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- Carpentry problem solving — a February 2021 customer praised David's work and project advice
David Michael Smith says he started Dovetail Woodworks at an age when many people would consider retiring, bringing more than 50 years of experience in building, remodeling and home repairs. The business says it is insured. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active under registry holder David Smith. In a February 2021 BuildZoom review, a customer who handled some carpentry himself described calling David when a project required tools or expertise he lacked. He praised David's problem solving and said advice about subsequent projects was as valuable to him as the work itself.
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- 5.0Feb 3, 2021
David is a master craftsman and problem solver, ready to take on projects others will not even attempt. But the reason for this review is specifically directed to weekend amateurs, like myself. I'm pretty good with miscellaneous carpentry, but when a specific job involves tools or expertise I don't have, I call David right away. I like to do as much as possible myself, but must admit when I need to defer to a "higher authority". David's enjoyable conversation, advice and vision on ancillary projects is every bit as valuable as the actual work he performs. He is generous with suggestions on how to go about the NEXT project, so I can get a head start in the right direction. So when I conclude that it would take me forever just to figure it out (much less DO IT), he's exactly the right guy. Rather than buy special tools for what could be a one-time use (which I really don't know how to use), I'd rather call David for a definitive and permanent solution. I keep expecting to be able to complete such home projects without him, but WHY? I called him today. Again. And so should you.
— Scott L.View on BuildZoom ↗
What does carpentry work cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Dovetail Woodworks. 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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