GCE CARPENTRY

Gary and Tom went in and out through the basement window. A homeowner writing in April 2022 said that was how the crew kept the rest of the house clean while remodelling the basement — no mess tracked through the place, no mess left at the end — and that they were helpful on flooring and paint choices and made the changes the family asked for along the way. That is the whole written history: one account, from 2022, and a single Google rating. GCE Carpentry is a sole proprietorship on Concord Road in Marlborough, listed by the BBB in the Carpenter category, non-accredited, with 36 years in business and no rating of its own there. Its website is a short navigation shell naming remodeling, basements, decks and patios, roofing and flooring. Thirty-six years with one written review is a business that runs on word of mouth, so references are what to ask for. Get two or three recent jobs you can call about, and the scope and price in writing before anyone starts. The right call if you want a small, hands-on crew for a basement, deck or interior remodel and you are willing to do the checking yourself.