Connolly Management Group, LLC

I hired Chris to build my detached garage. Throughout the process it was a real partnership. He was very thorough, focused on the detail, kept a clean job site and always communicated with me. The scope of the project changed along the way and Chris did a great job being creative, accommodating and very thoughtful with recommendations. Since the big project we've hired Chris to do some interior finish work along with some smaller jobs around our home and as always, the work was excellent and at a fair price. He's an honest, hardworking, good contractor and has a real talent for finish work along with an eye for detail. Overall, I could not recommend him more highly.

Chris Connolly was wonderful to work with. He continually updated me on the status of scheduling my project, completed it in the timeframe as promised, and did an excellent job overall. I recommend him highly.

Connolly Management Group was a pleasure to work with, as ever. They put in a stone wall at the back of my yard, and I trusted them enough to travel while they did it. Fees and expectations were crystal clear, and the finished wall is lovely.

I hired Chris to do a major remodel to update my Cambridge Philly-style condo. Chris and his team did a phenomenal job, delivered the project within budget and on time, and was communicative throughout the entire process. I can't say enough good things about how this project turned out - it exceeded my expectations. The scope of my project included: open up a major structural wall, widen and improve the out-of-code stairs leading up to the "Philly" room, remove old built-in storage pieces, remove some non-structural walls, rearrange the entrances to some rooms, and a complete cosmetic update to all of the interior trim, walls, ceilings, floors, and lighting. This project was to take place over the course of 3 months in the winter, while I was temporarily relocated/moved out of my house and communicating with Chris remotely from across the country. I interviewed a lot of design-build firms to take on this job, and I hired Chris for his honesty. When I described the project goals to Chris during the initial consultation, the first thing he did was measure the distance from my floor to ceiling, before telling me that he couldn't realistically promise the staircase I had described (others simply insisted that it would be possible, no problem). The subsequent visits of his tradesmen to scope and quote the project were worth the modest price for a detailed quote (especially compared to other firms who went from "free consultation" to "multiple thousand dollar deposit to lock into a contract"). I was insistent on certain changes to the staircase, and Chris was incredibly accommodating - he modeled up a number of different solutions with calculations, in addition to communicating with the building inspector at the Cambridge office to make sure the changes would meet code far in advance. I am so glad that I trusted him to plan the stair design and do his utmost to provide me with alternatives and backup plans. I also appreciate his eye for design - he perfectly captured the modern style I wanted for this unit. His team worked every day on my condo. Chris professionally repaired every construction "surprise" that came up (a corroded pipe sprung a leak in the basement during construction, a broken key, a porch stair was damaged by a third-party - not part of Chris' crew, etc). When there were issues of paint fumes drifting to an adjacent unit (normal part of the construction process), Chris responded to my texts to resolve the issues, even though I was across the country. His attention to detail and communication made this project smooth and I felt like he dealt honestly with me where others in the construction industry have not before (I am female in my 30s). Chris' pricing is transparent and very fair for the level of service he offers. I would wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone. It is 100% possible to have a stunning renovation done to your home while you are not in-state to micromanage the work, and to not be intimidated by the process.

Chris was awesome to work with during our entire project. We started with the idea of a screened in porch but due to town regulations it wasn't possible. We still needed much more usable outside space and Chris came up with a plan! It evolved when we found issues like the foundation of our house being in the way. This allowed for a built in stone bench, a fire pit, patio, closed up door to be a new window and a new back staircase. It was great to work with him and we love the end result! Thanks Chris! PS Check out the before and after pics

As a homeowner and an insulation contractor, there is no other professional I would recommend higher than Connolly Management Group. Chris and I have worked together on various projects over the past few years. His professionalism and craftsmanship is unparalleled. Chris is also very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of construction, from design and planning to execution and completion. You will not be disappointed!

Worked with Chris on two different projects at our house in Concord, an outside entryway overhang and a bathroom remodel. We've worked with several general contractors in recent years, and Chris was BY FAR the best. He is honest, knowledgable, thorough, communicative, and finishes everything he promises even if you've forgotten about it yourself. He suggests improvements (that don't cost you any extra money) without being prompted and implements them. He clearly cares about the details - his sense of ownership over the quality of what he's building is inspiring. We would work with him again in a heartbeat.

I hired Chris for a relatively small job, to replace a sliding door with two casement windows, and repair the rot under the sliding door which had gone down to the sill. I went with Chris because of his knowledge and expertise, and I trusted him. He communicated with me throughout the process and completed the job in a timely manner. He cleaned the job site when he was done. I had a great experience with Chris and would highly recommend him.

CMG is a fantastic contractor for a variety of renovation, remodel, or new build needs. We worked with Chris and the team to remove a wall that separated two rooms. Chris was at the property daily with his various vendors and ensured the project finished on time and within budget. Highly recommend Chris and CMG.

I can highly recommend Chris. We hired him for an attic addition including an addition of a full bathroom. His communication is great and there was never a concern of "whats next?" or "where is everyone?" He or his contractors were here almost every day! The attic came out beautiful and he stayed completely in our budget that we initially laid out. Chris is also an easy person to get along with and pleasure to have in your house everyday. He is meticulously neat and cleans up after himself and his subs everyday. I never felt worried having any of the subs he contracted with or him in my house while I wasn't here or while I was sleeping (I work nightshift).

I hired Chris to do basically a major renovation of my condo during the height of covid and could not be happier that I did. I hired him to renovate a full bath, add a half bath, new doors and frames, new floors, custom closets, add a fireplace, remove a wall, add ac and trim and paint the entire place. Almost the entire project was designed and executed over texts and FaceTime as I lived out of state during the renovation process. I received near daily updates from Chris during the process. He even FaceTimed me from a showroom so I could pick out in stock tile! When I first met with him he was very upfront about the costs and scope of the project. The quotes I received had full transparency as far as materials and labor. He was very meticulous about keeping the job site clean and respected the two other condo owners while working in the unit. One of the biggest fears I faced renovating the condo was to not be taken seriously as a home owner as a woman in her early 30s, or worse, to be taken advantage of. With Chris I could ask all of my questions and he would answer every single one and give advice for where to save and where to spend. He returned every single one of my phone calls and looked out for the projects bottom line. The home is beautiful and my only disappointment is that I didn’t renovate my kitchen while Chris was working on the rest of the home.

Connolly Management Group was great to work with! We had a particular challenge, a pony-wall in our new split level ranch that presented a safety concern for our two young children, as it overlooked a 10 foot drop into a stairwell. We found Chris based on his great reviews, explained both our safety concerns and also our overall design approach to the house, and asked him for options. Chris presented a number of safe options that fit the feel of the house that we wanted, and ultimately we decided on a design. Chris was very responsive and communicative. He hit all the dates we requested and provided a finished product that my wife and I are both VERY happy with. I highly recommend Connolly Management Group for your next home improvement project!