Top 10 Carpenters in Taylor, TX

Porch Pro Headshot Conley Searcy Landscaping & Construction
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
(1,882)
Conley Searcy Landscaping & Construction is a husband and wife company. We offer landscaping services that include outdoor construction, lawn maintenance, tree trimming, landscape design, Xeriscapes, drought resistant plants, planting, mulching, and outdoor lighting. We also offer home construction ...Read more about Conley Searcy Landscaping & Construction
Conley Searcy Landscaping & Construction is a husband and wife company. We offer landscaping services that include outdoor construction, lawn maintenance, tree trimming, landscape design, Xeriscapes, drought resistant plants, planting, mulching, and outdoor lighting. We also offer home construction ...Read more about Conley Searcy Landscaping & Construction
Porch Pro Headshot DC Landscape & Construction
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
(60)
"I hired DC Landscape & Construction to do some remodeling and landscaping at my home. I needed a loft converted into a 4 bedroom, and some other upgrades to my kitchen, bath, and painting of the entire home. Corey and his crew got right to work and each day thru the process my home was swept up and...Read more about DC Landscape & Construction
"I hired DC Landscape & Construction to do some remodeling and landscaping at my home. I needed a loft converted into a 4 bedroom, and some other upgrades to my kitchen, bath, and painting of the entire home. Corey and his crew got right to work and each day thru the process my home was swept up and...Read more about DC Landscape & Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Fit Build
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
(29)
"Fit Build was the first business to respond to my request to have our back door with door frame replaced. Jared was not only extremely courteous but also demonstrated exceptional levels of professionalism, patience, scheduling flexibility and punctuality throughout the entire experience. His unwa...Read more about Fit Build
"Fit Build was the first business to respond to my request to have our back door with door frame replaced. Jared was not only extremely courteous but also demonstrated exceptional levels of professionalism, patience, scheduling flexibility and punctuality throughout the entire experience. His unwa...Read more about Fit Build
Porch Pro Headshot New carpentry Austin
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
(6)
At New Carpentry we strive to offer the fairest price for your home needs without compromising craftsmanship. Whether you want to add a pergola to your yard, a deck for that summer barbeque, or have small maintenance repairs our friendly team is there to make that idea come to life.
At New Carpentry we strive to offer the fairest price for your home needs without compromising craftsmanship. Whether you want to add a pergola to your yard, a deck for that summer barbeque, or have small maintenance repairs our friendly team is there to make that idea come to life.
Porch Pro Headshot Triple J Construction
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
(2)
Our prideful team of home service professionals are dedicated to offering the BEST new construction and remodel services throughout Central Texas. As an organization, we value honesty, integrity, as well as competitive pricing alongside quality work that we can stand behind.
Our prideful team of home service professionals are dedicated to offering the BEST new construction and remodel services throughout Central Texas. As an organization, we value honesty, integrity, as well as competitive pricing alongside quality work that we can stand behind.
Porch Pro Headshot AD Contracting
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
AD Gontracting was founded by myself, Aaron Gibraski in 2015. I worked as a commercial and residential locksmith for several years and learned everything I could learn about locks and doors. I moved to Texas in 2015 and began working for myself installing doors and general carpentry work. AD Con...Read more about AD Contracting
AD Gontracting was founded by myself, Aaron Gibraski in 2015. I worked as a commercial and residential locksmith for several years and learned everything I could learn about locks and doors. I moved to Texas in 2015 and began working for myself installing doors and general carpentry work. AD Con...Read more about AD Contracting
Porch Pro Headshot Willis & Jones remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
(5)
"Oliver from Willis and Jones Construction is a very dependable and loyal person. He will show up when he says and will stay until a job is completed. I have used them on many projects. Great company to use for all kinds of projects... Give them a call today!"
"Oliver from Willis and Jones Construction is a very dependable and loyal person. He will show up when he says and will stay until a job is completed. I have used them on many projects. Great company to use for all kinds of projects... Give them a call today!"
Porch Pro Headshot Krummy Kreations
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
(3)
Porch Pro Headshot DonoTech Construction
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
Hello,    I would love to come and take a look at your project for you. When would you be able to meet? We are a general contractor and can take care of everything under one roof. This simplified approach eliminates the cordination that you may need to do trying to find diffrent contractors to do a...Read more about DonoTech Construction
Hello,    I would love to come and take a look at your project for you. When would you be able to meet? We are a general contractor and can take care of everything under one roof. This simplified approach eliminates the cordination that you may need to do trying to find diffrent contractors to do a...Read more about DonoTech Construction
Porch Pro Headshot All Aspects Plumbing
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
(3)
Services provided not limited to plumbing, septic, fence installation, woodworking, roofing, appliance installation, tree and brush clearing Family owned and operated prompt and dependable
Services provided not limited to plumbing, septic, fence installation, woodworking, roofing, appliance installation, tree and brush clearing Family owned and operated prompt and dependable

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 Taylor Carpenters

126749

Adam called me right after I submitted the request through Porch on a Sunday night. We arranged to meet the next morning at 8 am. He never showed up and never called. I called and left a voice mail 45 minutes after he was supposed to show. I was late for...

- Dina Kassler
152354

Great Woodwork he has, i need quick deck repair and he finished it as i wanted, really great service, i will highly recommend Jose

- Napoleon Ayala
134120

Oliver Jones is a convicted criminal, convicted thief, and has zero background in any sort of structural carpentry. In his last porch profile, he listed pictures of my house, which he helped me work on. But he posted pictures AFTER he had built load beari...

- Cody Breit
192614

Oliver was referred by a friend, it has been the worst paint job, I have ever seen. Didn’t cover any of my furniture, splash paint all over, debris everywhere. Very unprofessional, washed his brushes on my neighbors yard. Run paint all over his driveway...

- Patricia Zarate
120097

Really appreciate Oliver for taking the time to understand the work needed to repair the under mount sink. He stopped by over the weekend and explained in detail on how he would proceed with the repairs and quoted a very reasonable price. He arrived on t...

- Praveen Manjeshwar
123213

I purchased a custom home in Spicewood. The home had everything I wanted with the exception of a Hand Rail leading to the front porch. Obadiah (Ollie) did an amazing job matching the builders theme with the same parameters of railing and the color of sta...

- VICKIE HILL
415940

We hired FFB to do a custom, hand-built, walnut top table. The table is stunning, although it was delivered incomplete (it's missing some dowels where the legs attach to the body). We were so happy with the table so we hired FFB to do another job for us...

- Tim Farnham
81327

Terrible company, terrible work by a half -assed working man. All the work Jesse searcy does is not done with much effort. He fights with his wife at jobssites and doesn't pay his employees what they deserve or on time. He is always late to projects and i...

- Brent Peay
227146

Please do NOT hire. Please check Better Business Bureau! I was too late and gave him a $650 deposit for a pergola. He never came to start project and when I requested money back he said he didn't have it. He even lied to my credit card company and said I ...

- Monica Sodic
228089

I went to school with the guy. I really thought since I went to school and after looking at some of his reviews. He had no idea what he was doing. He took forever and would show up late. He did not properly install tin for a carport. Tin Lasted a day the ...

- Twin Reyes
195777

Do Not use this company DC Landscape & Construction or having business with this person Corey Duncan. He did a very bad job on installing the flashing between the building and the new patio cover he built, the water pouring down where the flashing install...

- Binh Tran
11966

Corey Duncan and his company did an excellent job for us building a 57' fence at the back of our property. We also had a bed built for a vegetable garden. The work was quality, performed within the timeline requested, and the price was reasonable. W...

- Simone Hart

All Carpenters in Taylor, TX

Porch Pro Headshot LZ Building.co
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
Serving Central Texas homes from top luxury homes to even the smallest needs We have returning customers who been serving for many years now! It's time to fix your home! It's family owned and operated, leading the crew with over 20 years of experience A VERY COMPETITIVE MARKET FOR ALL MY CUSTOM...Read more about LZ Building.co
Serving Central Texas homes from top luxury homes to even the smallest needs We have returning customers who been serving for many years now! It's time to fix your home! It's family owned and operated, leading the crew with over 20 years of experience A VERY COMPETITIVE MARKET FOR ALL MY CUSTOM...Read more about LZ Building.co
Porch Pro Headshot Jose's Carpentry Service
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From cutting grass to complete remodeling since 1976 . AC licence and OSHA certified great customer service and Austin's best trained employees will do the job right the first time.
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Porch Pro Headshot SoCo Reno
Carpenters
Serves Taylor, Texas
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Hutto 78634
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, but I know what I want.
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood, Composite
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Roof, awnings, other overhead covering
Supplemental additions
BBQ, Built-in benches, planters, or storage
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
Hutto 78634
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, but I know what I want.
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Looking for advice
Deck structure material
Looking for advice
Structural features
Custom stairs, Multiple levels
Supplemental additions
Something else
Material provided
Yes, I just need construction
Hutto 78634
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, but I know what I want.
Deck size (SQFT)
100 to 250 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Structural support for hot tub
Supplemental additions
Built-in benches, planters, or storage
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
Hutto 78634
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
Existing deck
No
Approximate size of deck to build
100-250 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
Cedar or redwood, Aluminum or other metal
Deck features
Stairs
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
No
Taylor 76574
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a month
Hutto 78634
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a month