Rebuilding America One Home at a Time

Rebuilding America One Home at a Time

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About Us

Cummings Home Improvements LLC is owned and operated by Ted Cummings since 2000. He is a Melrose resident and graduated from Melrose High School in 1982. Ted’s family has lived in Melrose since 1917 and Ted still has the workshop in his basement where his grandfather introduced him to woodworking. Cummings Home Improvements LLC is a registered home improvement contractor. Ted is a licensed construction supervisor and Cummings Home Improvements is properly insured. Cummings Home Improvements LLC sources highly skilled and honest subcontractors so that you don’t have to. They include plasterers, plumbers, electricians, roofers, insulators, floor finishers and waste disposal contractors.

They only join the Cummings network if they persistently and consistently demonstrate our values: skilled and experienced, strong attention to detail, trustworthy and treat your home as they would their own.

“Our mission is to provide our customers with the expertise and high quality craftsmanship to complete projects that exceed your expectations.”

We are rebuilding America one home at a time by providing you with high quality craftsmanship at a fair price. We pride ourselves on listening to you so that the job meets or exceeds your expectations. We are experts at managing your project so that you can get on with your life. We will work with you to create a design that makes the most of your space and your money. We promise to treat you and your home like we would our own. We are not satisfied until you are!

Service Menu

A kitchen remodel is probably the most expensive and most daunting project you will take on. It takes lots of planning and a contractor experienced with kitchens, or your project just won’t be all it could. Ted will guide you through the process from initial ideas to entertaining in your well thought out and well-crafted kitchen. Ted is an expert in helping you choose cabinetry, counter tops, lighting, ventilation, flooring and creating a great working space.

Remodeling a bathroom is often the first project a new homeowner will want to do. It is imperative you hire a contractor who specializes in bathroom renovations. A bathroom project will often include framing, window replacement, structural repairs, tile, plumbing and electrical updates. You need a contractor who is competent in all these skills and can bring them all together to give you a fantastic and enjoyable result. Whether remodeling your existing bath or adding another bath or laundry, Ted will get you from start to finish.

Did you know the difference between a deck and porch is that a porch has a roof? It can be overwhelming to learn about all the different materials that are available today to build a deck or porch. During your free consultation, Cummings Home Improvements will help make sense of it all, explaining why it is that some products may not be not suitable for your project. We will build the right deck or porch, with the right materials for your budget and home.

Finishing an Attic or Basement space will add valuable living area to any home.  Many homeowners are now putting additional bathrooms in their basements, for example.  We have the experience to squeeze every square foot out of any space. Whether its additional living space, a place for the kids to play, or a clean safe place for storage, Cummings Home Improvements has the knowledge and experience to complete your project on time and on budget.

There are a variety of reasons your home may need structural repairs performed.

Perhaps your house is 100 years old or more and things have just settled over that time. You may have water damage from a leaky roof or tiles around your tub. Most often you will find that faulty renovations were done to your house by an ambitious previous owner, or worse, by a contractor during a previous renovation.

Either way, it is imperative that they be corrected, to prevent further damage to your home. You need a contractor with the experience and a solid understanding of proper structural construction techniques and materials. You also want a contractor that knows when a structural engineer or architect is needed

Cummings Home Improvements works with local engineers and frequently gets referrals from them, for their clients. We will assess the problem, provide a solution, obtain the proper permits and we always get our work inspected by the local building officials.

Design is about seeing the project complete before the first nail is hammered.  Anyone can nail two boards together.  Ted Cummings, the owner has a keen sense for what looks right and what doesn’t, what will fit and what won’t and what’s worth spending money on and what’s not.  He also collaborates with local designers, engineers’ and cabinet suppliers that provide knowledge, drawings, and expert advice.

Have you ever been to a concert? Do you think the musicians just show up on stage and start playing their music?  Of course not.  A concert is not that much different than a home improvement project.  You need the right players in the right place at the right time.  Or it just won’t sound right.  Cummings Home Improvement’s greatest skill is providing you with a well thought out, well choreographed, well executed, logical plan.  We know you just want to get on with your life.

Read Our Reviews

Ted Cummings does excellent work, he pays attention to details, is very professional and dependable. He also gave excellent advice and cost effective feedback on the projects that he completed for us. Ted is great to work with. I would hire him again.

Tony Mancuso

Very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and efficient! We were extremely pleased with the outcome of our home improvement project! We would recommend Cummings Home Improvement highly (and already have!).

Jason & Karen Symond

Ted did an outstanding job for us. The quality of his work was 1st rate, and done in a timely manner. Ted went above and beyond just being a carpenter by giving us valuable insight and advice. Ted exceeded our expectations in literally every aspect of the project.

Jeff Green

As an architect, I realize that I am a very demanding customer. Ted came through with a very high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail in our old house. I don’t say that very often. His pricing was very fair and he advised us when he would start and when he estimated to be complete (and held to both) We plan on using Ted on our next project and would highly recommend him.

Shaun Miller

We have been so satisfied with the work Ted has done for us. He is very professional, and takes Great pride in his work. The work he has done for us, patio doors, and replacement windows, was fare in price and done in a timely fashion.

Claire Bonomo

Once again it’s a pleasure to have Ted doing my home improvements. He’s here every day to do the job and is meticulous about his work. He is very professional and I highly recommend him.

Mare Elgart

Read Our Reviews

Ted Cummings does excellent work, he pays attention to details, is very professional and dependable. He also gave excellent advice and cost effective feedback on the projects that he completed for us. Ted is great to work with. I would hire him again.

Tony Mancuso

Very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and efficient! We were extremely pleased with the outcome of our home improvement project! We would recommend Cummings Home Improvement highly (and already have!).

Jason & Karen Symond

Ted did an outstanding job for us. The quality of his work was 1st rate, and done in a timely manner. Ted went above and beyond just being a carpenter by giving us valuable insight and advice. Ted exceeded our expectations in literally every aspect of the project.

Jeff Green

As an architect, I realize that I am a very demanding customer. Ted came through with a very high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail in our old house. I don’t say that very often. His pricing was very fair and he advised us when he would start and when he estimated to be complete (and held to both) We plan on using Ted on our next project and would highly recommend him.

Shaun Miller

We have been so satisfied with the work Ted has done for us. He is very professional, and takes Great pride in his work. The work he has done for us, patio doors, and replacement windows, was fare in price and done in a timely fashion.

Claire Bonomo

Once again it’s a pleasure to have Ted doing my home improvements. He’s here every day to do the job and is meticulous about his work. He is very professional and I highly recommend him.

Mare Elgart

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