Top 10 Carpenters in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Porch Pro Headshot Icy flame construction
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
(18)
"In Fall, 2021 I had considerable siding replaced on the outside of my home and had the home exterior completely painted. Leon of Icy Fame was fantastic and did great work. I'd recommend him to anybody. Leon was dependable, knowledgeable, experienced, fair-priced, honest, and seemed to take pride ...Read more about Icy flame construction
"In Fall, 2021 I had considerable siding replaced on the outside of my home and had the home exterior completely painted. Leon of Icy Fame was fantastic and did great work. I'd recommend him to anybody. Leon was dependable, knowledgeable, experienced, fair-priced, honest, and seemed to take pride ...Read more about Icy flame construction
Porch Pro Headshot Uptown Build
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
(7)
"We bought our home in December and had a mere 3 days to have every room painted! Tony did an amazing job working with our schedule and making sure the job was done right. He also provided helpful suggestions, seamlessly blended texture into a patched space of wall, calked where needed and worked pa...Read more about Uptown Build
"We bought our home in December and had a mere 3 days to have every room painted! Tony did an amazing job working with our schedule and making sure the job was done right. He also provided helpful suggestions, seamlessly blended texture into a patched space of wall, calked where needed and worked pa...Read more about Uptown Build
Porch Pro Headshot Jim’s
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
(120)
We get the job done. Customer satisfaction guaranteed.
We get the job done. Customer satisfaction guaranteed.
Porch Pro Headshot Landry Affordable Roofing & Restorations
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Roof with the best , or leak like the rest. We can build or restore anything from the ground up. We have promised warranty’s. The best prices in town , and the best work by far. Plenty of references to call as well.
Roof with the best , or leak like the rest. We can build or restore anything from the ground up. We have promised warranty’s. The best prices in town , and the best work by far. Plenty of references to call as well.
Porch Pro Headshot Innovative Outdoors
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
A restoration company .We have been in business for 5 year and have over 35 years experience in the construction industry. We created this business to Excell in the restoration of homes and properties , adding value and curb appeal to any project . We would appreciate the chance to enhance your pro...Read more about Innovative Outdoors
A restoration company .We have been in business for 5 year and have over 35 years experience in the construction industry. We created this business to Excell in the restoration of homes and properties , adding value and curb appeal to any project . We would appreciate the chance to enhance your pro...Read more about Innovative Outdoors
Porch Pro Headshot Bonts Restoration
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Bonts Restoration, located in Jacksonville, is a carpentry company that offers custom deck building, deck repairs. stairs, and custom carpentry from design
Bonts Restoration, located in Jacksonville, is a carpentry company that offers custom deck building, deck repairs. stairs, and custom carpentry from design
Porch Pro Headshot Swift Remodel
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
(11)
"I hired Gene recently to do some work on a bathroom in a rental property I own. He was quick to respond, was very fair in his prices and did an amazing job. He's a very honest and trustworthy guy. I will definitely use him again and would highly recommend him to others."
"I hired Gene recently to do some work on a bathroom in a rental property I own. He was quick to respond, was very fair in his prices and did an amazing job. He's a very honest and trustworthy guy. I will definitely use him again and would highly recommend him to others."
Porch Pro Headshot Handyman Vince Inc
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
(2)
"I was happy to find a retired journeyman carpenter to build porch steps, a few pieces of tile, and hang a small bit of sheet rock. There were some issues with the project being completed on time. As a "handyman" I asked about painting, he assured me the painter on his crew was a "professional." The...Read more about Handyman Vince Inc
"I was happy to find a retired journeyman carpenter to build porch steps, a few pieces of tile, and hang a small bit of sheet rock. There were some issues with the project being completed on time. As a "handyman" I asked about painting, he assured me the painter on his crew was a "professional." The...Read more about Handyman Vince Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Dave Makes
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Hey Guys! Dave Makes is a company that does anything from small maintenance repair to building outdoor pergolas and pool decking! I’m studying now to take my test to get my general contractors license, but for now I’m lending the helping hand of building good solid relationships of finishing small a...Read more about Dave Makes
Hey Guys! Dave Makes is a company that does anything from small maintenance repair to building outdoor pergolas and pool decking! I’m studying now to take my test to get my general contractors license, but for now I’m lending the helping hand of building good solid relationships of finishing small a...Read more about Dave Makes
Porch Pro Headshot Affordable Restorations of Jac
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Affordable Restorations of Jax is a family owned and operated company that strives for excellence. We have licensed and insured skilled craftsmen and personnel that keep you the customer well informed. At Affordable Restorations of Jax we’re here to please you!
Affordable Restorations of Jax is a family owned and operated company that strives for excellence. We have licensed and insured skilled craftsmen and personnel that keep you the customer well informed. At Affordable Restorations of Jax we’re here to please you!

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 Jacksonville Beach Carpenters

206492

This guy is awesome. He not only did the work he hired him for but he also went above and beyond to ensure the storm door fit securely and fixed our front door. He fit me in his busy schedule the same week. We will be calling him again to install our fre...

- Gina T
149475

Please do not waste your time with this guy!!!!! He showed up to my home to see the scope of my simple project and gave me an estimate. I thought it was kind of high but I agreed because I was behind on a deadline to have some staining done. He postponed...

- Anthony Johnson
228723

Gene did excellent work

- judy bock
218255

Mr.Swift was prompt, professional and did excellent work on our shiplap ceiling that covered our popcorn texture. I will be contacting him for our next remodeling project.

- Barbara Powers
152285

Let me say that we did not know Gene Swift, nor had we ever heard of him prior to getting his information listed on Porch.com. I explained our dilemma: our 29 year old mobile home needed help due to a water leak in the laundry room which extended under wa...

- Dolores J Powell
140940

Gene is very responsive and easy to work with. He worked with me and offered flexible solutions to meet my needs. He removed a smaller sliding glass door and installed French doors and cut the brick exterior to install an extra panel for a pet door. I lo...

- Carolyn Beech
208846

We had 2 exterior doors replaced. Gene worked us through the design and sales process and did the installation .Gene arrived promptly when he said he would and started walking me through what he was going to be doing. Gene came to me a few times through t...

- Kayleigh Norris
174599

Terrible experience. Was clearly high on something. Took my money and left me with an incomplete job and then because he KNEW we were moving forward with formal complaints and a lawsuit, posted lies and hateful comments about us on facebook. He has sent u...

- Lisa Hunt
210971

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. I contacted Swift Remodeling approximately 7 months ago for the construction of an exterior staircase. I made arrangements for Gene to get a obtain a copy of my architectural plans. Once he received the architectural plans,...

- Colleen Hicks
157792

Gene you're honestly saying I was hostile? I was patient with you 2 times and you never showed up or had the decency to call! I've never been hostile in my life. How sorry that you would use that as an excuse? You should never mention people children in ...

- Faith Sn
258844

Never called to give us a price to build a pavilion from a kit. Wish I had never call. Look for someone else that would at least call you back.

- Hugo Koehler
95065

I used this company for my bathroom expansion, the job was done with the highest level of craftsmanship. I would definitely recommend this company.

- Samantha Bodway

All Carpenters in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Porch Pro Headshot Catalyst Solutions, LLC. a Multi-Trade Sub-firm
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
We are a team of independent contractors, subcontractors, and project managers who work when most sleep and grind when most play. We aren't recruiters or your typical staffing firm! We all come from the construction industry hoping to serve the way we wanted served by our past relationships with...Read more about Catalyst Solutions, LLC. a Multi-Trade Sub-firm
We are a team of independent contractors, subcontractors, and project managers who work when most sleep and grind when most play. We aren't recruiters or your typical staffing firm! We all come from the construction industry hoping to serve the way we wanted served by our past relationships with...Read more about Catalyst Solutions, LLC. a Multi-Trade Sub-firm
Porch Pro Headshot Thompson5 Construction Services LLC
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Remodeling company that’s fairly new. I have 15 years experience in the construction industry. I have done work in Queens Harbor, Ponta Vedra, St.Augustine and everywhere else in between. I’m very dependable and on schedule. I take pride in my work and love to make the customer happy and satisfied...Read more about Thompson5 Construction Services LLC
Remodeling company that’s fairly new. I have 15 years experience in the construction industry. I have done work in Queens Harbor, Ponta Vedra, St.Augustine and everywhere else in between. I’m very dependable and on schedule. I take pride in my work and love to make the customer happy and satisfied...Read more about Thompson5 Construction Services LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Screws + Stilettos
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
We are custom fabricators, custom builders, custom woodworkers - whatever you want to call it - but more importantly what we do... We take our client’s vision and we literally bring it to life. We specialize in custom tables, bars and lounge furniture that are specifically designed and created to...Read more about Screws + Stilettos
We are custom fabricators, custom builders, custom woodworkers - whatever you want to call it - but more importantly what we do... We take our client’s vision and we literally bring it to life. We specialize in custom tables, bars and lounge furniture that are specifically designed and created to...Read more about Screws + Stilettos
Porch Pro Headshot Erics All American Construction, Inc. (904)486-0503
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
(1)
Porch Pro Headshot Vining Repairs remodeling and painting
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
We enjoy the job to start to finish
We enjoy the job to start to finish
Porch Pro Headshot C. Leonard Painting, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Porch Pro Headshot CBRERT, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
I'm retired firefighter and have been doing handyman work for over 30 years.
I'm retired firefighter and have been doing handyman work for over 30 years.
Porch Pro Headshot Rick Murphy Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Porch Pro Headshot J Cosentino LLC
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Porch Pro Headshot precision remodel Inc
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Porch Pro Headshot George's Home Improvement
Carpenters
Serves Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Latest projects near Jacksonville Beach

Recent projects booked on Porch
Jacksonville 32224
Finish Carpentry
Service needed
Finish Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible