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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Matos 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.
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$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
A century-old staircase got new treads and balusters, and crown moulding went onto a set of new kitchen cabinets — a June 2025 customer said Joao checked the work over thoroughly and the crew was finished within a few days of starting. Finish carpentry is what this shop is for: built-ins, trim, stairs, cabinetry, the cuts that have to land right the first time. Matos Carpentry is Joao Matos, also called John, and his crew, working out of Rockland. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. Google shows 5.0 from 25 ratings and Thumbtack 5.0 from 11, with 85 project photos on the Thumbtack profile. The company describes its own work as cabinetry, finish carpentry, stairs, and interior and exterior jobs for homes and commercial clients. One endorsement comes from a competitor. A general contractor who runs Boston Carpentry wrote in June 2025 that he subcontracts about 70 percent of his work to Matos and has done for ten years. Another 2025 reviewer, signing as Hub Development, called them punctual and clean. Homeowners say much the same. A February 2026 customer asked for a medicine cabinet, four smoke alarms and kitchen kick boards, got a date within the week, two texts confirming the timing and a crew that arrived spot on time. A March 2026 customer had a custom built-in cabinet and shelving, crown and baseboard moulding, and a new door between mudroom and garage. In October 2025 a customer said the team arrived early every day and put in extra hours to finish custom cabinets on schedule. Two things to settle. What they take on reaches past cabinetry — a July 2025 customer listed carpentry, painting, deck repairs, siding and water-damage work — so be clear which trades are inside your quote. And with a large share of the week going to other builders, ask when they can actually start yours. The right call for finish work you will be looking at every day: trim, built-ins, stairs, cabinetry. Confirm the schedule and exactly what is in scope before the first cut.
We had an outstanding experience working with John Matos and the team at Matos Carpentry. John and his crew are incredibly skilled carpenters who take real pride in their work. They completed some challenging finish carpentry on our property, including a complicated staircase, extensive custom trim work, and the detailed trimming of a cupola. Everything came out beautifully and exactly as it had been drawn and designed. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship were exceptional. Just as importantly, John and his team were professional, clean, punctual, and dependable throughout the project. John is also an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and smart business owner who understood what needed to get done and found a way to make it happen. What impressed me most was that after most of the other trades had finished and left the project, John came back and helped us work through a final punch list, even though much of it went beyond what he originally needed to do. He really helped us finish the project off in style. I would highly recommend John and Matos Carpentry. They do beautiful work, are extremely professional, and are genuinely great people to work with.
Matos Carpentry did an excellent job in our home. Joao and his crew built a beautiful custom built-in cabinet and shelves in our living room and the craftsmanship was outstanding. They also installed crown moulding, baseboard moulding, and a new door between our mudroom and garage - everything came out perfect. Joao and his team were professional, skilled, and great to work with from start to finish. Their attention to detail and quality of work really stood out. I highly recommend Matos Carpentry for any home improvement project!
Amazing job!! These guys are the nicest,polite and clean crew there is they did outstanding work making special cuts for my trim work. Definitely recommend John and his crew they will tell you what you need and get it done in a clean professional manner
The best!
Highly recommend. I called last week to request medicine cabinet install, 4 smoke detector alarms and kitchen kick boards installation. Joao called and booked a date/time within a week. He texted twice to confirm timing and he and his worker were spot on time. They were kind, efficient and did a great job! 5 stars!
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