Top 10 Carpenters in Dearborn, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Nazareth Carpentry Shop Inc
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot C&W Home Improvements
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
(621)
Licensed & insuraned contaractors looking to help with all your repair needs (Southeastern Michigan) Good day, my partner and I have over 20 years combined experience in the home remodeling services. We specialize in privacy fences,decks,plumbing and many other construction needs to get that house r...Read more about C&W Home Improvements
Licensed & insuraned contaractors looking to help with all your repair needs (Southeastern Michigan) Good day, my partner and I have over 20 years combined experience in the home remodeling services. We specialize in privacy fences,decks,plumbing and many other construction needs to get that house r...Read more about C&W Home Improvements
Porch Pro Headshot AAPEX Home Inspection Services
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
(375)
AAPEX Home Inspection Services is committed to providing excellent customer service that is responsive, friendly and professional. Our Home Inspectors are all Certified and we are a Michigan local owned business serving everyone in SE Michigan. APPEX Home Inspection Services has been ranked #1 i...Read more about AAPEX Home Inspection Services
AAPEX Home Inspection Services is committed to providing excellent customer service that is responsive, friendly and professional. Our Home Inspectors are all Certified and we are a Michigan local owned business serving everyone in SE Michigan. APPEX Home Inspection Services has been ranked #1 i...Read more about AAPEX Home Inspection Services
Porch Pro Headshot Kuby Building Co
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
(5)
Kuby Building Co is a full service design/build firm that strives to bring back old world craftsmanship one home at a time. We incorporate new technology, state of the art building practices and products into all our work. Everything done by Kuby Building Co comes with a lifetime guarantee that it w...Read more about Kuby Building Co
Kuby Building Co is a full service design/build firm that strives to bring back old world craftsmanship one home at a time. We incorporate new technology, state of the art building practices and products into all our work. Everything done by Kuby Building Co comes with a lifetime guarantee that it w...Read more about Kuby Building Co
Porch Pro Headshot New Life Custom Carpentry
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
(8)
"Hired New Life for custom job. Porch railing installed with custom exterior columns added to front porch. Also performed finished trim work. Will be hiring for updating to craftsman style trim for interior and additional custom finish work for kitchen cabinets. True professionalism and current ...Read more about New Life Custom Carpentry
"Hired New Life for custom job. Porch railing installed with custom exterior columns added to front porch. Also performed finished trim work. Will be hiring for updating to craftsman style trim for interior and additional custom finish work for kitchen cabinets. True professionalism and current ...Read more about New Life Custom Carpentry
Porch Pro Headshot Renaissance Roofing  Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
(38)
We have been family owned and operated for almost 20 years in Canton. Our belief is that "it takes more than shingles to make a roof." We have our own manufacturer certified employees. Renaissance Roofing, Inc. strongly recommends a complete attic inspection prior to a new roof installation. Attic V...Read more about Renaissance Roofing Inc.
We have been family owned and operated for almost 20 years in Canton. Our belief is that "it takes more than shingles to make a roof." We have our own manufacturer certified employees. Renaissance Roofing, Inc. strongly recommends a complete attic inspection prior to a new roof installation. Attic V...Read more about Renaissance Roofing Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot AG Property Services
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Founded in 2008, AG Property Services has grownfrom a one-horse handyman operation to a thriving professional maintenance and renovation company. We listen carefully toour customers concerns and strive to make their desires reality. Whether youre remodeling your home into your palace or dealing with...Read more about AG Property Services
Founded in 2008, AG Property Services has grownfrom a one-horse handyman operation to a thriving professional maintenance and renovation company. We listen carefully toour customers concerns and strive to make their desires reality. Whether youre remodeling your home into your palace or dealing with...Read more about AG Property Services
Porch Pro Headshot Cataldo Construction Group LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
(1)
Full Service State Licensed & Insured
Full Service State Licensed & Insured
Porch Pro Headshot Pigment Painting LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Pigment painting is based on integrity, competitive pricing, and respect for the customer. The goals of my company are
Pigment painting is based on integrity, competitive pricing, and respect for the customer. The goals of my company are
Porch Pro Headshot RnB Home improvement LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
We specialize in electrical,carpentry,plumbing,landscaping, and etc... Been in busy for 3yrs and we guarantee our work. Started off rehabbing homes for a property management company for 5yrs. If you have any questions give us a call,text, or email.
We specialize in electrical,carpentry,plumbing,landscaping, and etc... Been in busy for 3yrs and we guarantee our work. Started off rehabbing homes for a property management company for 5yrs. If you have any questions give us a call,text, or email.

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 Dearborn Carpenters

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We've had 2 bathrooms, a kitchen floor and fireplace done by Kuby Building and the results are nothing short of amazing. Projects were completed on time and under budget. Brandon is professional, personable and when the job was done, there was literally n...

- Carol Weber
26500

Great service and very comprehensive reports that answer all questions and conserns.

- Noah Johnson
102498

Signed up for snow removal for winter November2017 to April 2018 each time it snowed. Salt aneeded also. They came x2. Not here since. Not here 1-16-2018. Thought help out local company. Well they have been helped out not the customer. Snow removal ...

- Mary White
100748

took 4200.00 from elderly neighbor for a fence project and never came back to do the work, they keep changing their name and will not return phone messages They are scammers at its best!!!!!!!

- JoAnn Reno
510260

Beware, very poor workmanship, would not make corrections, argued with me on code items and items that were on contract drawings, had to correct his mess ups, has judgement against him and lawsuits.

- kevin W
144130

I worked for the owner Jake for 2 weeks. I never have worked for someone that disrespect their employees. He have you work 10 hours with only a 30 minute lunch. He provide no 15 minute breaks for restroom or to catch your breath. Employees work in hazardo...

- Stanley Longstreet
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Jake ordered 3 times the amount of siding that I needed, Jake also DID NOT pick up a hammer at all on my job but came to the site only to pick up a check........leaving all the managing on my project to his employees. Jake collected 38K and then abandon...

- Anne McCulloch
144134

I work for Jake for 2 weeks. I never worked with someone so disrespectful to there employees. Jake work his employees 10 hours with only a 30 minute lunch. There’s no 15 minutes break for restrooms, water or just a timeout. Jake have his employees work in...

- Stanley Longstreet

All Carpenters in Dearborn, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Storm King Construction
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Storm King Construction is a professional Storm Door Installation Company Founded in 2008. We pride ourself on our ability to provide Quality Workmanship, a Professional Standard, and Affordable Prices. "We Will Never Fail Your Home Care Mission", Major Labor of Storm King Construction. We perform...Read more about Storm King Construction
Storm King Construction is a professional Storm Door Installation Company Founded in 2008. We pride ourself on our ability to provide Quality Workmanship, a Professional Standard, and Affordable Prices. "We Will Never Fail Your Home Care Mission", Major Labor of Storm King Construction. We perform...Read more about Storm King Construction
Porch Pro Headshot DJ Do It All Handymen
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
I started off as a carpenter then ventured and dabbled in a few other trades. I like to do small to medium sized odd jobs and repairs and/or remodels. Nothing too crazy and nothing to pricey. I take pride in my work as do the few helpers I have. We like to to do a fast clean job and put a smile on t...Read more about DJ Do It All Handymen
I started off as a carpenter then ventured and dabbled in a few other trades. I like to do small to medium sized odd jobs and repairs and/or remodels. Nothing too crazy and nothing to pricey. I take pride in my work as do the few helpers I have. We like to to do a fast clean job and put a smile on t...Read more about DJ Do It All Handymen
Porch Pro Headshot DHM Construction
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
DHM is a local, family run company that will help with any of your construction, maintenance or handyman needs. Licensed and insured, we offer affordable and guaranteed quality service, from uniformed professional tradesmen. We build homes from the ground up, which means we have the people and know...Read more about DHM Construction
DHM is a local, family run company that will help with any of your construction, maintenance or handyman needs. Licensed and insured, we offer affordable and guaranteed quality service, from uniformed professional tradesmen. We build homes from the ground up, which means we have the people and know...Read more about DHM Construction
Porch Pro Headshot J-Ones Builder Pro
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
J-Ones Builder Pro We focusing on pleasing the customers at all times. We take care in our work and have reasonable quotes/ estimates.
J-Ones Builder Pro We focusing on pleasing the customers at all times. We take care in our work and have reasonable quotes/ estimates.
Porch Pro Headshot Persh Construction
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
We strive to leave you satisfied that you chose Persh!
We strive to leave you satisfied that you chose Persh!
Porch Pro Headshot Yourfloorpro's
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Standards Exceeded LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot D&D Contracting LLC
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot RnB Rehab
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
We provide quality work
We provide quality work
Porch Pro Headshot Distinguished Demolition & Construction
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Distinguished Demolition & Construction LLC is a family-owned business we've been in the construction industry for over 30 years. I believe is our commitment to Quality and our attention to detail that sets us apart from the other companies in our industry. So please give us a call and let our famil...Read more about Distinguished Demolition & Construction
Distinguished Demolition & Construction LLC is a family-owned business we've been in the construction industry for over 30 years. I believe is our commitment to Quality and our attention to detail that sets us apart from the other companies in our industry. So please give us a call and let our famil...Read more about Distinguished Demolition & Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Daniel Keller Construction
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
I have been doing construction for 20 years. I take my time and do quality work. It is my number one goal to make sure all my customers are satisfied.
I have been doing construction for 20 years. I take my time and do quality work. It is my number one goal to make sure all my customers are satisfied.
Porch Pro Headshot Dkd Remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
From new/patch roof's to finishing your basement. We can do it all.
From new/patch roof's to finishing your basement. We can do it all.
Porch Pro Headshot INS Construction
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Detroit remodelling service
Carpenters
Serves Dearborn, Michigan

Latest projects near Dearborn

Recent projects booked on Porch
Dearborn 48124
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Dearborn 48124
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Build a deck, shed, dock or other outdoor structure
Outdoor structure type
Deck, patio or porch
Construction type
Deck
Existing deck
No
Approximate size of deck to build
250-500 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
Pressure-treated pine
Deck features
Stairs
Other deck features
Deck lighting, Built-in benches, planters or storage
Extent of design or prep work
No
Detroit 48217
Outdoor Structure Repair
Start Date
Within a month
Structure type
Deck, patio or porch
Repair item
Porch
Construction material
wood and brick
Detroit 48228
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a week
Detroit 48204
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Dearborn 48120
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, but I know what I want
Deck size (SQFT)
500 to 1000 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite
Structure material
I'd like a professional recommendation
Structural features
Custom stairs
Supplemental features
Benches, planters, or built-in storage, Deck lighting
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
Detroit 48228
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a month