# Tom Lindsley Builders and Carpentry

**Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Address:** 205 Mt Auburn St #1c, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA · **Phone:** (617) 798-0001 · **Website:** http://www.tomlindsleybuildersandcarpentry.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 20 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Tom Lindsley Builders and Carpentry is a Cambridge-based remodeling and carpentry business built around one name on the sign — reviewers keep describing working directly with Tom, from a full kitchen teardown to fixing a rotted porch. The company says Tom got his Construction Supervisor's License in 1989 and has run the business since, working mostly Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont, Newton, Lexington, Watertown and nearby towns.

The reviews lean toward complete remodels rather than single fixture swaps. In a 2025 review, a homeowner describes turning a one-bedroom condo on Newton St in Waltham into a two-bedroom by reconfiguring the layout for more space and light. A 2024 review says Tom's crew gutted a kitchen and added soundproofing between the walls after a ceiling leak from an upstairs unit's dishwasher forced the project, then built custom cabinetry. Another 2025 review describes a job that required jacking and supporting an existing structure, crediting Tom with working out solutions on a complicated scope. Deck, porch and exterior jobs come up often too: stair and railing rebuilds on a front porch (2024), new fascia boards and gutters ahead of a repaint (2025), and a bathroom job that meant gutting down to new walls, tile and a custom sink base (2024).

Before calling, know that the company isn't BBB-accredited, though its BBB page carries an A grade with no complaints listed. Every review on file is five stars going back to 2024, so there's no documented rough job to weigh against the praise — worth asking directly how Tom handles a callback if something needs fixing after the fact.

He's a fit for a homeowner planning a real remodel — a kitchen or bath redone top to bottom, a rebuilt deck or porch, carpentry on an older home — more than a one-off repair call. Confirm current availability and get a written estimate, since the reviews describe a small, owner-run crew rather than a large outfit.

**Strengths:**
- Full remodels — kitchen and bath gut renovations with custom cabinetry
- Complex structural jobs — jacking and supporting existing framing
- Deck and porch rebuilds — stairs, railings, historic-home carpentry
- Detailed estimates — explains scope and answers questions promptly

## Claims & citations

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

- Full kitchen and bath remodels with custom cabinetry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWNlZVbGthMnBHTUZWelV6UnJkMm8wVEVKNWFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjV6VUlka2pGMFVzUzRrd2o0TEJ5aWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom Lindsley Builders and Carpentry did an outstanding job renovating my condo at 337 Newton St #4, Waltham, MA. What was once a one-bedr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIc0tYRWl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDHsKXEiwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gutting  bathroom and installing new walls,  tile,  and custom sink base. The crew was very respectful of our living space.  Everything w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIMy1YaXRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICH3-XitgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom and his team built me my dream kitchen.

My kitchen ceiling had leakage damage due to a drainage problem from the dishwasher of the u…”
- Handles complex structural work requiring jacking and supporting existing framing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWdlNXUnFUR05SYzI0MVNrVmxSak5SYkZScWIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVvSWRqTGNRc241SkVlRjNRbFRqb0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom did some work in my property. It was a complicated scope that required jacking and supporting of existing structure. He did an excell…”
- Deck and porch rebuilds including stairs, railings, and historic-home carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzb0oyVnJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3oJ2VrgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Tom Lindsley Builders repair and replace our front porch deck, stairs, railing and other misc. aspects. They did fantastic work, g…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURId01TM1R3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDHwMS3Tw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have worked with Tom on many home exterior construction projects (such as new steps, porch reconstruction, and other wood work). He an…”
- Provides detailed written estimates and is reachable for questions _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIOTRpbXdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDH94imwgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom is a pleasure to work with and we recommend him highly. The quality of his work is outstanding due to his skill, attention to detail …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIeDgyc1pnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDHx82sZg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom is on time, fairly priced and is very reachable when you have questions.”
- BBB lists an A grade but the business is not BBB accredited, with no complaints on file _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cambridge/profile/construction/tom-lindsley-builders-and-contractors-0021-564694) — “BBB profile for the same business (matching address 205 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA and phone 617-798-0001, owner Tom Lindsley) shows a B…”
- Kitchen and bathroom remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sdGVGQmlha2xOY1hsU05YaFZjV2hYT1dacVluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlteFBiaklNcXlSNXhVcWhXOWZqYnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom Lindsley Builders handled our kitchen remodeling project with a clear and organized approach. The team focused on improving layout an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIc0tYRWl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDHsKXEiwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gutting  bathroom and installing new walls,  tile,  and custom sink base. The crew was very respectful of our living space.  Everything w…”
- Custom carpentry and cabinetry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.tomlindsleybuildersandcarpentry.com) — “Tom Lindsley Builders and Carpentry is a Cambridge, MA-based residential remodeling and custom carpentry company serving Cambridge and nearb…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIMy1YaXRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICH3-XitgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom and his team built me my dream kitchen.

My kitchen ceiling had leakage damage due to a drainage problem from the dishwasher of the u…”
- Deck, porch, and exterior carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3LS1QRF9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDw--PD_QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very happy with the work Tom and his crew did on our house.  They were very polite, knowledgeable, hard workers, paying attention to deta…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzb0oyVnJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3oJ2VrgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Tom Lindsley Builders repair and replace our front porch deck, stairs, railing and other misc. aspects. They did fantastic work, g…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOVGFYaFJUa05RTTBOWU0xRlNRM1ZxTTBKdlVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNTaXhRTkNQM0NYM1FSQ3VqM0JvUUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They took good care of my bathroom renovation. The design looked modern and practical, and the team worked without causing unnecessary de…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIc0tYRWl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDHsKXEiwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Gutting  bathroom and installing new walls,  tile,  and custom sink base. The crew was very respectful of our living space.  Everything w…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWNlZVbGthMnBHTUZWelV6UnJkMm8wVEVKNWFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjV6VUlka2pGMFVzUzRrd2o0TEJ5aWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom Lindsley Builders and Carpentry did an outstanding job renovating my condo at 337 Newton St #4, Waltham, MA. What was once a one-bedr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIMy1YaXRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICH3-XitgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom and his team built me my dream kitchen.

My kitchen ceiling had leakage damage due to a drainage problem from the dishwasher of the u…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.tomlindsleybuildersandcarpentry.com) — “Tom Lindsley Builders and Carpentry is a Cambridge, MA-based residential remodeling and custom carpentry company serving Cambridge and nearb…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzb0oyVnJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3oJ2VrgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Tom Lindsley Builders repair and replace our front porch deck, stairs, railing and other misc. aspects. They did fantastic work, g…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25vMWRVbGhMWGxWYW00eFdHcFVlRXQxWVVWVGFrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOno1dUlhLXlVam4xWGpUeEt1YUVTakE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Tom Lindsley Builders completed our siding project with attention to detail. The team explained material options and installation steps c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3LS1QRF9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x768b0e4a9aa95784!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDw--PD_QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very happy with the work Tom and his crew did on our house.  They were very polite, knowledgeable, hard workers, paying attention to deta…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, 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=Tom%20Lindsley%20Builders%20and%20Carpentry&query_place_id=ChIJdznxcCKxJUERhFepmkoOi3Y): 5.0★ from 21 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tom%20Lindsley%20Builders%20and%20Carpentry&query_place_id=ChIJdznxcCKxJUERhFepmkoOi3Y): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cambridge/profile/construction/tom-lindsley-builders-and-contractors-0021-564694): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.tomlindsleybuildersandcarpentry.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://cambridge-ma.opendi.us/11782001.html): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karrah Macia · 2026-01-20**: Tom Lindsley Builders helped create a functional outdoor living space for our home. The deck design fit well with the property. The finished area feels sturdy and inviting.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brandon Gregg · 2026-01-17**: Tom Lindsley Builders completed our siding project with attention to detail. The team explained material options and installation steps clearly. The exterior now looks refreshed and well maintained.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pet Baraja · 2026-01-13**: Tom Lindsley Builders handled our kitchen remodeling project with a clear and organized approach. The team focused on improving layout and functionality. The finished kitchen feels clean, practical, and well planned.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sarene Hensley · 2026-01-10**: They took good care of my bathroom renovation. The design looked modern and practical, and the team worked without causing unnecessary delays. Overall, a smooth experience.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bonnie Huber · 2025-12-22**: Tom Lindsley Builders helped me upgrade my windows and doors. The installation was smooth, and the new fittings made a huge difference in both appearance and insulation. Great job overall.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shirley Ballard · 2025-12-12**: I worked with Tom Lindsley Builders for a kitchen remodel, and the experience was great. They stayed organized and helped me choose a layout that made the space more functional. Very satisfied with the outcome.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alex Ojeda · 2025-09-08**: Tom did some work in my property. It was a complicated scope that required jacking and supporting of existing structure. He did an excellent job, came up with clever solutions to complicated problems we encountered. Certainly someone with lots of experience and a true professional. Highly recommend …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gerard Gasperini · 2025-08-06**: Tom and his crew did a great job.  I couldn't be more pleased.  They stayed within budget, were timely and the work was excellent.  It was a pleasure working with them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Betsy Bragg · 2025-08-01**: Tom Lindsley Builders and Carpentry did an outstanding job renovating my condo at 337 Newton St #4, Waltham, MA. What was once a one-bedroom space is now a beautifully designed two-bedroom home—thanks to Tom’s exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail. Love my new kitchen and ba…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rich · 2025-03-28**: Very happy with the work Tom and his crew did on our house.  They were very polite, knowledgeable, hard workers, paying attention to detail.

Prior to having the house exterior painted, the house needed a bit of carpentry work done - new fascia boards, gutters/downspouts, some cedar shingle replacem…

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