Top 10 Carpenters in Downers Grove, IL

Porch Pro Headshot Koval Builders
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(43)
"I am very satisfied with the job performed by Koval Builders. My old porch was devastated, so they had a lot of work to do. Top notch workmanship, quick service and affordable price. Really recommend these porch builders."
"I am very satisfied with the job performed by Koval Builders. My old porch was devastated, so they had a lot of work to do. Top notch workmanship, quick service and affordable price. Really recommend these porch builders."
Porch Pro Headshot Star Carpentry Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(17)
"Bernie was awesome. He answered my call immediately and came out to look at my job even though he was busy with 3 other jobs. He was very professional and personable. His estimate was fair and I would highly recommend Star Carpentry to anyone. Bernie takes pride in his work and is a detailed guy. ...Read more about Star Carpentry Inc.
"Bernie was awesome. He answered my call immediately and came out to look at my job even though he was busy with 3 other jobs. He was very professional and personable. His estimate was fair and I would highly recommend Star Carpentry to anyone. Bernie takes pride in his work and is a detailed guy. ...Read more about Star Carpentry Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Home Service Direct, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(7)
"Home Services Direct redid the kitchen and then the bathroom in my condo in Glen Ellyn. The work started when promised and was completed quickly (less than a week for each including repainting) with no muss or fuss. The crew came back immediately (within 48-72 hours) to handle the punch list item...Read more about Home Service Direct, LLC
"Home Services Direct redid the kitchen and then the bathroom in my condo in Glen Ellyn. The work started when promised and was completed quickly (less than a week for each including repainting) with no muss or fuss. The crew came back immediately (within 48-72 hours) to handle the punch list item...Read more about Home Service Direct, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Home Services of Northern Illinois
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(6)
"As a Realtor it is essential to have relationships with contractors to assist with buyers and sellers with their transactions. I am confident when I refer Home Services of Northern Illinois to my clients. Clients are extremely happy with the services this company has provided. It is truly an hon...Read more about Home Services of Northern Illinois
"As a Realtor it is essential to have relationships with contractors to assist with buyers and sellers with their transactions. I am confident when I refer Home Services of Northern Illinois to my clients. Clients are extremely happy with the services this company has provided. It is truly an hon...Read more about Home Services of Northern Illinois
Porch Pro Headshot Hunter Construction and Painting Contractors, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
Hunter Construction & Painting Contractors, LLC is a full-service interior and exterior general contracting and painting company serving Chicago and surrounding communities. Committed to healthy change in the industry we established ourselves as experts in ‘sustainable construction and painting’ pra...Read more about Hunter Construction and Painting Contractors, LLC
Hunter Construction & Painting Contractors, LLC is a full-service interior and exterior general contracting and painting company serving Chicago and surrounding communities. Committed to healthy change in the industry we established ourselves as experts in ‘sustainable construction and painting’ pra...Read more about Hunter Construction and Painting Contractors, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot PK WOODWORK CONSTRUCTION, INC
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
We are in this business for over 20 years. We specialize on trim carpentry, kitchen cabinets installation, kitchen and bathroom remodeling , building new decks porches sun rooms etc.... . Our company also preforms dumpster rentals ( you can rent 14 yards roll off dumpster 14 feet long, 7 feet wi...Read more about PK WOODWORK CONSTRUCTION, INC
We are in this business for over 20 years. We specialize on trim carpentry, kitchen cabinets installation, kitchen and bathroom remodeling , building new decks porches sun rooms etc.... . Our company also preforms dumpster rentals ( you can rent 14 yards roll off dumpster 14 feet long, 7 feet wi...Read more about PK WOODWORK CONSTRUCTION, INC
Porch Pro Headshot Hilton Design Group
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(7)
"We Hired Kevin and Destinee to Remodel our kitchen in Geneva. I am happy to say out of all the contractors I have used in the past, I am grateful I have met these two! They did a more than good job on my kitchen and even threw in a light fixture for me with no cost. That is what I call going above ...Read more about Hilton Design Group
"We Hired Kevin and Destinee to Remodel our kitchen in Geneva. I am happy to say out of all the contractors I have used in the past, I am grateful I have met these two! They did a more than good job on my kitchen and even threw in a light fixture for me with no cost. That is what I call going above ...Read more about Hilton Design Group
Porch Pro Headshot iHart Painting
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(2)
"My experience with I Hart Painting. Was a 5 Star Performance. Prompt, Very Professional, And Gave me exactly what was Promised. Very reasonably Priced. For a top Flight "JOB". Keith and his Crew Are very Personable. I would recommend I HART PAINTING. To friends and Any one looking for Qaulit...Read more about iHart Painting
"My experience with I Hart Painting. Was a 5 Star Performance. Prompt, Very Professional, And Gave me exactly what was Promised. Very reasonably Priced. For a top Flight "JOB". Keith and his Crew Are very Personable. I would recommend I HART PAINTING. To friends and Any one looking for Qaulit...Read more about iHart Painting
Porch Pro Headshot NC Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(1)
NC Construction & Remodeling Get your free estimate today at no obligation. We work with insurance claims as well. Home remodeling Additions Kitchens Bathrooms Carpentry Hardwood floors Basements Etc... General Contractor 708-646-7673 Camachonp@hotmail.com We also specialize in Flood & Water D...Read more about NC Construction & Remodeling Inc.
NC Construction & Remodeling Get your free estimate today at no obligation. We work with insurance claims as well. Home remodeling Additions Kitchens Bathrooms Carpentry Hardwood floors Basements Etc... General Contractor 708-646-7673 Camachonp@hotmail.com We also specialize in Flood & Water D...Read more about NC Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot KAHNTACT USA
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(32)
AUDIOLOGICAL TESTING ROOMS AND SUITES REMOVAL AND ASSEMBLY. ALSO APARTMENT GUT RENOVATIONS.
AUDIOLOGICAL TESTING ROOMS AND SUITES REMOVAL AND ASSEMBLY. ALSO APARTMENT GUT RENOVATIONS.

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 Downers Grove Carpenters

61957

Very knowledgeable and patient.

- Joel Sourek
38176

Bernie's experience and skill are unmatched; he helped us remodel an investment property from top to bottom, built a new bathroom in our basement, has installed walls, floors, cabinets, electrical and new plumbing. He is prompt, professional, and cost-con...

- lisa mcintyre
36991

Bernie is a great carpenter and will also do other "handyman" jobs as needed to do the job! He is on-time, reliable, honest, and very reasonable in pricing. Definitely give him a call!

- ellen miller
47425

Outstanding work on my trim. I've never seen cuts so precise. Makes me want to tear my old baseboards down and have him do that also.

- Fred Ashford
38773

Bernie is extremely thorough and easy to work with. He returns phone calls very quickly and communicates very well his timing and how long the job will take. Every job I have him do, I know he is more concerned about it than I am. He is a great person ...

- Pamela Hunter
111358

My old porch was in need of immediate renovation. I had trouble finding a trustworthy company for a long time. However, I finally found just such a company and they proved themselves on every step of the project. They did such a great job that my porch lo...

- Owen Hanover
104012

Damian's crew consists of truly professionals! If you need porch or deck they are your best choice. I sent a quote and received immediate estimation. The deck building went pretty fast too. Great customer service and well skilled builders!

- Sam Anderson
111356

This company strongly focuses on providing the best customer service possible. Both I and my brother took advantage of their services. I must say that in every phase of the project they communicated with us to ensure that the final product would be exactl...

- Elizabeth Hall
104201

Hired Koval for my porch repair. My friend told me about this company and I'm not disappointed. The porch was repaired quickly and for reasonable price. I'm sure we will enjoy it for long years

- daniel lane
255359

Hilton Designs AKA Hilton Contractors (Kevin Hilton & Destinee Alena Hilton) out of Batavia, IL was hired to remodel an already finished basement. Was to paint walls, ceiling, add wood vinyl floor, build bar, paint existing cabinets and pour epoxy counter...

- Kelly Pineda
188977

Do not use these people. They are scammers. Starts out great, but goes down hill from there. They are messy, don't show up on time and make promises they then charge you double for. I had to have someone come in and fix all their work.

- Amy Quartuccio
221603

Hilton Designs did the painting of the cabinets and backsplash on this project. I GM and designed the entire project myself. I had my own contractors for countertops, flooring, electrical, plumbing, painting walls, and carpentry work and yet he took credi...

- Amy Chang Caballero

Everything You Need to Know About Downers Grove Carpenters

Can I browse unscreened Carpenters in Downers Grove?

We do our best to screen all of our carpenters. However, there are still some carpenter professionals in Downers Grove that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Downers Grove or IL. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering carpentry services:

  • Geo Curtin Woodworking:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Wade Brothers Carpentry, LLC:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Esc Flooring & Tile:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Carpentry Services isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to carpenters available in Downers Grove?

If you’ve determined that carpentry services are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to carpentry services, we can still help you find the right professional in Downers Grove.

Downers Grove has 50 carpenter professionals that can help you with your carpentry services job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific carpenters-pros in Downers Grove.

How many carpenters does Downers Grove have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Downers Grove to help you with your next carpentry services job.

  • 5 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

All Carpenters in Downers Grove, IL

Porch Pro Headshot Phoenix Construction Services LLC
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(1)
Past customers have given Phoenix Consulting and Construction Services in Dekalb, IL an excellent 4-star rating for their great painting service offerings.
Past customers have given Phoenix Consulting and Construction Services in Dekalb, IL an excellent 4-star rating for their great painting service offerings.
Porch Pro Headshot HOMETECH Handyman & home renovations
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
From a hardwood floor installation to a bathroom remodel or just hanging new lighting fixtures... It's a great feeling to renovate and improve a customers living space...Necessary window replacements to luxurious Italian wall plaster finishes are all welcome!
From a hardwood floor installation to a bathroom remodel or just hanging new lighting fixtures... It's a great feeling to renovate and improve a customers living space...Necessary window replacements to luxurious Italian wall plaster finishes are all welcome!
Porch Pro Headshot JTK Midwest Services Company
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
JTK Midwest Services is a full property management company. Licensed & Insured in all Services offered. We provide full services from complete interior remodeling to custom landscapes. Open 24hrs 365days 1 (630)559-5462
JTK Midwest Services is a full property management company. Licensed & Insured in all Services offered. We provide full services from complete interior remodeling to custom landscapes. Open 24hrs 365days 1 (630)559-5462
Porch Pro Headshot John Aalrust
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
Hi there! I'm John. I'm an experienced hardwood flooring specialist. My other experience include tile installation and repair, drywall patching and painting, furniture assembly, and basic plumbing and electrical. 15+ years experience in the Chicagoland area. See you
Hi there! I'm John. I'm an experienced hardwood flooring specialist. My other experience include tile installation and repair, drywall patching and painting, furniture assembly, and basic plumbing and electrical. 15+ years experience in the Chicagoland area. See you
Porch Pro Headshot DJM Services
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
I have been a carpenter for over 35 years. I have done all types of home remodeling including bathrooms, kitchens, basements, doors and windows, tile and wood flooring, drywall install and taping, removal and installation of framing, vinyl siding and aluminum trim, etc. I have additional certificat...Read more about DJM Services
I have been a carpenter for over 35 years. I have done all types of home remodeling including bathrooms, kitchens, basements, doors and windows, tile and wood flooring, drywall install and taping, removal and installation of framing, vinyl siding and aluminum trim, etc. I have additional certificat...Read more about DJM Services
Porch Pro Headshot mccormack construction inc
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois
(2)
Very experienced framing carpentry crew. Licensed, bonded and insured. Fair pricing for great workmanship. Check us out on facebook. (McCormack Construction Inc, Oak forest)
Very experienced framing carpentry crew. Licensed, bonded and insured. Fair pricing for great workmanship. Check us out on facebook. (McCormack Construction Inc, Oak forest)
Porch Pro Headshot Voss Stairworks & Woodworking Corp.
Carpenters
Serves Downers Grove, Illinois

Latest projects near Downers Grove

Recent projects booked on Porch
Oak Brook 60523
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Existing deck
Yes
Approximate size of deck to build
I'm not sure
Decking and railing materials
Cedar or redwood
Deck features
Floor and railings
Other deck features
rebuild a 5 X 25 cedar balcony, supports are good, only need the floor replaced and all the railings
Extent of design or prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Lombard 60148
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
Yes, I have design plans.
Deck size (SQFT)
Smaller than 100 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Custom stairs
Supplemental additions
Something else
Material provided
Yes, I just need construction
Oak Brook 60523
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Darien 60561
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Westmont 60559
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Service requested
Modify deck
Change surface material
Yes
Existing surface material
Wood
Desired surface material
Composite
Structural modifications
Yes
Existing deck structure
Wood
Structural changes
Add an overhead covering, Modify stairs
Supplemental features
build a privacy type wall on the street side of the deck
Materials provided
No, pro must provide materials
Darien 60561
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
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)
Smaller than 100 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite
Structure material
Concrete or masonry
Structural features
Custom stairs
Supplemental features
Benches, planters, or built-in storage
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials