Top 10 Carpenters in Harrisburg, NC

Porch Pro Headshot KD's Elite Custom Building, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(34)
"We had an incredible experience with KDs Elite Builders. They have totally saved our home from exterior water damage. They have removed and replaced all of our exterior siding, Black Board material , and insulation full of black mold . They basically rebuilt the exterior of our home. They have also...Read more about KD's Elite Custom Building, LLC
"We had an incredible experience with KDs Elite Builders. They have totally saved our home from exterior water damage. They have removed and replaced all of our exterior siding, Black Board material , and insulation full of black mold . They basically rebuilt the exterior of our home. They have also...Read more about KD's Elite Custom Building, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Kennard Renovations
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(18)
"Mr. Kennard was referred to me by a co-worker. I called him and he got in touch promptly. We talked and then scheduled a home visit. He was very professional at all times. He showed on time and I could tell by speaking with him he was well versed in his field. He emailed me a contract. Noting exact...Read more about Kennard Renovations
"Mr. Kennard was referred to me by a co-worker. I called him and he got in touch promptly. We talked and then scheduled a home visit. He was very professional at all times. He showed on time and I could tell by speaking with him he was well versed in his field. He emailed me a contract. Noting exact...Read more about Kennard Renovations
Porch Pro Headshot Wall to Wall Cabinetry Solutions
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(4)
"We are very satisfied with the result of our project! Brandon is very experienced and provided suggestions on how to improve the aesthetics and functionality of our original design. He was on time, friendly and very professional, I would highly recommend him to others."
"We are very satisfied with the result of our project! Brandon is very experienced and provided suggestions on how to improve the aesthetics and functionality of our original design. He was on time, friendly and very professional, I would highly recommend him to others."
Porch Pro Headshot DMR Reconstruction
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(3)
DMR Reconstruction has years of experience with kitchen & bath design/remodels & room additions & renovations. We are located in Union County and can bring our showroom to you. We back our services with a 5 year workmanship guarantee.
DMR Reconstruction has years of experience with kitchen & bath design/remodels & room additions & renovations. We are located in Union County and can bring our showroom to you. We back our services with a 5 year workmanship guarantee.
Porch Pro Headshot Mariela Cleaning Services.
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(5)
Home Shield Service gives the best service our goals is to have our customers satisfied with our work .
Home Shield Service gives the best service our goals is to have our customers satisfied with our work .
Porch Pro Headshot Edwood Art & Craft LLC
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(4)
It is a pleasure bringing ideas to life, creating spectacular living spaces. There really is nothing like creating unique organic and innovative design.
It is a pleasure bringing ideas to life, creating spectacular living spaces. There really is nothing like creating unique organic and innovative design.
Porch Pro Headshot A Plus Roofing Siding, Inc
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
We specialize in full roof replacements and full siding installation at a very affordable price well call us you won't be unhappy . We are out to put a smile on your face by bringing the value of your home for a very low price .
We specialize in full roof replacements and full siding installation at a very affordable price well call us you won't be unhappy . We are out to put a smile on your face by bringing the value of your home for a very low price .
Porch Pro Headshot Creswell Construction
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(4)
"I highly recommend this company for any of your home repair needs!! They were fast efficient a very affordable!! Easy to talk to worked with me on all my needs and concerns an got the job done in a very timely measure without any issues!! Whatever your project is I recommend you call this company v...Read more about Creswell Construction
"I highly recommend this company for any of your home repair needs!! They were fast efficient a very affordable!! Easy to talk to worked with me on all my needs and concerns an got the job done in a very timely measure without any issues!! Whatever your project is I recommend you call this company v...Read more about Creswell Construction
Porch Pro Headshot McFarland Pro Maintenance Services
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(2)
Porch Pro Headshot Bill's Handy Man Service
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(2)
"Very professional work. He was also very kind and generous. I was on a very tight budget as a single mother with many projects needed. My front door and porch came out just amazing. The kitchen floor was not an easy job with unexpected challenges and he never asked for extra money. This profession...Read more about Bill's Handy Man Service
"Very professional work. He was also very kind and generous. I was on a very tight budget as a single mother with many projects needed. My front door and porch came out just amazing. The kitchen floor was not an easy job with unexpected challenges and he never asked for extra money. This profession...Read more about Bill's Handy Man Service

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 Harrisburg Carpenters

206534

Ryan Cady helped us with repairs when we moved out of one house and into another. Workmanship was superior, timeliness and dependability was just as promised. He'll be our first call when work is needed. Can't say enough good things about the experience.

- Robb Little
207510

Ryan has done several jobs for me, and I’ve been very impressed. It’s hard to find someone with the knowledge and skill to perform a vast number of trades affordably. Ryan has consistently been able to beat others’ prices, and can always start promptly.

- Dustin Bigger
183352

I had cabinets that needed to be installed and Ryan gave me a call the same day I put the request in. The project was done for me that week! The service was better than any other name brand company that has done work for me. Cady’s Handyman is affordable...

- Mandie Lowe
241192

Absolutely outstanding, professional, honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable, there is nothing Trisco and his crew cannot do! He has transformed a fixer upper into a dream get away near the city!

- Vaudrey Funderburke
138848

Ed is wonderful! He is a jack of all trades. We have already used him twice in two weeks for furniture assembly - we were wowed by his professionalism and expertise . We will be calling him back next week to mount our TV’s. Ed also does custom made furnit...

- N Nath
222647

thank you for your quick response

- Richard Harris
42339

Very good service. Did a great job in my floor and tile in my bathroom. Does everything he says he's going to do. Shows up on time. I have lots of other projects for him to do. Glad I found Jim.

- Melissa Sleigh
150885

Nothing but great things to say about Wall to Wall Cabinetry. Did an amazing job and were very reasonable. I highly recommend these guys!

- Cole Brodie
8817

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

Custom Woodworx was fast and reliable with their price and schedule estimation. They provided a list of options for materials and pricing and they kept to the project's time table and budget. I have and would recommend their services.

- sean lanich
568

Would recommend.

- Jeremy Whisnant
83

Would recommend.

- Tanda Pohl
425

Would recommend.

- Scott Radley

All Carpenters in Harrisburg, NC

Porch Pro Headshot Crawford's Home Improvement Refresh & Repair
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(3)
"I have had multiple things done on my home from replacing my roof and built a handy cap ramp and remodeled a bathroom to make it handy cap accusable and a brand new deck on the back of my home and everything turned out great. would recommend him for any jobs that need done."
"I have had multiple things done on my home from replacing my roof and built a handy cap ramp and remodeled a bathroom to make it handy cap accusable and a brand new deck on the back of my home and everything turned out great. would recommend him for any jobs that need done."
Porch Pro Headshot M R Enterprises
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(9)
"We can't say enough good things about MR Enterprises. Mark did an excellent job during estimation, listening to what we wanted, asking questions and making suggestions. He assured us at the beginning that he would always be fair, and he kept his promise. We contracted with Mark to build us a new...Read more about M R Enterprises
"We can't say enough good things about MR Enterprises. Mark did an excellent job during estimation, listening to what we wanted, asking questions and making suggestions. He assured us at the beginning that he would always be fair, and he kept his promise. We contracted with Mark to build us a new...Read more about M R Enterprises
Porch Pro Headshot Divine Woodworks
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(3)
It can be a lot of money to undertake carpentry redesigning, but try not to waste more than needed. Exactly what is our company's focus? Divine Woodworks's niche: fence engineering, engineering of commercial exterior molding, commercial exterior trim upgrading and domestic custom molding repairing. ...Read more about Divine Woodworks
It can be a lot of money to undertake carpentry redesigning, but try not to waste more than needed. Exactly what is our company's focus? Divine Woodworks's niche: fence engineering, engineering of commercial exterior molding, commercial exterior trim upgrading and domestic custom molding repairing. ...Read more about Divine Woodworks
Porch Pro Headshot Custom Woodworx
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(2)
We are a quality minded group with fair prices . Screen poches , additions , sunrooms , rot repair , door and window repair / replacements , interior , and exterior trim are just a few of the things we handle in the broad spectrum of home renovations . We love what we do , and strive to give you wh...Read more about Custom Woodworx
We are a quality minded group with fair prices . Screen poches , additions , sunrooms , rot repair , door and window repair / replacements , interior , and exterior trim are just a few of the things we handle in the broad spectrum of home renovations . We love what we do , and strive to give you wh...Read more about Custom Woodworx
Porch Pro Headshot Sparks Construction
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
Sparks Construction is a company forged out of a long line of honest and honorable cabinet makers, home builders, and craftsman of all trades. My family has been in the construction business since the 1600s starting with my great great great grandfather who was a well known cabinet builder in Switze...Read more about Sparks Construction
Sparks Construction is a company forged out of a long line of honest and honorable cabinet makers, home builders, and craftsman of all trades. My family has been in the construction business since the 1600s starting with my great great great grandfather who was a well known cabinet builder in Switze...Read more about Sparks Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Cee Dub's Services
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
I've done carpentry for over 10 years. Having learned that trade from my father, I specialize in home beautification through custom design and woodwork. A few of my talents are, custom cabinetry, wood flooring, and crown molding.
I've done carpentry for over 10 years. Having learned that trade from my father, I specialize in home beautification through custom design and woodwork. A few of my talents are, custom cabinetry, wood flooring, and crown molding.
Porch Pro Headshot William R. Walker Jr. - licensed contractor
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(1)
Porch Pro Headshot Grindstaff's Remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
(1)
Small Christian Owned Remodeling and Handyman Business.
Small Christian Owned Remodeling and Handyman Business.
Porch Pro Headshot Windows and General Home Repair
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
We provide comprehensive window and door repairs and replacement. Specializing in glass replacement. Licensed and insured 35 years window experience
We provide comprehensive window and door repairs and replacement. Specializing in glass replacement. Licensed and insured 35 years window experience
Porch Pro Headshot McGOWAN HomeImpovements
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
I do light electrical, light plumbing, paint, small drywall repairs, I can a little bit of everything I’m very professional guy here to take care of you needs around you home
I do light electrical, light plumbing, paint, small drywall repairs, I can a little bit of everything I’m very professional guy here to take care of you needs around you home
Porch Pro Headshot FarScapes Etc LLC
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
Hardscape, pergolas, decks, gazebos, outdoor stone grill kitchens, fire pits, Etc.
Hardscape, pergolas, decks, gazebos, outdoor stone grill kitchens, fire pits, Etc.
Porch Pro Headshot A&D Handyman
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina
We pride ourselves in giving good service and quality work
We pride ourselves in giving good service and quality work
Porch Pro Headshot All Aspect Builders
Carpenters
Serves Harrisburg, North Carolina

Latest projects near Harrisburg

Recent projects booked on Porch
Concord 28025
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Existing deck
Yes
Approximate size of deck to build
I'm not sure
Decking and railing materials
I'm not sure
Deck features
Nothing extra, just the deck
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
No