Top 10 Carpenters in Dawsonville, GA

Porch Pro Headshot BEAR MOUNTAIN CUSTOM PAINTING
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
(1)
WHO WE ARE... Bear Mountain Custom Painting is your full-service custom painting and remodeling company servicing North Georgia./ North Atlanta Metro. Our goal is to be your "Painter for life." Our Services include: Exterior Painting & Restoration Interior Painting & Decorating Rotted Wood Replac...Read more about BEAR MOUNTAIN CUSTOM PAINTING
WHO WE ARE... Bear Mountain Custom Painting is your full-service custom painting and remodeling company servicing North Georgia./ North Atlanta Metro. Our goal is to be your "Painter for life." Our Services include: Exterior Painting & Restoration Interior Painting & Decorating Rotted Wood Replac...Read more about BEAR MOUNTAIN CUSTOM PAINTING
Porch Pro Headshot Handy Hero Inc
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
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Handy Hero, Inc is a full service handyman, home improvement and remodeling company. We are family owned and operated since 2004, are licensed and insured ( Worker's Comp and General Liability) and offer a 1 year warranty on workmanship. Please look at our quality products and customer testimonial...Read more about Handy Hero Inc
Handy Hero, Inc is a full service handyman, home improvement and remodeling company. We are family owned and operated since 2004, are licensed and insured ( Worker's Comp and General Liability) and offer a 1 year warranty on workmanship. Please look at our quality products and customer testimonial...Read more about Handy Hero Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Douglas Residential Renovations
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
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"As a REALTOR®, I am always looking for reliable and trustworthy contractors that I can refer to my clients, friends and family. Eddie and his team work with integrity to provide quality work in a timely manner. In fact I trust Douglas Residential so much, that I have hired them in the past to work...Read more about Douglas Residential Renovations
"As a REALTOR®, I am always looking for reliable and trustworthy contractors that I can refer to my clients, friends and family. Eddie and his team work with integrity to provide quality work in a timely manner. In fact I trust Douglas Residential so much, that I have hired them in the past to work...Read more about Douglas Residential Renovations
Porch Pro Headshot Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
(22)
Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc. is a small, owner-operated timber frame company in the southwestern mountains of North Carolina. We operate with a staff of experienced timber framers who enjoy their craft and love the woods they work with. All are members of the Timber Framers Guild and take pride ...Read more about Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc.
Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc. is a small, owner-operated timber frame company in the southwestern mountains of North Carolina. We operate with a staff of experienced timber framers who enjoy their craft and love the woods they work with. All are members of the Timber Framers Guild and take pride ...Read more about Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Quality Service and Designs LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
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"We received a prompt response and schedule an appointment. We had a Foyer, hallway, two quest bedrooms and hallway going down stairs. Painting job was excellent in all rooms. Outside railroad ties needed to be replaced. Once the new ties were placed walk way looked like new again. I would recommen...Read more about Quality Service and Designs LLC
"We received a prompt response and schedule an appointment. We had a Foyer, hallway, two quest bedrooms and hallway going down stairs. Painting job was excellent in all rooms. Outside railroad ties needed to be replaced. Once the new ties were placed walk way looked like new again. I would recommen...Read more about Quality Service and Designs LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Rusgrove Construction, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
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Michael has 17 years of various specialty construction trades. He is highly skilled and recommended. He continues to stay up to speed on codes, regulations and requirements in order to give his customers the very best. He has worked under many highly successful contractors in which he has learned sp...Read more about Rusgrove Construction, LLC
Michael has 17 years of various specialty construction trades. He is highly skilled and recommended. He continues to stay up to speed on codes, regulations and requirements in order to give his customers the very best. He has worked under many highly successful contractors in which he has learned sp...Read more about Rusgrove Construction, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot JWT Construction LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
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Our mission is to consistently meet and exceed our client’s expectations by providing value driven solutions and results. Our company provide variety of services in the residential and commercial industry that includes (project development, remodeling, home improvements, renovations and general con...Read more about JWT Construction LLC
Our mission is to consistently meet and exceed our client’s expectations by providing value driven solutions and results. Our company provide variety of services in the residential and commercial industry that includes (project development, remodeling, home improvements, renovations and general con...Read more about JWT Construction LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Wet Paint Productions
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
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Wet Paint Productions is a Residential and Commercial Painting Company in Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in both interior and exterior painting.
Wet Paint Productions is a Residential and Commercial Painting Company in Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in both interior and exterior painting.
Porch Pro Headshot Elite GA Services, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
Elite GA Services, LLC was formed in 2007 as General Contractor company. To become top of the mind solution by fast, reliable and high-quality service. Our company growth with services offering painting, cleaning, resurfacing, flooring, carpeting, mechanical, property restoration and landscape serv...Read more about Elite GA Services, LLC
Elite GA Services, LLC was formed in 2007 as General Contractor company. To become top of the mind solution by fast, reliable and high-quality service. Our company growth with services offering painting, cleaning, resurfacing, flooring, carpeting, mechanical, property restoration and landscape serv...Read more about Elite GA Services, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Georgia Service Pros, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
Georgia Service Pros provides professional and affordable construction related services to Residential & Commercial customers throughout the Metro Atlanta area and no job is too big or too small. Our services include Handyman Projects, Design/Build, Renovations, Maintenance, Repairs, Custom Carpentr...Read more about Georgia Service Pros, LLC
Georgia Service Pros provides professional and affordable construction related services to Residential & Commercial customers throughout the Metro Atlanta area and no job is too big or too small. Our services include Handyman Projects, Design/Build, Renovations, Maintenance, Repairs, Custom Carpentr...Read more about Georgia Service Pros, LLC

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 Dawsonville Carpenters

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Our experience with Rusgrove Construction has been nothing short of a nightmare. Michael and his wife, the owners, took thousands of dollars for a project at our house and spent it on bills they owed. The majority of the money we paid them did not go towa...

- Jake Forrester
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- Dorsel Frady
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- Dorsel Frady
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Excellent work quality. Excellent responsiveness in communication. Would recommend.

Always on time with the project and excellent results. Prices are fair and I can refer him to other realtors without any hesitation.

- Tammy Roberts
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We recently had several projects completed at our residence in Ball Ground, GA. Very reasonable prices for all projects. As with any project, unforeseen issues will come up and all were handled swiftly and without question. I plan on using Douglas Res...

- Jay Follis
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They answered my call and my questions right away. Helped me plan and decide what I needed. My deck is so pretty and exactly what I wanted. The workers were kind and considerate and worked even in the 100 degree heat and then the rain to stay on schedule...

- Margaret Seibert
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Excellent value. Excellent work quality. Would recommend.

Very positive. The quality exceeded expectations and the project was completed within the time frame provided. I am using Douglas Renovations for additional projects as well.

- Roy Fields
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We did a master bathroom renovation. Eddie did a great job of providing guidance and direction. After the work began, he kept things on track and kept us informed. When we had a problem with part of the project, he took immediate action to fix the pro...

- Alan Jackson
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When you contract with Douglas Residential Renovations you better hold onto your wallet. Eddie Douglas doesn’t abide by his word or the contract. Let me give you my experience. On 7/12/2016 we contracted with DRR to turn a screened in porch into a sunr...

- N Bowden
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My wife and I had Eddie and his team complete our basement renovation in our new home. Eddie showed complete professionalism throughout the project from the initial quote until job completion. Eddie listened to our ideas, made cost saving suggestions, and...

- Donald White

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Porch Pro Headshot Need Construction
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Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
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Porch Pro Headshot Cort Constructors
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
Started working for my father at 15 and have been building ever since. Specialize in remodels, decks, trim, and can do anything in between.
Started working for my father at 15 and have been building ever since. Specialize in remodels, decks, trim, and can do anything in between.
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Porch Pro Headshot Exodus Construction & Real Estate Investments
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
We treat your home and your project as if it were our own
We treat your home and your project as if it were our own
Porch Pro Headshot AD's General Home Improvement Services
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
My company goal to provide professional, accurate, and timely service to all clients.
My company goal to provide professional, accurate, and timely service to all clients.
Porch Pro Headshot Fitzpatrick Roofing & Contracting LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
Roofing and Home Services
Roofing and Home Services
Porch Pro Headshot HOLLIDAY CARPENTRY
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Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
Porch Pro Headshot Cummings Painting and Cnstr
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Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
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Serves Dawsonville, Georgia
Handyman Services, Carpentry, Painting, Tile installation, Faux stones installation, Built-ins
Handyman Services, Carpentry, Painting, Tile installation, Faux stones installation, Built-ins
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Latest projects near Dawsonville

Recent projects booked on Porch
Dawsonville 30534
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, but it will be before work begins
Plans, drawings, blueprints
Yes, I have design plans
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite, Wood, Something else
Structure material
Wood
Structural features
Not listed here
Supplemental features
Something else
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
Dawsonville 30534
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a month
Dawsonville 30534
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, Ipe
Deck features
Nothing extra, just the deck
Other deck features
Deck lighting
Extent of design or prep work
No
Dawsonville 30534
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a month
Type of deck
Composite or other synthetic
Areas of deck to repair
Decking or deck surface
Deck damage
Needs to be refinished
Severity of damage
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
No
Already have deck materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Dawsonville 30534
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Dawsonville 30534
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Dawsonville 30534
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
Yes, I have design plans.
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Something else
Supplemental additions
Something else
Material provided
Yes, I just need construction
Dawsonville 30534
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a week
Dawsonville 30534
Deck Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Type of deck
I'm not sure
Areas of deck to repair
Stairs and railings, I would like an estimate on screening in
Deck damage
Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Original installation split the wood.
Severity of damage
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
Filing insurance claim
I'm not sure
Already have deck materials
No, but I'll provide them