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No state license for this trade. Maine doesn't license or register carpentrybusinesses, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every carpentry business in the state, not a mark against this one. Insurance is self-reported.
- Not rated by the BBB
- 9 work photos
Highlights
- A pantry build-out — a 2025 customer said Nick built out their pantry
- Clear communication — a 2025 customer praised communication on the project
Driftwood Joinery describes itself on Houzz as a maker of custom furniture that pairs traditional woodworking techniques with modern design, based in Maine with over 20 years of experience. Its website puts the figure at 24 years in business. A 2025 customer said Nick did a custom build-out of their pantry, and praised his planning, design, flexibility to meet, communication and work. A 2024 reviewer named Nicholas De Souza as the principal of Driftwood and said he is an alumnus of Maine's Landing School who creates furniture.
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Most recent comments
- 5.0Jan 8, 2025
Nick was absolutely fantastic to work with! He did a custom build-out of our pantry. From start to finish, Nick was top notch. From planing, design, flexibility to meet, getting the project done, communication and his work were all 5 star! Highly recommend Nick!
— Jason HutchinsView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Sep 15, 2024
Driftwoods principal; Nicholas De Souza is a remarkable and skilled craftsman, the type that is rarely found anywhere anymore into today's settle for second best, rush-run hurry world. As an alumni from Maine's "Landing School", he has found the sweet spot to judiciously blend the necessary time needed with his deep woodworking talents to create furniture that goes way beyond simple function to become centerpiece works of art.
— CHARLES MonaghanView on Google Reviews ↗
What does carpentry work cost in Greater Portland?
Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from DRIFTWOOD JOINERY. 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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