Top 10 Carpenters in Lexington, NC

Porch Pro Headshot Dolon Enterprises
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
I have flipped houses for years and am now working on the side as a handyman on small repairs. I look forward to helping you get those problem things on your list done and helping you get them done for less than most contractors.
I have flipped houses for years and am now working on the side as a handyman on small repairs. I look forward to helping you get those problem things on your list done and helping you get them done for less than most contractors.
Porch Pro Headshot Little Mountain Construction
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
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Home maintenance and handyman company based in NC. We offer a local monthly subscription based home service that covers the essential home needs as well as installation services.
Home maintenance and handyman company based in NC. We offer a local monthly subscription based home service that covers the essential home needs as well as installation services.
Porch Pro Headshot norman's construction & renovations
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
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Porch Pro Headshot JA Creations Home Improvements & Handyman Services
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Affordable Home Improvements and Handyman services for your home. We strive to provide reliable and affordable services based on honesty, quality craftsmanship and a sincere effort to achieve 100% customer satisfaction. Free estimates for each job, owners will work side-by-side with you on every a...Read more about JA Creations Home Improvements & Handyman Services
Affordable Home Improvements and Handyman services for your home. We strive to provide reliable and affordable services based on honesty, quality craftsmanship and a sincere effort to achieve 100% customer satisfaction. Free estimates for each job, owners will work side-by-side with you on every a...Read more about JA Creations Home Improvements & Handyman Services
Porch Pro Headshot Boyles Home Improvement, Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Porch Pro Headshot Maple Rock Building Co.
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
We are a licenced General Contrator out of Statesville NC. 15 + years experience with New Construction and Renovations.
We are a licenced General Contrator out of Statesville NC. 15 + years experience with New Construction and Renovations.
Porch Pro Headshot Carolina Contracting
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Handyman, Remodeling and Project Management Service. Trim, tile, carpentry, framing, flooring, landscaping, plumbing, painting, home decor, interior design, etc.
Handyman, Remodeling and Project Management Service. Trim, tile, carpentry, framing, flooring, landscaping, plumbing, painting, home decor, interior design, etc.
Porch Pro Headshot St. John Renovations
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
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"Corey and his team came in and performed our molding installation for us at a fair price (not the cheapest or the highest) but with great work. Corey was very meticulous in helping us see our options.. and in fact, some of his ideas where past where we were... the end result is a great addition to ...Read more about St. John Renovations
"Corey and his team came in and performed our molding installation for us at a fair price (not the cheapest or the highest) but with great work. Corey was very meticulous in helping us see our options.. and in fact, some of his ideas where past where we were... the end result is a great addition to ...Read more about St. John Renovations
Porch Pro Headshot Spry Lighting & Landscape
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Spry Lighting & Landscape installs outdoor lighting, softscapes, fences, and hardscapes.
Spry Lighting & Landscape installs outdoor lighting, softscapes, fences, and hardscapes.
Porch Pro Headshot Bee-New-tiful Services
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina

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

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All Carpenters in Lexington, NC

Porch Pro Headshot Sparks Construction
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, 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 Peal Construction Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Licensed General Contractor with over 15 years of experience, providing Residential and Commercial construction and remodeling services. Provide Facility and Apartment Maintenance; maintenance and repairs, carpentry, light electrical, light plumbing and HVAC. Insured and Licensed
Licensed General Contractor with over 15 years of experience, providing Residential and Commercial construction and remodeling services. Provide Facility and Apartment Maintenance; maintenance and repairs, carpentry, light electrical, light plumbing and HVAC. Insured and Licensed
Porch Pro Headshot Hazel Carpentry and Painting
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
We offer free in-home consultations for Exterior and Interior Painting, Custom Carpentry including: furniture, barn doors, outdoor bars, etc., Decks, Porches, and Fencing Hazel Custom Carpentry and Painting LLC offers unparalleled quality and customer service located in the heart of Charlotte NC. W...Read more about Hazel Carpentry and Painting
We offer free in-home consultations for Exterior and Interior Painting, Custom Carpentry including: furniture, barn doors, outdoor bars, etc., Decks, Porches, and Fencing Hazel Custom Carpentry and Painting LLC offers unparalleled quality and customer service located in the heart of Charlotte NC. W...Read more about Hazel Carpentry and Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Wildling's Tree & Landscaping LLC
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Here at Wildling's Tree & Landscaping; we offer you a complete Tree services Co. From removing trees of any size, that are not wanted, or have become a danger to yourself, family, pets, and (I guess we can include that neighbor we all love so much) too Planting new trees that you and your family c...Read more about Wildling's Tree & Landscaping LLC
Here at Wildling's Tree & Landscaping; we offer you a complete Tree services Co. From removing trees of any size, that are not wanted, or have become a danger to yourself, family, pets, and (I guess we can include that neighbor we all love so much) too Planting new trees that you and your family c...Read more about Wildling's Tree & Landscaping LLC
Porch Pro Headshot James remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
We specialize in complete remodel , from the floor up, Top quality work, for low prices, making your dreams for tomorrow come true today!!!!
We specialize in complete remodel , from the floor up, Top quality work, for low prices, making your dreams for tomorrow come true today!!!!
Porch Pro Headshot Interior Exterior Solutions
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
My name is William and I am a very detailed carpenter with lots of experience in remodels. My main avenue is kitchens and baths specializing in cabinets. I am experienced in lots more.
My name is William and I am a very detailed carpenter with lots of experience in remodels. My main avenue is kitchens and baths specializing in cabinets. I am experienced in lots more.
Porch Pro Headshot Americancontractors
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
International contractors with wide range of projects interior & exterior renovation carpentry Constraction painting plumbing ceramic and wooden floors waterproofing and swimming pools
International contractors with wide range of projects interior & exterior renovation carpentry Constraction painting plumbing ceramic and wooden floors waterproofing and swimming pools
Porch Pro Headshot Adam Lowe Construction and Remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Porch Pro Headshot Drywall Specialties Plus
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Porch Pro Headshot MSI Contractors
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Porch Pro Headshot Honey in the Rock Outdoor Services
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Porch Pro Headshot MoweryCraft Custom Carpentry
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Porch Pro Headshot Llanes Framing Llc
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina
Porch Pro Headshot MDR Custom Construction Co.
Carpenters
Serves Lexington, North Carolina

Latest projects near Lexington

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Lexington 27292
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a month
Lexington 27295
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Modify deck
Change surface material
No
Structural modifications
Yes
Existing deck structure
Wood
Structural changes
Increase deck area
Supplemental features
Repair some boards and post add flashing that wasn't put in when it was built
Materials provided
No, pro must provide materials
Lexington 27292
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, I want to discuss it with a professional
Deck size (SQFT)
100 to 250 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Deck structure material
Looking for advice
Structural features
Roof, awnings, other overhead covering
Supplemental additions
Something else
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
Lexington 27292
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Preferred size of dock
200-400 sq ft
Kind of dock
Floating
Location of dock
Lake or pond
Location characteristics
Rocky bottom
Extent of design prep
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Lexington 27295
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, I would like a professional opinion
Deck size (SQFT)
I haven't decided
Surface and railing material
Wood
Structure material
Wood
Structural features
Structural support for hot tub, Custom stairs, Roof, awnings, other overhead coverings
Supplemental features
BBQ, Deck lighting, Screens, Something else
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials