Top 10 Carpenters in Kingsport, TN

Porch Pro Headshot Dream construction and remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
(13)
"Dream Construction and Remodeling LLC is the company the I reached out to in a time I needed them most! Several companies promised to come and give me estimates but none actually showed up. Mr. Hall came out and gave me a fair price to have a privacy fence built. My husband and I can finally sit o...Read more about Dream construction and remodeling
"Dream Construction and Remodeling LLC is the company the I reached out to in a time I needed them most! Several companies promised to come and give me estimates but none actually showed up. Mr. Hall came out and gave me a fair price to have a privacy fence built. My husband and I can finally sit o...Read more about Dream construction and remodeling
Porch Pro Headshot EvrDry Foundation & Waterproofing Specialist
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
(2)
"I am truly impressed with the quality of service I received when having CrawlJacks & Encapsulation installed in my home by EvrDry. I had several broken floor joists in my home that made my floors so slanted that I had to shim up one side of my bed frame legs to stop from rolling onto the floor in t...Read more about EvrDry Foundation & Waterproofing Specialist
"I am truly impressed with the quality of service I received when having CrawlJacks & Encapsulation installed in my home by EvrDry. I had several broken floor joists in my home that made my floors so slanted that I had to shim up one side of my bed frame legs to stop from rolling onto the floor in t...Read more about EvrDry Foundation & Waterproofing Specialist
Porch Pro Headshot Rocky Valley Design/Build Group
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
(4)
Veteran owned business. 33 years experience at the head of our company. our prices are on the lower end of contractors in our area and our guarantees are over three times longer. We offer Senior Citizen, Veteran and other discounts. See our website for details, examples of our work and reviews.
Veteran owned business. 33 years experience at the head of our company. our prices are on the lower end of contractors in our area and our guarantees are over three times longer. We offer Senior Citizen, Veteran and other discounts. See our website for details, examples of our work and reviews.
Porch Pro Headshot Melton Construction Services
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
Melton Construction Services has been proudly serving the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee for over 30 years. We are family owned and operated and we specialize in residential and commercial repair work. We concentrate on different types of handyman repair work. We always provide quality service with a ...Read more about Melton Construction Services
Melton Construction Services has been proudly serving the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee for over 30 years. We are family owned and operated and we specialize in residential and commercial repair work. We concentrate on different types of handyman repair work. We always provide quality service with a ...Read more about Melton Construction Services
Porch Pro Headshot Schwartz Construction Solutions
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
(30)
​At Schwartz Construction Solutions, we strive to make integrity and excellence our number-one goal. Now proudly serving the Tri-Cities, TN, we look forward to helping you meet your project goals. Whether you're needing to repair a roof leak, wanting a new deck, or are looking to add a room addition...Read more about Schwartz Construction Solutions
​At Schwartz Construction Solutions, we strive to make integrity and excellence our number-one goal. Now proudly serving the Tri-Cities, TN, we look forward to helping you meet your project goals. Whether you're needing to repair a roof leak, wanting a new deck, or are looking to add a room addition...Read more about Schwartz Construction Solutions
Porch Pro Headshot Don's Garage Doors
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
Don's Garage Doors is a garage door installation company from Church Hill Tennessee. They provide services such as garage door installation, door and hardware repair, electric opener repair and installation.
Don's Garage Doors is a garage door installation company from Church Hill Tennessee. They provide services such as garage door installation, door and hardware repair, electric opener repair and installation.
Porch Pro Headshot Straightline Tile
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
(1)
"After a few snags that were easily worked out John and and I got along great! Overall very happy with the job and the time it took to complete it. He also had top notch workers for the special handicap ramp. Judy Tweed, Hendersonville N.C."
"After a few snags that were easily worked out John and and I got along great! Overall very happy with the job and the time it took to complete it. He also had top notch workers for the special handicap ramp. Judy Tweed, Hendersonville N.C."
Porch Pro Headshot W.G. Construction & Renovation
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
(1)
Porch Pro Headshot Diviny's touch remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
Dedicated to making your dream home a reality offering custom home repairs on a budget so we are easy on your wallet
Dedicated to making your dream home a reality offering custom home repairs on a budget so we are easy on your wallet
Porch Pro Headshot Hamm's Remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
Located in Maytown, KY, Hamm's Remodeling provides local homeowners with exceptional drywall repairs.
Located in Maytown, KY, Hamm's Remodeling provides local homeowners with exceptional drywall repairs.

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 Kingsport Carpenters

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I first rated Shawn and Jay a 5 star review for my screened in porch. It was dark the last day they finished completion. So I told them no worries when it gets warmer they can come back and install my ceiling fan as we had planned and correct any issues. ...

- Kim Crawford
365898

I would NOT recommend them to anyone. They messed up my tile floor, blamed it on two of their men. Shawn Hall promised me he would come back and make this right with me. Now he will not return my phone calls, and I am having to prepare to drag him into Co...

- Sam Cecil
424191

Shawn and his crew came and tore down my existing porch and replaced it with Trex decking. I was so pleased with the outcome. When I need something else done I will 100% contact this company again. Thank you for your hard work and communication skills!

- Jason France
168387

Hall s came right over to give estimate very polite and reasonable. I would of hired him but my brother fixed the problem.

- Laura Theis
277384

This is a scam. James Palmer showed up on Saturday to see project and give me an estimate. He took some notes and said he charges a fee for an estimate which will be deducted from final project cost. I paid $40 and he said he would email an estimate on...

- Sandy Thorne
274034

Would not recommend this outfit. James Palmer demanded $40 for an estimate that he did not provide. Said he would send an estimate on Monday (after visit on Saturday) but he didn't. I emailed him several times and he kept saying he would send estimate ...

- Sandy Thorne
143364

Talented, kind, patient, and courteous

- Gavin Williams
152112

Finished Large Basement W/Ceramic Flooring and Walls throughout. So pleased to finally find a contractor who did exactly what he was contracted to do and what a wonderful playroom we have now. John and Justin were on time the whole way through and really ...

- John Adorante
415995

service and work impeccable will call again!

- John Adorante
162198

After my first meeting with John, I knew I had to look no further. I found him trustworthy, well qualified and a great problem solver. I am so grateful for everything he did to meet all the challenges that my newly purchased, problem riddled 63 year old ...

- Judy King
58840

We had bamboo crawling to the side of our house. John did the job and we are happy. NO bamboo will ruin our foundation. It was a relief for both of us. He is a clean worker. Valerie G

- John Adorante
58837

John is very honest and knows exactly what he is doing he remodeled our entire bathroom and it came out beautiful, Lori p.

- John Adorante

Everything You Need to Know About Kingsport Carpenters

Does the carpenter I want to hire need to be licensed in Kingsport?

Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Carpenter need to have. There are 1 carpenters in Kingsport that are licensed.

Here are the types of license(s) Carpenters need to have to work on Carpentry Services jobs in TN:

    Can I browse unscreened Carpenters in Kingsport?

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

    • Carpentry Services:
      • Services Offered: Carpenters
      • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
    • GARY J. PALMIROTTO INC.:
      • Active/Verified License: Yes, Current Status is Active
    • American Carpentry Of Bristol:
      • Services Offered: Carpenters
      • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

    How many carpenters does Kingsport have?

    There are around 50 companies throughout Kingsport to help you with your next carpentry services job.

      All Carpenters in Kingsport, TN

      Porch Pro Headshot Travis Jennings Constructionn
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      We offer everything but electrical and hvac but we do have people who are licensed to do that job also
      We offer everything but electrical and hvac but we do have people who are licensed to do that job also
      Porch Pro Headshot Tri Cities Home Rennovations
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      Formed on hard work and attention to detail, Tri Cities Home Rennovations in the Wallins Creek, KY area is ready to tackle all your carpet installation needs.
      Formed on hard work and attention to detail, Tri Cities Home Rennovations in the Wallins Creek, KY area is ready to tackle all your carpet installation needs.
      Porch Pro Headshot Andys decks and retaining  walls
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      We build and repair decks. We do masonry work and aslo repair swimming pools and replace liners.
      We build and repair decks. We do masonry work and aslo repair swimming pools and replace liners.
      Porch Pro Headshot Alpha Landscaping
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      Contact Alpha Landscaping in Pineville for detailed landscape services.
      Contact Alpha Landscaping in Pineville for detailed landscape services.
      Porch Pro Headshot Smith's Flooring
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      Porch Pro Headshot Accurate Construction & Restoration Service
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      Custom wood & tile, decks, framing, trim, doors, windows, cabinets, roofing, remodeling, additions, siding, and so much more. 5 year workmanship warranty Like us on facebook
      Custom wood & tile, decks, framing, trim, doors, windows, cabinets, roofing, remodeling, additions, siding, and so much more. 5 year workmanship warranty Like us on facebook
      Porch Pro Headshot H&R Construction
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      Porch Pro Headshot Long's home inprovment
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      Porch Pro Headshot Nelson Adolphson
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee
      Porch Pro Headshot Off the Wall Renovations
      Carpenters
      Serves Kingsport, Tennessee

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      Build new deck
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      No, I want to discuss it with a professional
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      No, pro should remove existing deck
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      Warping or water damage, Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Loose, wobbly or unstable
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      Kingsport 37664
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      Build new deck
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      No, but I know what I want.
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