About Connaughton Construction

Custom Home Builders of Exceptional Quality.

What is it about Connaughton Construction? Captivating.

Exceptional quality speaks for itself. You can easily recognize it in the distinct professionalism of project management. No matter how great the pressures or problems; the special pride is taken in craftsmanship; the care and attention to complex details, and the willingness to go that extra mile to obtain the right result. We deliver an on-schedule and on-budget performance every time.

Since 1980, over 30 years, Connaughton Construction has been providing exceptional building and renovation services to residential, commercial, and private institutions in the Greater Boston area.

What Makes A Good Home Builder?

A successful builder is a respected builder! Customers respect a good builder that have proper working etiquette, that are experts in their field, and they are professional about it. If your customers respect you, there is a big chance that they will recommend your services to others as well.

What makes Connaughton Construction a respected custom home builder?

Our dedication to an exceptional standard of quality is seen in our project management team. Our ongoing commitment to providing superior construction capabilities and exceptional client service. It’s clear in the experience and qualifications of the subcontractors and suppliers we choose to work with. And our team is pivotal in our building a long term reputation for successfully meeting our customers’ needs.

The Connaughton team was wonderful from beginning to end — contracting was straightforward and clear, very strong communication, project management was very strong, high attention to detail, and very fair when it came to price and change orders. The team would not and did not stop until things were just right. The team runs things like a family business — very accessible and ready to please. We are very happy.

Newton, MA

Stephen Bernstein

Working with your company has been a pleasure. Your attention to detail allowed us to preserve the historical value of the building while totally renovating its infrastructure. Your willingness to go the extra mile to obtain the desired results earned you our respect. At all times you showed professionalism and never allowed the pressure of the job to interfere with its proper management.

Back Bay, Boston

Thomas Kohn, Owner

We give our hardy endorsement to Connaughton Construction for the excellent job that your team did to get the renovation of our home done on a timely basis without sacrificing any quality of workmanship. The subs that were used showed a thorough understanding of how to bring a grand old home into the Twenty-first century.

Melrose, MA

Joe Gormley, Owner

The wonderful team we worked with was very reliable and did everything to make us happy, which is hard when a job is an extensive as ours was. We also really appreciated that the budget was kept where planned and the work completed on schedule.

Beacon Hill, MA

Owner, Pinckney Street

We started out doing a small renovation which, at the last minute, we decided to expand upon. John and his team, despite the problems we created, took it all in stride and were professional and helpful with design suggestions. In particular Project Manager, Leo was a pleasure to work with. If we find another property to renovate we will definitely use Connaughton’s team.

South End – Boston

Roselee Wayman

We’ve been delighted with the quality and professionalism of Connaughton Construction. We found you and your team to be honest and dependable; rare traits in the contracting world. Everyone was accommodating and easy to work with and put up with our changes and requests with good humor and fair treatment.

Lincoln, MA

Owners Lincoln Road

We were thrilled by the work of the Connaughton team. Your focus on quality and attention to detail was fantastic. Our project came in on budget and on schedule. You were always ready to do the work to get things done just the way we wanted and built our home as though you were going to move in.

Wellesley, MA

Owners, Edmunds Road

You can view more clients and contractor testimonials.

Connaughton Construction has restored many properties into luxury homes and luxury apartments in the greater Boston area. View the luxury renovations on Commonwealth Avenue. From the Gallery, see Fabulous fireplaces, elegant spiral staircases, custom kitchens and spa-like baths.

What are the qualities of a good custom home builder who knows his craft?

The qualities to look for in a good home builder starts with good Communication Skills. Good communication skills are the foundation of any relationship. Look for a proven Track Record of successful projects that are professional, within the schedule agreed upon, and within budget. Custom home builders who have been in business in an area for over ten years and have experience with the local codes and logistics of operations. A quality builder has proof of License and Insurance for doing business. And they have knowledge of Your Project.

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Projects

Marlborough Street

Chestnut Hill

State Street

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Services

Connaughton Construction has delivered exceptional custom home building service and renovation projects since 1980. From working with clients on pre-construction to managing the project through completion and move-in, our mission is to deliver the very highest level of quality performance and customer satisfaction.

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Pre-Construction Services

At a project's design and development stage, Connaughton Construction works closely with the client and architect to help:

value engineer the project
determine the budget
detail the project schedule
select the sub-contractor team
define quality benchmarks

Our participation in the pre-construction phase saves clients substantial time and money through effective communications that can resolve potential project problems in advance.

Construction Management

Our experienced, well-trained project managers, averaging over ten years with Connaughton Construction, bring expertise, enthusiasm, and energy to every project. Their construction management work includes:

project scheduling
cost estimating and control
plans review and support
regulatory coordination and code compliance
determining and maintaining quality control
safety plans and management
weekly project update meetings

Their dedication to exceptional quality is clear in the special pride taken in craftsmanship, the care and attention to complex details, and the willingness to go that extra mile to obtain the right result, while still delivering an on-schedule, on-budget performance every time.

At Connaughton Construction, we understand the importance of building a strong team effort among owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors who share our commitment to workmanship and quality. The added benefit for the clients of our long-standing relationships with a qualified, dependable group of sub-contractors and suppliers is that we're able to obtain excellent prices for top-quality work and materials.