Carpenters build and repair the wood elements of a home, from trim and molding to built-in shelving and wood repairs. Finish carpenters focus on details such as baseboards, crown molding, door casings and custom woodwork.
Common carpentry services include:
Hire a carpenter for woodwork that calls for precise cuts and fitting. Structural framing, cabinets and closets have their own categories.
Chicago School of Woodworking is a 13,500-square-foot woodworking school in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago that offers hands-on furniture-making classes (101–103 series), specialty courses in woodturning, scroll saw, marquetry, and the Shaper Origin, and seminars for both beginners and advanced students; the company provides studio access, experienced instructors, a full class schedule, and aims to teach foundational and advanced woodworking skills to hobbyists and aspiring craftsmen.
Splash Carpentry is a custom carpentry and woodworking business that provides architectural millwork and finish carpentry services including stairs, wainscoting, built-ins, ceilings, kitchens, exhibition stand cabinetry and podiums, closets, doors, pergolas, wall panels, fireplaces, cabinet refinishing, wood carving (design-a-wall and portraits), and hardwood floor designs; the company operates an online shop and lists locations in Tallahassee, Florida and Lincolnwood, Illinois, focusing on design-driven, handcrafted solutions for residential and commercial projects.
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A carpenter cuts, shapes and installs wood and wood products, including trim, molding, built-ins, shelving, doors and repairs to damaged wood. Finish carpenters specialize in visible, detailed work.
Choose a carpenter for woodwork that needs precise measuring, cutting and fitting, such as custom built-ins, trim packages, wainscoting or repairs to detailed millwork. A handyman suits a list of small, varied tasks around the house. Structural framing and cabinet installation also have their own specialists.
Look at photos of similar projects and ask about the materials and finishes they recommend. Get a written estimate that includes materials, painting or staining and cleanup.
Cost depends on the project's size and complexity, wood species and materials, custom versus stock components, finishing work and repairs to underlying damage.
Gather inspiration photos and measurements, decide on paint or stain finishes, and clear the work area. If wood rot is involved, point out any leaks so they can be fixed as part of the repair.