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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from J.M. Begin Construction. 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
J.M. Begin Construction does carpentry and home repairs. A recent customer said Jim created an access to their main water shut off, exactly what they needed, and completed the job in a timely manner. On HomeAdvisor, the company describes itself as locally owned with over 40 years of industry experience, and says it specializes in kitchen and bath remodels, doors, windows, sheds, decks and water damage repairs. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 155798, is active on the state registry, with James M. Begin as the holder. A 2026 customer said Jim replaced a single window and the surrounding wood after that customer had struggled to find anyone to do the job. A 2025 customer said they hired the company in January 2025 to renovate the 2nd floor of a 1930s Cape Cod style home, which became heated two-bedroom living quarters. A 2025 customer said Jim and his assistant finished the first stage of wall repairs in a couple of hours and came back twice to finish the job. In 2024, a customer said they had hired Jim Begin for numerous jobs, including replacing 10 windows, siding, a slider door, kitchen flooring and general carpentry. A 2024 customer said Jim repaired a shed with new doors, trim and a new ramp in one day. A 2023 customer described a basement insulation and door hanging project and said Jim adjusted when the project changed slightly and cleaned up afterward. A 2020 customer said JM Begin brought in a plumber to replace corroded shutoffs for a clothes washer, a job that took 30 minutes at most, and that the customer paid $374.65 and felt overcharged. The 2020 customer said Begin later dropped off a check for $100.00, and wrote that they would not hire JM Begin again.
Jim was very easy to communicate with, he responded promptly to our texts. He arrived promptly and completed the job in a timely manner. Jim was able to create an access to our main water shut off, exactly what we needed. He was very professional and pleasant to deal with.
We needed a single window replaced in our home. For longer than I would have imagined I could not find anyone to do the job. Finally I put the job out on Angi’s List and J. M. Begin immediately responded. We chose Jim for the competitive estimate he submitted and after speaking with him when I learned about his knowledge and experience. He came to take measurements and order the new window and miscellaneous supplies. Once the window was in he scheduled the work. His work was impeccable. The window is in perfectly, it is perfectly insulated and the surrounding wood was replaced. I am very pleased with the complete job and highly recommend Jim to you.
He arrived on time explained what his plan of action was going to be. Him and his assistant finished the first stage of wall repairs in a couple hours.He came back twice after that to finish the job.They were both very friendly very professional even cleaned up all the mess.I talked to Jim about other jobs would like to do down the road. If these are projects he can help me with I will definitely be hiring him again very satisfied. Thank you Michele Ferraiuolo
Excellent from start to finish!
great job.completed in a timely manner.
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Came back to fix deck stairs years later5.0
Decks and porches5.0
Custom sheds5.0
State-verified Home Improvement Contractor license since 2026Not yet rated
Detail-oriented crews4.3