Top 10 Carpenters in Nampa, ID

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Serves Nampa, Idaho
Porch Pro Headshot Propeller Painting & Remodeling LLC
Carpenters
Serves Nampa, Idaho
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"Propeller painted the exterior of our house and from the bid through the painting of our home they were very professional and always stayed in contact with us on what they were doing. They did a beautiful job and left the place very clean."
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"Propeller painted the exterior of our house and from the bid through the painting of our home they were very professional and always stayed in contact with us on what they were doing. They did a beautiful job and left the place very clean."
Porch Pro Headshot matts handyman service LLC
Carpenters
Serves Nampa, Idaho
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Located in Nampa, Matt's Handyman Service is a handyman company. They offer many skill sets from carpentry to plumbing.
Located in Nampa, Matt's Handyman Service is a handyman company. They offer many skill sets from carpentry to plumbing.
Porch Pro Headshot Onsite Property Maintenance
Carpenters
Serves Nampa, Idaho
(7)
"Kevin is awesome. He worked quickly and yet took the time to fix things as they should be fixed instead of just rushing through. I have more projects for Kevin and will definitely have him come back."
"Kevin is awesome. He worked quickly and yet took the time to fix things as they should be fixed instead of just rushing through. I have more projects for Kevin and will definitely have him come back."
Porch Pro Headshot Heritage Renovations & Restoration LLC
Carpenters
Serves Nampa, Idaho
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Porch Pro Headshot Cleland Design and Remodeling LLC
Carpenters
Serves Nampa, Idaho
We are a family owned flooring contractor that has grown into a remodeling company as well.
We are a family owned flooring contractor that has grown into a remodeling company as well.
Porch Pro Headshot Martello Contracting
Carpenters
Serves Nampa, Idaho
Martello Contracting provides installation of architectural components such as doors, cabinets, crown molding trim, and windows. We install your architectural components with an eye for quality and over 26 years of experience.
Martello Contracting provides installation of architectural components such as doors, cabinets, crown molding trim, and windows. We install your architectural components with an eye for quality and over 26 years of experience.
Porch Pro Headshot Holton Construction LLC
Carpenters
Serves Nampa, Idaho
At Holton Construction it doesnt matter so much what the project is but how we do it. Attention to detail and giving it all we got. Proud of my name and i put it on everything i do. From painting, to carpentry, framing, siding, roofing, everything in between. Chances are we can get it done. And we p...Read more about Holton Construction LLC
At Holton Construction it doesnt matter so much what the project is but how we do it. Attention to detail and giving it all we got. Proud of my name and i put it on everything i do. From painting, to carpentry, framing, siding, roofing, everything in between. Chances are we can get it done. And we p...Read more about Holton Construction LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Idaho Construction and Remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Nampa, Idaho
Hi! My name is Daniel and I am the owner of Idaho Construction and Remodeling. It is my desire and intention to provide excellent customer service with quality work to build a great reputation in the Treasure Valley. Integrity, dependability and punctuality are extremely important core values to us ...Read more about Idaho Construction and Remodeling
Hi! My name is Daniel and I am the owner of Idaho Construction and Remodeling. It is my desire and intention to provide excellent customer service with quality work to build a great reputation in the Treasure Valley. Integrity, dependability and punctuality are extremely important core values to us ...Read more about Idaho Construction and Remodeling
Porch Pro Headshot TBO3, LLC - Construction & Remodeling                           (Colossians 3:17)
Doing business under my current company name TBO3, LLC for 5 yrs, but I have 20 plus years experience in all areas of construction and remodeling. •Snow Plowing• Lincensed and Insured(2mil)
Doing business under my current company name TBO3, LLC for 5 yrs, but I have 20 plus years experience in all areas of construction and remodeling. •Snow Plowing• Lincensed and Insured(2mil)

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 Nampa Carpenters

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Kevin, part of a small team of contractors, was hired to remodel our master bathroom. His work for this project consisted of adding a wall to enclose the new tiled shower, moving the existing plumbing outlets for the sink and shower, moving the floor he...

- Michael and Cheryl Callahan
16953

Was professional, but very easy to work with. He was on time and the work was done very good. Gave additional advice on things needed to be done. Followed up with additional work. Would and have recommended him to others.

- Kathy Conn
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Very satisfied with Kevin! He went above and beyond what I could ever hope for in his repair of the siding on my home plus the demolishing of an old shed. The cost for all of this was very fair. Kevin never stops working once he gets started! He's amaz...

- Lucia Dodge
35978

Kevin did a great job! We had a dishwasher leak that required a cleaning and restoration company to come clean up. They ripped out chunks of our subfloor and we were left with a mess. The flooring company they partnered with wanted to charge us a ridiculo...

- Sandra Rowe
16937

So sad that Kevin moved away. He is the most honest and dependable handyman I have had in years. His quality of work has always been excellent. Many of my clients are also sad that he has moved. Jo Anne Wolfe Realtor ReMax Authority Fernley, Nv. 89408

- Jo Wolfe
16898

We manage over 400 rentals in Fernley, NV. Kevin was our first call when maintenance or repair issues were needed. The tenants and owners of the properties always gave him great reviews. His knowledge and skills on a variety of issues is hard to find. ...

- Kellie N Flodman
42489

Kevin was great to work with. He installed a bathroom fan for us and finished under budget!

- Julia Secondi
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I would highly recommend to anyone! He does outstanding work, always went above and beyond my expectations. Definatly the man for any job!

- Shelly Petersen
217457

Watch out! We gave Ted a $6,400.00 deposit on a $12,000.00 vinyl siding installation job for our house. He provided no written contract. He then took the money and went completely AWOL for 7 weeks. After threatening him, he finally came and did a couple ...

- Josh S6400.00
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Ted O**** agreed to build a deck, install shiplap to all interior walls of my home, paint the ceiling, frame in a bedroom, hang a new front door and build floor to ceiling custom bookcases in a bedroom and my front room for $13,000 (labor only). He bundle...

- Jennifer Wight
184406

Very professional and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

- Anna Matteucci
166221

Careful hiring a contractor who will pretend to be “Christian” , talk your ear off the whole job, and then steal from you and not finish the job. Careful. I’m sure there are plenty of other people to to choose from.

- Tasha Meyer

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Latest projects near Nampa

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Nampa 83687
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, but it will be before work begins
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, I would like a professional opinion
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood, Waterproof polymer or epoxy membrane, Composite, I'd like a professional recommendation
Structure material
I'd like a professional recommendation
Structural features
Custom stairs
Supplemental features
Something else
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
Caldwell 83607
Barn Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Custom or prefab barn
Custom-built barn
Approximate size barn
500-1000 sq ft
Barn features
Concrete slab floor
Extent of design prep
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Nampa 83686
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a year