Meet the Newest Team Member
Tyler Beauregard The newest member of the Custom team is Tyler Beauregard, who came on in June. Tyler grew up in Templeton (about 50 miles west of Arlington) and was active in sports during high …
The Custom Fleet is Ready to Roll
Keep an eye out for the Custom fleet of trucks. If you spot one in your neighborhood, you’ll know that one of your neighbors is transforming their house into the home of their dreams!
The Keys to Our Success
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were celebrating our 20th year in business. Now it’s 25 years — hard to believe. Thanks to all our clients for …
Hitting the Quarter-Century Mark
Thank you for 25Years! In a highly competitive industry where the average firm only lasts a few years, it’s a true honor to celebrate 25 years in business. Custom Contracting opened its doors in 1990, …
What is Design/Build and why does it matter?
At Custom Contracting, we see design/build remodeling as the foundation of a successful home renovation or addition. Design/build remodeling is a project delivery system in which one entity is responsible for both design and construction. …
Kitchen & Bath Design – Understanding Your Motivations
Our clients have a variety of motivations for remodeling their kitchen and/or bathrooms. Scenarios range from a growing family that needs more space to a couple who’s finally ready to build out their dream kitchen or bath. Regardless of what motivates the homeowners, the key to creating a …
Tom Blain Officially Joins Custom Contracting
We’re pleased to welcome the latest member of our team, Tommy Blain. Tom, the son of general manager Scott Blain, has actually been involved with Custom for about two-and-a-half years, including the past year as …
The Realities of Renovating a Bathroom
Despite what you may see on HGTV or hear from companies like Bath Fitter, you can’t complete a major bathroom renovation in a week. If you’re going to do it right — which is how …
Spring into Green Renovations
Here in New England, spring marks the beginning of warmer temperatures, longer, lighter days – and also the start of construction season! A sure sign of spring is seeing trucks lined-up outside of your neighbor’s …
Subcontractor’s Corner with Steve Gilbert
Electrician Steve Gilbert goes way back with Custom’s Bill Farnsworth and Scott Blain, and has worked with Custom for eight years. We thought it would be fun to ask Steve about some of the hot …
The Importance of the Lead Carpenter System
In this Management Memo, we’d like to explain Custom Contracting’s “lead carpenter system” — and how it benefits our clients. The way we see it, there are two possible extremes for a remodeling project: chaos …