Top 10 Carpenters in Fredericksburg, VA

Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia - Arlington to Haymarket
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(1,623)
Home Improvement Professionals. Reliable and personable home service professionals can be hard to find these days, but Mr. Handyman makes it easy. Our experienced craftsmen are trained experts and can help with a variety of services. Whether you need help installing drywall in your home, or repairi...Read more about Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia - Arlington to Haymarket
Home Improvement Professionals. Reliable and personable home service professionals can be hard to find these days, but Mr. Handyman makes it easy. Our experienced craftsmen are trained experts and can help with a variety of services. Whether you need help installing drywall in your home, or repairi...Read more about Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia - Arlington to Haymarket
Porch Pro Headshot Bubbas Handyman Service
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(208)
"Our gutters were cleaned with Bubbas Handyman Service as well as repairing out dishwasher that was not draining and out front door that was not shutting properly. Joe was great, nice and polite. Nice prices, everyone there was very helpful and kind. Thanks so much again Bubba. We will be calling yo...Read more about Bubbas Handyman Service
"Our gutters were cleaned with Bubbas Handyman Service as well as repairing out dishwasher that was not draining and out front door that was not shutting properly. Joe was great, nice and polite. Nice prices, everyone there was very helpful and kind. Thanks so much again Bubba. We will be calling yo...Read more about Bubbas Handyman Service
Porch Pro Headshot Quality First Contracting
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(7)
"I have used Quality First Contracting for various projects in my home, such as installing laminate flooring and remodeling two of the bathrooms. I have found his work to be top notch. He shows up on time, performs the work you requested and everything is beautiful when completed. I would highly re...Read more about Quality First Contracting
"I have used Quality First Contracting for various projects in my home, such as installing laminate flooring and remodeling two of the bathrooms. I have found his work to be top notch. He shows up on time, performs the work you requested and everything is beautiful when completed. I would highly re...Read more about Quality First Contracting
Porch Pro Headshot Stuart's Contracting LLC
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(25)
Stuart's Contracting is the preferred contractor for dozens of realtors in the Stafford County and surrounding area. While Stuart's Contracting is best known for their painting and flooring specialists, their service offerings have expanded over the years to include much more... Additions & Remo...Read more about Stuart's Contracting LLC
Stuart's Contracting is the preferred contractor for dozens of realtors in the Stafford County and surrounding area. While Stuart's Contracting is best known for their painting and flooring specialists, their service offerings have expanded over the years to include much more... Additions & Remo...Read more about Stuart's Contracting LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Kf Renovations Contractors LLC
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Kf Renovations Contractors is a remodeling contractor based in Prince William County. We offer carport installations, sunroom, decks built outs and repairs, painting and drywall installation and repairs, basements, wet bars, new kitchens, cabinets, kitchen remodeling and construction and handymen se...Read more about Kf Renovations Contractors LLC
Kf Renovations Contractors is a remodeling contractor based in Prince William County. We offer carport installations, sunroom, decks built outs and repairs, painting and drywall installation and repairs, basements, wet bars, new kitchens, cabinets, kitchen remodeling and construction and handymen se...Read more about Kf Renovations Contractors LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Walter's Painting & Handyman Services
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(10)
Proudly showcase your home after hours with soothing lighting solutions from Walter's Painting & Handyman Services in Friendly, MD.
Proudly showcase your home after hours with soothing lighting solutions from Walter's Painting & Handyman Services in Friendly, MD.
Porch Pro Headshot Handyman Rescue Squad LLC
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(3)
Founded in 2018 - Handyman Rescue Squad LLC Professional Tradesmen has over 28 years of experience in the Home Repair and Home Remodeling industry. We only hire the Best Tradesmen and each tradesman hired by our company has to complete a thorough criminal background check. ​ We take great pride in o...Read more about Handyman Rescue Squad LLC
Founded in 2018 - Handyman Rescue Squad LLC Professional Tradesmen has over 28 years of experience in the Home Repair and Home Remodeling industry. We only hire the Best Tradesmen and each tradesman hired by our company has to complete a thorough criminal background check. ​ We take great pride in o...Read more about Handyman Rescue Squad LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Affordable Roofer & Handyman
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(4)
I do roof repairs of any type, exterior painting, mortar repairs and chimney crowns, cricket installations, and cupola construction and sell cupolas to custom caps. We repair decks and replace parts. Offering over 30 years of quality.
I do roof repairs of any type, exterior painting, mortar repairs and chimney crowns, cricket installations, and cupola construction and sell cupolas to custom caps. We repair decks and replace parts. Offering over 30 years of quality.
Porch Pro Headshot GRIMES CONSTRUCTION LLC
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(5)
Grimes Construction LLC is a Class "A" contractor from Spotsylvania. Offering both residential and commercial skills, They provide custom fine carpentry services, remodeling, painting, tenant build-outs, sunrooms, decks, new home construction, additions, basement finishing.
Grimes Construction LLC is a Class "A" contractor from Spotsylvania. Offering both residential and commercial skills, They provide custom fine carpentry services, remodeling, painting, tenant build-outs, sunrooms, decks, new home construction, additions, basement finishing.
Porch Pro Headshot Weaver's Construction LLC
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(11)
"Justin Weaver just remodeled an area of our basement which included laying tile, removing carpet and molding, installing gate and fencing for a dog enclosure. The job went as advertised and Justin did a meticulous job on the tile and barrier. Justin was timely, informative and thorough. His work is...Read more about Weaver's Construction LLC
"Justin Weaver just remodeled an area of our basement which included laying tile, removing carpet and molding, installing gate and fencing for a dog enclosure. The job went as advertised and Justin did a meticulous job on the tile and barrier. Justin was timely, informative and thorough. His work is...Read more about Weaver's Construction 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 Fredericksburg Carpenters

51410

My experience is that Bubba and Cindy are very dedicated to doing an excellent job and treating their customers fairly and completing their jobs in a timely manner. This is an excellent resource for "real folks" who need a repair but are not in a positio...

- Ursula Balsom
70063

I had a variety of work that needed to be done, roof repair, carpentry, shelving installed. Bubbas Handyman Service completed the job for me. Very nice service and prices. Russell was great, nice clean up after work was done, and very professional nice jo...

- M Waters
51445

Bubbas Handyman Service is a totally professional organization. I would never hesitate to recommend them for any job.Save yourself some trouble and call Bubbas on the double !!

- Linda Mortazavi
51508

Quick, quality work, and a great personality. All in all great job.

- CHRISTOPHER TURNER
51407

Great company. Very pleases with work and the company.

- Wendy Bond
51400

Professional, personable and reasonable. Couldn't ask for more!

- Jennifer Millard
226561

Bad business,poor quality & poor communication

- Richard Crockett
98805

We were a subcontractor of MGT Construction. MGT is the worse contractor you could work for - they do not pay their subs. Mike Logan, President will lie to your face. Please beaware of working for MGT - read the article that came out today(11/15/17) i...

- Cynthia Harris
33186

Great Service, Great Quality and Outstanding Professionalism.

- Ricardo Serrano
32614

They called us and setup an appointment for estimate, but never showed up or called again.

- john fiess
33168

Walter`s painting did an excellent job in my house, I paint my daughter's room and I was beautiful. I give it 5 stars

- Julissa Escobar
98003

We had Grimes Construction replace the frame around the garage door that had dry rot, and replace a main support beam that was part of the frame of the house which had been eaten by termites. His team and work are outstanding. We will be hiring them two ...

- Jean Phelps

Everything You Need to Know About Fredericksburg Carpenters

Can I browse unscreened Carpenters in Fredericksburg?

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

  • John Reinhart Carpentry:
    • Services Offered: Carpenters
    • BBB Rating: A+
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • L & P Carpenter:
    • Services Offered: Carpenters
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Corelot Interiors:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

I have Carpentry Services work that I need done in Fredericksburg. What should my budget be?

Our data on recent carpenter projects in Fredericksburg shows that larger carpentry services projects in city are often upwards of $0.00. However, this price depends on a number of factors. Cost can increase or decrease based on any/all of the following:

  • Location: carpenters travel time may factor into the budget.
  • Cost of materials. This is an important factor of your carpentry services project budget. You can purchase materials yourself, but remember that your carpenter professional maybe be able to leverage relationships with other companies to save on material costs.
  • Company ratings: Highly-rated carpenters tend to be more expensive. Decide what balance between ratings and cost is right for you.

As always, every project is different and you should contact multiple carpenters throughout Fredericksburg to ensure your project is done right.

What should I check for once my Carpenter in Fredericksburg has finished working?

Every carpentry services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any carpentry services company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with carpentry services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the carpenter to describe what they did. Whether your carpentry services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your carpentry services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the carpenter do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

All Carpenters in Fredericksburg, VA

Porch Pro Headshot HandyLane LLC
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Quality Handyman services. 🛠 Always putting the customer 1st!
Quality Handyman services. 🛠 Always putting the customer 1st!
Porch Pro Headshot Finish Carpenter LLC
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Finish carpenter LLC
Finish carpenter LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Ideal Home Service owner Carla Hart
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
We are a small locally owned company ideal Home service. We have been in business since 2008 licensed and insured. We do turn key kitchen and bathroom modeling (flooring, tile, backsplash, Stone, marble, luxury vinyl plank flooring, tiled patios, painting, decks, full demo and remodel). All work...Read more about Ideal Home Service owner Carla Hart
We are a small locally owned company ideal Home service. We have been in business since 2008 licensed and insured. We do turn key kitchen and bathroom modeling (flooring, tile, backsplash, Stone, marble, luxury vinyl plank flooring, tiled patios, painting, decks, full demo and remodel). All work...Read more about Ideal Home Service owner Carla Hart
Porch Pro Headshot Martinell construction
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Located in Leonardtown, MD, Martinell construction can provide you with effective and efficient vinyl siding services.
Located in Leonardtown, MD, Martinell construction can provide you with effective and efficient vinyl siding services.
Porch Pro Headshot Olde Dogg Trades LLC
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Doing handyman service for our community on time professional and responsible pricing with decades of experience in all aspects of construction, maintenance, and repair.
Doing handyman service for our community on time professional and responsible pricing with decades of experience in all aspects of construction, maintenance, and repair.
Porch Pro Headshot mgt construction
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(5)
Porch Pro Headshot Prince flooring
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
(1)
Porch Pro Headshot Nissi Home Renovations, Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Enjoy good quality carpet for years to come from the professionals at Nissi Home Renovations in Reid, MD.
Enjoy good quality carpet for years to come from the professionals at Nissi Home Renovations in Reid, MD.
Porch Pro Headshot Handy Quality Improvements
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Porch Pro Headshot Willie Knight & Son Construction
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Knight & Son Const, Willie, located in Spotsylvania, is a general contractor. They provide bathroom remodeling, residential construction, and foundation testing as well as other services.
Knight & Son Const, Willie, located in Spotsylvania, is a general contractor. They provide bathroom remodeling, residential construction, and foundation testing as well as other services.
Porch Pro Headshot Chain Custom Builders
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia
Porch Pro Headshot Eleven Hammers Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Fredericksburg, Virginia

Latest projects near Fredericksburg

Recent projects booked on Porch
Fredericksburg 22407
Deck Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Type of deck
Pressure-treated pine
Areas of deck to repair
Stairs and railings, Decking or deck surface
Deck damage
Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Severity of damage
Serious (the deck is unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
No
Already have deck materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Fredericksburg 22407
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a week
Fredericksburg 22407
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Fredericksburg 22407
Finish Carpentry
Service needed
Finish Carpentry
Start Date
Within a week
Fredericksburg 22408
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Fredericksburg 22408
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Existing deck
No
Approximate size of deck to build
I'm not sure
Decking and railing materials
Pressure-treated pine, Cedar or redwood, I'm not sure
Deck features
Stairs
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Fredericksburg 22406
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a month
Type of deck
Pressure-treated pine
Areas of deck to repair
Structural beams, joists or posts
Deck damage
Rotting, cracked or missing boards
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
Fredericksburg 22407
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a week
Type of deck
Pressure-treated pine
Areas of deck to repair
Stairs and railings, Decking or deck surface
Deck damage
Tree damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Needs to be refinished
Severity of damage
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
Filing insurance claim
Yes
Already have deck materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Fredericksburg 22405
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a month
Type of deck
I'm not sure
Areas of deck to repair
Stairs and railings
Deck damage
Warping or water damage, Loose, wobbly or unstable
Severity of damage
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
Filing insurance claim
No
Already have deck materials
No, but I'll provide them