Top 3 Carpenters in Portland, OR

Porch Pro Headshot Portland Painting & Restoration
Portland Painting & Restoration Inc. is a bonded, insured painting and restoration contractor. We are large enough to handle all of your painting needs, but still offer the service of a small company. PPR is competently structured to monitor every project from start to finish, because we're in the b...Read more about Portland Painting & Restoration
924 SE Stephens St, Portland, OR
503-236-7003
Porch Pro Headshot Jason Smith Construction, Inc.
My name is Jason Smith and I started woodworking professionally in 2002. Woodworking has been a part of my life since 1991 when I built my first house for a high school project. After the project, the guys and I started framing houses. Since then I have developed my skills and aim to provide an exce...Read more about Jason Smith Construction, Inc.
235 NW 2nd Ave, Canby, OR
503-720-1399
Porch Pro Headshot Tree Contractors Northwest Inc
Since breaking into the industry in 1998 Tree Contractors Northwest has been recognized as a dependable contractor. We’ve provided clients with a wide range of tree service needs. Whatever you have in mind, our professionals work to bring your ideas to life. Contact us to receive a free estimate to...Read more about Tree Contractors Northwest Inc
Serves Portland, Oregon
360-608-7835

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Porch Pro Headshot Higherup Home Improvements
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Serves Portland, Oregon
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I'm very accomplished in the building industry and our homes. The best I have is available to you everyday. Hope I convey that when the opportunity arises through your phone call. Respectfully Eddie
I'm very accomplished in the building industry and our homes. The best I have is available to you everyday. Hope I convey that when the opportunity arises through your phone call. Respectfully Eddie
Porch Pro Headshot Chosen Wood Window Maintenance, Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Portland, Oregon
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Over the past decade Chosen has designed and developed products and solutions to resolve operational and energy efficiency issues with old windows. By updating rather than replacing you maintain superior quality that lasts longer and looks better. We restore any wood window to be operable, have str...Read more about Chosen Wood Window Maintenance, Inc.
Over the past decade Chosen has designed and developed products and solutions to resolve operational and energy efficiency issues with old windows. By updating rather than replacing you maintain superior quality that lasts longer and looks better. We restore any wood window to be operable, have str...Read more about Chosen Wood Window Maintenance, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot A & A Painting & More LLC
Carpenters
Serves Portland, Oregon
We are a local company that is looking focuses on painting but offers many more services. Our number one goal is customer satisfaction. We don’t finish our work until we do a finally walk through with the owner of the property to make sure they are satisfied with our service.
We are a local company that is looking focuses on painting but offers many more services. Our number one goal is customer satisfaction. We don’t finish our work until we do a finally walk through with the owner of the property to make sure they are satisfied with our service.
Porch Pro Headshot Trump & Moloney, LLP
Carpenters
Serves Portland, Oregon
Trump & Moloney LLP is a full-service construction general contractor, fully licensed, bonded and insured for residential and light commercial/industrial work in the State of Oregon since 1999. With over 35 years educational and practical experience in a wide variety of construction and design tech...Read more about Trump & Moloney, LLP
Trump & Moloney LLP is a full-service construction general contractor, fully licensed, bonded and insured for residential and light commercial/industrial work in the State of Oregon since 1999. With over 35 years educational and practical experience in a wide variety of construction and design tech...Read more about Trump & Moloney, LLP
Porch Pro Headshot Norberg Construction
Carpenters
Serves Portland, Oregon
Norberg Construction is your local contractor, specializing in fences, decks, sheds and outdoor storage, and small remodels. We do top of the line quality work, at an affordable price. Don’t be taken advantage of by the big companies, give us a call and we’ll treat you right!
Norberg Construction is your local contractor, specializing in fences, decks, sheds and outdoor storage, and small remodels. We do top of the line quality work, at an affordable price. Don’t be taken advantage of by the big companies, give us a call and we’ll treat you right!
Porch Pro Headshot Columbia Crossing Construction, LLC
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Serves Portland, Oregon
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Commercial and Residential Construction, Design-Build Remodeling, Interior Design, Custom Cabinetry, and Furniture, Kitchen and Bathroom Updates, Small Repairs to Whole Home Renovations. Columbia Crossing Construction, LLC Jeremy Dieter CCB# 220591
Commercial and Residential Construction, Design-Build Remodeling, Interior Design, Custom Cabinetry, and Furniture, Kitchen and Bathroom Updates, Small Repairs to Whole Home Renovations. Columbia Crossing Construction, LLC Jeremy Dieter CCB# 220591
Porch Pro Headshot Mogador Construction
Carpenters
Serves Portland, Oregon
We are a small company of skilled carpenters and painters. As a lead carpenter and the general contractor, I have over 23 years in the building trade. I cover all stages of home renovation from pouring concrete to fine finish carpentry. We do basement and attic conversion/framing, addition, painting...Read more about Mogador Construction
We are a small company of skilled carpenters and painters. As a lead carpenter and the general contractor, I have over 23 years in the building trade. I cover all stages of home renovation from pouring concrete to fine finish carpentry. We do basement and attic conversion/framing, addition, painting...Read more about Mogador Construction

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 Portland Carpenters

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I love my new kitchen and two bathrooms. Such a high quality job. Would definitely recommend and use this company again.

- Samantha Daniels
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Trash guy, rips you off for $180. Doesn’t do the work, and tries to trash your house. Worst ever! Is there a 0 star option?

- Ryan Roundy
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WOW! can you say BAD experience! First off, who shows up without a tape measure, and thinks I’ll rip off a piece of tape, that’s the kind of craftsmanship and quality of work you’ll find here! Tells us it will take 15 min, to install a door, spends 2.5 h...

- Ryan Roundy

All Carpenters in Portland, OR

Porch Pro Headshot Wild Oak Construction
Carpenters
Serves Portland, Oregon
We focus on small to medium remodels for your home. We have been operating our residential construction business for over three years in the Willamette Valley and offer a professional and friendly service. Rest assured Wild Oak Construction is licensed, insured and bonded. We would love ...Read more about Wild Oak Construction
We focus on small to medium remodels for your home. We have been operating our residential construction business for over three years in the Willamette Valley and offer a professional and friendly service. Rest assured Wild Oak Construction is licensed, insured and bonded. We would love ...Read more about Wild Oak Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Jason Allen Carpentry & Handyman Services
Carpenters
Serves Portland, Oregon
For years, Jason Allen Carpentry & Handyman Services has been committed to delivering first-rate wood finishing and deck construction. They are based out of Portland.
For years, Jason Allen Carpentry & Handyman Services has been committed to delivering first-rate wood finishing and deck construction. They are based out of Portland.
Porch Pro Headshot C&R Projects
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Serves Portland, Oregon
Its my goal to provide a product that you'll be happy with for years to come. Typically a one man show unless extra hands are needed. Visit to see my portfolio:
Its my goal to provide a product that you'll be happy with for years to come. Typically a one man show unless extra hands are needed. Visit to see my portfolio:
Porch Pro Headshot Affordable Rejuvenations
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Serves Portland, Oregon
We are a new business here to help customers ofdering great work at an affordavle price. Theres nothing me and my team cant handle.
We are a new business here to help customers ofdering great work at an affordavle price. Theres nothing me and my team cant handle.
Porch Pro Headshot ONE TIME CONSTRUCTION
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We treat every job like we are building it for ourselves.
We treat every job like we are building it for ourselves.
Porch Pro Headshot Austin Strong Construction LLC
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Porch Pro Headshot Craft Carpentry and Woodworks
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Serves Portland, Oregon
For three generations carpentry has been my family's craft so naturally I enjoy working with wood. I specialize in millwork installation and custom furniture pieces. Give me a design or idea and together we will bring it to life. This company will always be trustworthy, principled and hard working, ...Read more about Craft Carpentry and Woodworks
For three generations carpentry has been my family's craft so naturally I enjoy working with wood. I specialize in millwork installation and custom furniture pieces. Give me a design or idea and together we will bring it to life. This company will always be trustworthy, principled and hard working, ...Read more about Craft Carpentry and Woodworks
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