Carpenter in Braintree, MA

Rough Carpentry

Many Braintree homes were built in the 1940s through the 1960s, and families often outgrow them. We frame dormers on Capes, rear additions and bump-outs, replace load-bearing walls with beams to open kitchens to living rooms, and frame finished basements. Older framing sometimes needs reinforcement before new loads are added, such as a tile bathroom upstairs, and we plan for that from the start.

Many families in Braintree Highlands and South Braintree also finish their basements, which starts with framing walls around the foundation, boxing in beams and ductwork, and building a safe set of stairs before drywall and trim.

• Home Framing & Additions
• Structural Remodeling & Modifications
• Roof & Ceiling Framing
• Sub-Flooring

Finish Carpentry

Builder-grade trim in post-war Braintree homes is often thin and plain. Upgrading to taller baseboards, wider casings, crown molding and wainscoting changes the feel of a room. We also install panel molding and shiplap accent walls like the bedroom wall in our photos, and replace carpeted stairs with oak treads and new railings.

Many Braintree colonials and split-levels also have open stairwells and landings where new balusters and a solid handrail make a big difference. We can also add picture-frame molding to a dining room or a board-and-batten wall to an entry for a finished look at a reasonable scope.

• Interior Trim & Molding
• Doors & Window Casing
• Staircases & Railings

Cabinetry & Storage

Kitchen updates are among the most common projects in Braintree. We install stock and custom kitchen cabinets, islands and panel-ready refrigerator surrounds, set them level in older kitchens with sloping floors, and finish them with crown and light rail. We also build bathroom vanities, bookshelves, mudroom benches and custom closets.

Many Braintree Capes have knee walls and small closets upstairs, and built-in drawers and cabinets can turn that wasted space into real storage. Mudroom lockers by the garage or back door are another popular project for busy families heading out each morning. Every cabinet is fastened into studs and adjusted before we leave.

• Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry
• Built-Ins & Bookshelves
• Closets & Storage

Exterior Carpentry

Decks are a big part of summer in Braintree backyards, and many were built decades ago. We repair or rebuild decks with frost-depth footings, build front porches and entry steps, replace rotted soffit, fascia and trim, and build pergolas and fences. Attached decks need a building permit, which we account for in the schedule.

We also replace worn front steps and landings, rebuild sagging porches and replace rotted trim around garage doors and entries. Cedar shingles and PVC trim are good options for owners who want a finish that looks classic and needs less upkeep than painted pine. Every deck gets code-compliant stairs and railings.

• Deck & Porch Framing
• Backyard Structures

Doors & Windows

We hang interior doors, install entry, storm and sliding patio doors, reframe openings for new windows and repair rotted sills. Many Braintree ranches and Capes still have original interior doors that stick or do not latch; most can be adjusted or rehung without full replacement.

When homeowners replace windows in Braintree's mid-century homes, the interior trim often needs to be redone too. We add extension jambs, install new stools and casing, and match the style to the rest of the house so the new windows look finished from inside as well as out. Exterior doors get sill pans and flashing so thresholds stay dry.

Flooring

When carpet comes up in Braintree Capes and ranches, there is often original hardwood or a plywood subfloor underneath. We install solid and engineered hardwood, level and refasten subfloors, and match stair treads and nosing to the new floors.

Where hardwood meets kitchen tile or a bathroom floor, we install clean thresholds and transitions so there is no trip edge. When a whole floor is being replaced, we can run the new hardwood continuously from room to room for an open, updated look that suits Braintree homes after a renovation. We also replace soft subfloor found under old carpet before the hardwood goes in.