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On the level carpentry and contracting is a Dedham, MA outfit that says it has 32 years in carpentry and remodeling — the kind of shop homeowners call for trim, tile, and general fix-it carpentry rather than sweeping gut renovations. Both Angi and HomeAdvisor list identical services: all types of remodeling, tile, windows, doors, sheet rock, kitchens, baths, additions, hardwood floors, decks, basements, and finish carpentry. Every review on file is a perfect 5 stars, and it's largely the same customer's story told twice. In a 2011 review, a homeowner described a shower glass surround job that went sideways when window trim had to be pulled out and left exposed — Paul fit the fix into a busy schedule and finished the repair along with other carpentry work. That same customer came back in an earlier 2010 review for more work, saying Paul returned on a Saturday to regrout tile so a glass enclosure could go in on schedule, and called him honest and straightforward with no hidden costs. A third review, from 2015, is shorter but keeps the same theme — thorough work, with suggestions offered that weren't strictly necessary. Worth knowing before calling: the written record is dated. All three reviews were filed between 2010 and 2015, so there's no recent account of current pricing, availability, or crew size — only the pattern from over a decade ago of careful trim and tile fixes and a customer willing to rehire. This looks like the right call for finish carpentry, trim repairs, and tile work rather than a full kitchen or bath gut remodel — confirm current availability and get a firm estimate, since free estimates are offered but nothing on file speaks to today's scheduling or pricing.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from On the level carpentry and contracting. 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
He was very thorough. He made suggestions on stuff that he didnt even have to.
Due to a misunderstanding between the shower glass surround estimator and installer, exisiting window trim had to be removed. The exposed area then had to be tiled. I was left with unfinished window trim and exposed wall area. Paul fit us in to his busy schedule and fixed the problem as well other carpentry repairs/replacements.
His work is exceptional and I highly recommend him. Paul even came back on a Saturday to regrout the tile so I could have the glass enclosure installed on a Monday the next week. He is very honest, straight forward, no hidden agendas or cost, and will be hiring him for the Fall to replace two ceilings. Just an exceptional craftsmen! He is fully up to date on changes in his trade as well as being accredited. He took time to make sure everything was protected before starting the work.
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