Jeff Watson Associates

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We pay attention to your details, that is criticality important serving our customers. We are dependable, knowledgeable and bring a great deal of experience to your project. We pride ourselves saying: done right, on time and on budget. We are FULLY licensed, registered and insured.

Overview

Hired 78 times

Serves Rockport, MA

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12 employees

31 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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2021

2017

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Construction Supervisor

License state: MA

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Passed by Geoffrey Watson on Sep 14, 2022.

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Residential

Doesn’t offer: Commercial

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Rose R.

Nov 3, 2015

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General Carpentry

David H.

Sep 11, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

I can’t say enough about Jeff and his team. They are knowledgable, professional, and do high quality work. We have an antique home (built in 1769) and from the moment Jeff came to survey the project he understood and appreciated the quirks and challenges of an old home. You can tell they have seen it all before and nothing fazes them. Less experienced guys would have run screaming from our project. Jeff and his team are problem solvers and can figure out a way to tackle almost anything. Our project started out modestly — enlarge a window in the kitchen. We knew there were problems with the sill that the window wall was sitting on, some of the sheathing around the window, and the old posts holding up the back wall, but figured those could be worked around. Jeff’s recommendation was that we take out a larger section of the wall and rebuild it the right way. After some initial hemming and hawing by me because this increased the scope of the work, we went with his recommendation and it was clearly the right thing to do. Building on top of the old, decayed structure would have caused more trouble in the long run. Jeff and Bob got everything right from the ground up — literally. They chiseled out uneven parts of the top of the fieldstone foundation so the new sill would have an even surface to sit on. They filled in all the gaps between the stones with mortar. The rebuilt the sill using pressure-treated lumber. They went above and beyond by waterproofing the ends of the basement joists. They even noticed that because of some sagging of the house that the window opening was not going to be as big as the window we ordered, which allowed us to change the order just in time. The kitchen wall is now structurally sound and has made it easier for the plumber and electrician to do their work because of the new framing. They also filled in another window we were eliminating, installed a new door (which was removed from another location in the house) and framed some mechanicals in a chase, all done incredibly well and professionally. Jeff and Bob were also nice enough to offer advice on a few things I was thinking of tackling myself. Just so this doesn’t come across as phony or too good to be true, I’ll list just one downside (if that’s even the right word, it’s not really a downside because the work was done right the first time): While it was a team of two, I didn’t always feel like I was getting two man-days of work. Sometimes it felt like one would be observing or supervising while the other was doing the work. Other teams I’ve worked with, both guys are tackling different aspects of the project simultaneously, so it feels like it goes a little faster. But sometimes those other guys have had to spend time fixing work that they did too quickly or sloppily, which ended up costing more. None of Jeff’s work will need to be redone, they get it right the first time. They ponder all angles of the project before jumping in, so by the time they’re done you know it’s done right. I’m sure they would do an amazing job with a newer house as well, but if you have an older home you need to hire Jeff and his team.

Details: Yes, the structure has already been built • Wall to an existing room • Already have plans - just need installation • No, I do not need plumbing or electrical lines installed • No, I do not need drywall applied • Home

Framing Carpentry

Tim P.

Oct 28, 2021

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We hired Jeff to help us rebuild our front stairs. The original builders had neither used pressure treated wood, nor painted the wood with anything more than primer, and so there was a good deal of deterioration. Jeff suggested we reinstall the risers with composite, so we don’t run into this problem in the future. The work was done on time and budget, Jeff did a good job of keeping in touch with us between the estimate and the work, and we’re pleased with the results. We’d hire Jeff again.

Details: I'm just starting • Kitchen • Complete renovation • Replace parts of existing structure • Less than 500 sq ft • Home • I am the owner

General Contracting

Jeanne D.

Feb 15, 2017

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Hired on Thumbtack

Thu 8:49 AM Jeff was the first to respond to my request on Thumbtack for a carpenter in the Rockport MA area. He was easy to communicate with and was prompt in any meeting time or email communications we needed. The estimate was clear and we felt reasonable. The work, wood rot replacement, & patio paver repair looks great. I will hire him again to work at my house.

General Carpentry

Michelle D.

Feb 6, 2015

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Hired on Thumbtack

Jeff responded almost immediately to my request for a "handyman" for a few odd jobs to be done around the house. He stated he would be over between 2-3pm but ended up calling and coming at 12:30!! He was so nice and professional and you could feel his confidence in his ability to complete the tasks. Everything was done in a timely manner. He even went above and beyond when a screw was missing from an item I had to be hung and he went out and got a replacement screw and completed the project right then and there. I know I will be definitely calling him for all my needs around the house. He also gave us a name of a contact to use for a job that was not something he normally does. Very pleasant, very professional and very very capable of doing his job!!! Winner, Winner here!!!!

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Fair pricing without any surprise cost's.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Meet with my customer, find out what the needs and wants are, develop a plan and price, revise that as many times as needed to ensure the work is what the customer expects.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Recent 10 hour CSL course, attending trade shows each year, manufacturer sponsored courses, I also constantly talk to and meet with suppliers and peers.