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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Shawn Gately 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
Seven homeowners have written about Shawn Gately since March, and they all describe the same narrow slice of work: doors, trim, and the finish details that make a room look done. Gately runs the Wilmington business himself, and says he started it after about six years working for residential remodelers and a luxury custom home builder. His Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active and held in his own name — the same number his own site prints. The jobs customers describe are specific and small-to-medium: interior doors and replacement trim, exterior and storm doors, a butcher-block install during an attic renovation, one side of a shed rebuilt with its doors rehung, a deck repaired and updated. Two threads run through the accounts. One is pricing that holds — a shed customer wrote in June that unforeseen extra work found after the start was quoted fairly against the original written quote, and another said the job stayed within budget and on schedule. The other is turnaround: a homeowner replacing an exterior door was measured, quoted, and installed the following Monday. What to ask about is scope. The business describes its work as non-structural — carpentry, doors, trim, flooring and exterior repairs — so a project that touches framing or needs permits is a conversation to have up front rather than an assumption. The written history is young. Everything on file was posted in 2026, on a single platform, all at five stars. The accounts read like real projects — different houses, different jobs, particulars a customer would only know first-hand — but there is no long trail behind them yet. The right call for a homeowner with a defined finish-carpentry list: doors that don't sit right, trim to replace, a shed or deck that needs repair. Confirm the registration number on the state lookup and get the written quote customers credit him with providing.
Shawn did an amazing job on the carpentry for my attic reno! The job included doors, trims, and a butcher block install. He was always very communicative, easy to get in touch with, and showed up on time. He also offered great insights and suggestions as the project moved along.
Shawn was wonderful when it came to answering all of our questions about replacing our exterior door. He came to measure and provide us with a quote, and install installed at the following Monday. The task was done easily and fairly. We were a little nervous since we live in a new construction, it was our first time getting worked done here and honestly would recommend him!
I highly recommend Shawn for any of your carpentry needs. Shawn installed some interior doors and replaced trim for us. He also replaced some exterior doors and storm doors. Everything went smoothly and the job stayed within budget and according to schedule. He is very meticulous with his finish work and never left anything incomplete. We found the communication with Shawn was excellent. He was happy to answer any/ all questions and offer suggestions. We will use Shawn again for future projects.
I recently had some carpentry work done on my shed by Shawn Gately. The job ended up being more complicated than expected. It entailed replacing one side of the shed, trim and rebuilding and rehanging the doors. Shawn quoted a fair and competitive price with his written quote. Unforeseen and requested additional work required after project start was fairly quoted. Shawn was very attentive to detail and completed the project in a timely manner. He kept me apprised as to project status. The work site was cleaned up daily. I would recommend Shawn for your carpentry needs.
We recently had our deck repaired and updated by Shawn Gately Carpentry, and the results were absolutely beautiful. Shawn’s craftsmanship and attention to detail truly showed in every aspect of the work—our deck looks amazing and feels incredibly solid and well-built...just in time for summer fun. From start to finish, Shawn was professional, reliable, and easy to work with. He was always on time, kept us informed throughout the project, and maintained a strong work ethic that was truly commendable. It’s not often you find.a contractor so dependable. His pricing was fair, especially considering the high quality of the work, and he clearly takes pride in what he does. The entire process was smooth, and the end result exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Shawn Gately Carpentry to anyone looking for quality craftsmanship and a trustworthy contractor. We couldn’t be happier!
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