Handyman Tom Brayer
Decks & Porches in Duxbury, MA · ★ 5.0 Google rating
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- Address
- 116 Tobey Garden St, Duxbury, MA 02332
- Phone
- (617) 733-3604
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About Handyman Tom Brayer
Handyman Tom Brayer is a Decks & Porches contractor based in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at 116 Tobey Garden St, Duxbury, MA 02332. It has a Google rating of 5.0 out of 5. Its website is linked above. A listing here is not a license or insurance check, so verify both directly before hiring.
Service area
Based in Duxbury, Handyman Tom Brayer is within a short drive of Kingston (3 mi), Pembroke (6 mi), Marshfield (6 mi), Plympton (7 mi), Halifax (8 mi) and Hanson (9 mi). Most Massachusetts decks & porches contractors work a 25-mile radius, so homeowners in those towns can reasonably ask for a quote.
Hiring a Decks & Porches contractor in Duxbury
Any attached deck in Duxbury requires a building permit from the Duxbury Building Department under 780 CMR. Projects within 100 feet of wetlands, coastal bank, or tidal water additionally require a Notice of Intent reviewed by the Conservation Commission, which adds several weeks to the timeline. Footings must reach 48 inches below grade. Guardrails are required on deck surfaces 30 inches or more above grade, with baluster spacing under 4 inches.
Deck costs on the South Shore run in the mid-to-upper range for Massachusetts. A 300-square-foot pressure-treated deck typically costs $15,000 to $22,000 installed in Duxbury. Composite decking (Trex, TimberTech, Azek) runs $22,000 to $35,000 at that size. Coastal exposure accelerates material wear, so many homeowners opt for PVC or high-density composite despite the cost. Conservation Commission filings add $500 to $1,500 in permitting costs and a few weeks to the schedule.
Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential decks & porches work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.
More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other decks & porches contractor serving the town, on the Decks & Porches in Duxbury page.
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