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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from John Rasmus 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.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
John Rasmus Carpentry says it has spent over three decades helping Connecticut homeowners and contractors, with work that runs from structural framing to fine finish work. On Google it holds a 5-star average from 8 ratings. One recent customer hired John Rasmus and his team to remove the wall between the dining room and living room. It turned out to be load-bearing, and that customer said the adjacent cloth drop ceiling came through completely intact and the space was left clean. A recent customer whose window install stalled on rotted framing and 2x4 supports said John Rasmus Carpentry quoted the job accurately and did the work in a timely manner. A 2026 customer said John replaced their stair treads and risers at a fair price. A 2025 customer said John put an addition and dormer on the back of their house and handled the interior work as well; that 2025 customer also said he kept them updated every step of the way. A 2025 customer from Rocky Hill said John and his crew completed an oversized deck on existing piers and worked through an original design that was not square. A 2025 customer said John finished their deck in a timely manner at a much better price than others who gave quotes. The larger jobs go further. A 2025 customer said John built their house in Avon, from demolishing the old structure to building the new one. A 2025 BuildZoom reviewer said he reframed a garage that was leaning and close to collapsing, and redid the entire roof with new shingles. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0702908, as active, held by John Rasmus Carpentry LLC.
I was having new windows put on my house and they could not finish the job as all the framing for the window and the 2x4 supports were all rotted out. I had heard really positive things for John Rasmus Carpentry and contacted him. I was quoted accurately and the work was perfection. I am so happy that he was highly recommended to me as I was very upset to see the horrible condition of the area where the new window was supposed to go. The work was performed perfectly in a timely manner and I am so happy!! Thank very much John! Donna Semanie
We recently hired John Rasmus and his team to remove the wall between our dining room and living room, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. This was no simple demolition — the wall turned out to be a load-bearing wall, and the adjacent cloth drop ceiling in the living room required exceptional care and precision to protect during the process. John and his team rose to every challenge. What impressed us most was their ability to adapt when unexpected conditions arose mid-project. Rather than being thrown off, they handled each surprise professionally and kept the work moving forward without compromising quality. The cloth drop ceiling came through completely intact — a testament to the delicate touch they brought to the job. Beyond the technical skill, John made the entire experience easy. He communicated clearly throughout, showed up exactly when he said he would, and left the space clean when the work was done. His whole crew reflected the same professionalism and work ethic. We highly recommend John Rasmus for any home improvement project, especially those that require both skill and adaptability. We'll definitely be calling him again.
John did great with our stair tread and riser replacements. He went beyond what we were expecting and was a great fair price for the great job he did. Highly recommend
John is an incredible contractor. He has very high standards and follows through with everything he says. He is one of the hardest working men I know and thorough in his work. John is the only contractor I trust and I highly recommend him.
We couldn’t be happier with the work John did on our home! He put an addition/dormer on the back of our house and handled everything from start to finish, including all the interior work. John was incredibly reliable, knowledgeable, and hardworking throughout the entire process. He showed up when he said he would, kept us updated every step of the way, and his attention to detail really shows in the finished product. On top of that, he’s personable and easy to work with — which made the whole project go smoothly. We highly recommend John to anyone looking for quality craftsmanship and a contractor they can truly trust
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Deck builds5.0
Rotted wood replaced before priming4.6
Front door restored to its original 1940 details4.6
Ceiling drywall repair that finished invisible3.1