Top 10 Carpenters in Ocean Springs, MS

Porch Pro Headshot Valley Ridge Construction
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(6)
"Our deck had lost most of its paint (and what remained was an odd shade of green). Some of the floor boards and the top rails needed replacing. We contacted Jason at Valley Ridge Construction, he came out looked it over, told us the deck was sturdy overall. He then gave us a quote for the board rep...Read more about Valley Ridge Construction
"Our deck had lost most of its paint (and what remained was an odd shade of green). Some of the floor boards and the top rails needed replacing. We contacted Jason at Valley Ridge Construction, he came out looked it over, told us the deck was sturdy overall. He then gave us a quote for the board rep...Read more about Valley Ridge Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Elite Custom Renovation
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(4)
"I don't have a lot of experience with contractors or that area of business. I was worried I would work with a contractor and feel like I was being taken advantage of. These guys laid everything out clearly, stuck to their bid, and actually made me feel more empowered with decisions I had to make al...Read more about Elite Custom Renovation
"I don't have a lot of experience with contractors or that area of business. I was worried I would work with a contractor and feel like I was being taken advantage of. These guys laid everything out clearly, stuck to their bid, and actually made me feel more empowered with decisions I had to make al...Read more about Elite Custom Renovation
Porch Pro Headshot Brown and Company
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
We are a family run business that will care for your home as if it were our own. We take the time to walk you through the process so you completely understand what is going on with every job we do. We never cut corners and we make sure you are completely satisfied with our work. Your home is an impo...Read more about Brown and Company
We are a family run business that will care for your home as if it were our own. We take the time to walk you through the process so you completely understand what is going on with every job we do. We never cut corners and we make sure you are completely satisfied with our work. Your home is an impo...Read more about Brown and Company
Porch Pro Headshot McWhorter Painting Contractors
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(8)
MPC is a local business that strives to continue growing with the strength of skills, communication and teamwork to make our business the number one business here on the gulf coast. We make sure everyjob is our best job from start to finish. So let MPC come help you with your next painting or cons...Read more about McWhorter Painting Contractors
MPC is a local business that strives to continue growing with the strength of skills, communication and teamwork to make our business the number one business here on the gulf coast. We make sure everyjob is our best job from start to finish. So let MPC come help you with your next painting or cons...Read more about McWhorter Painting Contractors
Porch Pro Headshot TRCS
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(4)
We enjoy meeting and providing a service to the members of our community. We handle projects and repairs from installing new fixtures to complete bathroom remodels. We also specialize in framing and can provide you with a new patio or outdoor entertaining area. Our team consists of professionals ski...Read more about TRCS
We enjoy meeting and providing a service to the members of our community. We handle projects and repairs from installing new fixtures to complete bathroom remodels. We also specialize in framing and can provide you with a new patio or outdoor entertaining area. Our team consists of professionals ski...Read more about TRCS
Porch Pro Headshot Cook Homebuilders, LLC
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Cook Homebuilders was founded in 1954 by Jim Cook who started the business in oilfield construction. After his work in oilfield construction he got involved in building residential homes in the Laurel Community. His son, Randy, came to work in the early seventies and would eventually take the busine...Read more about Cook Homebuilders, LLC
Cook Homebuilders was founded in 1954 by Jim Cook who started the business in oilfield construction. After his work in oilfield construction he got involved in building residential homes in the Laurel Community. His son, Randy, came to work in the early seventies and would eventually take the busine...Read more about Cook Homebuilders, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot MRH Construction
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(6)
We do porches, home remodeling and additions, privacy fences, roofs both metal and shingles, decks, sheds, carports, etc.
We do porches, home remodeling and additions, privacy fences, roofs both metal and shingles, decks, sheds, carports, etc.
Porch Pro Headshot Rayborn Construction and Marine
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Transform your home's interior with a quality carpet from Rayborn Construction and Marine in Varnado.
Transform your home's interior with a quality carpet from Rayborn Construction and Marine in Varnado.
Porch Pro Headshot B&C SPECIALTIES LLC
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(1)
Specialize in lawn and landscaping as well as handyman from remodeling to basic painting and repairs Our background has been a blessing of teachings learnings secussful growth for 24 years now. Emergency on calls and spontaneous volunteering We offer special discounts when asked We
Specialize in lawn and landscaping as well as handyman from remodeling to basic painting and repairs Our background has been a blessing of teachings learnings secussful growth for 24 years now. Emergency on calls and spontaneous volunteering We offer special discounts when asked We
Porch Pro Headshot T.L. Consultung and logistics
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
We provide our clients a broad span of services. From property management to simple property clean up. Electrical, plumbing, remodeling, screen porches, pools, pool enclosures, decks, (concrete or wood), driveways, pressure washing, lot clearing, etc... No job to small or large we have it covered
We provide our clients a broad span of services. From property management to simple property clean up. Electrical, plumbing, remodeling, screen porches, pools, pool enclosures, decks, (concrete or wood), driveways, pressure washing, lot clearing, etc... No job to small or large we have it covered

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 Ocean Springs Carpenters

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We had a great experience with Elite Custom Renovation We needed our entire kitchen remolded and updated. First we contacted them .within a week we where contacted back and we set up a time to meet and discuss . Eric and his wife came to our house to dis...

- Rachel Brown
145560

They failed to complete the job as promised despite requesting and receiving additional funds for materials (which they ordered from their vendor but failed to pay for), refuse to respond to requests for a refund, and refuse to return to complete the job.

- Nancy Vincent
157424

Valley Ridge Construction came out and gave me a estimate to paint the exterior of my house. I couldn’t be happier.

- John Adams
155362

My wife and I are expecting our 1st child and needed a nursery build. We called Valley Ridge Construction. Jason came out walked us through the plan and explained the process. It took about a month but my wife is very happy. I’m going to use them to paint...

- John Adams
154955

My wife want our home to have a lime wash put on. We had a red brick home. I called Valley Ridge Construction and a tech came out and gave us a estimate. We thought it was a great price so we went forward with the process. It took less then a week, and lo...

- Larry David
37152

Called number that was given to me and it was out of service

- Theresa Sparkman
441320

We could not be more satisfied. Barry was very competitive with his quote and that was our final cost. He was very punctual and completed the job as quoted. The deck is expertly built they even took addition steps to add quality that was not expected. ...

- Rosa Thatcher
241152

The project turned out to be more difficult than expected. They dealt with most of it and then walked away. The job is still incomplete and they are not responding to any correspondence in anyway to get it done. They have made promises to be here for seve...

- Lynn Shore
450371

Within 3 hours of requesting help on porch.com, Barry was at my house. I had a brand new water heater from Lowe’s that was leaking! Barry disconnected it, loaded it in his vehicle and drove it to Lowe’s where we swapped it out for a new one. He then insta...

- Monica Smith
225811

Jason and his team did an amazing job! Professional, on time, and on budget. He communicated very well throughout the project. In fact they completed our project early! We couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Jason!

- Anne Will
162209

Great people and great job.

- Gena Ward

All Carpenters in Ocean Springs, MS

Porch Pro Headshot T N T renavations
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Over 20 years experience in All Phases of remodeling and Renovations from ceramic flooring hardwood to sheetrock hang and finish trim paint much much more when does the doors lots of references lots of pictures
Over 20 years experience in All Phases of remodeling and Renovations from ceramic flooring hardwood to sheetrock hang and finish trim paint much much more when does the doors lots of references lots of pictures
Porch Pro Headshot Dickerson Brothers construction
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Hiring the right Gulf coast residential contracting company to perform handyman work, make-ready repairs and maintenance may mean the difference in earning healthy return-on-investment from your properties and losing out on potential investment income. At Dickerson Brothers, we understand the art o...Read more about Dickerson Brothers construction
Hiring the right Gulf coast residential contracting company to perform handyman work, make-ready repairs and maintenance may mean the difference in earning healthy return-on-investment from your properties and losing out on potential investment income. At Dickerson Brothers, we understand the art o...Read more about Dickerson Brothers construction
Porch Pro Headshot Jason’s roofing remodel &siding
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(4)
We can pretty much do all your home improvement needs from siding to remodel roofing metal r shingles additions
We can pretty much do all your home improvement needs from siding to remodel roofing metal r shingles additions
Porch Pro Headshot BAKER'S HOME SERVICES LLC
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
We take pride in providing our clients with the highest quality of craftsmanship!
We take pride in providing our clients with the highest quality of craftsmanship!
Porch Pro Headshot Sullivan Construction
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(4)
For drywall repairs that will last, call the professionals at Southern Country Construction in St. James.
100% response rate
For drywall repairs that will last, call the professionals at Southern Country Construction in St. James.
Porch Pro Headshot Elite custom Renovation
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Porch Pro Headshot Chenevert handyman services
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Porch Pro Headshot Dunn's Handyman Services
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
(1)
I do any kind of home maintenance, remodeling, framing, roofing, vinyl siding, decks or porches, trim, painting, and general construction work that you may need done.
I do any kind of home maintenance, remodeling, framing, roofing, vinyl siding, decks or porches, trim, painting, and general construction work that you may need done.
Porch Pro Headshot E.& C. Home Repair
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Keep your drywall in great shape with professional repairs from the experts at E.& C. Home Repair in Abita Springs.
Keep your drywall in great shape with professional repairs from the experts at E.& C. Home Repair in Abita Springs.
Porch Pro Headshot Ferguson contracting
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Porch Pro Headshot GETMOREPAINTING
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Porch Pro Headshot IBS
Carpenters
Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Porch Pro Headshot Royalty at your service
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Serves Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Ocean Springs 39564
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, I want to discuss it with a professional
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Structural support for hot tub
Supplemental additions
Something else
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
Ocean Springs 39564
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Preferred size of dock
Under 100 sq ft
Kind of dock
Permanent
Location of dock
Bay or sound
Location characteristics
I'm not sure
Extent of design prep
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Ocean Springs 39564
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Ocean Springs 39564
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Build a deck, shed, dock or other outdoor structure
Outdoor structure type
Dock
Preferred size of dock
I'm not sure
Kind of dock
Permanent
Location of dock
Bay or sound
Location characteristics
Soft or muddy bottom
Extent of design prep
No
Ocean Springs 39564
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Existing deck
No
Approximate size of deck to build
Under 100 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
I'm not sure
Deck features
Nothing extra, just the deck
Other deck features
Screens
Extent of design or prep work
No
Ocean Springs 39564
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Existing deck
No
Approximate size of deck to build
100-250 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
Pressure-treated pine
Deck features
Nothing extra, just the deck
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Ocean Springs 39564
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Project type
Something else
Residential building project type
Build a deck, shed, dock or other outdoor structure
Outdoor structure type
Deck, patio or porch
Construction type
Deck
Existing deck
No
Approximate size of deck to build
250-500 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
Pressure-treated pine
Deck features
Nothing extra, just the deck
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Ocean Springs 39564
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within 48 hours