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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Malkin & Daughters. 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 homeowner planning a deck in 2023 talked to more than a dozen builders before Mike Malkin showed up; that visit ended the search. Decks are what Malkin & Daughters gets hired for most, and in reviews running from 2022 through early 2026 customers describe multi-level decks, a balcony and large deck, a front stairs and small porch, and three sets of stairs rebuilt at a camp in Maine. Door and window installs fill in around that work. The Danvers company is, by its own account, Mike Malkin doing the carpentry and installing, with Alessandra Malkin handling project management and marketing. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active on the state registry, and Google shows a 5-star average across 20 ratings. What customers write about is as much the handling of the job as the finished deck. A homeowner writing in January 2026 put it plainly: the job, the time frame and the costs were clear from the start, with choices and suggestions offered along the way. A 2024 reviewer who called themselves about as fussy as they come singled out the fasteners and materials and a site kept clean through construction; another that spring mentioned tarp going down in the driveway before any wood got cut. Plenty of these are repeat hires — doors installed throughout one house over two years, a deck and later an exterior door for another customer, a sliding patio door followed by a bathroom renovation for a third. One thing to plan around: nearly every review names Mike himself on the tools, so his calendar decides when a project starts. If you want a deck or porch built by the person who will actually be on site, ask early about scheduling, and settle materials and budget up front the way his 2023 and 2022 customers describe doing.
Hired Mike of Malkin and Daughters for a deck project. We could not be happier. From start to finish, Mike is clear about the job, time frame, costs, etc. Offers guidance, choices, and great ideas. He is meticulous and pays great attention to details. Check out his social media and you'll be sold! 100% recommended
Mike gave me a helping hand when I was in need great guy and great company highly recommend!!!
He’s done two projects for us: a front stairs/small porch, and a larger back deck. Very personable, easy to work with, communication is 100%, which isn’t common to find, and I have recommended him many times since. Those I know who have taken the recommendation have also been quite happy. Will gladly have him back for the next project too, when the time comes.
Mike is a true professional and master at his craft of deck building! His attention to detail and customer service is the best in the industry. Always a pleasure to do business with!
I’ve been following Mike on Instagram for a while now, always enjoyed watching his decks come together, one day I jokingly but seriously inquired about a project he was doing, Then got into how I wanted to do my deck over. Mike asked me to send some rough measurements to him, along with some pictures. Mike said the job was worth while to come from Massachusetts, to New York, and give an estimate. We booked a date and him and his wife showed up on time. Seeing his truck pull up was pretty cool. Mike went over every single detail, raised some concerns and gave me an estimate. When I decided to go with Malkin And Daughters we came up with a start date. Mike had all his material delivered from Massachusetts to New York on time. As soon as Mike started working, I knew this guy was the real deal. He is extremely neat, efficient, and knowledgeable. He completed my job in 13 days. Any and all obstacles was addressed. When he completed my deck I told him that I feel like this deck doesn’t even belong on my house it was so nice. Mike worked hard everyday, and answered all my questions that I had. He came prepared and ready to work and that’s what he did. If your looking for a no nonsense real deal deck builder who isn’t like all the contractors your used to, go with Malkin And Daughters, me and my family are extremely happy with them and the work they delivered. I can’t recommend them enough. You won’t be disappointed if you go with Malkin and Daughters.
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