--- title: "Waters Woodworking" description: "A recent Google customer hired Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking in Exeter, NH, for an extensive renovation of a small Cape in Kittery, Maine: vaulting a c" doc_version: "2026-10-21" last_updated: "2026-10-21" --- # Waters Woodworking **Trade:** Carpentry · **Phone:** (603) 814-8813 · **Website:** https://www.waterswoodworking603.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 30 reviews across 7 sources. 93% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read A recent Google customer hired Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking in Exeter, NH, for an extensive renovation of a small Cape in Kittery, Maine: vaulting a ceiling, framing and replacing windows, replacing the front and back decks with Naval decking, new flooring and a complete kitchen installation. That customer said there were some hiccups with scheduling along the way and commended Nick for his persistence. Decks and carpentry run through the newer work. A recent customer said Nick brought their vision for a front deck to life and called his pricing reasonable. A recent customer said Nick built a deck for them. A recent customer said Nick and his crew took on a basement "man cave" project the customer had started and stopped after a back injury. A 2026 customer said Nick built a deck at their condo in Hampton and his crew was there every day until the project was finished. A 2026 customer said Nick and his team built and installed a new patio. A 2025 Thumbtack customer said Nick and team did a kitchen renovation, completed it quickly and left the work area clean at the end of each day. A 2024 customer said Nick stepped in on an hourly basis after a previous contractor had run off with their deposit on a large renovation, and took on finding, scheduling and managing subcontractors. A 2020 customer said Nick installed a new front door and casing. A 2020 customer said Nick and Joe repaired a deck support issue and cleaned up after they were done. In a 2023 HomeAdvisor review, a customer who hired him to fix a heavily damaged addition said they were in the process of opening up a lawsuit against him. That 2023 customer wrote that he did not show up on scheduled days almost as much as he did show up, and called the finish work subpar. **Strengths:** - Deck building — a recent customer said Nick built a deck for them - Reasonable pricing — a recent customer said he never tried to upsell - A clean work area — a 2025 customer said it was clean each day **Concerns:** - Missed scheduled days — a 2023 customer said he often did not show up - Scheduling hiccups — a recent customer mentioned some on a major renovation ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 5 stars on Google from 15 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waters%20Woodworking&query_place_id=ChIJqzKEr31VJg0Rd8j6zAExQU4) — “Google: 5★ from 15 ratings” - 4.3 stars on HomeAdvisor from 8 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatersWoodworking.96084095.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.3★ from 8 ratings” - A recent customer hired Nick Waters for an extensive renovation of a small Cape in Kittery, Maine, including new decks, flooring and a kitchen installation _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tRd2VtNDRNbVkyWm01WU0weFhiVmN4VVd4RloyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e413101ccfac877!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQwem44MmY2Zm5YM0xXbVcxUWxFZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ In February 2026, I hired Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking in Exeter, NH, for an extensive renovation of a small Cape in Kittery, Maine.…” - A recent customer said Nick built a deck for them _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xVVVFZG1kVk5hU1RSNVozcEpjemR3YmpkbVJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e413101ccfac877!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1UUEdmdVNaSTR5Z3pJczdwbjdmRGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Nick built a deck for me recently. I’ve known him for a long time, he's honest and his work is always top notch. Would highly recommend f…” - A recent customer called his pricing on a front deck reasonable _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsNFVtdHJURWRpZEcxU1NVdG1VRFJwY0ZCd1NIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e413101ccfac877!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkl4UmtrTEdidG1SSUtmUDRpcFBwSHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I highly recommend Waters Woodworking! Nick was great to work with. He was very responsive and was willing to explain everything to me. H…” - A 2025 customer said a kitchen renovation was completed quickly with the work area clean at the end of each day _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/exeter/custom-dog-house-builders/waters-woodworking/service/378762467884744704?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Nick & team did a fantastic job on my kitchen reno. They never stopped. This was a big job and they completed it quickly. Very hard working.…” - A 2024 customer said Nick found, scheduled and managed subcontractors on a large renovation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/exeter/custom-dog-house-builders/waters-woodworking/service/378762467884744704?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “We found Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking at the perfect time, just after our previous contractor had run off with our deposit on a large r…” - A 2023 customer said they were opening a lawsuit, citing missed scheduled days and subpar finish work on an addition repair _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/brentwood/waters-woodworking-reviews-96084095.htm) — “Unfortunately, I am unable to upload photos it seems. However, a quick summary of how the project turned out is that I am in the process of …” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatersWoodworking.96084095.html) — “0.5★ Unfortunately, I am unable to upload photos it seems. However, a quick summary of how the project turned out is that I am in the proces…” - A recent customer said there were some hiccups with scheduling on a major renovation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tRd2VtNDRNbVkyWm01WU0weFhiVmN4VVd4RloyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e413101ccfac877!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQwem44MmY2Zm5YM0xXbVcxUWxFZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ In February 2026, I hired Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking in Exeter, NH, for an extensive renovation of a small Cape in Kittery, Maine.…” - Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tRd2VtNDRNbVkyWm01WU0weFhiVmN4VVd4RloyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e413101ccfac877!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQwem44MmY2Zm5YM0xXbVcxUWxFZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ In February 2026, I hired Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking in Exeter, NH, for an extensive renovation of a small Cape in Kittery, Maine.…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xVVVFZG1kVk5hU1RSNVozcEpjemR3YmpkbVJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e413101ccfac877!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1UUEdmdVNaSTR5Z3pJczdwbjdmRGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Nick built a deck for me recently. I’ve known him for a long time, he's honest and his work is always top notch. Would highly recommend f…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKU04yazNiV0ptZEhOR1ZURTBhVWw1ZWtsUFEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e413101ccfac877!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJSN2k3bWJmdHNGVTE0aUl5eklPQ3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Nick is a very competent carpenter. He’s reliable and ensures the job is done right, on time and on budget. He has done several jobs fo…” - Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tRd2VtNDRNbVkyWm01WU0weFhiVmN4VVd4RloyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4e413101ccfac877!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQwem44MmY2Zm5YM0xXbVcxUWxFZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ In February 2026, I hired Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking in Exeter, NH, for an extensive renovation of a small Cape in Kittery, Maine.…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/exeter/custom-dog-house-builders/waters-woodworking/service/378762467884744704?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “We found Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking at the perfect time, just after our previous contractor had run off with our deposit on a large r…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/exeter/custom-dog-house-builders/waters-woodworking/service/378762467884744704?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Nick & team did a fantastic job on my kitchen reno. They never stopped. This was a big job and they completed it quickly. Very hard working.…” ## License NH doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1tf0i9a/woodworking_vacation_ideas/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Local News](https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/community/show-us-your-shop/custom-built-downdraft-table-and-workstations-enhance-woodshops): Listed on this source - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WatersWoodworking.96084095.html): 4.3★ from 8 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waters%20Woodworking&query_place_id=ChIJqzKEr31VJg0Rd8j6zAExQU4): Listed on this source - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/exeter/custom-dog-house-builders/waters-woodworking/service/378762467884744704?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1): 5.0★ from 17 ratings - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/brentwood/waters-woodworking-reviews-96084095.htm): 4.3★ from 8 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waters%20Woodworking&query_place_id=ChIJqzKEr31VJg0Rd8j6zAExQU4): 5.0★ from 15 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · sarah minor · 2026-09-11**: In February 2026, I hired Nick Waters of Waters Woodworking in Exeter, NH, for an extensive renovation of a small Cape in Kittery, Maine. This was a complex project with many moving parts, including vaulting a ceiling, framing and replacing windows, spray foam insulation, new electrical, replacing c… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amelia Burke · 2026-09-02**: I highly recommend Waters Woodworking! Nick was great to work with. He was very responsive and was willing to explain everything to me. He was also very receptive to my ideas. I had a specific vision for what I wanted for our front deck and he was able to bring it to life exactly how I pictured it. … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew Jones · 2026-05-31**: Nick Waters came to our rescue when he agreed to take on the “man cave” project I had started but abruptly stopped when I injured my back. We are thrilled with the results! Nick and his crew are talented craftsman and came up with creative solutions where needed. They followed my diagrams and the ou… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Deshler · 2026-05-22**: This was the second project Nick did for us and we are very happy with the results. He was well versed in working in an older home and the finish product is excellent. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Ferguson · 2026-05-10**: Nick built a deck for me recently. I’ve known him for a long time, he's honest and his work is always top notch. Would highly recommend for any of your construction needs - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Craig Thompson · 2026-03-19**: They were great to work with you can tell Nick loves what he does and that pride shows in his work. 10/10 recommend - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pat McKenna · 2026-03-16**: Nick is a very competent carpenter. He’s reliable and ensures the job is done right, on time and on budget. He has done several jobs for me and I highly recommend him. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Judy Conway · 2026-03-08**: Judy Conway owner of farr’s ,,Hampton,Nick built us a deck at our condo in Hampton ,we liked his communication with us and his crew was there every day , till the project was finished, watched Nick do amazing projects, we watched him put so much pride in everything he did . People would come into… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeremy Bouchard · 2026-02-24**: He and his crew complete work on time and above expectations. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brianna Fuller · 2026-02-23**: Waters Wood Working does excellent work with great attention to detail and craftsmanship. Highly recommend! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-18T04:50:10.120Z. Cite as: Waters Woodworking — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/waters-woodworking) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/waters-woodworking ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)