Top 10 Carpenters in Manassas, VA

Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia - Arlington to Haymarket
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(1,623)
Home Improvement Professionals. Reliable and personable home service professionals can be hard to find these days, but Mr. Handyman makes it easy. Our experienced craftsmen are trained experts and can help with a variety of services. Whether you need help installing drywall in your home, or repairi...Read more about Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia - Arlington to Haymarket
Home Improvement Professionals. Reliable and personable home service professionals can be hard to find these days, but Mr. Handyman makes it easy. Our experienced craftsmen are trained experts and can help with a variety of services. Whether you need help installing drywall in your home, or repairi...Read more about Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia - Arlington to Haymarket
Porch Pro Headshot Matson Construction LLC
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(61)
"John Matson and Matson Construction LLC are wonderful! John is one of the most creative and talented carpenters I have ever had the privilege to meet. He is a highly professional, young gentleman, who knows how to add the perfect touch to make the job exceptional. We are having a library built, so...Read more about Matson Construction LLC
"John Matson and Matson Construction LLC are wonderful! John is one of the most creative and talented carpenters I have ever had the privilege to meet. He is a highly professional, young gentleman, who knows how to add the perfect touch to make the job exceptional. We are having a library built, so...Read more about Matson Construction LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Sanders Masonry & Remodeling, Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(69)
Sanders Home Improvement LLC has been paying very close to detail and providing nothing but the best workmanship, craftsmanship, skill, experience and good integrity in every project we do. With 20 plus years of experience and a countless number of happy customers along the way. We extend our hardwo...Read more about Sanders Masonry & Remodeling, Inc.
Sanders Home Improvement LLC has been paying very close to detail and providing nothing but the best workmanship, craftsmanship, skill, experience and good integrity in every project we do. With 20 plus years of experience and a countless number of happy customers along the way. We extend our hardwo...Read more about Sanders Masonry & Remodeling, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot AffordaPro LLC
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(32)
AffordaPro LLC in Breathedsville is a 5-star-rated company that offers a variety of painting services for you to choose from.
AffordaPro LLC in Breathedsville is a 5-star-rated company that offers a variety of painting services for you to choose from.
Porch Pro Headshot John burner
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(89)
"John is amazing, he came to assemble a playground for our kids, outside temperature was above 100 degrees, he did everything with a smile and without complain. On top of that, his price was great. We definitely recommend him!"
"John is amazing, he came to assemble a playground for our kids, outside temperature was above 100 degrees, he did everything with a smile and without complain. On top of that, his price was great. We definitely recommend him!"
Porch Pro Headshot RENOVATIONS AND DESIGNS
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(39)
You can rely on the experts at RENOVATIONS AND DESIGNS in South Laurel, MD to repair your windows correctly because they boast an impressive 5-star rating.
You can rely on the experts at RENOVATIONS AND DESIGNS in South Laurel, MD to repair your windows correctly because they boast an impressive 5-star rating.
Porch Pro Headshot Carrillo Improvements
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
Carrillo Improvements offers the best in residential house painting and commercial painting in Northern Virginia. We would appreciate the opportunity to serve you. If you are looking for a painting company to deliver high quality work and attention to details, we definitely can help you with your pr...Read more about Carrillo Improvements
Carrillo Improvements offers the best in residential house painting and commercial painting in Northern Virginia. We would appreciate the opportunity to serve you. If you are looking for a painting company to deliver high quality work and attention to details, we definitely can help you with your pr...Read more about Carrillo Improvements
Porch Pro Headshot Gibson Home Services LLC
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(18)
Many homeowners struggle to complete their never-ending list of home projects. At Gibson Home Services, we help clients prioritize their remodeling goals and accomplish their vision for their home. So, you can stop stressing over your projects and create the beautiful home you’ve envisioned.
Many homeowners struggle to complete their never-ending list of home projects. At Gibson Home Services, we help clients prioritize their remodeling goals and accomplish their vision for their home. So, you can stop stressing over your projects and create the beautiful home you’ve envisioned.
Porch Pro Headshot Affordable Roofer & Handyman
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(4)
I do roof repairs of any type, exterior painting, mortar repairs and chimney crowns, cricket installations, and cupola construction and sell cupolas to custom caps. We repair decks and replace parts. Offering over 30 years of quality.
I do roof repairs of any type, exterior painting, mortar repairs and chimney crowns, cricket installations, and cupola construction and sell cupolas to custom caps. We repair decks and replace parts. Offering over 30 years of quality.
Porch Pro Headshot TheWindowMan.com
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(26)
If your windows have been giving you trouble, finally get them fixed with some help from the experts at TheWindowMan.com in Middletown, MD.
If your windows have been giving you trouble, finally get them fixed with some help from the experts at TheWindowMan.com in Middletown, MD.

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 Manassas Carpenters

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I had a great experience working with John for a garage organization project. He did carpentry work, drilling into cement walls and installing the wall organization material. John was punctual and arrived with all of the proper equipment. He is knowledga...

- Azmi Alkurd
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I had a very good experience with John in regards to my bathroom ceiling replacement job. The two days John worked on my project he was early to arrive, courteous and professional. John also had the lowest price in comparison to the other contractors.

- Alan Lofdahl
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John did an excellent job! He was thorough, courteous and completed the project in a timely manner. His estimate was very reasonable, which he honored. I would gladly hire him again for future painting projects!

- Deborah Avvisato
91090

The only positive thing I can say about them is they were on time. The owner Charles Vechery is a very mean and scary person and I unfortunately found that out after I hired him. His work was deplorable and unacceptable. He charged way too much money ...

- Annette Crisafi
10365

AffordaPro helped prepare my house to sell. They know how to economically make improvements and repairs and do them right! They helped me pick paint colors, did the work quickly and expertly and were polite and professional throughout the process. I wi...

- Dan Boughton
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AffordaPro is a great company to work with. We Offer Mold Removal & Water Damage Contractors in Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington & Columbus Ohio.

- Barbara Rhodes
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- Paul Jackowski
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I had an out door living space created by this company They did an amazing job. They took my initial ideas and just exceeded my expectations. The time line was on point and the team effort was great. Everything from the deck and pergola to the patio and p...

- Tim Blevins
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My wife and I had our Washington DC property renovated by 305 Building Luxury. We have a row house located int he NE side of town, when we bought the property it was in bad shape. We hired this company and from the initial meeting to the completion it was...

- Billy Bland
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Great company with an amazing staff. Our bathroom looks fantastic!! What a difference our newly finished basement looks. We couldn't be more pleased. Thank You Guys

- Renovations and Designs
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We have a commercial building in Washington DC area in the NW section. We had 305 Building Luxury renovate the entire 4 story space. On the bottom level (stree view) we incorporated commercial space. On the other levels we had them rezone for residential ...

- Kelly Hansen
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Our experience with Renovations and Designs has been a grateful one over the past few years so much so that we (GOTHAM CITY DEVELOPMENTS) have now become partners with them. Together we have completed projects through out Washington DC, residentially as w...

- Wayne VH

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Porch Pro Headshot Weaver's Construction LLC
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
(11)
"Justin Weaver just remodeled an area of our basement which included laying tile, removing carpet and molding, installing gate and fencing for a dog enclosure. The job went as advertised and Justin did a meticulous job on the tile and barrier. Justin was timely, informative and thorough. His work is...Read more about Weaver's Construction LLC
"Justin Weaver just remodeled an area of our basement which included laying tile, removing carpet and molding, installing gate and fencing for a dog enclosure. The job went as advertised and Justin did a meticulous job on the tile and barrier. Justin was timely, informative and thorough. His work is...Read more about Weaver's Construction LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Home improvement
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Serves Manassas, Virginia
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Our main goal is to make our costumers happy and satisfied with our job
Our main goal is to make our costumers happy and satisfied with our job
Porch Pro Headshot JEBA Construction Inc
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
JEBA Construction is a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in the Construction-Home Improvement field both in residential and commercial. Our experience includes everything required in remodeling and improving all of your construction/remodeling needs. JEBA Construction offers a ...Read more about JEBA Construction Inc
JEBA Construction is a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in the Construction-Home Improvement field both in residential and commercial. Our experience includes everything required in remodeling and improving all of your construction/remodeling needs. JEBA Construction offers a ...Read more about JEBA Construction Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Ideal Home Service owner Carla Hart
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
We are a small locally owned company ideal Home service. We have been in business since 2008 licensed and insured. We do turn key kitchen and bathroom modeling (flooring, tile, backsplash, Stone, marble, luxury vinyl plank flooring, tiled patios, painting, decks, full demo and remodel). All work...Read more about Ideal Home Service owner Carla Hart
We are a small locally owned company ideal Home service. We have been in business since 2008 licensed and insured. We do turn key kitchen and bathroom modeling (flooring, tile, backsplash, Stone, marble, luxury vinyl plank flooring, tiled patios, painting, decks, full demo and remodel). All work...Read more about Ideal Home Service owner Carla Hart
Porch Pro Headshot SnACarpentry
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
I have over twenty years of experience building homes in DMV. I have constructed many small homes. large homes, decks and porches. I do framing and have done re-modeling.
I have over twenty years of experience building homes in DMV. I have constructed many small homes. large homes, decks and porches. I do framing and have done re-modeling.
Porch Pro Headshot Custom Design Woodworking
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
Transform your home with a vinyl siding service from the experts at Custom Design Woodworking in Secretary.
Transform your home with a vinyl siding service from the experts at Custom Design Woodworking in Secretary.
Porch Pro Headshot FHS Construction Inc
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
Check out our website for more information about our expertise and previous projects. For serious inquiries: Email: Fhsconcrete@gmail.com Phone Number: 240-417-6207
Check out our website for more information about our expertise and previous projects. For serious inquiries: Email: Fhsconcrete@gmail.com Phone Number: 240-417-6207
Porch Pro Headshot C & A painting
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
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Porch Pro Headshot Handy Quality Improvements
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Serves Manassas, Virginia
Porch Pro Headshot TGS COMPANY LLC
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
Porch Pro Headshot Tom's Carpentry World
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
Porch Pro Headshot Cardinal Chem-Dry
Carpenters
Serves Manassas, Virginia
Improve the look and feel of your home with a carpet cleaning by Cardinal Chem-Dry in Montgomery Village.
Improve the look and feel of your home with a carpet cleaning by Cardinal Chem-Dry in Montgomery Village.
Porch Pro Headshot Chain Custom Builders
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Serves Manassas, Virginia
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