Top 10 Carpenters in McLean, VA

Porch Pro Headshot Matson Construction LLC
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(61)
Thank you for your interest in Matson Construction LLC. We are a trim carpentry company specializing in crown moulding, door installation, wainscoting, mantles, built in furniture, built in entertainment centers, built in fireplace surrounds, custom closets and built in custom cabinets and shelving....Read more about Matson Construction LLC
Thank you for your interest in Matson Construction LLC. We are a trim carpentry company specializing in crown moulding, door installation, wainscoting, mantles, built in furniture, built in entertainment centers, built in fireplace surrounds, custom closets and built in custom cabinets and shelving....Read more about Matson Construction LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Geotek Construction & Design
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(72)
Geotek is a professional general contractor that provides a personal service to its Northern Virginia clients. The company is committed to the consistent delivery of performance excellence, within budget and on time. It's easy to be mediocre. The challenge is to be exceptional on every project we ...Read more about Geotek Construction & Design
Geotek is a professional general contractor that provides a personal service to its Northern Virginia clients. The company is committed to the consistent delivery of performance excellence, within budget and on time. It's easy to be mediocre. The challenge is to be exceptional on every project we ...Read more about Geotek Construction & Design
Porch Pro Headshot Manny's Home Improvement, LLC
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(39)
"Manny and his crew have done multiple jobs at my house and we couldn't be happier. He does great, clean work with great attention to detail. He has solved more than one dilemma -- coming up with great solutions to shoddy builders' shortcuts. I highly recommend Manny and his team!"
"Manny and his crew have done multiple jobs at my house and we couldn't be happier. He does great, clean work with great attention to detail. He has solved more than one dilemma -- coming up with great solutions to shoddy builders' shortcuts. I highly recommend Manny and his team!"
Porch Pro Headshot Kallas Construction Inc
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(4)
"Project: Install or Completely Replace Brick or Stone Siding Comments: Project: Remove existing thin-set brick veneer from 2 story front of town house and completely replace with new brick veneer to include sheathing and moisture barrier. Kallas Construction was very responsive and easy to work wit...Read more about Kallas Construction Inc
"Project: Install or Completely Replace Brick or Stone Siding Comments: Project: Remove existing thin-set brick veneer from 2 story front of town house and completely replace with new brick veneer to include sheathing and moisture barrier. Kallas Construction was very responsive and easy to work wit...Read more about Kallas Construction Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Parz Designs
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(33)
We are a custom carpentry and stair company. We can build anything with wood - from custom cabinets, beds, tables, entertainment systems, to built-in shelves, bars, etc. We also do stairs, we can either remove and replace existing rails or remove old carpeted treads and replace them with wood treads...Read more about Parz Designs
We are a custom carpentry and stair company. We can build anything with wood - from custom cabinets, beds, tables, entertainment systems, to built-in shelves, bars, etc. We also do stairs, we can either remove and replace existing rails or remove old carpeted treads and replace them with wood treads...Read more about Parz Designs
Porch Pro Headshot AffordaPro LLC
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(32)
Happy customers have given AffordaPro LLC in Cearfoss a positive 5 rating for their top-notch painting services.
Happy customers have given AffordaPro LLC in Cearfoss a positive 5 rating for their top-notch painting services.
Porch Pro Headshot Soren Construction
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(24)
We're excited to show our clients the core value that runs our business. We make sure you as a client is getting our best work with ease and comfort in mind.
We're excited to show our clients the core value that runs our business. We make sure you as a client is getting our best work with ease and comfort in mind.
Porch Pro Headshot Adonys Construction LLC
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(14)
We are a small company that it’s dedicated on providing a professional home remodeling experience with 💯 % customer satisfaction
We are a small company that it’s dedicated on providing a professional home remodeling experience with 💯 % customer satisfaction
Porch Pro Headshot monster home improvement
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
(14)
Keep your property looking its best with the hard-working professionals of monster home improvement in Redland, MD.
Keep your property looking its best with the hard-working professionals of monster home improvement in Redland, MD.
Porch Pro Headshot Chesapeake Construction Services, LLC
Carpenters
Serves McLean, Virginia
We are a small, family owned local business. We attribute our reputation to the lasting customer relationships we’ve developed throughout the years. We believe that all of our customers deserve the highest level of service, and we are committed to providing just that.
We are a small, family owned local business. We attribute our reputation to the lasting customer relationships we’ve developed throughout the years. We believe that all of our customers deserve the highest level of service, and we are committed to providing just that.

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 McLean Carpenters

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I had an outdated bathroom that needed to be renovated. Geotek had a great price, and did great work.

- Noel Austin
44606

These guys rock and can do it all. They remodeled my bathroom, kitchen, installed hardwood floors, and also built us an amazing patio with fire pit. Very exquisite work.

- Caleb Travios
67758

I hired him for several handyman jobs, he has done a great job. He know what he is is doing.

- Samira Atashjoo
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
537896

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
91885

Manny's Home Improvement recently completed a remodel of my family room. The work included the removing the textured ceiling, replacing the ceiling, installing pot lights, installing crown molding, and painting. And, of course, a few changes along the w...

- Barbara LaCour
23904

We wanted to say a huge thanks for getting everything done, and earlier than scheduled. The work performed by your team is beyond what we expected. Everything looks fantastic!

- Michelle Sho
3800

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

Very well mannered, honest and very knowledgeable.

3823

Excellent work quality. Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent to keep appointment.

He made my dream kitchen a reality, he understood every detail I asked for.

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I hired Manny's Home Improvement, through Porch.com, to replace a kitchen faucet and to replace discolored caulk around the sink and backsplash. Rigo came and did the work, and did an excellent job! We were very pleased. We also appreciated the good co...

- Rhonda Stutzman

Everything You Need to Know About McLean Carpenters

Who should I hire if I need Carpentry Services in McLean?

Right now there are about 44 companies in and around McLean ready to help you with your carpentry services project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Carpenters on Porch:

    • Mateos handyman
      • Stoker Professional Carpentry
        • Vanessa Carpenter Lourie PC

          I have Carpentry Services work that I need done in McLean. What should my budget be?

          Our data on recent carpenter projects in McLean shows that larger carpentry services projects in city are often upwards of $0.00. However, this price depends on a number of factors. Cost can increase or decrease based on any/all of the following:

          • Location: carpenters travel time may factor into the budget.
          • Cost of materials. This is an important factor of your carpentry services project budget. You can purchase materials yourself, but remember that your carpenter professional maybe be able to leverage relationships with other companies to save on material costs.
          • Company ratings: Highly-rated carpenters tend to be more expensive. Decide what balance between ratings and cost is right for you.

          As always, every project is different and you should contact multiple carpenters throughout McLean to ensure your project is done right.

          How do I know I am getting a fair price for Carpentry Services work in McLean?

          Every Carpentry Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for McLean work from Carpentersbelow:

          • Talk to a few different Carpenters and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 44 professionals and companies in McLean for you to compare.
          • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Carpenters took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

          All Carpenters in McLean, VA

          Porch Pro Headshot Arch Craft Design
          Carpenters
          Serves McLean, Virginia
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          With Arch Craft Design in Brownsville, MD attention to detail, you can rest easy knowing your home will receive a quality carpet installation that you will enjoy for years to come.
          With Arch Craft Design in Brownsville, MD attention to detail, you can rest easy knowing your home will receive a quality carpet installation that you will enjoy for years to come.
          Porch Pro Headshot GRIMES CONSTRUCTION LLC
          Carpenters
          Serves McLean, Virginia
          (5)
          "We had Grimes Construction replace the frame around the garage door that had dry rot, and replace a main support beam that was part of the frame of the house which had been eaten by termites. His team and work are outstanding. We will be hiring them two more jobs. "
          "We had Grimes Construction replace the frame around the garage door that had dry rot, and replace a main support beam that was part of the frame of the house which had been eaten by termites. His team and work are outstanding. We will be hiring them two more jobs. "
          Porch Pro Headshot Haskins Anderson Design & Build, LLC
          Carpenters
          Serves McLean, Virginia
          Highlight your home's features with strategically placed outdoor lighting from Haskins Anderson Design & Build in Fort Washington, MD.
          Highlight your home's features with strategically placed outdoor lighting from Haskins Anderson Design & Build in Fort Washington, MD.
          Porch Pro Headshot RenoSafe Construction
          Carpenters
          Serves McLean, Virginia
          (35)
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          Porch Pro Headshot Bim Home Services
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          Porch Pro Headshot Home improvement
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          Serves McLean, 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 Jhs remodeling
          Carpenters
          Serves McLean, Virginia
          Have been a carpenter for over 30 years experienced in all phases of home improvements
          Have been a carpenter for over 30 years experienced in all phases of home improvements
          Porch Pro Headshot Optimum roofing and construction
          Carpenters
          Serves McLean, Virginia
          Fast, friendly, and fully functional, our professional Construction Company is well renowned throughout the Montgomery County area. Our team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. We always stand behind our work, with customer satisfacti...Read more about Optimum roofing and construction
          Fast, friendly, and fully functional, our professional Construction Company is well renowned throughout the Montgomery County area. Our team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. We always stand behind our work, with customer satisfacti...Read more about Optimum roofing and construction
          Porch Pro Headshot FHS Construction Inc
          Carpenters
          Serves McLean, 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 F and R Plumbing and Home Services
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          Serves McLean, Virginia
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          Porch Pro Headshot Dulles Remodeling Painting & Services
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