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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Caspe Restoration. 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.
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$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
Caspe Restoration is a carpentry-focused restoration business led by Tom Caspe, specializing in the repair and preservation of historic wood windows and doors. Homeowners hire Tom for careful rehabilitation of original double-hung and sash windows, including re-roping, reglazing, glass replacement, weather-stripping, sill repair, and repainting. Reviews from 2023 through 2026 consistently describe detailed, first-hand work on older homes across Greater Boston and coastal Massachusetts. Customers report restoring windows in 1770, 1875, 1890s, 1910, 1925, and 1930 homes, with outcomes including improved operation, reduced drafts, preserved original materials, and repaired historic character. One homeowner described a six-month, 49-window project involving re-roping, glazing, and broken-pane replacement; another said two porch windows with rotting frames were rebuilt. Multiple reviewers also mention clear communication, accurate estimates, careful protection of furniture, punctuality, and thorough cleanup. The strongest pattern is specialized historic-window craftsmanship rather than general remodeling. Customers repeatedly praise Tom's knowledge of antique windows, his ability to explain repair options, and his willingness to preserve original fixtures instead of replacing them. Reviews also document interior-door restoration, painting, and related carpentry. The available reviews are uniformly five-star and the Google profile shows 29 ratings, with three reviews in the last six months. Before booking, confirm the scope and sequencing for a larger restoration: reviewers describe projects ranging from individual windows to 49 windows over six months, and several mention phased work or case-by-case decisions. Caspe Restoration is a strong fit for owners of historic homes who want original wood windows and doors repaired with preservation in mind; ask Tom to inspect the specific units, explain repair-versus-replacement options, and provide a timeline and estimate.
Tom is an excellent craftsman. He did a great job refurbishing the wooden double-hung sash windows in my 1890s condo. They needed a variety of repairs including replacing cracked glass, fixing chains, reglazing and painting, and adding weather stripping. A carpenter who works with him replaced a rotten sill and did some other repairs. Tom communicated well and did excellent work and clean-up. Now my windows work and are beautiful.
Tom did an awesome job restoring the double hung windows in our 1875 house into perfectly working condition. Some of these windows probably hadn't been opened in years and now we can get fresh air all over our house. He was able to do this for 10 windows in one day at an incredibly reasonable price (substantially lower than the more well known names for Boston window restoration). He is also a great communicator and loves what he does. We look forward to having him continue to work on glazing + painting to really bring our windows back to life.
Casper Restoration did a great job fixing our windows and doors. Their prices are fair, they work fast, and they are very careful with their work. The team is friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs window or door repairs.
I’m happy to add my voice to the chorus of praise for Caspe Restoration. Tom and his assistent did an excellent job of restoring several extremely deteriorated windows on my 175 year old house in Rockport. And as several others comment, Tom also has the rare gift of being able to communicate clearly to the layperson. He always kept me up to date with the process and always did exactly what he said he would do. I only wish he could rehab the whole house!
Tom did a fantastic job of restoring the interior doors in our 1920s house. They were sticking, not latching properly, or the door handles were loose. We also have French doors with original glass. Since we have a baby in the house, we were most concerned about safety- making sure the doors closed properly, that the glass on the French doors was protected, and that the paint was not peeling. He was so knowledgeable, he finished the job early even after scoping out additional projects for us! It was great to know we could get the original fixtures fixed rather than having to replace them.
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Takes on repairs others declined5.0
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Works with crooked houses5.0
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Renovates century-old structures5.0