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Stairs keep coming up. In a May 2026 Google review, a homeowner said GE Builders rebuilt their very old basement steps in two days, adding 1.5 inches to the treads, which had been the main problem; an April 2026 Thumbtack customer had over-100-year-old stairs renovated and said they would hire the team again. The Medford carpentry shop, which has traded as GE Builders, GE Carpentry and GE Finish Carpentry, says on its website that it rebranded in 2026 as Palladio Cabinetry, a custom cabinet maker focused on fitted cabinetry, built-ins and staircase work. The site says it is run by Geliabi Zotti, a cabinet maker who came from finish carpentry, and customers name Geliabi or "G" throughout. Thumbtack lists the business at 4.7 stars from 29 reviews and 10 years in business. The stair work goes back further. A November 2025 reviewer described basement stairs in unsafe condition rebuilt in one day; a July 2025 Thumbtack customer with a stair safety issue said Geliabi came out right away, sent a quote within hours with a few options, and finished the job in a day. A March 2024 review described backyard steps built for the family dogs in pressure-treated wood because composite planks would have taken weeks to arrive. The other half of the work is interior built-ins. A November 2025 reviewer praised new bookshelves and how clean the crew kept the house; a December 2024 customer got custom built-ins after Geliabi scoped the job at the house and sent an estimate shortly after; a December 2023 review described 16-foot shelves. Other reviews mention a custom dry bar (September 2025), closet shelving (August 2025), a walk-in pantry and fireplace surround (March 2024), and new treads and risers plus a wood acoustic panel wall (May 2024). An August 2025 Thumbtack reviewer noted the crew used screws rather than nails on deck work. Recent customers describe the same things older ones did. A July 2026 reviewer said the team tells them straight when something isn't doable and has offered options more affordable than expected, and a May 2026 customer said G was one of the only contractors who quoted to their exact requests at a reasonable amount.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from GE Builders. 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.
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$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
This contractor and his team are truly top-notch professionals. Every time I call them with a problem or a new project, they’re always ready to help, and they bring great ideas to the table. They always help me understand what’s realistic and what isn’t — which means a lot, especially navigating construction decisions without a background in it. They’ve offered options that were even more affordable than what I expected, without ever cutting corners on quality. I also really value their honesty: when something isn’t doable, they tell you straight instead of trying to force a workaround. Everything they do comes out perfect, right down to the smallest detail. They work by the book, following all building codes and regulations, and they’re reliable — always delivering on time. I recommend them without hesitation. Highly trustworthy, highly skilled, and a pleasure to work with.
GE builders were amazing to work with! The team was very responsive, had clear communication and worked with me to troubleshoot issues. The outcome was amazing and I am so happy with their work. Highly recommend!
Working with GE Carpentry was a genuinely satisfying experience. His communication skills were top-notch, making coordination effortless. He meticulously followed our instructions for picking up materials, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Overall, his professionalism and attention to detail made the project a success.
GE Builders redid our very old basement steps. I told G what we wanted, and he was one of the only contractors that quoted us a reasonable amount and quoted to our exact requests. The stairs are impressive quality - they increased our treads by 1.5” (which was our main issue), and super sturdy/well done. The team got the stairs done in 2 days and was very communicative. You are in good hands if you select GE Builders for your projects! I will be working with them again in the future.
GE Builders renovated my over 100 year old stairs. They did great work with excellent attention to detail. The new stairs came out so beautiful! Would definitely hire again for other work!
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Came back to fix deck stairs years later5.0
Custom sheds5.0
Gut renovations4.8
Porch and deck rebuilds4.8
Whole-room renovations3.8