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Turkel Design

Featured in Somerville Today 5.00 (5 reviews)(617) 868-1867

Turkel Design is a Somerville, Massachusetts design firm that creates custom modern, systems-built homes. Cofounded in 2008 by Joel and Meelena Turkel, it uses panelized prefabrication and works throughout North America and beyond.

Business Highlights
  • Joel and Meelena Turkel, the firm’s cofounders, hold master’s degrees in architecture from MIT.

Service Area

North America and beyond.

Featured on ProsGrade. Turkel Design is one of 3 home builders ProsGrade lists in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Listing details

5 services listed, including Custom home design, Panelized prefabrication and Permitting guidance. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Turkel Design compares with the other 2 home builders on ProsGrade in Somerville, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 5.0 average of other Somerville home builders on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

5 services
  • Custom home designFully custom homes or adaptations from the Design Library
  • Panelized prefabricationPrecision panelized systems with a factory-built structural shell
  • Permitting guidanceConsultant coordination and materials for approval
  • Prefabricated package deliveryFlat-packed components, including cladding, flooring, decking, doors, windows and built-in cabinetry
  • Assembly and finishing guidanceRemote guidance through assembly; builder coordination during finishing

Reviews

What customers say

One reviewer praised Turkel Design’s innovative spirit and warm, human environment. They also called the experience lovely.

Customer Reviews

Anatol Sharoyan

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Raphael Barak

One of the most full of spirit of innovation in a homely human surrounding. Lovely

Jeffrey Hayes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Turkel Design provide a fixed price for the prefab package?

It provides a fixed quote after the building permit is granted.

Does Turkel Design help select a general contractor?

During interactive design, its team vets and helps select a general contractor and any required consultants.

Can Turkel Design’s process accommodate remote or short-season sites?

Its systematized process is suited to remote sites and areas with short building seasons; shell assembly can take place at any time of year.