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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Hastings Carpentry. 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
Hastings Carpentry, run by Mark Hastings out of Pembroke on the South Shore, has built a nearly unbroken run of five-star reviews — 23 on Google since 2023, with recent Nextdoor posts from Duxbury neighbors echoing the same recommendation this spring. Both of the company's Massachusetts licenses are registry-verified active: a Construction Supervisor License under Mark Hastings personally, and a Home Improvement Contractor registration under Hastings Carpentry Corp. The reviews describe real project range, not just small jobs. Multiple homeowners hired Mark for full basement finishes — turning unused space into playrooms and family rooms — and several describe complete bathroom renovations down to new fixtures, vanities, flooring and lighting. One client had an entire kitchen rebuilt from the studs after water damage; another had built-ins, crown molding, and a custom glass bookcase fabricated. Deck building, siding installation, window and French-door replacement, and trim repair all show up in the record too. What keeps recurring across three years of reviews is communication: homeowners repeatedly mention Mark walking them through pricing changes, sticking to schedules, and being reachable without having to chase him for updates. Several say his crew cleans up daily and stays respectful of the home while working. A handful of reviewers say they've rehired him for additional projects — one for exterior work after an interior job, another for a bathroom after a kitchen. There's nothing negative in the record to weigh against that, and the most recent activity — two Nextdoor recommendations this spring plus a July review praising how he handled weather delays on a project — suggests the pattern is holding. Given the range of work described, from small trim repairs to full-home remodels, it's worth confirming upfront how a specific project's scope and timeline fit into his current schedule.
“Mark Hastings is awesome I highly recommend him!!! Had a lot of work done recently! https://www.hastingscarpentry.com”
“Mark Hastings is great!! https://www.hastingscarpentry.com”
Mark Hastings and his crew were efficient,despite the interruptions with massive weather changes and poor air quality,my initial review of what i needed done was discussed and plans were made,reviewed by myself and Mark,his advice re an electrician was discussed and agreed upon; The invoice was true from the start,with easy installments as work progressed; i was impressed with the team,the responses to my emails with Mark,,the job was done professionally; I would recommend Mark Hastings Carpentry for any renovations or repairs,,honest,fair pricing, and all renovation debris was removed, It was a well run team that worked on my house, I would certainly not hesitate to use this company in the future.
Mark and his team did an incredible job finishing our basement. He was extremely communicative and transparent throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend Mark for any home improvement projects!
Hastings Carpentry did a fantastic job building our beautiful new deck. Mark and his crew listened to what we wanted and kept us updated throughout the entire project. The workmanship was excellent, and the finished deck looks amazing. We love spending time out there and couldn't be happier with the results. I would highly recommend Hastings Carpentry.
I recently had a bathroom fully renovated by Hastings Carpentry, including new shower, vanity, flooring and lighting. From start to finish Mark, his crew and subs were respectful, punctual, kind, and always made sure they cleaned up at the end of the day. The quality of the work done was superb, and we finally have a clean and fresh space to use. Any hiccups, albeit there were few, were addressed quickly and professionally. Additionally, I felt that Mark was accessible and very communicative throughout the whole process. I am extremely happy with the final outcome, and will absolutely be using Mark and his crew for any future projects.
I found Mark and Hastings Carpentry while searching for someone to remove a wall between our kitchen and living room. I did a search on our town FB page - his name came up a few times, and I decided to shoot him an email. First thing the next morning (a Saturday), I had a response, and we set up a time for him to come by that day to take a look. My first impression of meeting Mark for the first time - he was on time, put together, friendly, professional and good with dogs. He asked all of the right questions, and my response was always "I don't know...I just want this wall gone." (I had never done a project like this before!) Despite my indecision on most details, within a few days he put together a cohesive plan/estimate for me to review, and we got something on the calendar. During the project, Mark was very responsive to all of my messages and questions and was also very considerate of our work schedules as my husband and I both work from home. It was also a very busy summer for us with visitors; he worked around that scheduling as well. Everyone he brought to our house was absolutely lovely (guys for demo, electric, flooring, sheetrock, painting, etc.); all very conscientious workers like Mark and a joy to have around. Everyone was very thorough prepping the area for whatever task was at hand and cleaned up after themselves before leaving for the day. This was my first experience working with a contractor, and I truly feel like I hit the jackpot; we will definitely be calling Mark and his team back for more projects.
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Roof in a day5.0
Regular updates through each project4.9
Full roof stripped and rebuilt in a day4.8
Additions, basements and kitchen remodels4.5
Custom cabinetry3.1
Structural repairs4.3