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James Gibbs Carpentry

4.93(
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James Gibbs Carpentry

4.93(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hello, I am James Gibbs, sole proprietor of JG Carpentry. I have been building, repairing and renovating homes in Essex county for over 30 years. My primary goal is to satisfy my customer's needs and budget. I work alone, so I only take on smaller jobs as this allows me to focus on getting things done quickly and efficiently. I hold an unrestricted Construction Supervisor's License and Home Improvement Contractor license in MA and am fully insured. I am experienced in all aspects of residential construction, specializing in interior remodeling and custom built-in installation. I am willing to work with older homes, repairing ill-fitting doors and windows, squeaky stairs and floors, etc. I spent 6 years as a construction foreman in the film industry, and am always willing to take on creative or unusual projects. All my work is done in accordance with local building laws, and all jobs must have a contract signed by both parties before work can begin. No plumbing or electrical work.

"James had to remove some sections of rotten wood at the front entrance first and replace with new material before he could remove an old storm door and replace it with a new full view storm door with new hardware. The front entrance looks great and works great. I will call James for any work I have in and around my house as he does excellent work."

bernie b on November 2022

Hello, I am James Gibbs, sole proprietor of JG Carpentry. I have been building, repairing and renovating homes in Essex county for over 30 years. My primary goal is to satisfy my customer's needs and budget. I work alone, so I only take on smaller jobs as this allows me to focus on getting things done quickly and efficiently. I hold an unrestricted Construction Supervisor's License and Home Improvement Contractor license in MA and am fully insured. I am experienced in all aspects of residential construction, specializing in interior remodeling and custom built-in installation. I am willing to work with older homes, repairing ill-fitting doors and windows, squeaky stairs and floors, etc. I spent 6 years as a construction foreman in the film industry, and am always willing to take on creative or unusual projects. All my work is done in accordance with local building laws, and all jobs must have a contract signed by both parties before work can begin. No plumbing or electrical work.

"James had to remove some sections of rotten wood at the front entrance first and replace with new material before he could remove an old storm door and replace it with a new full view storm door with new hardware. The front entrance looks great and works great. I will call James for any work I have in and around my house as he does excellent work."

bernie b on November 2022


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Blackdog Builders, Inc.

4.80(
5
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Blackdog Builders, Inc.

4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."

Ken B on January 2025

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."

Ken B on January 2025


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Vestige Carpentry LLC

5.00(
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Vestige Carpentry LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Vestige Carpentry, we specialize in preserving and restoring historic buildings with a commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Our team, led by founders Brendan Murray and Adam Williamson, combines 50 years of experience in masonry and carpentry to deliver exceptional results. What makes us unique? We honor the character and integrity of each structure while blending traditional techniques with modern technology. From restoring intricate woodwork to crafting custom windows, we ensure every project respects the story and craftsmanship of the past. Our services include: Structural Framing, Custom Window Fabrication, Millwork & Architectural Molding, Interior Finish Carpentry, Siding & Exterior Trim. Let Vestige Carpentry help on your next home project. Contact us today to discuss your construction needs!

At Vestige Carpentry, we specialize in preserving and restoring historic buildings with a commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Our team, led by founders Brendan Murray and Adam Williamson, combines 50 years of experience in masonry and carpentry to deliver exceptional results. What makes us unique? We honor the character and integrity of each structure while blending traditional techniques with modern technology. From restoring intricate woodwork to crafting custom windows, we ensure every project respects the story and craftsmanship of the past. Our services include: Structural Framing, Custom Window Fabrication, Millwork & Architectural Molding, Interior Finish Carpentry, Siding & Exterior Trim. Let Vestige Carpentry help on your next home project. Contact us today to discuss your construction needs!


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Phalan Construction & The Handyman

4.94(
305
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman

4.94(
305
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

Thank you for your interest in Phalan Construction! Winner of the Angies List Super Service award 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 2016. Please Contact Me by email at Info@phalanconstruction.com or through the contact link at my website www.phalanconstruction.com. Include pictures and a detailed work list for best response. Please understand, I typically work by myself and if I am unable to respond to your email request or phone call within a reasonable time, it is due to prescheduled work. I am interested in your project, and if your to do list is still undone, please re-contact me at a later time. Thanks again, Bob Phalan

"Bob has done numerous projects for our old house over the years mainly carpentry, and most recently to replace cedar siding on a large area of the house. Bob does excellent carpentry and finish work and is an extremely hard worker. He has also done wood gutter repair, cleaning and sealing, hung exterior doors and installed exterior wood railings for us. The various projects have involved a significant amount of high exterior painting. He has a wide range of skills and excellent problem-solving ability. Because of this history, we have a lot of trust that Bob will do an excellent job at whatever project he accepts. "

Carolyn C on October 2025

Thank you for your interest in Phalan Construction! Winner of the Angies List Super Service award 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 2016. Please Contact Me by email at Info@phalanconstruction.com or through the contact link at my website www.phalanconstruction.com. Include pictures and a detailed work list for best response. Please understand, I typically work by myself and if I am unable to respond to your email request or phone call within a reasonable time, it is due to prescheduled work. I am interested in your project, and if your to do list is still undone, please re-contact me at a later time. Thanks again, Bob Phalan

"Bob has done numerous projects for our old house over the years mainly carpentry, and most recently to replace cedar siding on a large area of the house. Bob does excellent carpentry and finish work and is an extremely hard worker. He has also done wood gutter repair, cleaning and sealing, hung exterior doors and installed exterior wood railings for us. The various projects have involved a significant amount of high exterior painting. He has a wide range of skills and excellent problem-solving ability. Because of this history, we have a lot of trust that Bob will do an excellent job at whatever project he accepts. "

Carolyn C on October 2025


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Deyvin’s Construction, Inc.

4.97(
71
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Approved Pro

Deyvin’s Construction, Inc.

4.97(
71
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

Deyvin’s Construction is family owned and operated, we offer you an amazing 14 years of excellent experience. Your needs are treated as our own, we strongly believe that alone separates us from the rest. We value you as our customer and we sincerely hope to serve you now and in the future.

"Excellent work and attention to details. This is an excellent company with a great workers. I highly recommend them!"

victor f on October 2025

Deyvin’s Construction is family owned and operated, we offer you an amazing 14 years of excellent experience. Your needs are treated as our own, we strongly believe that alone separates us from the rest. We value you as our customer and we sincerely hope to serve you now and in the future.

"Excellent work and attention to details. This is an excellent company with a great workers. I highly recommend them!"

victor f on October 2025


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Gaby's Carpentry

5.00(
82
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Approved Pro

Gaby's Carpentry

5.00(
82
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Honesty and the highest quality of work; this is what you can expect from Gaby's Carpentry. With over 25 years of experience, Gaby Saykali has grown up in the carpentry world. All work is done in our shop, and every project is done start to finish by Gaby. From custom cabinets to built-ins to repairing your deck, Gaby's Carpentry can handle it all. Call us today to schedule your appointment: (508) 246-1702.

"I couldn’t be happier with the custom bookcase Gaby built for me! From start to finish, he was incredibly professional, punctual, and a true pleasure to work with. The finished product exceeded all my expectations. the color, the quality, and the attention to detail were all absolutely perfect. You can tell he takes real pride in his work, and it shows in every inch of the shelves. Highly recommend if you're looking for craftsmanship that’s not only beautiful but built to last."

NICOLE C on June 2025

Honesty and the highest quality of work; this is what you can expect from Gaby's Carpentry. With over 25 years of experience, Gaby Saykali has grown up in the carpentry world. All work is done in our shop, and every project is done start to finish by Gaby. From custom cabinets to built-ins to repairing your deck, Gaby's Carpentry can handle it all. Call us today to schedule your appointment: (508) 246-1702.

"I couldn’t be happier with the custom bookcase Gaby built for me! From start to finish, he was incredibly professional, punctual, and a true pleasure to work with. The finished product exceeded all my expectations. the color, the quality, and the attention to detail were all absolutely perfect. You can tell he takes real pride in his work, and it shows in every inch of the shelves. Highly recommend if you're looking for craftsmanship that’s not only beautiful but built to last."

NICOLE C on June 2025


Nally Contracting

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Nally Contracting

No reviews yet
21 years of experience

We run a small business but can handle any size project. We have a field of knowledgeable sub-contractors currently working with us. All are fully licensed and you can feel confident all codes will be followed. Our company makes it a point to always have an employee on the job site with either a CSL license and/or HIC.

We run a small business but can handle any size project. We have a field of knowledgeable sub-contractors currently working with us. All are fully licensed and you can feel confident all codes will be followed. Our company makes it a point to always have an employee on the job site with either a CSL license and/or HIC.


RBM Framing & Decks

3.00(
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RBM Framing & Decks

3.00(
1
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7 years of experience

We are a small local family owned deck and framing business. We strive in making sure our clients are satisfied. We would love to work with you to make sure you can get the deck of your dreams! Look foward to speaking with you soon! -Binder

"So I gave a C rating but honestly my experience was worse. I chose to gave a C because I understand that during the pandemic home contracting work has spiked and most of these folks are really busy. That being said.. I contacted RBM through Angies list on 8/14 and they responded saying they would love to come give me an estimate asking me for my address, I gave them my availability and asked when they would like to come out to give me the estimate but did not receive a reply. On 8/18 I receive an "OK" message but nothing else. On 8/19 I responded again and asked if they still were interested in coming out and giving me an estimate and they responded "YES". So I again provided my availability and was told to text the address to a phone number "978-87X-XXX8" (I blocked out part of the number for privacy reasons). I texted the requested information and received back "OK". On 8/24 after five days of silence on both Text and Angie's list, I again sent a message trying to follow up with getting the estimate but did not receive a response. As of 9/14 I still have not received response to my communication on 8/24. I am disappointed because honestly if they had just communicated that "Hey we are too busy" I would have understood. ANYTHING would have been preferable to the silence I received. I am sure they are probably great people but right now my personal grade for them is "F", I rated them a "C" because I did not experience any loss other than time and have since accepted the bid from another contractor for the work. Do better, the next person to bother leaving a review may give you the "F" you deserve if you treat them the same way."

George P on September 2020

We are a small local family owned deck and framing business. We strive in making sure our clients are satisfied. We would love to work with you to make sure you can get the deck of your dreams! Look foward to speaking with you soon! -Binder

"So I gave a C rating but honestly my experience was worse. I chose to gave a C because I understand that during the pandemic home contracting work has spiked and most of these folks are really busy. That being said.. I contacted RBM through Angies list on 8/14 and they responded saying they would love to come give me an estimate asking me for my address, I gave them my availability and asked when they would like to come out to give me the estimate but did not receive a reply. On 8/18 I receive an "OK" message but nothing else. On 8/19 I responded again and asked if they still were interested in coming out and giving me an estimate and they responded "YES". So I again provided my availability and was told to text the address to a phone number "978-87X-XXX8" (I blocked out part of the number for privacy reasons). I texted the requested information and received back "OK". On 8/24 after five days of silence on both Text and Angie's list, I again sent a message trying to follow up with getting the estimate but did not receive a response. As of 9/14 I still have not received response to my communication on 8/24. I am disappointed because honestly if they had just communicated that "Hey we are too busy" I would have understood. ANYTHING would have been preferable to the silence I received. I am sure they are probably great people but right now my personal grade for them is "F", I rated them a "C" because I did not experience any loss other than time and have since accepted the bid from another contractor for the work. Do better, the next person to bother leaving a review may give you the "F" you deserve if you treat them the same way."

George P on September 2020


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STS Construction, LLC

1.00(
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STS Construction, LLC

1.00(
1
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9 years of experience

STS Construction, LLC specializes in general construction for your home or business. With over 20 years of experience in construction and project management, we are ready to serve you with professionalism and excellent work.

"Took over 1.5 years after start date. He only brought 1 employee to do work and left my half bathroom unfinished. Rude unprofessional hack and I really hope no one would hire him and his one helper."

Brett G on February 2021

STS Construction, LLC specializes in general construction for your home or business. With over 20 years of experience in construction and project management, we are ready to serve you with professionalism and excellent work.

"Took over 1.5 years after start date. He only brought 1 employee to do work and left my half bathroom unfinished. Rude unprofessional hack and I really hope no one would hire him and his one helper."

Brett G on February 2021


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HomeWorks Energy

3.77(
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HomeWorks Energy

3.77(
78
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Customers say: Terrific value
18 years of experience

We provide no-cost home energy efficiency assessments to determine the efficiency of your homes energy efficiency. We will then create a report on-site and explain the recommendations and rebates we offer through the Mass Save program.

"I would NEVER recommend this company. They should not be representing Mass Save. The person that came to my house lied about everything he told me. Then the insulation people messed up my sprinkler system installing insulation in my cellar. The prices I was quoted for a hybrid hot water heater were completely out of line, by thousands of dollars. The information I was given regarding mini splits was totally incorrect. I repeat do not have this company come to your house!!"

Martha G on May 2025

We provide no-cost home energy efficiency assessments to determine the efficiency of your homes energy efficiency. We will then create a report on-site and explain the recommendations and rebates we offer through the Mass Save program.

"I would NEVER recommend this company. They should not be representing Mass Save. The person that came to my house lied about everything he told me. Then the insulation people messed up my sprinkler system installing insulation in my cellar. The prices I was quoted for a hybrid hot water heater were completely out of line, by thousands of dollars. The information I was given regarding mini splits was totally incorrect. I repeat do not have this company come to your house!!"

Martha G on May 2025

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Ipswich, MA

Hiring a pro to refinish wooden stairs means labor makes up 20% to 30% of your total budget. That price covers sanding, staining, and sealing each step. In most cases, a certified refinisher can tackle a 10-step staircase in about two hours, then apply stain and sealant for a durable, eye-catching finish that stands up to daily traffic.

A pro can sand a standard 10-step staircase in roughly two hours, then needs another four to six hours for each coat of stain and sealant to dry. DIYers should budget up to a week for sanding, staining, and sealing in stages. With a crew on site, the bulk of the work is completed in a single day, minimizing disruptions while still achieving a high-quality finish.

It’s possible to refinish stairs without full-scale sanding by using chemical strippers, power buffers, or simply layering a fresh finish over the existing coat. Chemical strippers break down old stains and sealants, while buffers quickly shave off surface material. Even so, a quick hand-sand with fine-grit paper helps the new finish bond properly and look smooth. As always, suit up in protective gear and follow product directions to keep your wood—and yourself—safe.

For most stair projects, you’ll want two sandpaper grits. Begin with 80- to 120-grit to strip the old finish and even out rough spots, then move to 150- to 220-grit for a smooth, ready-for-stain surface. A power sander speeds up the coarse pass, but switches to hand sanding with the fine grit in corners and along edges to keep abrasion even and give stain or sealer something to grab onto.

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