DC CARPENTER

DC Carpenter is a Framingham-area carpentry contractor serving homeowners with decks, fences, trim, framing, cabinets, siding, and related exterior work. The company describes itself as locally family owned and operated, says it has 24 years of experience, and lists Cosme and Dennys among the people customers worked with. Homeowners most consistently describe finished deck, porch, fence, stair, railing, siding, and roof work as careful and effective. Reviews from 2022 through 2026 repeatedly mention sanding, sealing, rebuilding, replacing unsafe stairs, repairing fences and play structures, cleaning up, prompt communication, and estimates that were honored. Angi and HomeAdvisor show 4.9 from 145 reviews, while Thumbtack shows 4.7 from 17; the written reviews include both detailed project accounts and brief praise. There is also a recent warning to discuss before booking. In an August 2026 review, a homeowner said Cosme requested half the interior-work price in cash up front, then did not complete an agreed threshold installation or respond afterward. The same review described the arrangement as sketchy. An OSHA listing reports one inspection, one violation, and $3,000 in penalties since August 2025. Those points sit alongside a much larger body of positive customer feedback, but they make payment terms, scope, and completion responsibilities worth confirming in writing. DC Carpenter looks best suited to homeowners seeking hands-on deck, fence, porch, stair, trim, or general carpentry work. Before hiring, confirm the exact scope and payment schedule, identify who will perform each task, and independently check the active Massachusetts home-improvement license.