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Custom Contracting, Inc. is an Arlington, Massachusetts design/build remodeler and general contractor. Its Houzz profile lists 46 projects, a 5.0 average from 14 ratings, and work spanning additions, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks, flooring, windows, doors, and other home improvements. The company presents itself as a broad residential remodeling provider rather than a single-trade specialist. Its listed credentials include NARI membership and master-remodeler, certified-remodeler, certified-lead-carpenter, NKBA, lead-safety, CSL, and OSHA certifications. A 2026 Arlington project description says a first-floor renovation relocated a kitchen, removed walls, created an open living area, converted the former kitchen to an office, and added a living room with a gas fireplace. The public record includes a 2019 copyright lawsuit concerning a photograph used on the company website; the cited summary describes an allegation, not a workmanship finding. Before booking, confirm the scope of the listed licence and the specific project team for your work. The company appears best suited to homeowners seeking coordinated carpentry and remodeling work in the Arlington-area service towns.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Custom Contracting, Inc.. 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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“This phased renovation transformed the first floor of a compact Arlington Cape into an open, highly functional living space designed for a growing family.”
“Again, the process I briefly describe here is designed and intended for people who can and want to make decisions. One way we qualified whether the prospect was really prepared and committed to making decisions was to include a paragraph within the agreement we used. It simply reads:“All plans and specifications shall be for the exclusive use of and will remain the property of Custom Contracting, Inc., until a construction contract agreement for the proposed work is reached between both parties. No plans will be given to owners during the design process.”Indecisive prospects and those looking”
“Cross v. Custom Contracting Inc, (19-cv-12516). | Lando & Anastasi, LLP ... # Cross v. Custom Contracting Inc, (19-cv-12516). ... California photographer Jeffery Cross accuses Custom Contracting, a home remodeling business in Arlington, of using one of his photographs, depicting a kitchen sink and shelves, on its website. Cross, who makes no concrete claims of access (merely stating that 201c[u]pon information and belief, Defendant located the Copyrighted Work on the internet 2026 201d) alleges contributory and vicarious infringement as well as direct, apparently seeking to cover circumstances”
“Arlington-based Custom Contracting Inc. has announced that General Manager Scott Blain has recently achieved status as master certified remodeler from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).”
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Takes on repairs others declined5.0
Shed craftsmanship5.0
Works with crooked houses5.0
Rescues stalled projects5.0