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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Riley Home Improvements, LLC. 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
Rotted wood is the job that keeps bringing people to Brian Riley. A Salem homeowner writing in r/SalemMA this summer said he replaced every piece of rotted wood on their house and rebuilt an oddly sized front door and transom, and kept them posted on progress the whole way. Riley Home Improvements is Brian's one-owner shop at 12 Lemon Street in Salem; the company says it works Salem, Marblehead, Danvers and Byfield, and its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. The written history is short but consistent: four Google reviews since early 2025, all five stars, and a 5.0 average from four ratings. The details line up with the Reddit account. In a February 2025 review, a homeowner described an exterior rot repair where Brian kept the historical trim detailing intact; another from the same month listed roof repairs, support-column installation, window replacement and new construction across several projects and said he left the work area spotless. The most recent review, from May 2026, is about finish carpentry and goes on at length about the precision of the cuts and corners. The company's own site lists a broader menu — decks, siding, windows, and kitchen or bathroom remodels — but the people who have written about hiring him describe carpentry and exterior repair, not full-room renovations. One 2025 reviewer said they planned to come back for a bathroom remodel, which is the closest anyone gets to describing that kind of project. A good call for rot repair, trim and finish carpentry, and window or exterior work on an older Salem-area house. If you are after a full kitchen or bath, ask for a completed example before booking, since that side of the business has no written history yet.
“Highly recommend Brian Riley: https://www.rileyhomeimprovementsllc.com/ He replaced all the rotted wood on our house and rebuilt the (super weird size) front door and transom. Very professional and communicative with progress.”
If you’re looking for someone who truly takes pride in their work, Brian Riley at Riley Home Improvements, LLC is the person to call. From start to finish, his attention to detail was second to none. The finish carpentry work was absolutely exemplary — every cut, corner, and detail was done with precision and care. What really stood out was how much effort Brian put into making sure everything was done the right way. He went above and beyond to ensure the quality of the work would stand the test of time. He treated the project like it was his own home and made sure every detail was perfect before calling it complete. Another thing that impressed me was how clean the job site was every single day. That level of professionalism and respect is hard to find. Brian is honest, hardworking, incredibly skilled, and genuinely cares about the final product. I can’t recommend Riley Home Improvements, LLC highly enough.
Riley Home Improvement is that rare gem of exceptional work and personal service. Helped carry out our aesthetic vision in the most functional way possible! Looking forward to using again for a bathroom remodel.
Brian is fantastic! He has completed several projects for me, including roof repairs, new builds, installation of support columns and window replacement. His attention to detail is exceptional and he always leaves the work area spotless. I trust his craftsmanship completely and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable professional. His work truly speaks for itself!
Perfect experience repairing our home exterior. Brian kept all the historical detailing while resolving the wood rot issues — won’t need to worry about this in the future as he took no shortcuts in the repairs!
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Handles roofing, painting, carpentry, decks, additions4.5
Attic-to-suite conversion4.4
Custom carpentry3.8