# Saltwater Woodworks

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** 360 Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540 · **Phone:** (774) 255-1729 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 6 sources.
86% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Saltwater Woodworks is a Falmouth custom cabinetry and carpentry shop run by owner Matt Sullivan, working across a service area Houzz lists spanning 22 Cape Cod towns — built-ins, custom kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, bookcases and home bars alongside general custom furniture work.

Its written record runs entirely from 2014 to 2018 — seven reviews across six directories, every one five stars, with Matt Sullivan named directly in most of them. In a February 2014 review, a customer described him arriving on time, carefully measuring countertops, and keeping in touch throughout the job; a 2015 review described him replacing a kitchen countertop and addressing related cabinet issues after a plumber had removed the sink to install a new one. In a March 2018 review, a customer praised a custom reclaimed-wood bar top.

Its BBB profile carries an A+ grade but the business is not an accredited member, and lists a Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration number for Matt Sullivan that hasn't been separately verified against the state registry. Angi's profile lists the company as a subsidiary of C&J Hunt Construction Services. There's a small discrepancy in how long the business has been operating — BBB puts it at 22 years, while Angi and HomeAdvisor list 25 — and there's nothing published more recent than 2018 to describe how the shop operates today.

For custom cabinetry, built-ins, or a countertop and cabinet refresh on the Cape, Saltwater Woodworks has a small but consistently strong handful of older accounts behind it. Given how dated that record is, it's worth asking directly about current turnaround, licensing, and recent project photos before booking.

**Strengths:**
- Punctual and communicative — reviewers cite on-time arrivals and steady updates
- Custom cabinetry focus — built-ins, vanities, bookcases and home bars
- Consistent five stars — seven reviews across six directories, none negative

**Concerns:**
- Dated record — no reviews found more recent than 2018
- Unverified license — HIC number listed by BBB, not registry-verified

**Where sources disagree:**
- BBB lists 22 years in business, while Angi and HomeAdvisor list 25 years of experience for the same owner, Matt Sullivan

## Claims & citations

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

- In a February 2014 review, arrived on time, carefully measured, and kept in touch throughout the job _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.saltwaterwoodworksllc.155622153.html) — “5★ Matt always arrived on time. On his first visit, he carefully measured the counter tops, providing me with a clear explanation of what th…”
- In a 2015 review, replaced a kitchen countertop and addressed related cabinet issues after a plumber removed the sink _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/falmouth/saltwater-woodworks-llc-reviews-155622153.htm) — “5★ My need for a new countertop became apparent when I had a plumber remove my kitchen sink to replace it with a new one. This happened in S…”
- In a March 2018 review, built a custom reclaimed wood bar top _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14367354275400386401&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ custom reclaimed wood bar top. lovely”
- BBB grade A+ but not an accredited business _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/falmouth/profile/woodworking/saltwater-woodworks-0021-101021) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/falmouth/profile/woodworking/saltwater-woodworks-0021-101021) — “BBB profile for Saltwater Woodworks (Falmouth MA) confirms A+ rating, NOT accredited, HIC Reg.# 155810 for Matt Sullivan, 22 years in busine…”
- BBB lists a Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration (HIC Reg. #155810) for owner Matt Sullivan, not verified against the state registry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/falmouth/profile/woodworking/saltwater-woodworks-0021-101021) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: HIC Reg.# 155810”
- 100% five-star rating across 7 reviews on both Angi and HomeAdvisor _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/falmouth/saltwater-woodworks-llc-reviews-155622153.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 7 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/falmouth/saltwater-woodworks-llc-reviews-155622153.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 100% 5★ (of 7 ratings)”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.saltwaterwoodworksllc.155622153.html) — “HomeAdvisor star distribution: 100% 5★ (of 7 ratings)”
- Angi lists the business as a subsidiary of C&J Hunt Construction Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/falmouth/saltwater-woodworks-llc-reviews-155622153.htm) — “Genuine Angi profile for Saltwater Woodworks LLC (Falmouth MA) shows a 5.0 rating from 7/7 reviews naming Matt Sullivan directly, 25 years o…”
- Custom kitchen cabinets and built-ins _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/saltwater-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~128280852) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Cabinets, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Built-ins, Custom Bookcases, Custom Pan…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/falmouth/saltwater-woodworks-llc-reviews-155622153.htm) — “5★ My need for a new countertop became apparent when I had a plumber remove my kitchen sink to replace it with a new one. This happened in S…”
- Countertop installation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/falmouth/saltwater-woodworks-llc-reviews-155622153.htm) — “5★ My need for a new countertop became apparent when I had a plumber remove my kitchen sink to replace it with a new one. This happened in S…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/falmouth/profile/woodworking/saltwater-woodworks-0021-101021) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Custom furniture, Kitchen cabinets, Built-ins”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14367354275400386401&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ custom reclaimed wood bar top. lovely”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/saltwater-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~128280852) — “Services offered (Houzz): Custom Cabinets, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Built-ins, Custom Bookcases, Custom Pan…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/falmouth/saltwater-woodworks-llc-reviews-155622153.htm) — “5★ My need for a new countertop became apparent when I had a plumber remove my kitchen sink to replace it with a new one. This happened in S…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saltwater%20Woodworks&query_place_id=ChIJt2psm3nX5IkRYQdui5cYY8c): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saltwater%20Woodworks&query_place_id=ChIJt2psm3nX5IkRYQdui5cYY8c): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/falmouth/profile/woodworking/saltwater-woodworks-0021-101021): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/saltwater-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~128280852): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/falmouth/saltwater-woodworks-llc-reviews-155622153.htm): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.saltwaterwoodworksllc.155622153.html): 5.0★ from 7 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Simmler · 2018-03-11**: custom reclaimed wood bar top. lovely
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Eleanor M. · 2015-11-01**: unknown
- **5/5 · Angi · Joi L. · 2015-07-01**: matt was responsive, helpful, professional, and did a great job. he came when he said, did the job well and will be back for a few other things!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Janet A. · 2015-05-01**: My need for a new countertop became apparent when I had a plumber remove my kitchen sink to replace it with a new one. This happened in September 2014. Since the countertop needed to be replaced, I decided the time had come to also address issues with the kitchen cabinets. I got several quotes. As f…
- **5/5 · Angi · Lisa N. · 2014-09-01**: So far, extremely responsive and prompt. Came out for estimate right away. Worked with us to come up with exactly what we wanted. Sent pictures and responses to emails were very prompt. Am thrilled to have found such a terrific woodworking team.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Charles G. · 2014-04-01**: We were very pleased with all aspects of Matt's work. He's professional, creative, and very easy to work with. Everything was performed in a timely manner, and the results exceeded our expectations. We couldn't be happier, and highly recommend him without reservation.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Phyllis L. · 2014-02-01**: Matt always arrived on time. On his first visit, he carefully measured the counter tops, providing me with a clear explanation of what the job would entail. In addition, he regularly kept in touch with me about the progress of the job. At the agreed upon date and time, Matt arrived to install the co…

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