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License Verified191594MA hic · verified Aug 24, 2026
- MA HIC licenseVerified active
- Not rated by the BBB
- 3 work photos
Highlights
- A new deck — a 2023 customer was happy with the deck and doors
- Short-delay notice — a 2023 customer said Ben let them know
- An unfinished job — a 2022 customer said work stayed unfinished over a year
Coastal Life Companies describes itself on its website as a Forestdale, Massachusetts construction business operated by owner and founder Ben Thomas. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 191594, is active on the state registry, with Coastal Life Companies Inc. as the holder. A 2023 customer wrote that they completed a major home project with Ben and his crew and were happy with the new deck and doors. A 2023 reviewer said Ben did a cedar shingle job on a house in Sagamore Beach and let them know when there was a short delay. A 2023 customer wrote of working with Ben and Coastal Life Companies on many projects throughout the years. A 2022 customer said the job remained unfinished more than a year after signing the contract, and wrote that getting the attorney general's office involved spurred some work.
What does carpentry work cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Coastal Life Companies. 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.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
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