Somerville's triple-deckers and Victorian rowhouses were built to last, but New England weather and a century of freeze-thaw cycles take their toll on wood framing, sills, and trim. Boston Carpentry has been repairing the structural and finish carpentry that keeps these homes solid since 2016.
Homeowners and property managers in Somerville (02143) call us when wood rot shows up in a deck frame or fascia, when a floor feels soft underfoot, or when cabinet doors won't close right. We diagnose the problem honestly, explain what's happening, and propose repair or replacement based on what the wood actually needs, not what's easiest to sell.
Carpentry in Somerville (02143)
Somerville's housing stock is dominated by triple-deckers, two-family homes, and the occasional Victorian rowhouse, most built between 1890 and 1920. These wood-frame structures sit on modest lots, often with tight side-yard access and shared walls with neighbors. The ground stays damp much of the year, and nor'easters bring heavy snow and driving rain that work into siding, sills, and rim joists. Freeze-thaw cycles split wood and open seams. Summer humidity feeds termite pressure. Original framing lumber and trim have been fighting this climate for over a century in many homes, and when water finds its way in, wood rot and structural decay follow.
We've been doing this work in Somerville and across the Boston area since 2016. Our team knows how to access tight lots, work around shared walls and HOA rules, and repair or replace floor joists, sill plates, rim joists, fascia, and structural framing without dramatizing the problem or replacing wood that can be saved. We're fully insured for general liability and workers' compensation, and we handle the carpentry work. Pest treatment and mold remediation are separate trades; we work from your own pest inspection report and repair the damage the wood has sustained.
Our services in Somerville
- Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair in Somerville · Coastal moisture and hard winters make wood rot a fact of life in Boston.
- Termite Damage Repair in Somerville · Boston's humid summers bring real termite pressure to the region's older homes.
- Floor Joist & Subfloor Repair in Somerville · Sagging, bouncy or soft floors are common in Boston's older housing stock.
- Beam Replacement & Load-Bearing Wall Removal in Somerville · Open-concept conversions and failing beams call for real structural carpentry.
- Framing & Structural Carpentry in Somerville · Remodel framing done right, straight and plumb in century-old Boston homes.
- Finish & Trim Carpentry in Somerville · The details that separate a real finish carpenter from a handyman.
- Crown Molding & Baseboard Installation in Somerville · Crown molding and baseboards fitted to the period rooms of Boston homes.
- Custom Built-Ins & Shelving in Somerville · Built-ins designed for Boston's triple-deckers and Victorian rowhouses.
- Interior Door Installation & Repair in Somerville · Doors that stick or never latched right are common in old Boston homes.
- Exterior & Entry Door Installation in Somerville · Entry, back and French doors installed weather-tight against nor'easters.
- Cabinet & Vanity Installation in Somerville · Kitchen cabinets and vanities set level on Boston's out-of-level floors.
- Stair & Railing Repair in Somerville · Squeaky treads and loose banisters on stairs that are climbed every day.
- Deck & Porch Repair in Somerville · Nor'easters, snow load and coastal humidity are hard on Boston decks.
- Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim Repair in Somerville · Peeling paint and soft fascia are the first sign of ice-dam moisture.
How a Job Works in Somerville
We start with a free on-site assessment. You describe what you've noticed, we look at the damage, test the wood, and explain what's happening and why. If you've had a pest inspection, bring that report. If a structural issue might need a permit, we'll tell you to contact the Somerville Building Department to verify the requirement. We give you an honest estimate and a realistic timeline.
Once you hire us, our team shows up ready to work. On a tight Somerville lot, we plan our access and protect your neighbors' property. We remove damaged wood, install sistered joists, new sill plates, or framing as needed. If a load-bearing wall is involved or if the work crosses a permit threshold, we make sure the city is in the loop and that any engineer's drawing is in hand before we start. We work clean, haul debris away, and walk through the finished job with you.
We leave your property clean and your carpentry sound.
Pricing depends on what you need. Wood rot repair in fascia, siding, or a deck frame typically runs from $650 to $1,500 for a small area. A soft or bouncy floor with compromised joists or subfloor starts around $1,800 and can run higher if the rot is widespread or access is tight. Termite damage repair begins at $1,200. Cabinet and vanity installation runs from $1,100 to $3,000 depending on the scope. Crown molding and baseboard installation start at $450 per room. A full deck or porch repair can range from $900 to $4,000 or more based on the size and condition. The main cost drivers are how much wood has to come out, how tight the access is, whether a structural engineer and permit are required, and how much of the original framing can be saved. Call us at (857) 353-6607 for a free estimate. We'll look at the job, ask the right questions, and give you a realistic price.
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