JG Finish Carpentry
Local business · 61 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Their work
1 photoVerified record
- A+ BBB rating
- 3 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 1 work photo
Highlights
- Deck and stair work — recent reviewers praise punctuality and clean finishes
- Thumbtack Top Pro status — background-checked, zero negative reviews since rebranding
- Perfect ratings so far — 5 stars on Google and Thumbtack, still thin
- License self-reported only — Thumbtack lists HIC #219904, not state-confirmed here
- Thin review volume — only 5 total ratings across Google and Thumbtack
- Recent rebrand — now also operates as JC Works Inc, same owner
JG Finish Carpentry works out of Watertown, run by a small crew that says it has put together a combined 15 years in the trade doing residential and commercial finish work around Greater Boston. The same operation also goes by JC Works Inc now, under the same owner, Jurandir Olegario — worth knowing if you're searching around for them by name. The reviews that exist are recent and specific. In the past few months, one customer hired them to renovate a deck and called it punctual, high-quality work; another needed a stair job handled and said it was done quickly with clear communication; a third said they got exactly what they asked for and would call again. None of the four Thumbtack ratings or the single Google rating dip below five stars, and BBB lists the company with an A+ grade and six years on file, though it hasn't sought BBB accreditation. Worth asking about directly: the Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license Thumbtack lists (#219904, under Olegario) is Thumbtack's own check, not something confirmed against the state registry here, so it's worth verifying independently before signing anything. And with only five ratings on the books split across two platforms, there isn't yet a long track record to lean on — the early signs are clean, but it's still thin. This reads like a small, hands-on outfit for deck, stair, and finish-carpentry jobs rather than a full remodeling operation — a reasonable call for that kind of project, with the license and the JC Works Inc rebrand worth confirming directly before booking.
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Most recent comments
- May 1, 2026
Was professional in his assessment, did the job quickly and communicated well.
— Asad K.View on Thumbtack ↗ - Apr 14, 2026
Jay came and did exactly what I wanted to be done. I will call on him again no question about it!
— Michael C.View on Thumbtack ↗ - Mar 30, 2026
I hired Jay to renovate my deck and I highly recommend him. He was punctual, did high-quality work, and the job was perfect. Thank you, and I recommend him to everyone.
— Daniel C.View on Thumbtack ↗ They did an amazing job on our walkway and front steps. The quote was fair, they were very responsive, and completed the job on time and beautifully done. We highly recommend them.
— Riki M.View on Thumbtack ↗
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Added 4 new comments, added 1 new photo, established rating 3.6
- behind the score: License self-reported only — Thumbtack lists HIC #219904, not state-confirmed here
What does carpentry work cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from JG Finish Carpentry. 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