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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from JW Campbell 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.
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$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
A built-in library, complicated stairs and a custom piece for a boat’s transom door are among the jobs customers described hiring JW Campbell Construction to make. The Blackstone company calls itself a finish-carpentry and custom-woodworking business handling new construction, remodeling and detailed millwork. It says the business began in Bellingham nearly 50 years ago under John W. Campbell, Jr., and has remained locally owned and operated for three generations. In an October 2024 review, a customer described finish carpentry throughout a house and a custom built-in, crediting company president John with attention to detail. An August 2024 reviewer described a stain-grade built-in library in a loft, following earlier work trimming the stairs and railings leading to it. Another customer writing that month said the team made a custom piece for a boat’s transom door. One builder’s August 2024 review described working with John Campbell and his crews since 1994 on about 65 houses in Newton. The builder named complicated stairs, mahogany libraries, special moldings for lighting, kitchen cabinets and vanities, and praised the crews’ timing and quality. That is the builder’s account of a long working relationship; a separate August 2024 customer described more than 20 years of doing business with the company and being treated fairly. In October 2025, another reviewer praised John and his team’s finish carpentry, punctuality and cleanliness. Google lists a 4.8-star average from 19 ratings. BBB gives the business an A+ grade and states that it is not accredited. Massachusetts construction supervisor license CS-054583 is active under John W Campbell, and home improvement contractor registration 111370 is active under John W. Campbell III. The company names Bellingham and Blackstone in its stated service area.
“JW Campbell Construction is known for their custom homes in the MA,CT area. Here's a sneak peak at some of the detail they put into their custom homes. This stair case is part of one of their latest custom home builds in Newton, CT.”
John and his team are amazing! Punctual, professional, knowledgable, clean, and hands down the best finished carpenter's in the business. The craftmanship is beyond exceptional. If you're looking for the best, look no further than JW Construction. Thank you John and John!!
Campbell Finish carpentry has to be the best finish carpentry ever. Not only did they do the whole house, but they also made me a custom built-in. John, the president couldn’t have been better and more detail oriented. I highly recommend them.
Have been doing business with Campbell construction for over 20 years. Have always been treated fair and always felt taken care of. Look forward to doing much more business in the future!
I was doing business with John Campbell Construction since 1994. I built about 65 houses in Newton and John Campbell and his crews did every one of them. From complicated stairs and mahogany libraries to contemporary features like special moldings for lighting and kitchen cabinets and vanities. Always on time, always great quality, taking pride in every step all the way.
5 stars and applause for beautiful work. Frankly, the finish carpentry by JW Campbell outshines every other phase of my projects for professionalism. Thank you John!
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