Fully insured · Fully licensed in Massachusetts · 6-person craft crew
Fully insured · Licensed MA contractor
Service Area
Chestnut Hill homes get renovations done the way they were originally built: by hand, by one crew.
20 miles from our base in Holliston · same-day site visits available
Chestnut Hill is one of the most architecturally serious pockets in MetroWest Boston, a village that spans parts of Newton and Brookline near Boston College and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. The homes here were built to a high standard: grand early-1900s Colonials and Tudors, stately masonry, and gracious mid-century houses, with a handful of newer custom builds mixed in. Renovating in a neighborhood like this is not about following a catalog. It is about reading how the house was originally framed and trimmed, then matching that level of craft. WSF Construction is a family-owned, licensed and insured contractor based in Holliston, an easy run in along Route 9. We work with one crew per job, start to finish, so the people who measure your kitchen are the same ones who set the final piece of trim.
From a cabinet refresh to a tear-down-to-studs full reno, one licensed crew, start to finish.
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Tub-to-shower conversions, frameless glass, freestanding tubs, heated floors — and the waterproofing you don't see.
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Family rooms, in-law suites, home gyms, basement baths, designed for how Massachusetts homes actually live.
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Trim, built-ins, framing, decks, siding, doors and stairs, done by hands that have been doing this for years.
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The housing character in Chestnut Hill leans older and more substantial than most of the towns around it. You see full Colonials and Tudors from the early 1900s, solid plaster walls, deep window casings, and original millwork profiles that a modern stock catalog simply does not carry. When we renovate one of these homes, we treat that detail as something to preserve, not paper over. We scribe cabinetry and paneling to walls and floors that are rarely plumb or square, and we match trim profiles so new work reads as part of the original house. That respect for the existing craft is what separates a renovation that belongs here from one that looks bolted on.
The two projects we are asked for most in Chestnut Hill are kitchen rebuilds with custom millwork and primary suite expansions. Kitchens in these homes were often built closed off, so the work usually means reworking the layout, then building cabinetry, paneling, and casings to match the character of the house rather than dropping in flat-pack boxes. Primary suite projects tend to reclaim attic or back-of-house space into a larger bedroom, a proper bath, and real closets. Custom carpentry runs through all of it: built-ins, wainscoting, coffered detail, and stair and rail work. This is exactly the kind of hand-built work our crew is set up to do.
Chestnut Hill straddles two towns, so a project can fall under either the Newton or the Brookline building department. We handle that: we pull the permit in the correct town's name and schedule the inspections, so you never chase paperwork. We also build for the full New England freeze-thaw cycle. Basements get moisture control before anyone frames, wet areas get proper waterproofing membrane under tile, and exterior trim is detailed to shed water at the joints. One licensed, insured crew stays on your project from the first measurement to the final walkthrough, and every job starts with a free in-home estimate and a written, line-item quote.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
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Yes. Many Chestnut Hill Colonials and Tudors have trim profiles and paneling worth preserving. We build custom to match instead of forcing stock parts, and we scribe new work to the real walls and floors so it reads as original.
Yes. Chestnut Hill spans Newton and Brookline, so we confirm which town governs your address and pull the permit in that town's name. We schedule the inspections too, so you never deal with the building department.
We do them regularly in Chestnut Hill. Most reclaim attic or back-of-house space into a larger bedroom, a full bath, and proper closets. We frame, waterproof, and finish it with carpentry that matches the character of the original house.
We are based in Holliston, about twenty miles out and a straight run in along Route 9. Our crew works across Chestnut Hill on both the Newton and Brookline sides, and we schedule site visits and deliveries around that easy drive.
Reach out and we will set up a free in-home visit, usually within a business day or two. We walk the space, talk through the work, and follow up with a written line-item quote so you know exactly what is included.
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Satyadarshi Mohanty
Siding, trim, window replacement + basement finishing
“I have done multiple projects with Gustavo and WSF Construction. A significant exterior siding, trim and window replacement project, and a second project to finish my basement. He is very responsive, knowledgeable, and does an excellent job overall. His crew is hardworking and competent. He is my go-to for all small and large home projects and never disappoints.”
Ana Barros
Living room addition
“After much research, we decided to go with WSF Construction Services for our living room addition, and it's one of the best home improvement decisions we've ever made. They listened to our needs, offered valuable suggestions, and executed the plan with precision. The project was completed on schedule and the craftsmanship was exceptional.”
Daniel Ribeiro
Bathroom renovation
“WSF Construction Services transformed our outdated bathroom into a stunning, modern space. Gustavo was incredibly attentive, listening to our ideas and offering solutions that maximized both style and function. The team was always punctual and kept the workspace tidy. The final result was beyond our expectations.”
Pam W
Basement remodel
“Fabulous and beautiful remodel of our garden level basement. Excellent, highly skilled work. Prompt, knowledgeable, full communication at all times, pleasant and fair pricing. The whole team was great. We will use them again when any projects come up. Very highly recommended.”
Alexandre Fernandes Machado
Bathroom renovation
“WSF Construction Services turned our outdated bathroom into a modern, spa-like retreat. The quality of work is evident in every tile and fixture installed. The project was completed on time and the workspace was kept clean, minimizing disruption to our daily life. We are absolutely in love with our new bathroom.”
Kara Berger
Deck extension
“Project was to extend our deck. No issues at all. Great communication throughout the process. Fair pricing. Wonderful work! Would hire again and recommend to others.”
Patricia Nery
Home renovation
“Gustavo took care of my renovation needs. He looked for the best options in terms of quality and price of material and gave great suggestions from his experience. Best company by far that I have worked with. Honest and trustworthy. Thank you Gustavo and his team. Highly recommend!”
Scott Gannon
Renovation
“Outstanding work, high quality and timely. Already looking forward to using their services again.”
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