# Redbud Contracting

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Phone:** (774) 361-5886 · **Website:** http://redbudcontracting.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Redbud Contracting is a Falmouth carpenter whose work ranges from custom decks to finish work. Its website identifies custom deck building and fine carpentry as its focus.

The nine Google reviews run from 2023 to 2025 and repeatedly describe careful planning and detailed execution. In a 2024 review, a customer described James and Mary Muckinhaupt rebuilding a 600-square-foot composite deck; another 2024 customer described a dormer project that included permit coordination and subcontractor management.

The clearest theme is hands-on carpentry on larger, detail-sensitive projects. Customers also describe bookcases, exterior repairs, and a restaurant build-out, so it is worth confirming the scope, permitting needs, and subcontractor plan for a particular project.

Redbud is a sensible call for homeowners seeking custom decks or finished carpentry and who want a crew involved from planning through the last details.

**Strengths:**
- Deck building — detailed praise across multiple substantial projects
- Fine carpentry — custom bookcases and finish work cited
- Complex projects — reviews describe permits and subcontractor coordination

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Custom deck building and fine carpentry are the company’s stated focus. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://redbudcontracting.com) — “Redbud Contracting is a Falmouth, MA contractor specializing in custom deck building and fine carpentry.”
- Customers describe detailed deck, dormer, bookcase, and finish-carpentry work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQbmQ3Wmd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x822b4614b99b7a11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICPnd7ZgwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Redbud Contracting to build a new deck, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. From…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3MTZMMGFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x822b4614b99b7a11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID716L0ag%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ It was our great good fortune to find James and Mary Muckinhaupt of Redbud Contracting to do several projects for us. They cleanly and ef…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6eHZyRHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x822b4614b99b7a11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzxvrDrQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired James and Mary to replace two doghouse dormers with a shed dormer so that there would be sufficient headroom in one of our upsta…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4aGFMRHBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x822b4614b99b7a11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxhaLDpgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a full wall of custom bookcases designed and built by Red Bud Contracting.  It was a complex job that involved new lighting and th…”
- Massachusetts HIC registration #202920 is active for Redbud Contracting LLC. _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/redbud-contracting-llc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Home Improvement Contractor license #202920, Massachusetts, Status: Active, Date Issued 08-25-2025, verified ac…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/redbud-contracting-llc) — “BuildZoom profile for Redbud Contracting LLC, 19 Ambleside Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540, owned by James Muckinhaupt. BuildZoom Score 90, verifi…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://redbudcontracting.com) — “Redbud Contracting is a Falmouth, MA contractor specializing in custom deck building and fine carpentry.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3MTZMMGFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x822b4614b99b7a11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID716L0ag%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ It was our great good fortune to find James and Mary Muckinhaupt of Redbud Contracting to do several projects for us. They cleanly and ef…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4aGFMRHBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x822b4614b99b7a11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxhaLDpgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a full wall of custom bookcases designed and built by Red Bud Contracting.  It was a complex job that involved new lighting and th…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6eHZyRHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x822b4614b99b7a11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzxvrDrQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired James and Mary to replace two doghouse dormers with a shed dormer so that there would be sufficient headroom in one of our upsta…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3bGFTT0tnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x822b4614b99b7a11!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7laSOKg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Redbudd replaced window siding and a backdoor, and the work was meticulous, and in time. Great communication.”

## License

Status: **active** (#202920, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Redbud%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJ2UT2I6kStqYREXqbuRRGK4I): 5.0★ from 9 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Redbud%20Contracting&query_place_id=ChIJ2UT2I6kStqYREXqbuRRGK4I): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://redbudcontracting.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/redbud-contracting-llc): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allison M · 2025-05-29**: Wow. Rosebud rebuilt my deck and did an incredible job. They are hard working, detail oriented and consummate professionals. A true pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan Challenger · 2024-11-27**: I recently had the pleasure of working with Redbud Contracting to build a new deck, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. From the very start, their professionalism and commitment to quality were evident. They provided clear and detailed plans, listened to my ideas and preferences, offere…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Gould · 2024-08-29**: It was our great good fortune to find James and Mary Muckinhaupt of Redbud Contracting to do several projects for us. They cleanly and efficiently demolished a large old deck and proceeded to rebuild a new second-story 600 square feet one out of composite material. They did a fantastic job, and we c…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · J P · 2024-08-26**: Redbudd replaced window siding and a backdoor, and the work was meticulous, and in time. Great communication.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Monte Ladner · 2024-07-16**: James and his partner/wife Mary are absolutely wonderful people to work with. They did a new front-door frame and door replacement for us. They are punctual, professional, and polite. Their work is top-notch with a thorough attention to detail. They handled the contracting with the painter, who was …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peggy · 2024-06-01**: We hired James and Mary to replace two doghouse dormers with a shed dormer so that there would be sufficient headroom in one of our upstairs bedrooms.  James and Mary took full control of the project.  They helped us procure an architect so that we could present drawings to the town.  They handled a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erin Dougherty · 2023-06-27**: Redbud is extremely reliable and dependent. Excellent problem solvers! Great quality work- they cleverly navigated through some issues with my house & kitchen remodel that others wouldn’t take on.
Would highly recommend them for any building needs & remodel.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Laura Ricci · 2023-05-21**: We had a full wall of custom bookcases designed and built by Red Bud Contracting.  It was a complex job that involved new lighting and the relocation of existing hot water heating registers.  Everything from ongoing consultations and design to meticulous finished carpentry and painting was flawlessl…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patrick Sullivan · 2023-03-31**: Redbud Contracting did an outstanding job building out our restaurant & bar.

Their attention to detail, professionalism, and craftsmanship were unparalleled.

Renovating an old building comes with many challenges. Redbud listened to our every concern, clearly communicated the pros and cons of all d…

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