# Souza Home Solutions

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Phone:** (508) 776-5864 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 8 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Souza Home Solutions is a South Dennis, one-person carpentry and handyman operation run by Paulo Souza, known in reviews as "Guto" or "Mr. Souza." Thumbtack lists him as five years in business with a completed background check and its 2025 Top Pro credential, and both platforms show nothing but five-star ratings so far: 5★ from 6 Google ratings and a 100% five-star mark across 28 Thumbtack ratings.

The work described ranges from small handyman fixes to real carpentry builds. This year alone, reviewers describe him installing an arbor and refurbishing a shed, building a deck, and constructing a custom closet with what one reviewer calls craftsmanship careful enough that "you can barely tell there is construction happening." Painting, new flooring, and color and style suggestions come up too — one reviewer calls his estimates always accurate.

Older jobs tell a similar story: in a December 2025 review, one customer describes him building a vanity and cleaning up completely afterward; in another December 2025 review, a customer describes a same-day floor installation in an awkward laundry room around a stacked washer and dryer; and in a September 2025 review, one client describes him handling furniture assembly, a wall patch, and a deadbolt installation all in one visit.

Pricing draws specific praise — reviewers repeatedly call it fair or reasonable rather than just cheap. There's nothing negative on file to weigh against any of this, and given this is a one-person operation, the main thing worth confirming for a bigger job — a full deck or custom cabinetry build — is scheduling.

**Strengths:**
- Thorough cleanup — reviewers say you can barely tell work happened
- Fair, accurate pricing — reviewers cite reasonable, dependable estimates
- Broad small-project range — handles carpentry, flooring, and handyman tasks alike
- Top Pro credential — Thumbtack lists a 2025 Top Pro and background check
- Consistent praise — 100% five-star across Thumbtack's 28 ratings

## Claims & citations

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

- Thumbtack lists 5 years in business, a one-person owner-operator, a completed background check, and a 2025 Top Pro credential _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “Listed certification: Background Checked”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “Listed certification: Top Pro 2025”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “Thumbtack profile for Souza Home Solutions, South Dennis MA — Exceptional 5.0 rating across 28 reviews (100% five-star per the histogram), 5…”
- Thumbtack shows a 100% five-star rating across 28 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “Thumbtack: 5.0★ from 28 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “Thumbtack star distribution: 100% 5★ (of 28 ratings)”
- Reviewers repeatedly praise thorough cleanup and careful, tidy work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OcmRHaG5RVGRGVURobGFtNTVVV0Y2ZWxOUlJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNrdGhnQTdFUDhlam55UWF6elNRRHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Souza Home Solutions did an amazing job building a custom closet for me. The work was done with great attention to detail and excellent c…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “Guto was extremely professional, polite, and kind. He did a great jon building a vanity for my daughter, and did it quickly and efficiently.…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “I couldn’t be more pleased with gorgeous job completed in a single day by Mr Souza! He installed a new floor in our formerly hideous laundry…”
- Reviewers describe accurate estimates and fair, reasonable pricing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOaVpsVmpNSEJpVFZkNGNuUTFNRWRtVlhCeFZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNiZlVjMHBiTVd4cnQ1MEdmVXBxVGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent professional. Provides estimates that are always accurate. Expert workmanship and highly trustworthy. I've hired Mr. Souza for …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ONk5HSkhlRXBrVW5WTFEwdDZVVlpRY0VaTldFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnN6NGJHeEpkUnVLQ0t6UVZQcEZNWEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Guto performed a number of tasks at my house.  He is punctual, neat and his workmanship is excellent.  Very fair pricing.  I have had Gut…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tRMGRGTktPVkZ1UjNSc1VGaGlla1J4VldkUmQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQ0dFNKOVFuR3RsUFhiekRxVWdRd0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolutely awesome! Great work and great person. Extremely reasonable price. A true blessing!”
- Reviewers describe punctuality and attention to detail across varied projects, both small and large _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OR2JIQktRelJVZWpKa1RqaFZkMlUxVjFaMlEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNGbHBKQzRUejJkTjhVd2U1V1Z2Q0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend.  Guto was responsive and professional.  He did two smaller jobs for me (installing an arbor and refurbishing my shed) a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ONk5HSkhlRXBrVW5WTFEwdDZVVlpRY0VaTldFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnN6NGJHeEpkUnVLQ0t6UVZQcEZNWEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Guto performed a number of tasks at my house.  He is punctual, neat and his workmanship is excellent.  Very fair pricing.  I have had Gut…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “I highly recommend Guto! He recently fixed my stairs and also built me a beautiful walk-in closet. He was extremely professional, attentive …”
- Builds custom carpentry pieces including closets, cabinetry, vanities, and decks _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGT0xUVkRXR0kwTW5ZM1NrRk5WbDg1UVdGZmFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFOLTVDWGI0MnY3SkFNVl85QWFfamc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great experience working with this company. They built a deck for my home and did a beautiful job. Very reliable, professional, and detai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OcmRHaG5RVGRGVURobGFtNTVVV0Y2ZWxOUlJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNrdGhnQTdFUDhlam55UWF6elNRRHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Souza Home Solutions did an amazing job building a custom closet for me. The work was done with great attention to detail and excellent c…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “Guto was extremely professional, polite, and kind. He did a great jon building a vanity for my daughter, and did it quickly and efficiently.…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “I highly recommend Guto! He recently fixed my stairs and also built me a beautiful walk-in closet. He was extremely professional, attentive …”
- Performs general handyman tasks such as furniture assembly, wall patching, and deadbolt installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “If you’re looking for a great handyman then Guto is your guy! He helped me with furniture assembly, patching a large hole in a wall, and ins…”
- Installs flooring, including in irregular or tricky spaces _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOaVpsVmpNSEJpVFZkNGNuUTFNRWRtVlhCeFZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNiZlVjMHBiTVd4cnQ1MEdmVXBxVGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent professional. Provides estimates that are always accurate. Expert workmanship and highly trustworthy. I've hired Mr. Souza for …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “I couldn’t be more pleased with gorgeous job completed in a single day by Mr Souza! He installed a new floor in our formerly hideous laundry…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGT0xUVkRXR0kwTW5ZM1NrRk5WbDg1UVdGZmFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFOLTVDWGI0MnY3SkFNVl85QWFfamc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great experience working with this company. They built a deck for my home and did a beautiful job. Very reliable, professional, and detai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OcmRHaG5RVGRGVURobGFtNTVVV0Y2ZWxOUlJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNrdGhnQTdFUDhlam55UWF6elNRRHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Souza Home Solutions did an amazing job building a custom closet for me. The work was done with great attention to detail and excellent c…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “Guto was extremely professional, polite, and kind. He did a great jon building a vanity for my daughter, and did it quickly and efficiently.…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “I highly recommend Guto! He recently fixed my stairs and also built me a beautiful walk-in closet. He was extremely professional, attentive …”
- Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OR2JIQktRelJVZWpKa1RqaFZkMlUxVjFaMlEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNGbHBKQzRUejJkTjhVd2U1V1Z2Q0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend.  Guto was responsive and professional.  He did two smaller jobs for me (installing an arbor and refurbishing my shed) a…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “If you’re looking for a great handyman then Guto is your guy! He helped me with furniture assembly, patching a large hole in a wall, and ins…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOaVpsVmpNSEJpVFZkNGNuUTFNRWRtVlhCeFZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNiZlVjMHBiTVd4cnQ1MEdmVXBxVGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent professional. Provides estimates that are always accurate. Expert workmanship and highly trustworthy. I've hired Mr. Souza for …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106) — “I couldn’t be more pleased with gorgeous job completed in a single day by Mr Souza! He installed a new floor in our formerly hideous laundry…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOaVpsVmpNSEJpVFZkNGNuUTFNRWRtVlhCeFZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xe620efd149aed37!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNiZlVjMHBiTVd4cnQ1MEdmVXBxVGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent professional. Provides estimates that are always accurate. Expert workmanship and highly trustworthy. I've hired Mr. Souza for …”

## 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=Souza%20Home%20Solutions&query_place_id=ChIJXcRYQo_p8QIRN-2aFP0OYg4): 5.0★ from 6 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Souza%20Home%20Solutions&query_place_id=ChIJXcRYQo_p8QIRN-2aFP0OYg4): Listed on this source
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/south-dennis/custom-dog-house-builders/souza-home-solutions/service/543928522844291106): 5.0★ from 28 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **Thumbtack · Carolyn M. · 2026-07-02**: Wonderful company and very caring and ind to an elderly lady. Project consultation went very well and look forward to the job done asap.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ginny Turner · 2026-06-07**: Highly recommend.  Guto was responsive and professional.  He did two smaller jobs for me (installing an arbor and refurbishing my shed) and I am very happy with both.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Vek · 2026-04-15**: Excellent professional. Provides estimates that are always accurate. Expert workmanship and highly trustworthy. I've hired Mr. Souza for painting, putting in new floors and he even provides great color and style suggestion. Clean and efficient. Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Ponte · 2026-04-15**: Guto performed a number of tasks at my house.  He is punctual, neat and his workmanship is excellent.  Very fair pricing.  I have had Guto twice now and would not hesitate to have him come again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · chris hart · 2026-03-19**: Absolutely awesome! Great work and great person. Extremely reasonable price. A true blessing!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Silmara Hughes · 2026-03-12**: Great experience working with this company. They built a deck for my home and did a beautiful job. Very reliable, professional, and detail-oriented. I highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Flávia Dias Azeredo (Flavinha) · 2026-03-11**: Souza Home Solutions did an amazing job building a custom closet for me. The work was done with great attention to detail and excellent craftsmanship. He is very careful, organized, and keeps everything extremely clean while working. You can barely tell there is construction happening in the house.
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- **Thumbtack · Marie C. · 2026-03-04**: I highly recommend Guto! He recently fixed my stairs and also built me a beautiful walk-in closet. He was extremely professional, attentive to every detail, and made sure the work was done perfectly. His craftsmanship and dedication really stood out, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Guto …
- **Thumbtack · Joe A. · 2025-12-22**: Guto was extremely professional, polite, and kind. He did a great jon building a vanity for my daughter, and did it quickly and efficiently. He made sure to clean up and leave no mess behind. I will absolutely be using him again for future projects.
- **Thumbtack · Kathleen T. · 2025-12-09**: I couldn’t be more pleased with gorgeous job completed in a single day by Mr Souza! He installed a new floor in our formerly hideous laundry room. It was difficult because there were irregularities here and there but he managed them. The washer and dryer were stacked and he fitted the floor around t…

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