Top 3 Carpenters in Greenville, SC

Porch Pro Headshot Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc.
Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc. is a small, owner-operated timber frame company in the southwestern mountains of North Carolina. We operate with a staff of experienced timber framers who enjoy their craft and love the woods they work with. All are members of the Timber Framers Guild and take pride ...Read more about Jeff Johnson Timber Frames, Inc.
562 Terrell Rd, Franklin, NC
828-524-7585
Porch Pro Headshot Mermaid Engineering Handyman Services LLC
We handle small jobs . Be On The Honey Done! List. DOD , NAS Sigsbee, Key West maintenance contractor. Mermaid Engineering's goal is to build lasting relationships and help home owners and businesses with All their handyman needs! We are employee owned for Quality service in 7 States, Hawaii, C...Read more about Mermaid Engineering Handyman Services LLC
113 Canterbury Ct, East Peoria, IL
305-942-1371
Porch Pro Headshot Hamilton Home
Here at Hamilton Home, our goal is simple. To provide the highest quality service to the homeowners of the Greenville SC area. Your satisfaction is number one priority. Meet with us and i promise you will never want to use anyone else again.
9 Rock Side Ct, Greenville, SC
864-661-8293

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Porch Pro Headshot Upstate Exterminating
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Pest Control Service 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Call Upstate Ext.& Pest Control for all your Pest Control, Termite Control, Bed Bugs,Roaches,,Mice,Moisture Control,Spiders, In Business for 33 Years Call Today 864-859-8735 or 864-878-4402 Roaches Rats/Mice Termites Silverfish Fleas Powder Post Bee...Read more about Upstate Exterminating
Pest Control Service 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Call Upstate Ext.& Pest Control for all your Pest Control, Termite Control, Bed Bugs,Roaches,,Mice,Moisture Control,Spiders, In Business for 33 Years Call Today 864-859-8735 or 864-878-4402 Roaches Rats/Mice Termites Silverfish Fleas Powder Post Bee...Read more about Upstate Exterminating
Porch Pro Headshot JB White Cabinetry & Construction, LLC
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Serves Greenville, South Carolina
(3)
"We hired Brian to paint several rooms in our house, paint the kitchen cabinetry, and stain the island. He and his crew did an outstanding job! They were prompt, efficient, and even stayed late to get the job done! He was easy to get in touch with, and returned texts quickly. I would definitely ...Read more about JB White Cabinetry & Construction, LLC
"We hired Brian to paint several rooms in our house, paint the kitchen cabinetry, and stain the island. He and his crew did an outstanding job! They were prompt, efficient, and even stayed late to get the job done! He was easy to get in touch with, and returned texts quickly. I would definitely ...Read more about JB White Cabinetry & Construction, LLC
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Serves Greenville, South Carolina
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"Dale replaced my deck steps and did a fantastic job. Reasonable estimate for the work. He was courteous, professional and new what he was doing. Will be calling him again for more things I need repaired."
"Dale replaced my deck steps and did a fantastic job. Reasonable estimate for the work. He was courteous, professional and new what he was doing. Will be calling him again for more things I need repaired."
Porch Pro Headshot Nook and Cranny Furniture Repair & Restoration
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Serves Greenville, South Carolina
Whether you need to REPAIR a broken piece of everyday furniture, RESURRECT a valued family heirloom, turn a garage-sale find into something special, RESTORE or REFINISH an antique, or just REJUVENATE older furniture that still has value, Nook and Cranny Company can help. ♦ Nook and Cranny Company ...Read more about Nook and Cranny Furniture Repair & Restoration
Whether you need to REPAIR a broken piece of everyday furniture, RESURRECT a valued family heirloom, turn a garage-sale find into something special, RESTORE or REFINISH an antique, or just REJUVENATE older furniture that still has value, Nook and Cranny Company can help. ♦ Nook and Cranny Company ...Read more about Nook and Cranny Furniture Repair & Restoration
Porch Pro Headshot Custom Carpentry And Veneer
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Serves Greenville, South Carolina
Specializing in custom flooring hardwoods, laminate and custom tile, interior exterior drystack stone veneers, custom crown molding and trim, custom backsplash, custom showers, all types of construction repairs and installation. Custom Carpentry and Veneer wood, carpentry Excellence..
Specializing in custom flooring hardwoods, laminate and custom tile, interior exterior drystack stone veneers, custom crown molding and trim, custom backsplash, custom showers, all types of construction repairs and installation. Custom Carpentry and Veneer wood, carpentry Excellence..
Porch Pro Headshot Affordable flooring and renovation
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Quality,craftmanship,and integrity is our standard for satisfied customers.
Quality,craftmanship,and integrity is our standard for satisfied customers.
Porch Pro Headshot Exsquizite design subcontractors
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Serves Greenville, South Carolina
My name is coy jones I'm with Exsquisitedesign I have a elite team to do the top knotch work for our valued customer's.
My name is coy jones I'm with Exsquisitedesign I have a elite team to do the top knotch work for our valued customer's.

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 Greenville Carpenters

58565

We use him for the installation of all our apartment kitchen cabinets and countertops at Brookdale Harbison. He does great work, his rates are reasonable, and is very responsive. Highly recommend.

- Dougal Kear
51549

Brian has done a great job! Very highly recommended!! Have already signed him up for more jobs!

- John Martin
113683

Highly recommend,quailty of services is the best

- Richard deberry
260651

Run, do not walk, away from this zero-star contractor, who Porch would get rid of if they had any integrity. Like many others, Curtis Saffian suckered me into a huge deposit (50%). He said our shed roof would be done by the end of March. His crew came t...

- Angie Bell
248897

This has been an ongoing trauma for my parents. Curtis says he will come the next day and doesn't show up for a couple of weeks. It has been weeks at a time. He doesn't return phone calls or text. They have had their kitchen destroyed for 52 days now....

- Kelly Beavers
310047

We agree with all the other reviews. Just like all the other reviews on here and other message boards, Curtis is not upright in his business practices. BEWARE. He told us is name was Curtis Stafin and it is Curtis Saffian. See this article just in cas...

- Keith Van Arsdale
251592

We are having same experience as the previous reviewer. We were given a timeline of 2-3 weeks over a month ago. Curtis took my parents doors and he has yet to come back and finish the rest of the project he contracted with us. He is not returning our t...

- melody crenshaw
434139

We used Mermaid Engineering to hang artwork in our home. We have high ceilings and a turning staircase. He was able to hang our larger pieces and a few other ones with ease. Paul is very responsive and his work is very good. We will use him again.

- Jennifer Bohannon
462908

Mermaid Engineering came to my house to install a new utility door. They were a big help picking up the door at the store and helping me choose doorknobs and trim. The work was done in the same day and done quickly. The price for all of this excellent ...

- Lynn Hollaway
430703

Paul was quick to reply and very accommodating with scheduling. He has the experience I need for hanging large artwork on stairways and high ceilings. I look forward to working with him again.

- Jennifer Bohannon
62024

We gave Jeff a challenge with our house. It is large and has a complicated roof design. It was an hour from his shop and up a steep driveway. However, Jeff and his crew did a perfect job. There was no problem he didnt have an answer for. He explained e...

- Susan Gosche

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Porch Pro Headshot Got Work? Carpentry
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Serves Greenville, South Carolina
No job to big or small... If u have work for us n want it done rt the first time... We are here for you...
No job to big or small... If u have work for us n want it done rt the first time... We are here for you...
Porch Pro Headshot Prime Home Services LLC
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Serves Greenville, South Carolina
We are grateful to be a part of making people feel good! 30+ years in the industry leaves us with lots of know how.
We are grateful to be a part of making people feel good! 30+ years in the industry leaves us with lots of know how.
Porch Pro Headshot Decking pros and more exc
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We do all remolding and handyman work decks fences ac units
We do all remolding and handyman work decks fences ac units
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JK Total Homes, LLC is a full service general contracting company serving our customers with commercial and residential construction needs for large and small projects. We are a Family owned Residential Contracting Company with over 44 years of dependable service. All jobs are done...Read more about JK Total Homes
JK Total Homes, LLC is a full service general contracting company serving our customers with commercial and residential construction needs for large and small projects. We are a Family owned Residential Contracting Company with over 44 years of dependable service. All jobs are done...Read more about JK Total Homes
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Porch Pro Headshot AA and J'S Unique (all-inclusive services)
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Hi, my name is John Wingeter, co-owner of AA and J'S UNIQUE, proclaimed jack of all trades, and self admitted workaholic. Starting this company with my cousin, partner, and life long friend , Mr. Will Donahoo, has been a whirlwind adventure already. Although still very early in our development we bo...Read more about AA and J'S Unique (all-inclusive services)
Hi, my name is John Wingeter, co-owner of AA and J'S UNIQUE, proclaimed jack of all trades, and self admitted workaholic. Starting this company with my cousin, partner, and life long friend , Mr. Will Donahoo, has been a whirlwind adventure already. Although still very early in our development we bo...Read more about AA and J'S Unique (all-inclusive services)
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A new coat of paint or new wall treatments are easy ways to refresh the look and feel of your home. Whether you need interior or exterior painting, you can count on the pros from Spectrum Paint and Carpentry to make you fall in love with your home all over again. Our painting services are provided ...Read more about Spectrum Paint and Carpentry
A new coat of paint or new wall treatments are easy ways to refresh the look and feel of your home. Whether you need interior or exterior painting, you can count on the pros from Spectrum Paint and Carpentry to make you fall in love with your home all over again. Our painting services are provided ...Read more about Spectrum Paint and Carpentry
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Latest projects near Greenville

Recent projects booked on Porch
Greenville 29607
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Existing deck
Yes
Approximate size of deck to build
100-250 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
Synthetic or composite
Deck features
Stairs
Other deck features
Deck lighting
Extent of design or prep work
No