TESTIMONIALS

My wife, Lisa, and I have built or totally renovated 5 homes over the last 20 years.  Based on this first-hand experience, I can say without question that Gary is the best general contractor and construction management professional that I have worked with.  Gary is hard working and detail oriented with a can-do attitude. When he takes on a task you know it will get done on time and correctly.  He is also a pleasure to work with.  He has a friendly and cooperative demeanor and is straight forward and honest. 

Gary has a very solid group of subcontractors with whom he has close relationships and he is able to get them to perform their tasks on schedule.  I have met with most of his key subs and I was impressed with them as people and with the quality of their work.  Gary is a hands-on construction manager and is present on site for much of the process so he is there to insure that things are getting done properly and on schedule.  Our project with Gary was completed in under 12 months and ahead of schedule and on budget.  This is a rare experience in construction. Gary is also serving as our property manager which is important for us as we spend the winters in Florida.  We know that our house is in great hands with him. 

Rick & Lisa Frisbie

"It was simply a pleasure to work with Gary on the renovation of our home. Gary’s ability to provide accurate construction estimates and realistic time tables for the completion of the work were a refreshing change from what we have experienced with prior contractors. We were particularly impressed with Gary’s ability to quickly address the multiple unforeseen issues that arose during the renovation and then juggle the various trades to keep the overall construction schedule on track. On top of that, the quality of the work was exceptional. We would highly recommend Gary!"

 Bill & Wendy McCabe

"Gary is the most responsive, conscientious, hard-working builder that I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.  Honest and trust-worthy, he can be counted on to do the right thing.  And the quality of his building is the best I've seen.  He is one of a kind.”

 James R. Tobin, Former CEO, Boston Scientific

“Gary has completed three projects for us and we couldn’t be happier with the results.  He has high standards, is attentive to our wishes, provides helpful guidance during all phases of the process, visits the site daily, and returns with a cleaning crew when the project is complete. Each project he has finished on schedule and on or under budget. Having been in the industry for years, he has a highly cultivated group of subs. They are part of Gary‘s team, abide by his high standards, and are very responsive to his requests. Each is expert at his craft, service oriented and leave the work site clean. Gary is particularly adept at scheduling the phases of a project so no time is wasted. He is very easy to work with and we value his experience. As you might imagine, we made some midcourse changes and he was more than willing to offer advice and accommodate our interests.

Overall, we are delighted with his work and recommend him with great enthusiasm.”

Wendy Baker and Bob Minetti

“I am pleased to submit this testimonial regarding Gary Bukuras. My wife Sharon and I recently moved into a new area and wanted to do some construction to our home. Gary was highly recommended to us and, ultimately, those recommendations proved well deserved. Gary has an excellent eye for construction, never once came in above the initial quote provided (unless we asked for additional work), was (along with his subs) immaculately clean and very respectful of our time and space, and each project was completed beautifully. Most important, Gary is as honest and trustworthy as any professional with whom I have worked. I felt perfectly comfortable giving him the run of our home.  In fact, on one project, Gary, unbeknownst to us, discovered a meaningful cost saving on a piece of equipment - an item we would never have known - and voluntarily passed that savings on to us.

Additionally, Gary provides invaluable advice along the way about what things he thinks will or will not work and whether he believes the effort is worth the money, and I found him each time to be absolutely correct. He is also an incredibly nice person with a pretty decent sense of humor…. All these qualities make him remarkably easy to work with under circumstances that sometimes get stressful. We are very grateful for his help and wish him all the best.”

Steve and Sharon Manchel

"Gary Bukuras has provided home oversight and maintenance service to me at my home in Highland Meadows for more than three years. Since we spend seven months in Florida we rely heavily on his care of our home, both inside and out. He insures that all aspects of the operation of our home are in perfect condition inside and outside. Any problems are fixed immediately and with reliable service people. Gary is the most trustworthy and reliable person I have ever encountered. I recommend him, without any reservation, to any homeowner who wants peace of mind and excellent service in the management and maintenance of their home.”   

Edward Eskandarian, Chairman and CEO of Arnold Worldwide Partners LLC (Retired)

"Gary has been our point guy on all construction and maintenance issues for our home in Highland Meadows since we moved in six years ago. His knowledge of the project coupled with his building experience,commitment to excellence, and warm personality, have made our living here "problem free".  Today,  in his new role as a property manager, we leave the keys with him when we head to Florida and he takes care of everything..often anticipating issues before they become problems. Many of our neighbors do the same and all of us share the same deep respect and appreciation for all Gary does for us. Simply stated..we don't know what we would do without him!!!"

Tim and Molly Neher

"I am writing with enthusiasm to explain why our family believes that Gary Bukuras is a truly exceptional and very special person. Gary has worked closely with us over these past five years.  What we have learned from all of this is that he really knows his stuff. General management of teams and individual subcontractors from all of the trades that must be brought together and coordinated in a complex community development project. And with enough experience in each of these facets of any building project to be able to spot and deal with trouble coming up ahead of when it actually does.  He has such deep experience in all of the interconnected elements involved in a construction or property management venture that he can and often does help these subcontractors solve puzzles that confront them. He knows when and how to jump in when these others need help and direction. And they both accept and welcome such help from him.

In addition to all of this, and even more important in my mind, is the plain fact that Gary Bukuras is a totally honest and principled and decent human being. He works very well with and accepts all manner of people. We would and do trust him completely. So too, I have found, do the many trades people and organizations that he works with day after day in the work that he does. All of this is wonderful to be able to say about another human being. 

We like him a lot. Gary has become a true friend of our family. And we can recommend him to others without reservation."

John H. McArthur, Dean Emeritus, Harvard Business School

"Gary worked with us for a year during the selection and planning process for our new home in Weston, MA, and then remained on board during the long months of settling in and getting to know and test everything.  He took great pride in his work and his knowledge of the construction and completion of our home was so thorough that it was as if he had built it for himself.  There was never an issue he couldn't address or a problem he couldn't solve.  If you mentioned something you missed from your old home, he would work tirelessly to come up with a substitute.  He seemed to have an endless contact list for anything you needed from fireplaces to door hardware.  Gary is responsive, polite, efficient and thorough.  I can't imagine anyone better suited to the building of a custom home, the modification or addition to a property, the management of a property or just the daily maintenance of your home or estate."

Steve and Beverly Watson

"Gary is a terrific person and high quality oriented builder. No detail escapes his eye.  Each and every owner's concern is duly noted, and handled in a professional manner.  He is a hands on professional with a plethora of experience which became quite evident from the planning, right on through construction and into the finish work on our new home.  He demands perfection. Gary was on site from the crack of dawn daily, running from one site to another checking progress and making sure the subs work met his approval and guiding them through any problem situations.  He is an excellent listener and keenly aware of the entire building process. Above all, Gary is a perfect gentleman and, over time, became a trusted friend to my wife and I, as well as most other owners at Highland Meadows.  I am honored to have dealt with such a great guy."

Michael Bernstein, Former Director and Co-Founder of Safety 1st, Inc.

"We've had the pleasure of working with Gary in the building of our home and have continued to work with him since then.  He is an absolute pleasure to work with.  His experience in building and servicing high quality homes is unsurpassed. The quality of his work, his vast array of construction knowledge and his attention to every detail make the process of working with him a great experience.  Our experience with Gary the first time around was such a great overall experience that we have already signed him up to build our next home."

Bud Lacava, Managing Partner, KPMG - New England (Retired)

Highly recommend Gary Bukuras! From planning to completing the final punch list, the process and quality of the renovation was awesome! After acquiring our house, we had a collection of remodeling projects that we wanted completed before moving in. In very short order, we were able to lock in the plan with Gary’s schedule and costs were thoroughly explained. Gary was always available in person or online, responding to our “what if” extra requests!  After all was said and done, we added 50% more work to the project, and Gary & his crews still completed 2 days ahead of the original 8 week schedule, allowing us to move in exactly on time! The job was executed with exceptional quality, and thoughtful adaptations, which all projects require. We never felt we were “asking too much” and Gary was always professional and willing to do whatever it took to make us happy. Looking forward to another opportunity to work with Gary. Highly recommend!

Sue & Hugh Scandrett

"Gary Bukuras is a business professional of the highest caliber.  Organized, timely, courteous, efficient, principled, trustworthy...are but a few of the superlatives that describe his work ethic.  He keeps his customer updated and informed.  Phone calls, texts and emails are promptly returned; questions are thoroughly answered and evolving requests are fully addressed...always with a smile.  He treats his subcontractors fairly and with respect and accordingly maintains a loyal and longstanding following.  Gary is an individual who sincerely cares about the work he is entrusted to complete, and the property he will leave behind.  In the future, if I find myself needing a contractor, indeed, he will be my first call.  I offer him my sincere appreciation, and to those contemplating his services, my highest praise."

Cheri K. 

"We have known Gary Bukuras for about 5 years, when he began to build our home for us in Highland Meadows.  We would consider Gary to be among the best builders we have ever encountered.  Gary makes the complicated task of builiding a quality home look easy, but we know that it is not.  He can juggle numerous tasks simultaneously with ease, and nothing ever falls through the cracks.  His contacts are extensive and his follow through is impeccable.  The product he delivers is top notch.  Any problems that might arise are viewed by Gary as opportunities to ensure customer satisfaction.  Gary has earned our complete trust.  I would gladly recommend Gary to friends and family, and would eagerly partner with him in a development project given the opportunity to do so."

Steven and Lauri Wishner

"We recommend Gary most highly.  He knows homes and how they work.  What little he cannot do or repair, he knows whom to recommend.  He is cost conscious.  Dependability and timeliness are among his many strengths.  He brings a "can do", positive attitude to his work.  We have the greatest respect for Gary and recommend him most highly."

Margaret and Paul Griner, MD

"For as long as we have known Gary, we have always been able to depend upon him to ensure that our needs at Highland Meadows were taken care of in the best way possible--many times going beyond our expectations.  We don't know what we would have done without him!"

John and Marie Harris

"Gary is #1...A wonderful man.  He is a friend, and the most competent, trustworthy, hardworking and clever person you could ever want to be on your side.  He is helpful, efficient and always there to help."

Christian Halby and Susan Schaefer