ARLINGTON'S PREMIER
Experienced General Contractor
Welcome to McDonald Contracting, your trusted partner for home improvements. We are fully licensed and insured, ensuring compliance with all state and local building codes. Ed and his team are ready to take on a variety of household projects, no matter the size, and we’re dedicated to delivering top-notch craftsmanship that leaves you satisfied. Visit our website to explore our services and get started on your dream project today. License: CSL#106924 & HIC#182441
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Whether you are looking to add on an addition or maximize the space in your home, we can help you obtain a more functional and ascetic space.
Additions + New Build
Home additions are a great investment that add square footage to your home.
Kitchens + Baths
Thinking about updating your kitchen or bath? We can give you the home you’ve always dreamed of.
Basements
No matter the size of your space, we can create the bathroom you've been dreaming of!
Outdoor Spaces
Create an outdoor oasis. From decks to porches to patios, our team will bring your vision to life.
Cristy U.
Arlington, MAEd, James and team are amazing! As a couple of first time homeowners, we were a bit nervous about our remodeling project so we wanted to find the right people to make it happen! We are so pleased with our decision to work with McDonald Contracting. Ed is friendly, confident, communicative and accommodating. His team remodeled our kitchen and master bathroom within budget, fairly on time (given COVID restrictions), and with great results. If you are looking for a GC who leads a great team of people AND delivers excellent craftsmanship, you won't be disappointed with McDonald Contracting! Thank you Ed, James and team!
Liz L.
Arlington, MAEd and his team were wonderful throughout our entire basement finishing project. From his first visit to talk scope and budget, to the last punch list item, Ed was great. All the folks he worked with were courteous and professional and worked efficiently. The project was on budget and on time. Ed was easy to communicate with and responsive and had good ideas and suggestions. The basement looks awesome and we are very pleased. We would used McDonald Contracting again and highly recommend them.
Paul R.
Arlington, MAWe used McDonald based on a friend's recommendation and were not disappointed. Our project was relatively small (bathroom remodel) and they gave us the same level of service you'd expect with a much bigger project. You can tell you have a good contractor by how they handle situations when things don't go as planned. We had a few unexpected issues and Ed and team dealt with them right away. We couldn't be more pleased with their service and quality of work.
Kim R
Arlington, MAWe are absolutely thrilled with the large renovation that McDonald Contracting finished for us to redesign three rooms of our home including a new kitchen and a new cathedral ceiling with skylights. Ed, James and the entire team was there for us throughout. There was clear and open communication, and the project was completed on time and on budget. Thank you for helping us to redefine how we use our home!
Mary W
Arlington, MAEd and his team gave us a beautiful new kitchen! We took down a wall between rooms, upgraded the kitchen and re-finished the floors on the first floor. Ed and his team were knowledgeable, responsive and great to work with. We appreciated his itemized and detailed invoicing.
Lauren R
Arlington, MAThe team at McDonald Contracting did an amazing job from start to finish. I'd recommend them for any/all home renovations. They totally made my dream basement a reality and we've doubled our living space.
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About Us
The commitment to quality contracting in the Greater Boston area is inspired by Phil McDonald, grandfather of current company Ower Ed McDonald. Today Ed has successfully compiled a hard-working, efficient and responsible team, dedicated to the same principles on which he was inspired by years ago as a kid.
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