Testimonials
“Living Structures sets a high standard of excellence. In 2010, Living Structures completely rebuilt our dated (1950′s) kitchen in our 123 year old house. It was very important to me for this project to maximize energy efficiency and minimize waste and pollution. Greg Caplan has been thinking about and implementing these practices for decades while staying up-to-date with new energy efficiency approaches. The process was edifying, and the finished kitchen will continue to delight me for a long, long time. Greg and his crew and their very carefully selected sub-contractors provided the very highest quality of services and finished product. The rates were reasonable and competitive, while the quality of the work was high-end. That’s very good value for the cost. All workers we met were considerate, friendly, polite, and helpful. We were very comfortable with them all. Greg communicated daily. He emailed progress notes regularly, and took photographs of the progress. He was very accessible when I needed to reach him. He kept us apprised of unanticipated developments as they developed. The open, immediate, two-way communication kept the project stress level quite low.”
-Martha K. Jamaica Plain
“We hired Greg and the Living Structures team to conduct a complete Deep Energy Retrofit of a dilapidated house we purchased in Jamaica Plain. Greg worked tirelessly with us to plan a project that met both our budget and our ambitious energy objectives. He coordinated the complex array of subcontractors effectively, paid attention to the project’s many intersecting details, and whenever (rarely) there was a concern about quality, he always made it right without any second thoughts. The project won Mayor Menino’s Residential Green Leadership Award in 2010 and we now enjoy a beautiful and comfortable home for our family. Greg is fully dedicated to the art and science of sustainable construction, and I highly recommend him.”
Timothy R., Jamaica Plain
“Excellent workmanship and attention to detail. Impeccable courtesy, which made it pleasant to have them around. Greg, you kept us informed and involved in the decision process. Excellent documentation of cost details. Prompt response to our questions via email or telephone. Your honesty in answering our questions is really appreciated. It was a pleasure to have you working in the house. You share our values concerning sustainable building.”
-Sharon S., Needham
“Artfully, carefully & precisely measured, plumbed and amended carpentry! Timely completed entire job. Well-estimated and thoughtfully adjusted when changes mandated. The insulation and window replacement has contributed not only to lower fuel costs but greater personal comfort.”
-Liza G., Roslindale
“Excellent work and wonderful craftsmen.”
-Rex K., Lynn
“I hired Gregory to help me plan the renovations in my new house to be sustainable and green. His expertise and thoroughness were a teaching experience for me. He treated my renovation needs as if they were his. Most of all I was amazed of the combination of ‘know the subject matter’ and ‘thinking out of the box’ he was. His ideas and solutions were ones that I got from no one else. On top of this, when you work with Gregory you feel that it’s an English professor or another kind of scholar who is working with you. I truly think this professional is one of a kind and feel lucky I worked with him.”
-Shiri K., Newton
“Good communication and ability to work with me on budget and scope. Fine workmanship.”
-Michael B., Jamaica Plain
“We first hired Greg to update our historic building for better energy efficiency. Our utility bills have a noticeable change, and the overall temperature is much more stable. The following year we had him restore the original wood floors, and he had options for any snags or contingencies. They look beautiful! The workers he’s hired have always been very professional, and he introduced us to other environmentally friendly vendors with great results. All around ++”
-Stephanie P., Dorchester
“I really felt that we were always on the same ‘wavelength’ and this is rare with contractors (in my experience). Thanks for the good work and pleasurable experience.”
-Jim S., Dorchester
“We use Living Structures because we know the quality of the work will be tops.”
-Anne S., Brookline
