Cradle Carpentry, LLC.
Local business · 223 Florence Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
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Verified record
- MA HIC licenseVerified active
- 9 reviews in the last 6 months
- 13 customer photosOf completed work
Highlights
- Custom built-ins — repeated praise across benches, shelving, and dry bars
- Clear communication — reviewers cite responsive, on-schedule updates
- Detailed trim work — wainscoting, crown molding, and handrail builds praised
- License verified active — Massachusetts HIC registration current
- Quote transparency — one estimate seen as pricey and short on detail
Cradle Carpentry, LLC. is an Arlington, Massachusetts finish-carpentry shop built around the kind of built-in and custom-woodwork jobs a homeowner plans a room around — a dining-room bench, a glass-front dry bar, a pantry carved out of a closet. It's run by Spenser Peterson and serves the area from metro Boston up to the North Shore. Its Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license is active. On Google, 10 ratings average 4.9, and the recent reviews all describe hands-on, specific work: a built-in dining bench and dry bar with glass-front shelving, a coat closet converted into a pantry, custom floating shelves for a kitchen update, wainscoting and crown molding, a handrail built for a tight stairwell, and a full-house door replacement that included a tricky bathroom split-door fix. Reviewers keep circling back to the same two things — Spenser communicates clearly through the job, and the finish work holds up. One recent review is worth weighing on its own terms: a homeowner who asked for a linen-cabinet quote said Spenser answered quickly and stayed responsive by email, but they didn't hire him after the quote came back broken into just two line items — materials and installation — with no further detail, and priced 50-100% above other bids they'd collected. Before booking, it's worth asking for an itemized estimate up front — that's the one place a recent customer felt shortchanged even while praising the communication. For built-ins, cabinetry, trim, and small carpentry projects in the Arlington/North Shore area, the reviewed work is consistently detailed and the license checks out active; quote transparency is the one thing worth raising before signing anything.
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Most recent comments
- 4.0Jul 1, 2026
We recently reached out to Spenser asking for a quote for a linen cabinet, but eventually decided not to proceed with the company. Pros: - Spenser answered our call right away, and warned us the long wait time on a quote due to peak season work arrangements. - He was also responsive to emails, which he acknowledged receiving the rough drawings within 48 hours. Cons: - The quote is overly simplistic: 2 items: cost of materials and delivery, plus cost of installation. While the wait is understandable, the lack of details is not what we have expected. - The quote is 50% - 100% higher than other quotes we have received, adjusting for materials. In the end, we did not proceed with this company. If you are after their craftsmanship, please refer to their past customer reviews. For us, the quote prevented us from moving forward.
— Yiya BaView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Feb 3, 2026
We hired Spenser to build/install several pieces for our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Spenser created a built‑in bench for our dining room and designed/installed a dry bar with open glass‑front shelving that perfectly displays and stores our extra glasses. He also built and installed a wood shelf below a mounted TV for storage and installed a wall mounted shoe organizer—both incredibly functional and met the needs of our family. Throughout the entire project, Spenser was easy to communicate with, offered fair and transparent pricing, and delivered excellent workmanship. His attention to detail and professionalism was exactly what we were looking for. We highly recommend Spenser for any custom carpentry or home improvement projects!
— Ashley MarashianView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jan 30, 2026
Spenser was incredible to work with. He communicated effectively every step of the way, listened to what we wanted, then made thoughtful practical suggestions based on his experience. The end result was beautiful! I can’t wait to work with Spenser again and would highly recommend him to everyone! Before, middle, and end photos included!
— Maureen O'ConnorView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jan 24, 2026
What was once a tiny coat closet and unnecessarily large bathroom closet turned into the pantry of my dreams! All I knew was I needed more kitchen space and Spenser came in with all the ideas to make it what I couldn’t have even imagined. It’s functional and looks stylish. On top of that, Spenser was easy to communicate with and timely which is a huge plus on projects like this. We can’t wait to have him come do more projects in the future.
— Mary CiccarelliView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jan 23, 2026
We had a great experience working with Spenser and Cradle Carpentry on a full-house door replacement. He was extremely responsive, kept the project on schedule, and communicated clearly throughout. His woodworking skills and attention to detail were outstanding, especially when solving a tricky bathroom split-door situation. Spenser was very knowledgeable about door styles and wood types and installed a custom bathroom door that fit our needs perfectly. After trying for a while to find the right solution, we couldn’t be happier with the result. Pricing was fair and transparent, the craftsmanship was excellent, and we highly recommend Cradle Carpentry.
— Brian ClariziaView on Google Reviews ↗
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Added 10 new comments, added 43 new photos, verified active license, established rating 4.0
- confirmed against the state license registry
- behind the score: Quote transparency — one estimate seen as pricey and short on detail
What does carpentry work cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Cradle Carpentry, LLC.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A typical single-level deck is 12×16 — about 200 sq ft.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100