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Top-Rated Carpenters in Cambridge - Updated Nov 2026

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Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
89
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Carpentry Framing - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+9 more

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby is excellent. He quoted my job accurately and honestly. He worked quickly and effectively- and was done in the time he had predicted. His work is stellar- we are so happy with our deck. He is also so kind and wonderful to have around. I highly recommend Gaby- I will use him again for all my carpentry needs. He is an excellent carpenter!!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+98

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Vogt & Company LLC
5.0(
20
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

For over 20 years Brian Vogt has been providing quality craftsmanship with a high level of service to residential clients in the Greater Boston area. Brian is a 1994 graduate of the North Bennet Street School?s Preservation Carpentry program. After graduating, Brian worked for some of the areas best millwork and cabinet shops. In 1999 Brian formed Vogt & Company, specializing in custom residential carpentry and general contracting in the Greater Boston area. Brian was also the lead instructor, and Department Head at the North Bennet Street School?s Carpentry Department from 2013-2019. Brian is also an adjunct professor at the Boston Architectural College. Whether you have an old house, live in a brownstone, or desire a classic look in your new home, Vogt & Company has the experience to get the job done right.

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Midas Painting and Carpentry
4.9(
20
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Midas painting for an exterior paint job on my large Queen Ann home that was about 10 years overdue . Lots of peeling paint and odds and ends carpentry work. I was extremely happy with the result. The house looks beautiful now. Brad, the owner is very easy to work with and is responsive to any issues that come up. His team is wonderful--very friendly, meticulous, in their painting and showed up when they said they would. There was a decent amount of carpentry work that needed to be done (he has his own carpenter on the team ) and it was all done very well , with no cost surprises. Highly recommend."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Day & Night Painting & Carpentry Work
5.0(
17
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Osvaldo arrived on time and did a great job assembling a complicated piece of furniture for us. He was easy to communicate with when planning the job. I would definitely use him again."
Painting work
Painting work
painting & carpentry
painting & carpentry
painting & carpentry

+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
4.8(
25
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmin and his team did a great job replacing our triple-decker back porch. He worked with an architect, that he found, to make sure there were no variances required. This made the permitting process quicker. It was a tricky job because building codes have changed since the porch was first built."
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
35
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr DeVaux did an excellent job on the finish carpentry work, painting and staining on a stain glass window frame install in an existing wall. The mitered corners had no gaps. Even though the job requirements changed somewhat there were no additional charges. I plan to hire him again on additional projects."
REBUILD STAIRCASE
New treads , trim detail, polyurethane and painting
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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C P Construction and Carpentry
4.1(
47
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CP construction and carpenrty did a great job building a new deck for my family. I was kept in the loop during the building process. Most importantly the price was right and great workmanship. I will use CP construction again and I highly recommend. Thanks again guys, from Nigel."
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remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
bathroom

+20

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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