By arrangement

Selective Window Work & Light Demolition

Selective window repairs and light, non-structural demolition, by arrangement, once we confirm the job is something we can do safely and legally, without a permit or a licensed trade.

Insured, family-run Acton, MA + MetroWest ~19 yrs hands-on (founder)
Selective Window Work & Light Demolition, BETEP repair and restoration work
Real work, finished so the repair disappears into the room.
The short answer

Selective window repairs and light, non-structural demolition, by arrangement, once we confirm the job is something we can do safely and legally, without a permit or a licensed trade.

What is in scope

What this service actually includes

Some window and tear-out work is straightforward; some crosses into permit or licensed territory. We're upfront about that line. For the jobs on our side of it, a cracked pane, a stuck sash, a non-structural partition, or clearing a space for the next trade, we handle it cleanly and haul the debris. Anything that touches structure, needs a permit, or requires a licensed trade, we tell you and point you to the right specialist.

What this covers

  • Re-glazing cracked panes and repairing sashes, balances, and window hardware
  • Sealing, weather-stripping, and adjusting windows that stick or leak air
  • Removing non-structural partitions, old built-ins, shelving, and fixtures
  • Interior tear-out and clean prep so the next trade can start
  • Debris removal and a broom-clean finish

What we'll refer out

  • Full window or door replacement that needs a permit is referred out
  • Structural or load-bearing demolition is not work we take on
  • Anything requiring a licensed trade or a building permit, we flag it and refer you
  • Lead-safe / RRP-regulated work is verified scope-by-scope before we agree to it
How we do it

Step by step, so you know what happens

A clear sequence so there are no surprises on the job, and nothing skipped to save time.

Confirm the scope

Before we quote, we check the job is non-structural, permit-free, and doesn't need a licensed trade, if it isn't, we say so plainly.

Protect the space

Floors, furniture, and openings get covered so tear-out doesn't spread dust or cause new damage.

Work cleanly

Careful removal or repair, no over-demo, nothing disturbed that shouldn't be.

Clear & clean

Debris hauled away, surfaces swept, the space left ready for paint, patch, or the next trade.

Example job

What this looks like in a real home

A representative project. Photos are honest placeholders until we have real ones from this job.

Kitchen ceiling after an upstairs bathroom leak

Acton Single-family Water damage 2 days
Before
After

Plumber had already stopped the leak upstairs. We opened the stained section, confirmed the framing was dry, patched, skim-coated, primed, and repainted the full ceiling so there was no visible seam.

Every job is scoped in person and quoted before work starts, no surprise line items, no “while we were in there.”

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Questions

Common questions about selective window work & light demolition

Do you replace windows?
We repair windows, re-glazing, sashes, hardware, and seals. Full replacement that needs a permit we refer to a specialist, because that's regulated work.
How much demolition will you do?
Light, non-structural only, partitions, built-ins, fixtures, and tear-out to prep for another trade. Anything load-bearing or permit-sensitive we won't touch, and we'll tell you why.
Why 'by arrangement' instead of a flat service?
Because the line between what's fine and what needs a license or permit depends on the specific job. We confirm the scope first, honestly, before we agree to it.
Ready when you are

Need selective window work & light demolition? Let’s talk.