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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from CJC Custom Carpentry, LLC. 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
A January 2024 Google customer described Cody’s work on a complete basement redo in a nearly 100-year-old house. The customer wanted a blank canvas for future buyers and said Cody listened, developed a plan and budget that fit, and avoided upselling. A painting contractor the customer trusted had recommended him. CJC Custom Carpentry is based in Sterling. Its website names Cody Cutler and describes custom carpentry across Central Massachusetts and Metro West, including stairs, built-ins, cabinetry, doors, trim, moldings and design services. For the basement project described in that January 2024 review, Cody handled demolition, new framing and installation of a new floor. He then managed the project while electricians, plumbers, plasterers and painters did their work. The customer said Cody had worked with those tradespeople for years. After the infrastructure work, he resumed his own specialties and checked that the earlier work had been done properly. The customer praised the quality of the work and described Cody and the people he brought into the project as diligent and courteous throughout. The family’s cat even visited the basement to watch the crew and get a few pats. The reviewer said they were contemplating more projects on the house, would contact Cody first and were recommending him to friends. CJC’s Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 207489, is active. Google shows a five-star average from one rating, and BuildZoom also shows five stars from one rating.
We needed a complete redo of our old, outdated, ugly basement: complete demolition out to the foundation and installation of new framing, insulation, walls, stairs, flooring, plumbing, lighting, stairs and more in our nearly 100 year-old-house. Cody (owner of CJC) came highly recommended by a painting contractor we trust so we asked him to come out to have a look, discuss a plan, and provide an estimate. He listened to our needs (focusing on providing a "blank canvas" for new buyers when we sell the house in a few years) and came up with a plan and budget that were spot-on, no "up-selling". Cody is primarily a designer and master carpenter, but he works with a close-knit group of high quality tradespeople, including electricians, plumbers, plasterers, painters, with whom he's worked for years, so you get the complete package when you hire him. He took care of the demolition, installation of new framing and a new floor, then project managed the work while the other folks did their work (there was a LOT of it). After the infrastructure work was done, Cody resumed working in his specialities, making sure that everything that was done previously was done properly. Through the entire process Cody and everyone he brought into the project did the highest quality work and were diligent and courteous at every turn. Having part of your home redone can be a pain in the neck, but I can honestly say that I enjoyed meeting everyone who worked on our basement, most especially Cody. Even our cat got to be good friends with Cody and his crew, going down to observe what was happening and get a few pats. That may sound silly, but I think it's a good indication of just what a decent person Cody is, in addition to being outstanding at his craft. We are contemplating a few more projects on our old house and you can bet that Cody will be the first person we contact. We are also recommending him to all our friends.
Cody and his crew completed a basement remodel with demolition, framing, insulation, walls, stairs, flooring, plumbing, and lighting; the reviewer praised the plan, budget, workmanship, communication, and courtesy.
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