ARANTES Design

Arantes Design is an Everett outfit built around carpentry, and it carries that work through the rest of a renovation too — decks and siding outside, kitchens, bathrooms and finished basements inside, with painting and window work in the mix. The company describes itself as a residential construction and renovation business, and carpentry is the thread running through most of what it lists. Its two Google ratings are both five stars. This is a fit for a homeowner who wants one carpenter-led crew for a deck, a basement build-out or a kitchen instead of lining up separate trades. Before booking, ask for photos of a finished job close to yours, request its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration number and proof of insurance, and get the scope and schedule in writing.