"After interviewing 4 contractors, Wellington Rossi was the only one who really listened to what we wanted. His team was amazing—showed up every day, worked really hard, always respectful and cleaning up as they worked."

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long have you been in business?
   
2. How long will my construction project take to complete?
   
3. What type of payment schedule do you have?
   
4. What kind of construction expertise do you have?
   
5. What type of construction jobs do you do?
   
6. Is my job too small for you?
   
7. Can you help me with my tile, granite, kitchen cabinet and appliance selections?
   
8. Do you provide financing?
   
9. What geographic areas do you work in?
   
10. Are you licensed?
    
11. Are you insured?
    
12. Can we live in our house during the construction?
    
13. Do you use an on-site dumpster?
    
14. How do you control the dust that is generated during the construction process?
    
15. Do I need a building permit?
    
16. Can you help with obtaining one?
    
17. Is Wellington on my jobsite everyday?
    
18. Who actually does my work?
    
19. Do you sub-contract my job?
    
    

1. How long have you been in business?
Before coming to the United States in 1984, Wellington Rossi worked in his native country in the movie industry doing general carpentry and electrical work on film sets. Upon arriving in this country he has worked for various contractors as a painter, carpenter, mason, and electrician. Wellington has been self-employed in the construction business since 1994. Since obtaining his construction supervisors license in 1999, Wellington has owned and operated Wellington Rossi Construction Systems.
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2. How long will my construction project take to complete?
Although every job has its own unique aspects, through our experience we can generally estimate a time line for the various type of jobs that we do, such as, a bathroom renovation generally takes 3-4 weeks, a kitchen renovation generally takes 2-4 months depending on the cabinetry chosen (this range is strictly a function of the cabinet delivery schedule, our aspect of the work can usually be completed in less than 60 days), an addition can generally be completed in 4-6 months, and a new house can be completed in 8-10 months.
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3. What type of payment schedule do you have?
For the majority of our jobs we break the payments down to five installments: start, completion of rough framing, completion of rough electrical and rough plumbing, completion of our work, and finally completion of the client's "punch list." Larger jobs such as new home construction can be broken down into more payments, oftentimes in conjunction with a bank or other lenders construction "draw" schedule.
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4. What kind of construction expertise do you have?
We are a general contractor and have the in-house capability to do demolition, masonry, framing, roofing, insulation, boarding, plastering, painting (exterior and interior), finish carpentry, and tile installation.
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5. What type of construction jobs do you do?
We do everything from new home construction to additions and dormers, from roofing to brick walkways and patios, from new siding to new decks , from kitchen and bath renovations to door and window replacements.
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6. Is my job too small for you?
Within our immediate geographic area, no job is too small. Our company philosophy is that a job well done is our best form of advertising. Many times we have found that a simple response to someone's request for help with a door replacement has established a good contractor—client relationship that leads to larger projects in the future either for that client or for someone that they refer to us.
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7. Can you help me with my tile, granite, kitchen cabinet and appliance selections?
Absolutely, Wellington and the senior staff at Wellington Rossi have many years of experience in real estate development, and as result of this background have been involved in the design of many bathrooms, and kitchens. We generously share this knowledge and background with our construction clients, but more significantly we share our buying power. Unlike most general contractors we pass along the pricing discounts that we get from the suppliers of tile, granite, appliances, and cabinets that we have worked with over the years.
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8. Do you provide financing?
No, we are first and foremost a construction business, and choose to focus on being the best construction company that we can be. We maintain excellent credit ratings with our suppliers and pass on the benefits of such in our pricing to our clients. However, we are experienced in working with banks and other construction lenders, and can provide assistance to clients in preparing documentation for loan applications and construction draws.
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9. What geographic areas do you work in?
Our company is based in Boston (West Roxbury), Massachusetts. Our core work areas are in the various neighborhoods of Boston, and the suburbs west of Boston, such as, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, Needham, Dedham, Westwood, and Norwood. However, we have done work in other communities beyond these, and would consider larger construction jobs further from our home base in West Roxbury.
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10. Are you licensed?
Yes. Wellington maintains a construction supervisors license (unrestricted) Massachusetts CS 068871, and a Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor's (HIC) license HIC 113499
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11. Are you insured?
Yes. Our company is fully insured with liability insurance currently provided through Vermont Mutual Insurance Company, and Worker's Compensation insurance currently provided through A.I.M. Mutual Insurance. Our insurance agency is Salhaney Insurance Agency, West Roxbury, MA.
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12. Can we live in our house during the construction?
The answer to this question depends on two factors: first, how extensive the work that we are doing is, and secondly, how much disruption the homeowner can endure. We make a concerted effort to accommodate the needs of our clients if in fact they must stay in their house. However, if we are doing a total renovation of a house with kitchens and bathrooms being taken out of service, then it is in the client's and our best interest that they seek alternative housing. With respect to the disruption factor, this really depends on the owners and there ability to tolerate some dust and noise in their lives. We utilize temporary walls, if necessary, with plastic tenting to try to eliminate as much construction dust as possible from filtering into non-construction areas of the home, but it is impossible to prevent this dust infiltration totally.
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13. Do you use an on-site dumpster?
Generally, no. We have our own dump truck, and find that we can maintain a cleaner and neater job site through the use of our truck and frequent trips to the dump.
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14. How do you control the dust that is generated during the construction process? Before demolition begins, we will tent off the affected areas with plastic.
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15. Do I need a building permit?
Generally speaking any work done on your home will require a building permit.
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16. Can you help with obtaining one?
Yes, once we have a signed contract with a client we are happy to assist in obtaining the building permit. If there are zoning issues involved and a special permit or variance is required, we have the in-house expertise to assist our clients in that process as well.
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17. Is Wellington on my jobsite everyday?
Generally speaking Wellington or a senior member of the company will be on your job site everyday that we have workers there: to check progress, drop off materials, and address any issues that might arise.
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18. Who actually does my work?
The majority of the work that will be done on your house will be handled by our work force. Our workers do all of the rough and finished carpentry, roofing, insulation, blue board installation, plastering, painting, masonry, and tile installation.
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19. Do you sub-contract my job?
Yes, although we do much of the work with our own people, we do hire sub-contractors to do our foundation work, our electrical and plumbing work, and the sanding and finishing of hardwood flooring. In each case the sub-contractor is someone who has a long standing relationship with our company.
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