About Us

A Matter of Trust

Custom Contracting has served Arlington and surrounding communities since 1990. Along the way, we’ve worked with hundreds of homeowners, many of whom have returned to us again and again.

Our skilled and experienced team creates living areas that reflect the individual personalities and needs of our clients. See for yourself why Custom is the remodeling firm you can trust to enhance or even transform your most prized possession: your home.

Buying a Home With an Eye to Renovate

Our Team

A Longstanding Team That Sets Us Apart

We have a large in-house staff – the majority of whom have been with us for more than 15 years. Operating out of our Massachusetts Ave. office in Arlington Heights, members of our office staff help with scheduling, estimating, and planning projects, designing kitchens and baths, making product selections, and so much more.

Bill Farnsworth and Scott Blain have spent most of their adult lives working in remodeling. They first worked together as carpenters on a 1770’s-era home in the mid 1980s. They both joined Custom in 1991 and now focus on the design, consulting, and estimating of remodeling projects.

William Farnsworth

President

Scott Blain

General Manager

Management & Admin

Michael Daniell

Project Coordinator
Since 1991

Craig Lielasus

Production Manager
Since 1998

Brenda MacHarrie

Office Manager
Since 2009

Karin D’Angelo

Bookkeeper
Since 2014

Sterling Bump

Assistant Production Manager
Since 2016

Jane Scammon

Designer
Since 2018

Production Crew

Dave Surrette

Lead Carpenter
Since 2003

Tom Culkins

Lead Carpenter
Since 2005

Sean Farnsworth

Lead Carpenter
Since 2007

Terry Tighe

Lead Carpenter
Since 2012

Bryan Lamoureux

Lead Carpenter
Since 2011

Eric Forgues

Lead Carpenter
Since 2010

Tommy Blain

Lead Carpenter
Since 2012

Mark Bozicas

Lead Carpenter
Since 2013

Mike Chiarenza

Lead Carpenter
Since 2023

Darren Zinsouply

Lead Carpenter
Since 2018

Warren Zinsouply

Carpenter
Since 2022

Our Extended Team of Proven Professionals

We augment our in-house production team with a network of trusted trade partners, including specialty carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, tile installers, and plasterers. These are top-notch professionals who have worked extensively for us and whom we trust to meet our high standards.

Awards and Recognition

Professional Affiliations, Certifications, License and Insurance

Arlington Chamber of Commerce logo
Licensed Massachusetts Construction Supervisors
Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) License, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, #101683
Full coverage for workers’ compensation insurance and general liability insurance

Let’s start discussing your project today.