Top 10 Carpenters in Bryn Mawr, PA

Porch Pro Headshot THE CONSTRUCT GROUP
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(17)
"Jeremy and his crew arrived on time and finished the installation of 25+ sheets of wall paneling on our basement. Very courteous, and neat. They did an excellent job. I know where to go if I have additional work to be done on "my old house". I should add, that the cost of the project was reason...Read more about THE CONSTRUCT GROUP
"Jeremy and his crew arrived on time and finished the installation of 25+ sheets of wall paneling on our basement. Very courteous, and neat. They did an excellent job. I know where to go if I have additional work to be done on "my old house". I should add, that the cost of the project was reason...Read more about THE CONSTRUCT GROUP
Porch Pro Headshot ACC Industries Group LLC
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(7)
My name is Avery Kronstadt. I own and operate a small home repair and renovations company. My staff and I pride ourselves on our twenty-five years of service to the local community. Our experience and training ensures that we are able to resolve and execute the repairs and projects most homes requir...Read more about ACC Industries Group LLC
My name is Avery Kronstadt. I own and operate a small home repair and renovations company. My staff and I pride ourselves on our twenty-five years of service to the local community. Our experience and training ensures that we are able to resolve and execute the repairs and projects most homes requir...Read more about ACC Industries Group LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(13)
Why call multiple contracting company's when you only need one. Call Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services Today. Quality service you can trust. Bizzybhandyman.com Our number one goal is to provide you with the dependable, quality service that you expect and deserve. With over 20 years of experi...Read more about Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services
Why call multiple contracting company's when you only need one. Call Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services Today. Quality service you can trust. Bizzybhandyman.com Our number one goal is to provide you with the dependable, quality service that you expect and deserve. With over 20 years of experi...Read more about Bizzy B Handyman & Painting Services
Porch Pro Headshot All in one Property Maintenance
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(2)
All in one Property Maintenance is here for you with skilled professional staff and quality service. We provide free and fair estimates with satisfactory work. Contact us today and let us be the source of your new project. Veteran Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured
All in one Property Maintenance is here for you with skilled professional staff and quality service. We provide free and fair estimates with satisfactory work. Contact us today and let us be the source of your new project. Veteran Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured
Porch Pro Headshot Thehandypros.com
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(3)
The Handy Pros are a local handyman and contracting company that provides unparalleled service to our customers.We do EVERYTHING that you might need done in your home.If you can think of it, we do it!!We have an A rating on all home repair websites and rely on customer accolades for our continuing s...Read more about Thehandypros.com
The Handy Pros are a local handyman and contracting company that provides unparalleled service to our customers.We do EVERYTHING that you might need done in your home.If you can think of it, we do it!!We have an A rating on all home repair websites and rely on customer accolades for our continuing s...Read more about Thehandypros.com
Porch Pro Headshot Rodgers Contracting Services
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(119)
Rodgers Contracting Services is a full service remodeling company speacilzing in Kitchen's Baths Basement and Room Remodeling
Rodgers Contracting Services is a full service remodeling company speacilzing in Kitchen's Baths Basement and Room Remodeling
Porch Pro Headshot Boates Brothers General Contracting LLC
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Boates Brothers General Contracting, LLC is fully licensed (PA Lic#097672 DE Lic#2015101025) insured and bonded. A family owned and operated general contracting business, Boates Brothers services Pennsylvania and Delaware providing residential and commercial general construction, design/build and re...Read more about Boates Brothers General Contracting LLC
Boates Brothers General Contracting, LLC is fully licensed (PA Lic#097672 DE Lic#2015101025) insured and bonded. A family owned and operated general contracting business, Boates Brothers services Pennsylvania and Delaware providing residential and commercial general construction, design/build and re...Read more about Boates Brothers General Contracting LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Legacy Restoration
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Legacy Restoration, LLC is a team of woodworking restoration, preservation and fabrication specialists located in Philadelphia, PA focusing on the past 300 years of architectural history. Legacy has worked as a General Contractor, Subcontractor and directly with owners, and is pleased to fill any of...Read more about Legacy Restoration
Legacy Restoration, LLC is a team of woodworking restoration, preservation and fabrication specialists located in Philadelphia, PA focusing on the past 300 years of architectural history. Legacy has worked as a General Contractor, Subcontractor and directly with owners, and is pleased to fill any of...Read more about Legacy Restoration
Porch Pro Headshot Skilled Builders Plus LLC
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(2)
"I have come across many contractors over the years with problems until I came in contact with skilled builders and couldn't have been more happier with projects in my home including the work of a finished basement, new bathroom, new drain line, and so much more. Very professional and very reasonabl...Read more about Skilled Builders Plus LLC
"I have come across many contractors over the years with problems until I came in contact with skilled builders and couldn't have been more happier with projects in my home including the work of a finished basement, new bathroom, new drain line, and so much more. Very professional and very reasonabl...Read more about Skilled Builders Plus LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Grace Construction
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Grace Construction provides Full Service General Contracting, throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware. We specialize in kitchen & bathroom remodeling and excel in any home improvement project.
Grace Construction provides Full Service General Contracting, throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware. We specialize in kitchen & bathroom remodeling and excel in any home improvement project.

Frequently asked questions about carpenters

Carpentry is one of the oldest professions — for as long as people have needed shelter to live in, there has been some form of carpentry. Today, carpentry has become a very specialized trade and most carpenters have a niche. The hallmark of all types of carpentry is that carpenters are experts in working with wood. There are some small exceptions to this for buildings that use steel studs or other types of metal framing, for example. However, for the most part, when you think carpenters, think wood.

  • Rough carpenters – Rough carpenters are one of the first trades you'll have on-site if you’re building a house. Their expertise is in the overall structure and stability of buildings and the big-picture aspects of building a home.
  • Framing carpenters – Framing carpenters are the pros responsible for putting up the base structure that will become the interior and exterior walls of a building. Framing carpentry goes hand-in-hand with rough carpentry, however, framing is often seen as a specialized skill.
  • Jointers – Joint carpentry involves putting together floor joists that create the surface you'll walk on once it's finished.
  • Cabinet makers – Carpenters specializing in cabinetry are extremely skilled at fine woodworking and excel at precise and detail-oriented work. They are some of the last carpenters that work on a project because cabinetry is a part of the finishing process and is generally one of the last things that are installed.
  • Finish carpenters – similar to cabinet makers, finish carpenters are responsible for the finer details that are not structural but make up the parts of your home that you'll see daily. Finish carpenters will be the ones to install your trim, wood flooring, railings, and handrails and are also sometimes referred to as trim carpenters.

Have they done the work being requested before?

This is an important question that can often be overlooked, with potential clients assuming that all carpenters work on all types of projects. As we discussed before, carpentry has several specialized skill sets, so it's important to make sure that any carpenter you're considering has worked on your type of project before.

Are they examples of their work?

Carpenters near you will have pictures of past projects they've done that they can share with you. The building process is impressive, and the change from beginning to end can be staggering, so these proud tradespeople will likely have work they'll be happy to show you.

How much experience do they have in your type of project?

This ties into the first question, however, it’s a bit more detailed. Many clients have fallen into the trap of only asking basic questions, like “Have you done a project like this before?” and failing to follow up with, “How many times?”

In many cases, it may not matter if a carpenter has only done a certain type of work once or twice, but it could make a huge difference if your project is complex — and that’s not something you want to find out mid-project.

Are they licensed (if necessary)?

Many municipalities will require permits for carpentry work, depending on the scale. These permits are only applicable if a certified carpenter will be doing the work. In addition, your carpenter may need to have a Red Seal in carpentry to obtain the correct insurance.

Are they insured?

There are three different types of insurance that carpenters will need to carry to conduct work safely. These are general liability insurance, professional liability insurance, and Worker's Compensation insurance.

Don't be shy about asking a carpenter you're thinking of hiring for proof of the appropriate insurance, and be wary if they can't provide documentation.

The short answer to this question is that a carpenter isn't always a builder, but a builder is most often a carpenter. Don't worry — we’ll clarify what that means below.

Carpenter

As we discussed above, there are many types of local carpenters who specialize in one or more distinct areas of carpentry. Depending on where you are in your construction process, multiple carpenters who are experts in their niche may be needed.

Builder

If a construction professional refers to themselves as a builder, they are likely saying that they are a general contractor or a construction project manager who can take more of a full-scope approach to your project. Most builders are carpenters by trade but have expanded their skillet to encompass more of the building process.

It can be a bit confusing because carpenters do build things, but when someone is referred to as a builder, it generally means that they are experienced in integrating multiple stages of construction and tradespeople on one project.

However, this is definitely a bit of a gray area. Make sure to clarify what type of professional you’re working with when you vet tradespeople, so you know exactly what their specialty is.

A carpenter is absolutely the right tradesperson to build a beautiful, sturdy deck for you. Depending on what you're picturing for the finished product, however, you might want to look at bringing in both a rough carpenter and a finishing carpenter.

Rough carpenters are experts at putting in the proper foundation to make your deck safe and secure, as well as grading the ground below and ensuring adequate drainage. They'll also be the best people to advise on what types of materials the structure of your deck should be made of, including foundation, stairs, and railings.

It’s important to note here that in most municipalities, you’ll need a permit to build a deck. Your carpenter will need to be licensed to have the expertise and certification to apply for the proper licenses.

Once the structure of your deck is complete, a finish carpenter can give your project a different level of polish and aesthetic appeal, putting that final touch onto your new deck.

If your vision of your new deck involves built-in seating or an outdoor kitchen, a finish carpenter will also be the best tradesperson to help you bring your unique space to life.

Many rough carpenters are very skilled at finishing, and others don’t prefer to do finishing work, so it’s worth it to ask upfront.

Licensing for carpenters can be complicated. Not everyone who refers to themselves as a carpenter is a licensed carpenter, handypersons often do carpentry work. Only some states require carpenters to be licensed for specific types of work.

In many cases, licensing is required in order to ensure that a carpenter has an adequate level of knowledge and experience. There are plenty of unlicensed carpenters with a wealth of experience and talent, but the licensing process is a way for employers and clients to feel secure that a tradesperson has a standardized level of knowledge and experience. Most licensing programs require four years of work experience and the passing of a certification exam.

Below, we’ll go through some common questions and misconceptions to help you untangle the licensing web.

States that require carpenters to have licenses

Alabama, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah have state-level requirements for carpenters to be licensed to do certain types of carpentry work. While each state has its own list, some common types of carpentry often require licenses:

  • Millwork
  • Framing
  • Structural work
  • Cabinetry
  • Installing metal studs or framing

When can you hire a carpenter that does not have a license?

In some cases, lighter carpentry work on non-structural areas of a home doesn’t require a carpenter to carry a license. This may also mean they don’t have the proper workplace insurance, so make sure to ask those questions and weigh the risks accordingly.

Locations that fall outside city or municipal regions may have fewer restrictions on building permits. If you’re confident, you can have a non-licensed carpenter do structural work. This varies by location, so research the rules that cover your property before agreeing to have any work done.

Carpenters are integral to the home-building process, and their various areas of expertise are what allow the vision of a home designer or structural engineer to go from vision to reality.

If you’re unfamiliar with the home-building process, you may be surprised at first to learn that, in many cases, one carpenter does not handle the entire process. Particularly on large or complex projects, you’re likely to have several different types of carpentry experts. Beginning with rough carpentry to create the foundation and structure of your home, you’ll bring in framing carpenters for the exterior and interior walls, joint carpenters, roofing carpenters, and finish carpenters and cabinetmakers.

Depending on your location, finding the right carpenters near you can be simple, or you may have to look at bringing in the right pro from a larger city or town.

Other trades will need to work alongside carpenters during the building process. Homes are built in many layers and stages, so you can expect to have several trades working simultaneously at certain times.

Here’s a list of other trades you’ll need to build a house:

  • Machine operator
  • Electrician
  • Plumber
  • Gasfitter
  • Drywaller
  • Septic installer

Recent reviews for Bryn Mawr Carpenters

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Hiring ACC Industries to do work in your house will be the biggest mistake of your life he tells his customers three weeks and it takes 3 months his work is sloppy and when the job is done the customer wants to sue him he never gets his final payment his ...

- Joey Meyer
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They were very professional and did a great job building my room addition. Thank you Porch.

- Mike Kope
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Prompt excellent job

- Lois Goldstein
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Millers Family Contracting renovated our bathroom a few years ago. They do excellent work, taking the time to do it right!

- Violet Lippincott
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Very Professional! Hired Terrence to do some drywall repairs on my ceiling from a leak. They did a wonderful job repairing the damage. Very reliable and I’d recommend Bizzy b to family and friends.

- Teresa Hovey
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Art was on time to meet me. He was very professional. We talked about the task at hand. Art took pictures and voice recorded which trees to be removed and stump. We negotiated a price acceptable to both of us. His (3) man crew arrived on time. They remov...

- Dwight Shema
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The whole job from start to finish was easy and very quick. The workers did a great job and the cleanup was awesome. It was really interesting to watch them take down a huge tree!

- Elaine Vanwickle
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Had multiple trees trimmed. The workman were pleasant and courteous. They did a wonderful job and cleaned up when they were done. Pricey but well worth it. Art was instrumental in scheduling and assured things ran smoothly.

- Dolores Dolores
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Professional and helpful

- Sarah Payne
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Tinne Davis 2728 Willits rd Philadelphia, Pa 19152 Occupation: Correction Officer I entered into a contract with this customer and she basically didn't have the money to finish paying me for a kitchen job that i completed they wrote me a post date...

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Rodgers Contracting came well recommended to rebuild our large composite deck. Their early advice to replace the substructure was spot on. I did the demolition work and saw firsthand the need to start clean. They supported and added to our design ideas...

- Chris Sullie
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STAY AWAY! This guy is a CROOK! He WILL take your money and NOT do the work. Don't be fooled by his branded shirt and pick-up truck. He's a con artist in every sense of the word with a lengthy history of screwing people over in multiple states. Do yourse...

- Crook Rodgers

All Carpenters in Bryn Mawr, PA

Porch Pro Headshot Sell Construction Group, LLC.
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
We are a small but solid General Contracting company based in Walnutport, PA 18088. We handle every aspect of your project so no need to have multiple contractors to keep up with.
We are a small but solid General Contracting company based in Walnutport, PA 18088. We handle every aspect of your project so no need to have multiple contractors to keep up with.
Porch Pro Headshot Miller's Family Contracting LLC
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(2)
Third generation company. Small family owned and operated. We specialize in home renovations, decks, and additions. We do not advertise that often and most of our work is referral. We would like for our company to stay small yet meet all of our clients needs. Call 2157835197 or email us millersfamil...Read more about Miller's Family Contracting LLC
Third generation company. Small family owned and operated. We specialize in home renovations, decks, and additions. We do not advertise that often and most of our work is referral. We would like for our company to stay small yet meet all of our clients needs. Call 2157835197 or email us millersfamil...Read more about Miller's Family Contracting LLC
Porch Pro Headshot OJNA LLC (Alex Hall)
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(1)
Company provides Small interior repairs and renovations: Bathrooms, bedrooms. Kitchens, living rooms, basements. (Excluding electrical) Small exterior repairs: Concrete Decking Large interior jobs: painting (full room) Crown mouldings (full room) Trim (full room) Basement remodeling (excluding...Read more about OJNA LLC (Alex Hall)
Company provides Small interior repairs and renovations: Bathrooms, bedrooms. Kitchens, living rooms, basements. (Excluding electrical) Small exterior repairs: Concrete Decking Large interior jobs: painting (full room) Crown mouldings (full room) Trim (full room) Basement remodeling (excluding...Read more about OJNA LLC (Alex Hall)
Porch Pro Headshot Pro Contractors
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(5)
Fantastic vinyl siding services are awaiting you at the highly reputable Pro Contractors in Charlestown, MD.
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Fantastic vinyl siding services are awaiting you at the highly reputable Pro Contractors in Charlestown, MD.
Porch Pro Headshot Edward Melvin & Assocs., Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
With over 35 years of experience, we build decks/awnings & outdoor structures; design custom kitchen islands; backsplashes, framing, crown molding, floor installations & more. We place a strong emphasis on integrity & much consideration goes into selecting the best people to join our team. Excelle...Read more about Edward Melvin & Assocs., Inc.
With over 35 years of experience, we build decks/awnings & outdoor structures; design custom kitchen islands; backsplashes, framing, crown molding, floor installations & more. We place a strong emphasis on integrity & much consideration goes into selecting the best people to join our team. Excelle...Read more about Edward Melvin & Assocs., Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Lavelle Contracting
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(1)
Excellent finish carpenter, licensed and insured. Focusing on residential and light commercial.
Excellent finish carpenter, licensed and insured. Focusing on residential and light commercial.
Porch Pro Headshot Morettis' custom kitchens and bath
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
I am a third-generation master Carpenter. Over 25 years experience No job too big or small Owner is on job from start to finish Donald Moretti
I am a third-generation master Carpenter. Over 25 years experience No job too big or small Owner is on job from start to finish Donald Moretti
Porch Pro Headshot Beardsleys Painters
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Look no further than Beardsleys Painters in Charlestown, MD, a well-respected painting company known for their high-quality work and techniques.
Look no further than Beardsleys Painters in Charlestown, MD, a well-respected painting company known for their high-quality work and techniques.
Porch Pro Headshot Wilson Professional
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Above all I provide outstanding value to my customers by creating robust solutions that fit their budget.
Above all I provide outstanding value to my customers by creating robust solutions that fit their budget.
Porch Pro Headshot Spuke's Home repair and remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
No job too small we can do it all just give us a call
No job too small we can do it all just give us a call
Porch Pro Headshot Cooke Carpentry & Construction LLC
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
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Porch Pro Headshot S .S Enterprise
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
(1)
We remodel house from the ground up. Plumbing electricity demolition decks fence. You have the job we can do it!!
We remodel house from the ground up. Plumbing electricity demolition decks fence. You have the job we can do it!!
Porch Pro Headshot Complete Contractors
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Porch Pro Headshot Michael Purcell Wood Design LLC
Carpenters
Serves Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Founded in 2003 and based in Clifton Heights, Michael Purcell Wood Design is a remodeling contractor that provides stair design, flooring refinishing and other services.
Founded in 2003 and based in Clifton Heights, Michael Purcell Wood Design is a remodeling contractor that provides stair design, flooring refinishing and other services.

Latest projects near Bryn Mawr

Recent projects booked on Porch
Bryn Mawr 19010
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Existing deck
Yes
Approximate size of deck to build
250-500 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
Synthetic or composite, I'm not sure
Deck features
Stairs
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
No
Bryn Mawr 19010
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a week