What does carpentry work cost in Greater Hartford?
Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Advanced Custom Decks. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A typical single-level deck is 12×16 — about 200 sq ft.
— a customer got options and optional add-ons priced
Permitting handled — a 2025 customer said permits and inspections were handled
Fast deck installs — one deck went in in 3 days, another finished early
A clean yard — a customer said the yard was left clean
Cleanup and concrete landing — a 2022 customer cited debris and a poor landing
Extra cost for fixes — a 2022 customer said mud cleanup needed additional costs
Advanced Custom Decks builds and rebuilds decks. It holds 4.9 stars from 101 Google ratings and an A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau. The company says it handles permitting and follows code requirements.
One customer asked the company to expand an existing deck and build a shelter for a car underneath, on a sloping lot with rocks and boulders underground. That customer said the deck and car shelter were finished in a fraction of the time expected. A customer said Seth came to the home, inspected the previous deck and provided an itemized breakdown for the new deck proposal, with optional add-ons in the estimate. A customer whose deck was failing said it had to be taken down and a new one built, smaller and in Trex. A customer said the new deck was put in in 3 days and the yard was left clean. One customer said the new deck accommodates their disabilities.
A 2026 customer said Seth engaged with town personnel and other professionals to make sure the deck would meet code requirements, and that he and his guys worked in several feet of snow. A 2025 customer said Seth and his crew tore down and put up a new deck around an above-ground pool, taking care of permitting, inspections and disposal of the old deck. A 2025 customer said the deck job took 5 days from demo to rebuild. A 2024 customer said Seth fixed a ten-year-old sagging issue on a second-story deck by adding a new pier. A 2023 customer said Seth and his crew removed a 3-season room, finished the deck, replaced the stairs and repaired the siding where the original walls had been removed.
A 2022 customer said the deck construction looked nice but complained of poor cleanup, with pieces of wood and screws left around the area, and a poor concrete landing. That 2022 customer said dirt and mud from the post footings was left on stone under the deck, and that the company would not resolve it without additional costs.
Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0611976, as active, held by Advanced Custom Decks LLC.
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5.0Sep 30, 2026
My recent experience with Advanced Custom Decks is perhaps the single most positive experience I have ever had with work or repairs on my house. I asked them to expand my existing deck and create a shelter for my car underneath. Everyone from the owner of the company to the crew on the ground went out of their way to make sure I was happy with the process and the result. In fact, they finished my new deck and car shelter in a fraction of the time I expected, they did it with great skill and professionalism, and it is wonderful, the cat’s pajamas, surpassing all my expectations.
My site was tricky, a sloping lot with lots of rocks and boulders underground. Especially in the beginning, it was hard physical work for the crew. I cannot tell you how impressed I was by their good-natured approach to this and their outstanding work ethic throughout. As things progressed, I observed their mastery of the craft as well. Things that looked difficult and complicated to me were routine for them, done quickly and done well. Truly impressive.
I really appreciated the communication aspect of working with Advanced Custom Decks. I was never left guessing about if/when someone would show up, what to expect, etc. The administrative side of things was very well organized and an easy-to-use online system streamlined all the paperwork with quotes, approvals, payments, etc. I liked this a lot.
It also meant a lot to me that every member of the team without exception was courteous and considerate to an old guy like me, one not very knowledgeable about how things get built but with a project that was very important to him.
A big shout out to Seth, Lori, Jay, Elijah, and Joe. (Zair and John, the same goes for you.) It was a real pleasure crossing paths with each of you.
Seth and his team were great to work with. Seth personally came to our home and inspected our previous deck, went over all of our options and then provided us with an itemized breakdown for the new deck proposal. He even included optional add-ons in the estimate. The deck itself came out beautiful. I would highly recommend hiring Advanced Custom Decks!
Very happy with our new deck/balcony installed by the folks at Advanced Custom Carpentry. High marks every step of the way from the initial consult, design, scheduling and workmanship. Many thanks to Seth, Lori and the crew!
My deck was failing and we could not even walk on it. I had several companies come to look at the deck as it needed to be taken down and a new built. Advanced Custom Decks was the last company who came and I am so glad I went with Seth. I wanted to make the deck smaller and try to be cost efficient. I was able to get Trex and it looks amazing. It was exactly what my vision was as for new deck. The process and commutation was easy. My husband works some night shifts and he was able to work around that schedule which we greatly appreciated. I would definitely recommend to anyone that is needed a new deck!!!
Im very happy with my deck . Massive improvement to my house. Seth helped me to decide on materials and design . End product exceeded my expectations. Guys worked rain or shine and finished project really quick . Would highly recommend.
