Top 10 Carpenters in Pontiac, MI

Porch Pro Headshot Handyman Connection Of Novi
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(222)
Handyman Connection - One Call. One Connection.® With over 20 years of experience in providing top quality home improvement and repair services, and backed by satisfaction our competitors can't match, isn't it time to give us a call? Whether you have small or large projects for the interior or exte...Read more about Handyman Connection Of Novi
Handyman Connection - One Call. One Connection.® With over 20 years of experience in providing top quality home improvement and repair services, and backed by satisfaction our competitors can't match, isn't it time to give us a call? Whether you have small or large projects for the interior or exte...Read more about Handyman Connection Of Novi
Porch Pro Headshot KnR Home Maintenance
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(54)
KnR Home Maintenance has over 25 years of experience in home maintenance and repairs, and specializes in custom trim. We provide affordable, honest, experienced, and reliable service. Father & Son, We Get It Done!
KnR Home Maintenance has over 25 years of experience in home maintenance and repairs, and specializes in custom trim. We provide affordable, honest, experienced, and reliable service. Father & Son, We Get It Done!
Porch Pro Headshot Anything Maintenance  LLC
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(30)
24hr SKILLED TRADES SERVICES! We are your all in one Service Company. We provide skilled trade services by properly trained technicians. Below are a few of the services we offer: MASONRY SERVICES: Brick/Block Install or Repair, Tuck Pointing , Fire places, Chimney Rebuild or Repairs, Custom Outdo...Read more about Anything Maintenance LLC
24hr SKILLED TRADES SERVICES! We are your all in one Service Company. We provide skilled trade services by properly trained technicians. Below are a few of the services we offer: MASONRY SERVICES: Brick/Block Install or Repair, Tuck Pointing , Fire places, Chimney Rebuild or Repairs, Custom Outdo...Read more about Anything Maintenance LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Kuby Building Co
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(5)
Kuby Building Co is a full service design/build firm that strives to bring back old world craftsmanship one home at a time. We incorporate new technology, state of the art building practices and products into all our work. Everything done by Kuby Building Co comes with a lifetime guarantee that it w...Read more about Kuby Building Co
Kuby Building Co is a full service design/build firm that strives to bring back old world craftsmanship one home at a time. We incorporate new technology, state of the art building practices and products into all our work. Everything done by Kuby Building Co comes with a lifetime guarantee that it w...Read more about Kuby Building Co
Porch Pro Headshot New Life Custom Carpentry
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(8)
New Life Custom Carpentry is a family owned, licensed and insured business, with over 16 years of experience in the Metro Detroit area. We are gifted in many areas of work including cabinetry installation, interior/exterior doors, custom interior/exterior trim and installation of decking. We primar...Read more about New Life Custom Carpentry
New Life Custom Carpentry is a family owned, licensed and insured business, with over 16 years of experience in the Metro Detroit area. We are gifted in many areas of work including cabinetry installation, interior/exterior doors, custom interior/exterior trim and installation of decking. We primar...Read more about New Life Custom Carpentry
Porch Pro Headshot Protec Painting LLC
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(6)
"I hired protec to paint our study, they did a wonderful job. It took a little longer then i expected, but the results were great. Robert added a few extras due to scheduling issues which made up for the delay. The quality of the painting was great. We let them do our family room as well and the res...Read more about Protec Painting LLC
"I hired protec to paint our study, they did a wonderful job. It took a little longer then i expected, but the results were great. Robert added a few extras due to scheduling issues which made up for the delay. The quality of the painting was great. We let them do our family room as well and the res...Read more about Protec Painting LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Accurate Home Improvements llc
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(16)
specialize in all areas of home improvements from large to small projects, commercial , residential ,drywall repairs ,int. paint ext. paint ,siding, windows, doors, decks and repairs, privacy fence wood and vinyl , kitchens , baths, tile , flooring installations , light elec, and plumbing , five sta...Read more about Accurate Home Improvements llc
specialize in all areas of home improvements from large to small projects, commercial , residential ,drywall repairs ,int. paint ext. paint ,siding, windows, doors, decks and repairs, privacy fence wood and vinyl , kitchens , baths, tile , flooring installations , light elec, and plumbing , five sta...Read more about Accurate Home Improvements llc
Porch Pro Headshot R&R Bath LLC
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(11)
ELEGANCE & AFFORDABLE DESIGN OPTIONS Your new bathroom will be a wonderful place to relax and wash away your daily cares. In your new bathtub or shower you will be able to enjoy the warm water and the joy that comes from your new elegant bathroom.
ELEGANCE & AFFORDABLE DESIGN OPTIONS Your new bathroom will be a wonderful place to relax and wash away your daily cares. In your new bathtub or shower you will be able to enjoy the warm water and the joy that comes from your new elegant bathroom.
Porch Pro Headshot Construction Kings
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(8)
Hi, im Adam. My partner and I have been in the Construction industry for over 20 years now. We have the best prices in the state, While the Quality of work will bring you back agian and agian over the years . Take pride in what you Build Love what you do! Construct...Read more about Construction Kings
Hi, im Adam. My partner and I have been in the Construction industry for over 20 years now. We have the best prices in the state, While the Quality of work will bring you back agian and agian over the years . Take pride in what you Build Love what you do! Construct...Read more about Construction Kings
Porch Pro Headshot Aetrio Construction & Design
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to det...Read more about Aetrio Construction & Design
Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to det...Read more about Aetrio Construction & Design

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 Pontiac Carpenters

18771

Ken and his son came to my home over the past several months to work on multiple projects for a large kitchen re-do we had underway. Not only did they do a beautiful job with every project (painting, drywall install /repair )but they were great people to...

- Sandra Orsucci
36365

Ken replaced rotten wood on our deck and reinforced a stair post. He was punctual, did a fine job, and is a pleasant person. Fee was very reasonable. I would hire again.

- J Healy
94682

Hired Knr to install my new kitchen cabinets. I gave decent rating for punctuality to start job, otherwise it would have been zero stars. Very dissatisfied with the service and the attention to detail. Some of the problems: -made unnecessary holes in th...

- Peter Vlahos
25985

I like both men very nice did very good work on a hard job THANK YOU VERY MUCH

- Debbie Armstrong
118943

We're very happy with the work KnR Home Maintenance did in our master bathrm! There was a lot more work than anticipated b/c water had been leaking from the shower for who-knows-how-long and they had to remove the damaged wood beneath the ceramic tile be...

- ruth russell
32340

Update from my original review-can't say enough about our installer Brian, just a great guy and apologized for missing us a few days ago, apparently they have a lot of customer projects pending right now Can't say enough about Brian, we're planning to us...

- John Jackson
81272

We've had 2 bathrooms, a kitchen floor and fireplace done by Kuby Building and the results are nothing short of amazing. Projects were completed on time and under budget. Brandon is professional, personable and when the job was done, there was literally n...

- Carol Weber
30772

Great job for a fair price!

- Kim Conroy Ostrowski
77037

I wish that I has noticed the numerous other negative reviews of this company (H5 Painting) online prior to hiring Robert Hannigan Sr. to complete painting our entire home. As most have stated, it has been a horrendous nightmare of excuses and lack or act...

- Sylvan Triggs
23427

Very unreliable. There were 15 days they had scheduled themselves to be on the job and did not show for. Only actually showed up a few times. Ended up hiring another contractor to complete the work. Avoid at all costs.

- Gary Danielson
77168

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! I initially posted a request for a project via the www.Porch.com website, prior to learning (and eventually hiring on October 29th 2016) about the numerous other negative reviews of H5 Painting online, from which I was contacted by Ro...

- Sylvan Triggs
77042

I wish that I has noticed the numerous other negative reviews of this company (H5 Painting) online prior to hiring Robert Hannigan Sr. to complete painting our entire home. As most have stated, it has been a horrendous nightmare of excuses and lack or act...

- Sylvan Triggs

All Carpenters in Pontiac, MI

Porch Pro Headshot H5
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
(5)
H5 Painting offers a variety of building maintenance and repair services. Including Painting,Carpentry,Epoxy floors, Tub & Tile Reglazing, Concrete repair and resurfacing, Deck repair and resurfacing just to name a few. Whether you need a Residential Painting / Repair or in need of Commercial / Off...Read more about H5
H5 Painting offers a variety of building maintenance and repair services. Including Painting,Carpentry,Epoxy floors, Tub & Tile Reglazing, Concrete repair and resurfacing, Deck repair and resurfacing just to name a few. Whether you need a Residential Painting / Repair or in need of Commercial / Off...Read more about H5
Porch Pro Headshot Kristjan painting remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot DJ Do It All Handymen
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
I started off as a carpenter then ventured and dabbled in a few other trades. I like to do small to medium sized odd jobs and repairs and/or remodels. Nothing too crazy and nothing to pricey. I take pride in my work as do the few helpers I have. We like to to do a fast clean job and put a smile on t...Read more about DJ Do It All Handymen
I started off as a carpenter then ventured and dabbled in a few other trades. I like to do small to medium sized odd jobs and repairs and/or remodels. Nothing too crazy and nothing to pricey. I take pride in my work as do the few helpers I have. We like to to do a fast clean job and put a smile on t...Read more about DJ Do It All Handymen
Porch Pro Headshot Hi-Definition LLC
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Ali Shebley
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
Experienced licensed Builders. Former firefighter. Certified Home depot Contractor. Google guaranteed & screened Contractor five star reviews on many platform
Experienced licensed Builders. Former firefighter. Certified Home depot Contractor. Google guaranteed & screened Contractor five star reviews on many platform
Porch Pro Headshot Nazareth Carpentry Shop Inc
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
100% response rate
Porch Pro Headshot TBC Construction
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
Masters of consistency and quality
Masters of consistency and quality
Porch Pro Headshot General Carpentry Services
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot Home Source Construction Westland
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan
Porch Pro Headshot INS Construction
Carpenters
Serves Pontiac, Michigan

Latest projects near Pontiac

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Waterford 48328
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Lake Angelus 48326
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
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
I'm not sure
Decking and railing materials
Aluminum or other metal
Deck features
Multi-level deck, Glass railing repair
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
No
Bloomfield Hills 48302
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible