Licensed & insured · Somerville, MA

General carpentry
and finish work
done right

Framing, finish carpentry, remodeling, decks, porches, windows and doors, built with precision, quality and trust.

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(857) 504-5648
White entry portico with columns and a front door

About company

Reliable carpentry built on precision, quality and trust

John General Carpentry is a registered, licensed and insured company serving homeowners within 7 miles of Somerville. From the first frame to the final trim, every project is planned carefully and finished by hand.

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Licensed & insured

A registered company with the license and insurance to protect your home.

Quality control

A small crew of two means every detail gets personal attention.

What we build

Craftsmanship for every part of your home

  1. 01

    Framing

    Studs, plates and rafters set square and true. The skeleton of every build.

  2. 02

    Finish carpentry

    Siding, roof deck and trim fitted with precision, down to the last detail.

  3. 03

    Remodeling

    Additions and dormers that grow your home without losing its character.

  4. 04

    Decks & porches

    Built-to-last outdoor spaces, with posts, rails, steps and a roof overhead.

  5. 05

    Windows & doors

    Clean, sealed installs that finish the house with quality and trust.

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Real project photo for the current step

Our services

Carpenter services

  • Framing

    Walls, floors, roofs and structural carpentry built square and true.

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  • Finish carpentry

    Trim, casing, baseboards, built-ins and the details that complete a room.

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  • Remodeling

    Kitchens, baths and living spaces reworked from layout to final coat.

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  • Decks & porches

    Durable outdoor living spaces, from new builds to repairs and rebuilds.

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  • Windows & doors

    Clean installation and replacement, sealed and fitted for lasting performance.

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  • Custom projects

    Wood structures and one-off builds designed around how you live.

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Recent projects

Our work, from first frame to final trim

Open your mind to the possibility of a better build

  • Project planning

    Clear scope, honest timelines and a plan before the first cut.

  • Quality assurance

    Every joint, edge and finish checked before we call it done.

  • Local to Somerville

    We serve projects within 7 miles of 8 Indiana Ave.

Three-story addition with a deck under construction
2Skilled carpenters
7Mile service radius
6Core services

How we work

A simple process from call to completion

01

Get in touch

Call, email or send the form below. Tell us about your project and where it is.

02

Plan & estimate

We review the scope, talk through materials and give you a clear estimate.

03

Build & finish

Our crew builds it right, keeps the site tidy and finishes the details.

Helpful information

Frequently asked questions

We work within 7 miles of our location at 8 Indiana Ave, Somerville, MA. If you are close to the edge of that radius, just call and ask.

Yes. John General Carpentry is a registered company, fully licensed and insured.

Framing, finish carpentry, remodeling, decks and porches, window and door installation, general construction and custom wood projects.

Call (857) 504-5648, email us, or use the appointment form below. Tell us about the project and we will follow up.

We are a small, hands-on crew of two. The people you talk to are the people doing the work.

Front door with new white steps

Make an appointment

Or call us(857) 504-5648