Above The Norm

Above The Norm is a one-man, family-run carpentry and roofing outfit in Plymouth, run by Norm DeCoste, who the company says has worked the area for 25 years. His Massachusetts construction supervisor license is active and verified with the state. The handful of reviews on file line up with that description. In an April 2025 review, a homeowner praised Norm's attention to detail on a roofing and gutter job and said he was easy to work with in explaining the project and process. In a 2023 review, another customer described having their stairs rebuilt and called the work professional and responsive. The Better Business Bureau lists the business, Norman DeCoste as a sole proprietorship, with an A+ rating. There isn't much written history to draw on beyond these two accounts, so it's worth asking for references on a project similar in scope to what you need. Above The Norm looks suited to smaller carpentry and roofing jobs — trim work, a deck, a roof or gutter repair — done directly by the owner rather than a larger crew. Get a written scope and current scheduling before booking, given how limited the online record is.