Carpentry Services

Carpentry services in a typical suburban area can vary depending on the age of the homes, the community’s preferences, and local building codes. However, here are some of the more common types of carpentry work that homeowners might engage in or hire professionals to perform:

Interior Carpentry:

• Cabinetry: Building or installing kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
• Trim Work: Installing baseboards, crown molding, chair rails, etc.
• Shelving: Building or installing built-in bookcases, closet organizers, or garage shelving.
• Flooring: Installing hardwood, laminate, or engineered wood floors.
• Staircases: Building or repairing staircases, including railings and balusters.
• Doors: Hanging interior doors, fitting locks, and installing door frames.
• Drywall: While not strictly carpentry, some carpenters also do drywall installation and repair.
• Furniture Assembly: Some carpenters may offer services to assemble furniture, although this is more common for handyman services.
• Custom Projects: Built-in entertainment centers, custom islands, window seats, etc.

Exterior Carpentry:

• Deck Building: Constructing or repairing outdoor decks and patios.
• Fencing: Building or repairing wooden fences and gates.
• Siding: Installing or repairing wood siding on a home.
• Window Frames: Repairing or replacing wooden window frames.
• Roofing: While mostly the realm of specialized roofers, some carpenters offer roofing services.
• Sheds & Outbuildings: Building small structures like garden sheds or workshops.
• Pergolas & Gazebos: Construction of garden features like pergolas and gazebos.
• Playsets: Assembly or custom-building of children’s playsets.

Maintenance and Repair:

• Rot Repair: Repairing wood that has suffered from rot, pests, or water damage.
• Painting and Staining: Prepping and finishing wood surfaces, sometimes including painting and staining.
• Adjustments: Fixing sticking doors, squeaky floorboards, or loose handrails.
• Insulation: Installing or upgrading insulation in attics or walls, often in conjunction with other carpentry tasks.

Note that while some homeowners may take on smaller carpentry tasks themselves, many of these tasks are often best performed by professionals to ensure that they meet local building codes and are completed to a high standard of quality.