Verified record
In 2025 a customer wrote that TJ and his crew installed multiple new windows and a storm door and fixed sill and skirtboard rot all around the customer's house. In 2025 a customer wrote that TJ and his crew were on time every day and left the job site cleaned up each evening. In 2025 a customer wrote that when a major rot problem was discovered, TJ and his crew were able to procure the additional materials and stay on schedule. In 2024 a customer wrote that TJ and his team re-sided the entire back of the customer's house and replaced two windows and a sliding deck door. In 2024 a customer wrote that TJ handled the permit and answered the customer's questions. In 2024 a customer wrote that TJ presented a couple of options for a basement project and explained the pros and cons of each option in detail. In 2024 a customer wrote that the basement work was started and finished on time and that TJ worked within the customer's budget. In 2024 a customer wrote that TJ Short And Sons did deck renovations for the customer, including the framing under the deck and installing all the low voltage lighting. In 2024 a customer wrote that TJ did an excellent job and completely renovated the customer's kitchen, which had a major flood from the 2nd floor bathroom. In 2024 a customer wrote that TJ remodeled the customer's 3 bathrooms and replaced a portion of the siding on the front of the customer's home. In 2024 a customer wrote that TJ replaced a door in the customer's apartment in a timely manner for a reasonable price.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from TJ Short And Sons Carpentry 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.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
Can’t say enough about TJ and his crew – they installed multiple new windows, a storm door and fixed sill and skirtboard rot all around my house. They were on time every day, despite the coldest temps of the season, did exceptional work and left the job site cleaned up each evening. They were more than accommodating when we discovered a major rot problem and were able to procure the additional materials and stay on schedule to complete the additional work required. TJ was easily available for communication and kept me informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend TJ Short & Sons – they are honest, reliable and excellent craftsmen!
I am super happy with the work Tj and his team did on my house. They re-sided the entire back of the house, replaced two windows and a sliding deck door. TJ was very responsive and easy to work with. He handled the permit, answered my questions and made suggestions while taking the time to hear and honor my preferences. His team was attentive and worked with meticulous craftsmanship. They were on time every day and always cleaned and organized the space when they left. They took pride in their work and it shows in the beautiful finished product. I will definitely call him for my next project.
I had to have a door replaced in my apartment. Tj is the best! He showed up when he told us and was done in a timely manner for a reasonable price! I cannot recommend Tj Short and sons enough!
TJ was great to work with. He presented me with a couple of options for a recent basement project and explained the pros and cons of each option in detail. The work was started and finished on time, and he worked within my budget. I would highly recommend TJ to friends and family and I honestly can’t say that about many contractors, if any!
I’m extremely happy with the work performed on my deck renovations. TJ Short And Sons treated the workmanship on my deck the same way they would treat crafting a fine piece of furniture. Having a background in carpentry including cabinet making in millwork I admired his workmanship on a daily basis including the work done on what you don’t see, the framing under the deck. They were able to make any changes I threw at them on the fly with ease including installing all the low voltage lighting. They know only one way to do a job. THE RIGHT WAY.
Specializes in
Also offers
Languages
2 changes recorded — last scanned Sep 26, 2026.
Came back to fix deck stairs years later5.0
Decks and porches5.0
Custom sheds5.0
Built-ins made to fit the space3.8
Restored trim on a 125-year-old home4.2