# C.E. Smith Carpentry and Home Improvements

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Phone:** (781) 290-8522 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.0/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

C.E. Smith Carpentry and Home Improvements is a South Waltham, Massachusetts carpenter customers know simply as Chris — reviewers name him directly in nearly every account of the work. The Better Business Bureau lists the business with an A+ grade and seven years in business as of 2026; Angi's own listing puts it at ten years and a Waltham address, with additions, handyman work and kitchens among its offered services.

The clearest picture of the actual work comes from a run of five reviews written between 2018 and 2020. One describes an extensive bathroom leak that turned into a full renovation — carpentry, electrical, plumbing and tiling all handled by Chris — while another describes replacing and tiling a water-damaged bathroom floor and repairing a damaged ceiling. A third goes further afield: rebuilding rotted wood on front steps, a deck and posts, rebuilding a medicine cabinet, and handyman work like painting and light fixtures, with a note to make sure he's supervising if he delegates. Across the board, reviewers call the work clean, on-budget, and reliable, and one specifically credits him with handling the unexpected problems that come up in an old house.

Worth knowing: every review on file dates from 2018-2020, so there's no recent account to point to — it's worth asking about current availability and recent work before booking.

For an older-house repair or a bathroom job that needs several trades coordinated by one person, the reviewed track record is specific and consistent; just confirm current pricing and timeline directly, since nothing here is recent.

**Strengths:**
- Versatile carpentry — 2018 review credits skill across trades and tiling
- Consistent praise — 2018-2020 reviews call the work clean and reliable
- Handles the unexpected — praised for adapting to an old house's issues

**Concerns:**
- Dated review history — all five reviews are from 2018 to 2020

**Where sources disagree:**
- BBB lists seven years in business and a South Waltham address; Angi lists ten years of experience and a Waltham address — likely the same business, but the two sources don't match exactly.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Reviewers identify the person doing the work as Chris _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Very good carpenter!   We've had Chris do a lot of rebuilding of rotted wood areas (front steps, deck and posts, doors) and also rebuild …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ We had an extensive leak in our bathroom. Chris did a great job with the renovation. His skills include carpentry, electrical work, plumb…”
- The Better Business Bureau lists the business as based in South Waltham, Massachusetts, with an A+ grade and seven years in business _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-waltham/profile/building-contractors/ce-smith-carpentry-and-home-improvements-0021-512078) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-waltham/profile/building-contractors/ce-smith-carpentry-and-home-improvements-0021-512078) — “BBB profile for the South Waltham, Massachusetts business shows an A+ grade, no accreditation, and seven years in business, with no customer…”
- Angi lists the business as based in Waltham with ten years of experience, offering additions, handyman and kitchen services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-waltham/ce-smith-carpentry-home-improvement-reviews-60239311.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Additions, Handyman, Kitchens”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-waltham/ce-smith-carpentry-home-improvement-reviews-60239311.htm) — “Angi lists this Waltham, Massachusetts business at 5.0 stars from one review, with ten years of experience and additions, handyman, and kitc…”
- A 2018 review describes a full bathroom renovation after an extensive leak, covering carpentry, electrical, plumbing and tiling work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ We had an extensive leak in our bathroom. Chris did a great job with the renovation. His skills include carpentry, electrical work, plumb…”
- Replaced and tiled a water-damaged bathroom floor and repaired a damaged ceiling, per a 2018 review _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Replaced and tiled water-damaged bathroom floor and repaired damaged ceiling.

Professional and versatile. Able to handle the unexpected …”
- A 2018 review describes rebuilding rotted wood on front steps, a deck and posts, plus handyman work like a medicine cabinet rebuild, painting and light fixtures _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Very good carpenter!   We've had Chris do a lot of rebuilding of rotted wood areas (front steps, deck and posts, doors) and also rebuild …”
- Reviews from 2018 to 2020 consistently call the work clean, on-budget and reliable _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Replaced and tiled water-damaged bathroom floor and repaired damaged ceiling.

Professional and versatile. Able to handle the unexpected …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ good work,  on time, on budget, clean and reliable- I would recommend CE Smith!”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-waltham/ce-smith-carpentry-home-improvement-reviews-60239311.htm) — “5★ Fast, efficient, neat, friendly, competent, and excellent workmanship.”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Very good carpenter!   We've had Chris do a lot of rebuilding of rotted wood areas (front steps, deck and posts, doors) and also rebuild …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ We had an extensive leak in our bathroom. Chris did a great job with the renovation. His skills include carpentry, electrical work, plumb…”
- Also offers Handyman _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Very good carpenter!   We've had Chris do a lot of rebuilding of rotted wood areas (front steps, deck and posts, doors) and also rebuild …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-waltham/ce-smith-carpentry-home-improvement-reviews-60239311.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Additions, Handyman, Kitchens”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ We had an extensive leak in our bathroom. Chris did a great job with the renovation. His skills include carpentry, electrical work, plumb…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9756365807605459793&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Replaced and tiled water-damaged bathroom floor and repaired damaged ceiling.

Professional and versatile. Able to handle the unexpected …”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-waltham/ce-smith-carpentry-home-improvement-reviews-60239311.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Additions, Handyman, Kitchens”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-waltham/ce-smith-carpentry-home-improvement-reviews-60239311.htm) — “Angi lists this Waltham, Massachusetts business at 5.0 stars from one review, with ten years of experience and additions, handyman, and kitc…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=C.E.%20Smith%20Carpentry%20and%20Home%20Improvements&query_place_id=ChIJC8naiiSD44kRUSsXtQKTZYc): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-waltham/profile/building-contractors/ce-smith-carpentry-and-home-improvements-0021-512078): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://south-waltham-ma.opendi.us/7816004.html): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=C.E.%20Smith%20Carpentry%20and%20Home%20Improvements&query_place_id=ChIJC8naiiSD44kRUSsXtQKTZYc): 5.0★ from 4 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-waltham/ce-smith-carpentry-home-improvement-reviews-60239311.htm): 5.0★ from 1 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Angi · Sandra W. · 2020-01-01**: Fast, efficient, neat, friendly, competent, and excellent workmanship.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carol Batchelder · 2019-05-30**: good work,  on time, on budget, clean and reliable- I would recommend CE Smith!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin Barry · 2018-12-06**: We had an extensive leak in our bathroom. Chris did a great job with the renovation. His skills include carpentry, electrical work, plumbing and tiling. I would use him again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Taylor · 2018-10-31**: Replaced and tiled water-damaged bathroom floor and repaired damaged ceiling.

Professional and versatile. Able to handle the unexpected issues that arise when working on an old house.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · 0 0 · 2018-10-26**: Very good carpenter!   We've had Chris do a lot of rebuilding of rotted wood areas (front steps, deck and posts, doors) and also rebuild a medicine cabinet, among other handyman projects, e.g., painting (make sure he is supervising his guy if he delegates that) outdoor light fixture, small repairs, …

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