrives, and the work is carried out under Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor registration 205267, which you can check against the state register before you sign anything.

Compare Your Options

Which Service Is Right for Your Project?

The right service depends on where the work starts. Structural scope, adding space, converting unused square footage, or remodeling existing rooms, calls for a different approach than exterior protection or interior finish work. Use this table to match your project type to the right starting point, then follow the link to that service's page for deeper detail.

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OptionBest forNew England climate noteLearn more
Home AdditionsHomeowners who need more square footage but want to stay in ShrewsburyStructural work; permits required; best started outside mud seasonHome Additions in Shrewsbury
Home RenovationsOwners of 1970s, 1980s homes ready to reconfigure an existing layoutInterior scope; year-round feasible; older homes may reveal hidden conditionsHome Renovations in Shrewsbury
Basement RemodelingHomeowners with an unfinished basement ready to become living spaceBelow-grade moisture control is non-negotiable in MA; not ideal to skip that stepBasement Remodeling in Shrewsbury
Attic ConversionCape Cod and Colonial owners with unused attic square footageInsulation scope here directly addresses ice-dam vulnerability in older homesAttic Conversion in Shrewsbury
Paint and CarpentryHomes that are structurally sound but need surface and trim refreshProper surface prep matters more in high-humidity, freeze-thaw climatesPaint and Carpentry in Shrewsbury
Drywall, Finish Carpentry, SidingProjects closing in a renovation, or exterior envelope replacementSiding failure in Central MA is often fastener-driven by freeze-thaw cyclingDrywall, Finish Carpentry, and Siding in Shrewsbury

2026 Project Pricing

What Does General Contractor Work Cost in Shrewsbury?

Project cost across this category is driven by scope, structural complexity, the condition of existing materials, and the level of finish specified, and those variables shift significantly between a basement remodel and a full home addition. The ranges below reflect what Seven Pines Home Improvement has quoted for real projects in the Shrewsbury area in 2026.

General contractor project estimate in Shrewsbury, MA On-site assessment before every written estimate

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ServiceTypical range in Shrewsbury (2026)What moves the price
Home Additions$65,000 to $300,000Size of addition, structural complexity, permit scope, finish level
Home Renovations$50,000 to $300,000Number of rooms, wall relocation, existing conditions uncovered during demo
Basement Remodeling$35,000 to $100,000Moisture mitigation needs, egress requirements, finish level selected
Attic Conversion$50,000 to $130,000Structural reinforcement needed, insulation scope, egress window installation
Paint and Carpentry$3,000 to $30,000Surface prep required, number of rooms, trim complexity
Drywall, Finish Carpentry, Siding$5,000 to $40,000Siding material, linear footage of trim, extent of existing damage
Drywall and Plaster Repair$800 to $5,000. Repainting the full room is quoted separately.Number and size of the patches, plaster against drywall, how closely an existing texture has to be matched
Exterior Door Replacement$2,000 to $7,000. Door and standard installation.Door and hardware selected, whether the rough opening needs reframing, and the exterior trim and flashing the swap exposes
Finish Carpentry: Baseboards, Casing and Moulding$1,500 to $12,000Linear footage, profile complexity, how square the existing openings are, and whether the trim is painted in place or pre-finished

Every project is quoted after an on-site assessment, contact us at /contact to schedule yours at no charge.

General contractor inspecting a residential renovation in Shrewsbury, MA

Hiring Guide

What to Look for in a General Contractor in Shrewsbury

Choosing a general contractor in Worcester County means asking questions most homeowners don't know to ask until a project goes sideways. Here is what separates a smooth renovation from an expensive one.

A License Number You Can Verify Before Work Starts

Massachusetts requires Home Improvement Contractors to carry an HIC registration, and that number is searchable through the state's public records. Any contractor who hesitates to provide it is worth pausing on. In a town with active permitting, Shrewsbury runs its own building department independently, an unlicensed contractor cannot pull a permit, which means the work goes unreviewed and may affect your homeowner's insurance.

A Written Scope That Names the Work, Not Just the Price

A detailed written estimate describes what will happen, in what order, and what is excluded, not just a dollar total. For older Shrewsbury homes built in the 1970s and 1980s, the scope also needs to account for what might be found during demo: plaster, older wiring configurations, or framing that doesn't meet current energy code. If a contractor won't put scope in writing, the change-order conversation later is inevitable.

Permit-Pull Policy Before the Crew Arrives

Ask directly: who pulls the permit, and when? On any structural work, additions, basement conversions, attic buildouts, a permit is required and the work is inspected at rough-in and completion. A contractor who suggests permits aren't necessary for your project, or who leaves that to the homeowner, is creating liability you'll carry at resale. Massachusetts's energy code also drives insulation and ventilation requirements in conditioned spaces; a proper permit review ensures those are met.

Clarity on Who Is on the Job Daily

On a multi-trade project, a general contractor coordinates subcontractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, as well as the core carpentry and finish crew. Ask how that coordination is managed, who your single point of contact is, and how changes are communicated. Projects that move quickly in Worcester County's compressed building season, exterior work especially, need someone accountable to a schedule and reachable when questions come up. A dedicated project manager, not a rotating contact, is what keeps a renovation on track.

Seven Pines Home Improvement service area in Worcester County, MA

Service Area

Where We Work in Worcester County and Beyond

Seven Pines Home Improvement is based in Shrewsbury, up on the Northside past Dean Park heading toward the Northborough line, and most of our general contractor work runs through Worcester County, Shrewsbury, Northborough, Grafton, and Millis make up the core of our regular project area. We also work regularly across the MetroWest communities: Newton, Needham, Weston, Dover, Concord, Sherborn, Acton, Somerville, and Boston are all active parts of our service territory. The homes differ between these markets, the ask in Worcester County is usually an '80s ranch coming into the 21st century; the ask in MetroWest is often older construction with different finish expectations, and we're set up to handle both. Call (857) 247-4667 or visit the contact page if your town isn't listed and you want to check coverage.

Before & After

An Interior Renovation, Before and After

The same room: walls patched and the subfloor open, then finished with new trim, paint and hardwood flooring.

Room with patched walls and bare subfloor before a Seven Pines interior renovation
Before
The same room after renovation, with painted walls, new trim and hardwood flooring
After

Recent Project

Finish Carpentry and Built-Ins

Built-in window seating with hinged storage, panelled half walls and columns, and shiplap wainscoting. Carpentry and the paint that finishes it run under one project manager, so new trim is prepped before it is coated rather than patched afterward.

Finished built-in window seat with two panelled storage compartments under a window
Custom built-in window seat with the hinged storage lids open, painted white
Built-in window seat with panelled fronts under a pair of bay windows
Finish carpentry on a panelled half wall and column between two rooms, painted white
Hallway with white shiplap wainscoting, dark painted walls above and a plank floor
Room painted deep green with white crown moulding, wainscoting and window casing

Helpful Information

Questions Homeowners Ask About General Contractor Work in Shrewsbury

What drives the cost of a general contractor project in Shrewsbury, MA?

Project cost in Shrewsbury depends on scope, square footage, material selections, site conditions, and whether structural work is involved. Seven Pines Home Improvement evaluates each of these variables before quoting, then provides a detailed written estimate so you know exactly what is included and why. Contact Seven Pines Home Improvement for a free estimate on your specific project.

What types of home improvement work does a general contractor handle?

Seven Pines Home Improvement manages kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, additions, interior renovations, and related home improvement projects. A general contractor coordinates planning, scheduling, and all trades on your behalf, acting as the single point of accountability from the first day of work through final walkthrough.

How does Seven Pines Home Improvement keep homeowners informed during a project?

A dedicated project manager is assigned to every job at Seven Pines Home Improvement, keeping you informed at each stage so you always know what is happening, who is on the job, and what comes next. All key decisions and scope items are confirmed in writing before work begins, which prevents surprises on cost or schedule.

How long does a typical home renovation project take to complete?

Duration depends on the type of work, the number of trades involved, lead times for materials, and whether any unforeseen conditions are discovered after walls or floors are opened. Seven Pines Home Improvement reviews the full scope with you at the estimate stage and builds a realistic schedule before the first tool is lifted.

What should I prepare before a general contractor starts work on my home?

Before work begins, clear the areas being renovated of furniture, valuables, and fragile items. Confirm access arrangements for the crew, note any existing conditions you want documented, and review the written estimate carefully so scope boundaries are clear. Seven Pines Home Improvement walks through these steps with every client at project kickoff.

Does Seven Pines Home Improvement serve towns beyond Shrewsbury?

Service from Seven Pines Home Improvement extends across a wide corridor of the region, including Newton, Needham, Westwood, Medfield, Medway, Brookline, Boston, Acton, Concord, Somerville, Weston, Dover, Sherborn, Northborough, Grafton, Millis, and Hingham, in addition to the Shrewsbury home base.

What happens if a workmanship issue appears after my project is finished?

Seven Pines Home Improvement stands behind its work with a 3-year workmanship warranty. If an issue is caused by the work performed, the team will return promptly to inspect it and make it right at no additional cost during the warranty period. Contact Seven Pines Home Improvement to report any concern and a project manager will respond.

How do I know whether my project needs a licensed contractor in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts requires a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential remodeling and repair work, and more extensive projects typically require a Construction Supervisor license as well. Seven Pines Home Improvement holds HIC registration and carries the required credentials, so your project is covered by the protections Massachusetts law affords homeowners who hire registered contractors.

Start a Conversation

Ready to Talk Through Your Project?

Still figuring out which service fits your project? That's exactly where we start. Reach out and we'll review what you're working with, walk through the right scope, and put a detailed written estimate in your hands, no pressure, no guesswork. Seven Pines Home Improvement has been doing this work since 2016, holds HIC #205267, and backs every project with a 3-Year Workmanship Warranty. Marcony Araujo and Romero Araujo are available to talk through your project directly.

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