# Toby Leary Fine Woodworking

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** 96 Airport Rd Around back, Hyannis, MA 02601 · **Phone:** (508) 957-2281 · **Website:** https://tobyleary.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.3/5** (low confidence) — from 7 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Toby Leary Fine Woodworking is a Hyannis-based custom cabinetry and fine-woodworking shop that has grown into a full design-and-build outfit serving Cape Cod and the Islands. The company says it was founded in 2003 by Toby Leary, describes itself as family-owned, and says its cabinetmakers are Stiles factory-trained. It holds an active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC 143942) registered under its own corporate name, and Better Business Bureau records independently confirm the company was started February 2003 and carry an A+ letter grade, though it is not a BBB-accredited business.

Every review on file is five stars, spanning 2012 through 2026. Recent Google reviews from 2026 single out a kitchen project handled by Ezra Leary and the crew, praising their responsiveness and craftsmanship and calling out completed punch-list items specifically. A separate set of Houzz reviews from 2012-2013 describe homeowners who first hired the company to build custom cabinetry and, in one case, brought it on as the general contractor to finish an entire home build. That range matches what the company and the Better Business Bureau both describe: a practice built around cabinetry, mantles, built-ins, wine cellars and staircases that has expanded into additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and new-home construction — a mix Houzz's own long services list echoes, alongside Best of Houzz design and service awards from 2013 and 2014.

Worth knowing before calling: two of the four Houzz reviews come from a real estate agent and from another general contracting firm rather than clearly identified homeowners, so they read more as professional endorsements than customer accounts. The overall sample is also modest — six Google ratings and four Houzz reviews on record — so the five-star record, while consistent across more than a decade, rests on a small number of accounts.

This looks like a solid choice for Cape Cod homeowners who want custom cabinetry, millwork, or a design-build partner for a larger kitchen, bath, or addition project, backed by a verified active license and no complaints or negative record on file. It's worth asking about current lead times and a written scope, since the most detailed customer accounts on file date to 2012-2013.

**Strengths:**
- Verified HIC license — active and matches the business's own name
- Custom cabinetry — repeated praise for craftsmanship across a decade
- Consistent five-star record — reviews from 2012 through 2026, no negatives found
- Houzz design awards — Best of Houzz Design 2013-2015, Service 2014

**Concerns:**
- Reviewer composition — two of four Houzz reviews look like trade referrals
- Sparse review volume — only 6 Google and 4 Houzz ratings on record

**Where sources disagree:**
- The website's own stated service area lists only Cape Cod towns (Barnstable, Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich, Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Provincetown), while Houzz's Areas Served list adds distant entries like Boston and Newport, RI that read as the platform's own market tagging rather than the company's stated range.
- The website separately claims both 'founded in 2003' and 'more than 35 years of high-end residential experience' — likely describing staff/owner career tenure rather than the company's own age, since 2003 is only 23 years ago.

## Claims & citations

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

- Holds an active Massachusetts HIC license (143942), registry-verified, held under the business's own corporate name. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 143942 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: TOBY LEARY FINE WOODWORKING, INC.”
- Google shows 4.8 stars from 6 ratings; Houzz shows 5.0 stars from 4 reviews; all 7 individual reviews on file are 5-star with no negatives. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Toby%20Leary%20Fine%20Woodworking&query_place_id=ChIJUZHD9CYx-4kRhvsTXpGcLcE) — “Google: 4.8★ from 6 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGSVJVRklhMDE1VmtWWWVYaDNjRmxpVmtOMVZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc12d9c915e13fb86!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFIRUFIa015VkVYeXh3cFliVkN1Vnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Bespoke custom cabinetry hand crafted to the highest and best standards of excellence. It’s rare to find such precision and craftsmanship…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xrNVNYQk9WbEJaWWpORmFtbGZkMUJ0WTJOTVNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc12d9c915e13fb86!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlk5SXBOVlBZYjNFamlfd1BtY2NMSUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great services and products!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKQmJHeElYMloxVFhob1ZsTnFWV1Y0UVhFeVJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc12d9c915e13fb86!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJBbGxIX2Z1TXhoVlNqVWV4QXEyRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ezra Leary and his team did an outstanding job on every aspect of our kitchen project. He was incredibly responsive, brought the finest c…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “5★ Toby is a professional and extremely knowledgable Contractor. He will go the extra mile to make sure you are happy. His company's work is…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “5★ Bayside Building has developed a strong relationship with Toby Leary Fine Woodworking. There responsiveness and attention to detail makes…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “5★ Toby & his team are fantastic - they are easy to work with, have creative ideas, are true to their word and really listen to the client. …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “5★ Toby Leary Fine Woodworking, Inc. was initially hired to build the cabinetry for our new home. Eventually he was hired to take over as th…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 4 ratings”
- Better Business Bureau lists the company as A+ graded but not BBB-accredited, with a business-start date of February 2003 matching the company's own founding claim. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569) — “BBB profile (A+ letter grade, NOT accredited) confirms Toby Leary Fine Woodworking, Inc. as a Hyannis, MA corporation started 2/1/2003, spec…”
- Practices custom cabinetry, millwork, and interior finish work including mantles, built-ins, wine cellars, and staircases. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://tobyleary.com) — “Custom cabinetry, millwork, and residential design/construction/remodeling company based in Barnstable (Hyannis), MA, serving Cape Cod & the…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Interior finish work (molding and trim), Mantles, Built-ins, Wine cellars, Staircases, New constr…”
- Also operates as a design-build general contractor, handling additions, new-home construction, and full renovation projects. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Interior finish work (molding and trim), Mantles, Built-ins, Wine cellars, Staircases, New constr…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “5★ Toby Leary Fine Woodworking, Inc. was initially hired to build the cabinetry for our new home. Eventually he was hired to take over as th…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “Services offered (Houzz): Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Building Design, Cus…”
- A 2026 Google review specifically praises responsiveness and craftsmanship on a kitchen project led by Ezra Leary. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKQmJHeElYMloxVFhob1ZsTnFWV1Y0UVhFeVJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc12d9c915e13fb86!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJBbGxIX2Z1TXhoVlNqVWV4QXEyRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ezra Leary and his team did an outstanding job on every aspect of our kitchen project. He was incredibly responsive, brought the finest c…”
- Self-reports as family-owned and founded in 2003 (23 years in business), with cabinetmakers described as Stiles factory-trained. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://tobyleary.com) — “Company history (self-reported): States it was founded in 2003 as a family-owned business; separately claims its team draws on more than 35 …”
  - [Official Website](https://tobyleary.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Describes itself as a local, family-owned business; no individual owner named in the scraped text.”
  - [Official Website](https://tobyleary.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
  - [Official Website](https://tobyleary.com) — “Self-reported 23 years in business”
  - [Official Website](https://tobyleary.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Stiles factory-trained operators”
- Two of the four Houzz reviews are from a real estate agent and a general-contracting firm rather than clearly identified homeowners, reading more as trade/referral endorsements than verified customer accounts. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “5★ Toby is a professional and extremely knowledgable Contractor. He will go the extra mile to make sure you are happy. His company's work is…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “5★ Bayside Building has developed a strong relationship with Toby Leary Fine Woodworking. There responsiveness and attention to detail makes…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://tobyleary.com) — “Custom cabinetry, millwork, and residential design/construction/remodeling company based in Barnstable (Hyannis), MA, serving Cape Cod & the…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Interior finish work (molding and trim), Mantles, Built-ins, Wine cellars, Staircases, New constr…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Interior finish work (molding and trim), Mantles, Built-ins, Wine cellars, Staircases, New constr…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “5★ Toby Leary Fine Woodworking, Inc. was initially hired to build the cabinetry for our new home. Eventually he was hired to take over as th…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “Services offered (Houzz): Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Building Design, Cus…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Interior finish work (molding and trim), Mantles, Built-ins, Wine cellars, Staircases, New constr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKQmJHeElYMloxVFhob1ZsTnFWV1Y0UVhFeVJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc12d9c915e13fb86!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJBbGxIX2Z1TXhoVlNqVWV4QXEyRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ezra Leary and his team did an outstanding job on every aspect of our kitchen project. He was incredibly responsive, brought the finest c…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “Services offered (Houzz): Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Building Design, Cus…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Interior finish work (molding and trim), Mantles, Built-ins, Wine cellars, Staircases, New constr…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996) — “Services offered (Houzz): Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Building Design, Cus…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#143942, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-22, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Toby%20Leary%20Fine%20Woodworking&query_place_id=ChIJUZHD9CYx-4kRhvsTXpGcLcE): 4.8★ from 6 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Toby%20Leary%20Fine%20Woodworking&query_place_id=ChIJUZHD9CYx-4kRhvsTXpGcLcE): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/hyannis/profile/construction-services/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-0021-100569): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://tobyleary.com): 23 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/toby-leary-fine-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~1988214996): 5.0★ from 4 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eric W · 2026-03-05**: Bespoke custom cabinetry hand crafted to the highest and best standards of excellence. It’s rare to find such precision and craftsmanship for a reasonable price. World-class products made right on Cape Cod with care, creativity and commitment to detail.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cabinet-Tec, LLC · 2026-03-04**: Great services and products!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hillary Brown · 2026-03-01**: Ezra Leary and his team did an outstanding job on every aspect of our kitchen project. He was incredibly responsive, brought the finest craftsmanship to our job and quickly completed all of our punchlist items. The company is absolutely terrific!
- **5/5 · Houzz · Ellen Valentgas (Sotheby's International Realty) · 2013-07-26**: Toby is a professional and extremely knowledgable Contractor. He will go the extra mile to make sure you are happy. His company's work is an A+++. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who appreciates fine work and getting the job done.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Bayside Building, Inc. · 2013-07-25**: Bayside Building has developed a strong relationship with Toby Leary Fine Woodworking. There responsiveness and attention to detail makes our lives as general contractors much easier. The trust we've developed allows us to spend our limited time and energy elsewhere without worries. Toby himself is …
- **5/5 · Houzz · vbendetson · 2013-06-07**: Toby & his team are fantastic - they are easy to work with, have creative ideas, are true to their word and really listen to the client. They are true professionals. I am thrilled with the built-in bookshelves that they just completed for me and all of the other work that they have done over the pas…
- **5/5 · Houzz · epesekfamily · 2012-07-18**: Toby Leary Fine Woodworking, Inc. was initially hired to build the cabinetry for our new home. Eventually he was hired to take over as the general contractor and finish the entire project. The quality of his work is outstanding, but equally important Toby is easy to work with. Toby is responsive and…

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