Hourihane Carpentry

Excellent work, great price. Porch looks really nice!

Lenny replaced an old porch for us and was able to refit and refinish some 120 year old railings (that had been saved from the house and stored in our barn for years) for use on the porch. It is absolutely gorgeous. We are already discussing our next project. I highly recommend Hourihane Carpentry.

Outstanding!!! We are very very happy with Lenny and his teams work that was done. They are great guys! The pricing was very competitive. They showed up when he said they would. They were very courteous and kept us in the loop as to timing of everything and cleaned up after themselves each day. I would highly recommend Hourihane Carpentry!!!

I couldn't be happier with the work that Lenny and Steve did on my kitchen! They did a full remodeling, putting in new cabinets, counters and backsplash. They also did some very creative woodwork, enclosing my washer-dryer in a cabinet that matches the kitchen cabinets. They were very flexible with respect to timing and were able to get the bulk of the construction done while I was out of town, which I greatly appreciated. The finished product is BEAUTIFUL! And the price was absolutely reasonable. Can't recommend Hourihane Carpentry highly enough!

Lenny and his crew did amazing work on a very extensive renovation at our house. I would definitely hire them again. The quality of the work was excellent, and the price was very fair. They were very responsive to our needs and were always working efficiently. Highly recommended.

This was actually the second time we've used Lenny and Hourihane Carpentry. We've been very happy with the quality of work and very happy with our interactions with Lenny. His communication has been very proactive and clearly lets us know when he will be at the house, or at another job for any given day. Lenny also was a helpful resource in selecting some specifics like finish materials and fixtures. On days when additional crew were at the house, they were always friendly and professional. The scope of work for this project included the demolition and removal of an old deck and steps for the existing rear and front doors. The rear and front doors were relocated and old openings were re-framed and enclosed. Above the front door, roof patching was required and appears nearly seamless with the existing roof. New exterior doors were installed and an old bay window was removed and a regular, double-hung, window was installed. We will continue to use Hourihane Carpentry in the future.

Lennie and his team did an excellent job renovating our attic. The final result is better than we could have hoped for - the pictures speak for themselves (last pic is what it looked like before). Throughout the process Lennie was open and responsive, and was happy to make alterations to the plan where necessary. He checked in with me regularly to see if I was happy with everything, and whether I had any concerns. I highly recommend Lennie to anyone, and will be using him for future projects.

Lenny and his team did a really great job. Lenny responded to my inquiry the next day and looked at the job. He listened to what I was thinking and provided suggestions with no pressure. We scheduled the job and Lenny was there on the start date. Their work is quality and the deck looks great. I will definitely work with Lenny again.

Used interior wood on baseboard for outdoor porch.

We live in a historic district. Lenny created a porch that was an exact replica of the original despite the fact that original wood/dimensions were not available. The historic district was happy with what he created. Lenny is a terrific carpenter and a creative thinker who can solve problems so that you get what you asked for. Looking for a great carpenter, hire Lenny Hourihane.

Lenny and his nephew are a great team! They arrived promptly at 8 am every morning and came even earlier one morning to talk to my husband before he had to catch his train. They listened to what we wanted and were very flexible when we changed our minds about a couple of things. They take care to finish the job to your expectations and are very reasonably priced! And they are very nice and respectful, very trustworthy! Will hire them again when the need arises.

Lenny and his associate Steven do a great job. I have had them work on 4 properties of mine in the Boston area and it seems like there is nothing they can't do, and at a very affordable price. Some of the projects they have done for me include: Replacing windows Build new walls to subdivide spaces, move bedrooms/bathrooms Build a 3 story deck Rebuild a wrap around front porch Install cabinetry Install tiles in bathrooms These gentlemen are reliable, communicative, and clean up. I will continue to hire for all of my projects.

Lenny and his crew are excellent...Lenny is a creative thinker in his ability to replicate 1885 materials with either modern dimensional lumber or milling wood to fit the needs of the job.

Lenny is a trustworthy professional. I had other contractors bid on the job that were intent on talking in me into costly extras. Lenny listened to exactly what I wanted and provided a fair estimate for the work. When it came time for the work to be done I was very pleased at Lenny's punctuality. He does what he says he will and when he says he will. He's an exceptionally skilled carpenter. He also has a good team of subs working for him. All were professionals and the type of people I was not concerned with leaving in my home when we were away. A couple of my requirements didn't make it into the original statement of work, but we easily worked that out. I would recommend a new customer be careful in getting everything they are looking for - the more detail the better - in the statement of work. That should probably go without saying. The job I had was a bit complex with some requirement changes from me as we got further along. The finished basement included a new staircase, TV room, and separate room with a bar. Lenny was good at asking the right questions at the right time throughout the job. He helped me think through some of the topics (building the bar and custom shelves etc.) and arrive at exactly what I wanted. They also cleaned up any debris that were left behind. Lenny will be top of mind when it is some for similar projects in the future.

work was done punctually and efficiently

My basement stairs were falling apart and the space was pretty tricky but Hourihane Carpentry did a great job at building a very sturdy replacement. They showed up on time got the job done, and cleaned up before leaving. What more could you ask for? I plan on hiring them again.

I had Hourihane carpentry completely remodel my front porch area. Lenny, came out to look at the project and gave me an estimate promptly along with a few other ideas for the space. Lenny, and his partner Johnny, began the work as scheduled. They arrived everyday on time and made sure everything was neat and tidy before they left each day. The two of them took my run down three season porch and turned it into a room I look forward to using all year round. I regret not taken 'before' pictures of the space to post as well. With the room they gutted the existing area and remodeled it from top to bottom.. Fully insulated, 7 new Anderson Windows, pergo flooring (which they had to level the space prior) and also raised the ceiling with exposed beams. The room came out perfect! Can't say enough good things about this company. They were very friendly, professional and available to answer any of my questions. I will highly recommend these guys for any remodeling projects. I will certainly be using them again in the future.

Lenny's work ethic and attention to detail are great. He really aims to please his customers, and we were very pleased with the outcome of the project. It's been a couple years since the project and have enjoyed porch many times, and look forward to spending many evenings out there again when spring returns!

I would advise anyone to call Hourihane Carpentry for any kind of remodeling. Lenny Hourihane is a very skilled carpenter, and he made the process of turning our bare basement into the most beautiful room in the house easy and painless from beginning to end. For 25 years we dreamed of finishing the basement and Hourihane Carpentry finally made that dream a reality. Lenny is very easy to work with, he offers wonderful suggestions and his attention to detail and the pride he takes in his work are clearly evident in the finished product. He has high standards and he only works with professional plasterers, electricians and painters. It was easy to get in touch with him and he sees every job through to completion, so we always had great confidence in the work being done. When it comes to remodeling and turning what looks like nothing into something beautiful Hourihane Carpentry is the right call.

Lenny is a tremendous carpenter. He is honest, sincere, extremely knowledgable, hard working. I initially called him to do a total rebuild, but he assured me the beams and joists are in fine condition allowing me to keep my porch intact, which is what I was hoping for. He was always communicating throughout the entire job to let me know exactly how things were going. His assistant Jake was also very professional. Very happy with the final results. So well built you can barely hear your own footsteps! I will definitely be using Hourihane Carpentry in the future. No need to look elsewhere. Highly recommended here.

I have a 2 family house and the upstairs porch and my porch in the rear of the house needed replacing.  I needed new footings and all new framing from the ground up.  Lenny responded by phone within a few days of my leaving a voicemail inquiring about his services.  He came out on the 4th of July (!) to take a look.
We talked price and scope of the job,he got a quote to me within 24 hours, and started the job 3 business days later.  Lucky for me someone had just backed out of an agreement and Lenny was ready to start almost right away.  He recommended a simple pressure treated frame and composite decking.  There was no hard sell to upgrade, he was only interested in understanding what I wanted, and how he could get it done for me.  Composite decking was less than $1k more than PT decking, so that was a no brainer for me.
He immediately got to work with his helper on demo and temporary supports for a bit of the roof that needed to remain in place while the porch as built underneath.  He arrived promptly every day at 8am and got to work right away.  Not much sitting around.
The old porch was pretty much gone on the first day, and on the second day the framework of the new porch was taking shape.  Within 2 weeks and some small delays with weather and inspection, the porch was done.  At the end we talked about closing in the porch on one side, and taking care of a few minor details we discovered during the rebuild, flashing, stucco patching, etc. 
Everything is glued and screwed, not a single nail gun.  I can't tell you how much this means from a time and quality perspective.  It takes more time, but the result is quality workmanship.  The railings are super strong, the whole porch looks amazing.  New stairs have 4 stringers, there's not even a tiny bit of give in the porch.  The porch is incredibly solid and I couldn't be more pleased.  It is now safe for my 4 yr old daughter to go out there with me when I grill, and play in the back yard.
I will be calling Lenny again for our front porch next year, and recommending him to everyone.

• A few things about Lenny:
• Irishman with a slight accent, takes a wee bit of listening to get all he's saying

Lifelong builder, been in the trades for 20-30 years I believe
Great attention to detail
Great job with his helper, teaching and showing and directing.  At one point Lenny stopped him from screwing a deck board, told him to back it out and do it again so that X/Y/Z did or did not happen.
Incredibly polite, always asked to use the bathroom
Trustworthy - everything he said he would do he did.  We went away to vacation in New Hampshire for a week and left him keys in a lockbox on our property, no issues whatsoever.
Doesn't drink, doesn't smoke.  Brings his lunch and tea every day.  
He's not distracted and he stays on the job as much as possible.
Easy to talk to and didn't mind my daily checkups and endless questions on how/why he was doing things a certain way.
He has a full CSL license, even though it doesn't say so on his Angie's list profile.

This is a busy time for home repair/improvements.  I contacted at least 8 providers, some from Angie's list and some outside before selecting Hourihane Carpentry.  Lenny was very prompt in calling me back and scheduling a time to provide a quote.  His quote was thorough and delivered on time (a rare find amidst many other requests for quotes).  Lenny's price was fair and after viewing his work on his website, we decided to move forward with him.  He was able to start when we were ready and was always on time to start the day.  He was polite and professional as well as kind to my children who at times, just had to see what was going on.  I was very pleased with the work Lenny did and will be having him back to continue down our home improvement list - new front door, new windows, etc.  I was most impressed with Lenny's desire to please me and my husband.  He bought supplies and then did additional research and returned them for a better product.  He never changed his quote to me despite the change in material cost.  He finished the job very quickly and was highly responsive any time I needed to reach him.

Lenny was very professional.   Responded to our request in a very timely manner.  He came out to do an estimate and we  two ways to do the project.  He was up front about cost and explained it could change depending on what he would find when the porch was demolished.  There were no extra charges because his estimate was exactly what we were

Lenny started the project when he said he would and completed the project when he said he would.   Hourihane Carpentry and Construction is a very reliable  company

Lenny is a true professional, trustworthy, highly skilled, honest and punctual. I am thrilled we used him for the deck and we will continue to use him in the future. I highly recommend Hourihane Carpentry for any construction needs. The quality of Lenny's work is incredible and we were more than pleased with the cost.

Lenny did an excellent job in both the basement and with the deck rebuild. We had some issues with an uneven floor in our kitchen that upon 2 inspections we were told we were just missing a support beam. Lenny was the only one who actually moved the installation in the basement ceiling to realize the former owner had cut right through the floor joist to run plumbing through it. This caused our kitchen floor above to dip down above it. Lenny was able to work with the engineer to come up with a way to secure the joist with a support beam and not cost us a ton of money to move the plumbing at this point. He even helped in tracking down the engineer who was unresponsive to make sure that we didn't waste time. We also had a very unsturdy deck on our house when we purchased it that Lenny tore down and replaced with a larger sturdier deck. He was very responsive throughout the process and checked in with us to make sure we were happy throughout the project. He was able to finish the tear down and rebuilding in about 3 and a half weeks which was impressive given the amount of work required with our deck being 30 feet off the ground. He encountered a few issues along the way and kept us informed of the added cost or options we had. We ended up adding a landing and stairs underneath the deck and needed an additional support beam to secure the deck to the house which is why the cost was a little higher. Overall we were still happy with the price for all of the work done and for the quality of the deck we ended up with.



I would definitely recommend Hourihane carpentry to others as Lenny has your best interest at heart and does not try to cut corners to make the job easier for him. He makes sure to do things the best and safest way so that you have a quality product in the end.