# Hawkeye Carpentry

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** Kingston, MA · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Hawkeye Carpentry is a Kingston, Massachusetts finish-carpentry and custom-cabinetry business run by Scot Brine. Houzz's profile for the business, listed there as Hawkeye Woodworks, says Scot has worked for himself since 2007 and serves the South Shore; the Better Business Bureau's file for the same business, under the name Hawkeye Carpentry, dates it to 2014.

Its written record on Houzz runs from 2018 to 2023, and most of what people hired him for is a custom piece built to fit one exact space. A 2021 review described a reclaimed oak island and a pine table built for a kitchen, with the homeowner leaning on what they called his "keen eye for design." A 2023 review described a built-in master closet and a custom laundry-room table, praising timely communication throughout the project. Earlier jobs include mudroom cubbies built into a small, sloped-ceiling space in 2018, a pair of bookcases flanking a fireplace in 2020, and floating shelves paired with a custom desk top, also from 2020 — several of these reviews single out precise, well-built work with visible attention to detail. The one larger-scale project on record is a 2022 review describing a full remodel of a kitchen, dining room, floors and fireplace surround that called Scot "a very professional and skilled carpenter"; a 2018 review said he coordinated directly with an electrician and a mason on a living room remodel that included a granite install.

Houzz shows 21 projects and a 5.0-star rating from a stated 16 reviews, and lists a 2017 South Shore Living Editor's Choice recognition along with Unrestricted Construction Supervisor and Master Woodworker credentials, plus a license number (101804) for the business. The Better Business Bureau grades the business A+, though its page notes it isn't BBB accredited.

For custom built-ins, cabinetry or furniture, this is a strong call; for a larger remodel, confirm current availability and get the scope and timeline in writing.

**Strengths:**
- Custom built-ins — years of Houzz reviews praise cabinetry, shelving and furniture
- Detail-oriented craftsmanship — several reviews cite precise, well-built work
- Reliable communication — reviewers note being kept informed throughout projects
- A+ BBB rating — Better Business Bureau grades the business A+

**Where sources disagree:**
- Houzz lists the business as Hawkeye Woodworks; the Better Business Bureau lists the same Kingston, MA carpenter as Hawkeye Carpentry.
- Houzz says Scot has worked for himself since 2007; BBB's file for Hawkeye Carpentry starts in 2014.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Houzz's profile for the business, listed there as Hawkeye Woodworks, says its owner Scot has worked for himself since 2007, serving the South Shore. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Houzz profile for Hawkeye Woodworks (owner Scot), a Kingston MA finish-carpentry/custom-cabinetry business in business for himself since 200…”
- The Better Business Bureau gives Hawkeye Carpentry an A+ rating, though its page states the business is not BBB accredited; BBB's file lists it starting in 2014 with one employee, manager Scot Brine. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/kingston/profile/carpenter/hawkeye-carpentry-0021-312081) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/kingston/profile/carpenter/hawkeye-carpentry-0021-312081) — “BBB profile for Hawkeye Carpentry at 180 Main St, Kingston, MA shows an A+ BBB rating despite the page explicitly stating the business is NO…”
- Houzz shows 21 projects for the business and a 5.0-star rating from a stated 16 reviews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 16 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “21 project(s) shown on Houzz”
- Houzz lists the business for custom cabinets, custom kitchen cabinets, custom built-ins, cabinet installation, custom entertainment centers, vanity installation, tables and furniture. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Cabinets, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Built-ins, Cabinet Installation, Custom Entertainment Centers, Va…”
- Houzz lists a license number (101804) for the business, along with Unrestricted Construction Supervisor and Master Woodworker certifications and a 2017 South Shore Living Editor's Choice recognition. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Listed certification: Unrestricted Construction Supervisor”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Listed certification: Master Woodworker”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Listed certification: South Shore Living 2017 Editor's Choice”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Licence listed on Houzz: License Number 101804”
- A 2021 review described a reclaimed oak island and pine table built for a kitchen; a 2018 review described mudroom cubbies built into a small, sloped-ceiling space; a 2020 review described a pair of bookcases flanking a fireplace — each praised for precise, well-built work. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “5★ Scot is a very talented and great guy to work with. He made a reclaimed oak island, a pine table and a hefty floating shelf for our kitch…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “5★ We hired Scott from Hawkeye to design , construct and build 2 bookcases to go on either side of a fireplace . We are so pleased with the …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “5★ Scot designed and built mudroom cubbies for us in a small space with a sloped ceiling. He was thoughtful and thorough and did a beautiful…”
- A 2023 review described a built-in master closet and a custom laundry-room table, praising timely communication throughout the project. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “5★ We worked with Scot to create a built in master closet and custom laundry room table and couldn't be happier with the results! Scot is wo…”
- A 2022 review described a full remodel of a kitchen, dining room, floors and fireplace surround, calling Scot "a very professional and skilled carpenter." _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “5★ Scot recently did a total remodel of our kitchen, dining room, floors and fireplace surround. He is a very professional and skilled carpe…”
- A 2018 review said Scot coordinated directly with an electrician and a mason on a living room remodel that included a granite install. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “5★ Scott was great. He listened to my request for a living room remodel and provided some helpful suggestions to improve on the design. He w…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/kingston/profile/carpenter/hawkeye-carpentry-0021-312081) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Carpenter”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Cabinets, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Built-ins, Cabinet Installation, Custom Entertainment Centers, Va…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “Houzz profile for Hawkeye Woodworks (owner Scot), a Kingston MA finish-carpentry/custom-cabinetry business in business for himself since 200…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703) — “5★ Scot recently did a total remodel of our kitchen, dining room, floors and fireplace surround. He is a very professional and skilled carpe…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/kingston/profile/carpenter/hawkeye-carpentry-0021-312081): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/hawkeye-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1351705703): 5.0★ from 16 ratings
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/hawkeye-carpentry-kingston): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Houzz · JM Lee · 2023-07-01**: Scot was phenomenal! I had a particularly interesting, difficult project that needed to be custom and very sturdy. Scot was very communicative and creative about the design. I’m definitely checking in to see if Scot will be available for my next project and would recommend anyone to work with him!
- **5/5 · Houzz · 9393sp · 2023-06-01**: We worked with Scot to create a built in master closet and custom laundry room table and couldn't be happier with the results! Scot is wonderful to work with and communicated with us in a timely manner throughout the project. He is a very gifted craftsman and took great care to make sure every inch …
- **5/5 · Houzz · George M · 2022-03-01**: Scot recently did a total remodel of our kitchen, dining room, floors and fireplace surround. He is a very professional and skilled carpenter. We are extremely happy with the results. We have received many complainants from our family and friends. A job well done! We totally love it! Thank you Scot.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Erin J · 2021-11-01**: Scot is a very talented and great guy to work with. He made a reclaimed oak island, a pine table and a hefty floating shelf for our kitchen. We had an idea of what we were looking for as far as the island but leaned on Scot’s keen eye for design as far as the table. He prepared several wood samples,…
- **5/5 · Houzz · HU-56982684 · 2021-06-01**: Scot just completed custom built in cabinets and shelves for me. I couldn’t be more pleased. They look absolutely amazing. Scot is a truly talented craftsman whose attention to detail is evident in his work. I highly recommend Scot for any wood project you may have.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Kara Lippe · 2021-04-01**: We are so happy to have found Scot to work on a custom side buffet for us. He is creative, friendly, and the piece is amazing. I have found some people don't let clients have too much input at times, but Scot came to us with wood samples he thought would make sense in the room, and what would tie th…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Allison Joubert · 2020-12-01**: We hired Scot to help us transform an area in our Kitchen into a very functional breakfast nook! He did an amazing job with the built in bench, custom wood paneling AND built us a beautiful custom dining table to fit the space perfectly. We couldn't be happier with the final product & have several o…
- **5/5 · Houzz · karen Leland · 2020-11-01**: We hired Scott from Hawkeye to design , construct and build 2 bookcases to go on either side of a fireplace . We are so pleased with the quality , workmanship and attention to detail.The book cases are well built and beautiful. Scott was easy to work with in the planning stages and came up with some…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Paul DiMascio · 2020-03-01**: Walnut with satin stain - 4 custom floating shelves and 1 custom desk top, with installation. Scot is super talented and his craftsmanship speaks for itself. A quality product starts with passion and ends with attention to detail. This is exactly what Scot provides. When I approached him with the id…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Amy Massey · 2018-12-01**: From design through install, Scot is a true craftsman and pleasure to work with. He designed and crafted a floating desk in our small home office and we couldn’t be happier with the result. We look forward to working with him again soon for a mudroom project.

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