Top 10 Carpenters in Galesburg, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Pure Michigan Builders
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
(16)
"This contractor delivers high quality work! He takes his time to make sure the project turns out perfect and exactly how the customer wants. He delivered a fair and easily understandble quote, got us scheduled quickly, performed all the work in the time frame we discussed and did a stellar clean up...Read more about Pure Michigan Builders
"This contractor delivers high quality work! He takes his time to make sure the project turns out perfect and exactly how the customer wants. He delivered a fair and easily understandble quote, got us scheduled quickly, performed all the work in the time frame we discussed and did a stellar clean up...Read more about Pure Michigan Builders
Porch Pro Headshot Building Dreams Construction
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
(13)
"Working with Troy was a great experience. We liked the look of granite for our new countertops, but were concerned about the cost. Troy suggested granite tile, and we are so happy with the way it looks. He custom built both our kitchen and bathroom countertops, and installed new sinks and faucet...Read more about Building Dreams Construction
"Working with Troy was a great experience. We liked the look of granite for our new countertops, but were concerned about the cost. Troy suggested granite tile, and we are so happy with the way it looks. He custom built both our kitchen and bathroom countertops, and installed new sinks and faucet...Read more about Building Dreams Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Bobier Woodwork & Design LLC
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
(2)
Bobier Woodwork is a family owned and operated business, located in Charlotte, and serving the entire greater Lansing Area. With over 15 years woodworking and carpentry experience, we are more than capable of providing you with a top quality product with complete satisfaction. We look forward to h...Read more about Bobier Woodwork & Design LLC
Bobier Woodwork is a family owned and operated business, located in Charlotte, and serving the entire greater Lansing Area. With over 15 years woodworking and carpentry experience, we are more than capable of providing you with a top quality product with complete satisfaction. We look forward to h...Read more about Bobier Woodwork & Design LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Kuiper Building Services
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
(7)
Kuiper Building Services is a local Southwest Michigan business built on quality, trust and competitive professional quotes.. We began with traditional carpentry passed from generations of craftsman from several aspects of the trade. We strive for excellence and believe that our work ethic and super...Read more about Kuiper Building Services
Kuiper Building Services is a local Southwest Michigan business built on quality, trust and competitive professional quotes.. We began with traditional carpentry passed from generations of craftsman from several aspects of the trade. We strive for excellence and believe that our work ethic and super...Read more about Kuiper Building Services
Porch Pro Headshot Charles Fruin Builder / Handyman Home Repair
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
Handy Man and Home Repairs provided by a licenced and insured residential building contractor all carpentry related repairs in and arround your home interior doors and trim install to drywall repairs some painting light plumbing and electrical storm doors install locksets wood porch decks and hand r...Read more about Charles Fruin Builder / Handyman Home Repair
Handy Man and Home Repairs provided by a licenced and insured residential building contractor all carpentry related repairs in and arround your home interior doors and trim install to drywall repairs some painting light plumbing and electrical storm doors install locksets wood porch decks and hand r...Read more about Charles Fruin Builder / Handyman Home Repair
Porch Pro Headshot Kronos Property mgnt
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
Kronos Property mgnt. is a "whole-home" advising service that aims at fulfilling the customers needs at all costs. We have 3 years + of hands on experience & over 30 years + plus of guiding from our senior techs & trainees. KPM specializes in home repair from all miscellaneous sorts involving "han...Read more about Kronos Property mgnt
Kronos Property mgnt. is a "whole-home" advising service that aims at fulfilling the customers needs at all costs. We have 3 years + of hands on experience & over 30 years + plus of guiding from our senior techs & trainees. KPM specializes in home repair from all miscellaneous sorts involving "han...Read more about Kronos Property mgnt
Porch Pro Headshot Lakeside Handyman/Home Improvements
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
Lakeside Home Improvements is here for everyone's needs. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, siding, roofing, deck builds, Drywall, installation of hardwood and laminate floating floors, kitchen and bathroom remodels, installation of trim, baseboards, crown molding, cabinets, interior...Read more about Lakeside Handyman/Home Improvements
Lakeside Home Improvements is here for everyone's needs. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, siding, roofing, deck builds, Drywall, installation of hardwood and laminate floating floors, kitchen and bathroom remodels, installation of trim, baseboards, crown molding, cabinets, interior...Read more about Lakeside Handyman/Home Improvements
Porch Pro Headshot LakesideServices
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
We have been in business for over 5 years and carry full insurance. I also have a portfolio upon request. I except ALL major Credit Cards. Our 5 star rating and excellent reviews comes from the many customers we have satisfied and brings us back for more projects. We guarantee 110% customer ...Read more about LakesideServices
We have been in business for over 5 years and carry full insurance. I also have a portfolio upon request. I except ALL major Credit Cards. Our 5 star rating and excellent reviews comes from the many customers we have satisfied and brings us back for more projects. We guarantee 110% customer ...Read more about LakesideServices
Porch Pro Headshot M&M Home Improvement
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
Based in Kalamazoo, Mm Home Improvements is a remodeling contractor that provides exterior remodeling, sunroom construction and more.
Based in Kalamazoo, Mm Home Improvements is a remodeling contractor that provides exterior remodeling, sunroom construction and more.
Porch Pro Headshot Aardema Wood Floors
Carpenters
Serves Galesburg, Michigan
(29)

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 Galesburg Carpenters

80651

I was extremely pleased with Mr. Bobier's craftsmanship and his excellent work on my porch. Work was done timely and my porch looked great.

- Carol Diskin
9438

Excellent work quality. Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent value.

Very knowledgeable and very good at what he does. Give Troy a description of what you are looking for and he will create it! No job is too big and no job is too small!

- Casey Clark
10347

Troy was very responsive. He drove from the Lansing area to complete a very time sensitive job. We had already moved across state and needed the work completed before a closing. Troy sent detailed pictures of the work that needed to be completed so tha...

- George Chapman
9381

Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent value.

Troy is a great guy to work with. He explains what will get done and he has great ideas that you might not think of. Work was done perfect, on time, and on budget.

- Tim Harsevoort
9462

We had total remodel of Family Room, Kitchen, and Dining Room Troy brought new and innovative ideas to the project and really helped modernize our home. Also saved us over $5,000 in kitchen cabinets alone. Pays attention to the details, and quality work ...

- Eldridge Jeff
9416

I've known Troy Freed for 20yrs, and can assure you that he has great knowledge in ALL areas of residential construction. He has exceptional creativity, in that he can take your project to the next level, often times creating a vision for the homeowner, t...

- Brad Shaw
165587

I have had many home renovations done by pure mich builders . And they are the only I go back to when I need work done . From my new shed on the web pic isn't it beautiful to my kitchen sink installed and plumbing to my new roof and they will be re sidin...

- Dawn Sage

Everything You Need to Know About Galesburg Carpenters

Who should I hire if I need Carpentry Services in Galesburg?

Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Galesburg ready to help you with your carpentry services project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Carpenters on Porch:

    • Mottor Splinter Shop
      • Scarlett Associates Corp
        • Burger Remodeling & Repair

          Can I browse unscreened Carpenters in Galesburg?

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

          • Gull Lake Cabinetry:
            • Services Offered: Carpenters
            • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
          • Benjamin C Smith Carpentry:
            • Services Offered: Carpenters
            • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
          • Pepper Carpentry:
            • Services Offered: Carpenters
            • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

          How do I know I am getting a fair price for Carpentry Services work in Galesburg?

          Every Carpentry Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Galesburg work from Carpentersbelow:

          • Talk to a few different Carpenters and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 50 professionals and companies in Galesburg for you to compare.
          • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Carpenters took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

          All Carpenters in Galesburg, MI

          Porch Pro Headshot Design by Choice Kalamazoo
          Carpenters
          Serves Galesburg, Michigan
          Fair, honest and up front pricing. True to our schedule by putting your needs first.
          Fair, honest and up front pricing. True to our schedule by putting your needs first.
          Porch Pro Headshot LACH's Handyman Services
          Carpenters
          Serves Galesburg, Michigan
          Porch Pro Headshot Martinez Carpentry Services
          Carpenters
          Serves Galesburg, Michigan

          Latest projects near Galesburg

          Recent projects booked on Porch
          Galesburg 49053
          Deck Construction
          Start Date
          I'm flexible
          Existing deck
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          Approximate size of deck to build
          I'm not sure
          Decking and railing materials
          Synthetic or composite, Cedar or redwood
          Deck features
          Stairs
          Other deck features
          so far only stairs
          Extent of design or prep work
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