Top 10 Carpenters in Topeka, KS

Porch Pro Headshot American Floor Care (AFC Cleaning & Restoration)
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For premier carpet steam cleaning in the Kansas City metro area, trust AFC Cleaning & Restoration, LLC to provide incomparable service to fit your budget and your lifestyle. We understand that keeping your home or business looking great can seem like a full-time job, and one that you often simply do...Read more about American Floor Care (AFC Cleaning & Restoration)
For premier carpet steam cleaning in the Kansas City metro area, trust AFC Cleaning & Restoration, LLC to provide incomparable service to fit your budget and your lifestyle. We understand that keeping your home or business looking great can seem like a full-time job, and one that you often simply do...Read more about American Floor Care (AFC Cleaning & Restoration)
Porch Pro Headshot Griffin Quality Construction
Carpenters
Serves Topeka, Kansas
(16)
My company specializes in staircase makeovers or upgrades in mostly occupied homes. I've been a trim carpenter for 20 years, mostly in new construction. With a passion for perfection, I decided to go out on my own about 5 years ago building custom projects. I realized quickly that many homeowners ...Read more about Griffin Quality Construction
My company specializes in staircase makeovers or upgrades in mostly occupied homes. I've been a trim carpenter for 20 years, mostly in new construction. With a passion for perfection, I decided to go out on my own about 5 years ago building custom projects. I realized quickly that many homeowners ...Read more about Griffin Quality Construction
Porch Pro Headshot S & J Carpentry
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Serves Topeka, Kansas
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Porch Pro Headshot Imperial Drywall  LLC
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Porch Pro Headshot Simply Elite Interiors & Exteriors LLC.
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Serves Topeka, Kansas
Family values are important to S.E.I.E. that why we are a family owned and operated company. We respect every person like they are next of kin and want each one to feel like their needs have been accommodated throughout the project timeline! We are "Simply" a friend who cares about excellence and ac...Read more about Simply Elite Interiors & Exteriors LLC.
Family values are important to S.E.I.E. that why we are a family owned and operated company. We respect every person like they are next of kin and want each one to feel like their needs have been accommodated throughout the project timeline! We are "Simply" a friend who cares about excellence and ac...Read more about Simply Elite Interiors & Exteriors LLC.
Porch Pro Headshot “Hoss the Boss” Repairs & Service’s
Carpenters
Serves Topeka, Kansas
Jack of all trades we do it all from small to big..painting..carpentry...small electrical...small plumbing....concrete..tile... Faucets toilets sinks tubs and more.. And Handyman services
Jack of all trades we do it all from small to big..painting..carpentry...small electrical...small plumbing....concrete..tile... Faucets toilets sinks tubs and more.. And Handyman services
Porch Pro Headshot The Handyman
Carpenters
Serves Topeka, Kansas
We are a small company who's goal is to provide superior service in a timely manner.
We are a small company who's goal is to provide superior service in a timely manner.
Porch Pro Headshot Serve Painting and Remodeling
Carpenters
Serves Topeka, Kansas
Home Improvement and Remodeling. Handyman, Painting, Carpentry, Drywall, Decks and Fences.
Home Improvement and Remodeling. Handyman, Painting, Carpentry, Drywall, Decks and Fences.
Porch Pro Headshot Essential Home Improvement
Carpenters
Serves Topeka, Kansas
At Essential Home Improvement we strive to give you the best in customer satisfaction.
At Essential Home Improvement we strive to give you the best in customer satisfaction.
Porch Pro Headshot JM Construction
Carpenters
Serves Topeka, Kansas

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 Topeka Carpenters

31226

No one called in response to my request and I had to accomplish the repair myself.

- Joseph Kieszkowski
48351

Great

- Sonny Peterson
417918

After reading all of the reviews we hired jeff to replace our railings and spindles. We left a deposit in July and he said it would most likely be November before he could work on our project. When November arrived I attempted to contact Jeff via email, p...

- Cassandra Habel
449307

Took our deposit- never completed the work. Could never get a start date, just told 'soon'. Finally in March I said I needed it by May for graduation- "No, problem" Now end of May- no stairs and no refund

- Kim DODSON

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Topeka 66605
Deck Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Type of deck
I'm not sure
Areas of deck to repair
Decking or deck surface
Deck damage
Rotting, cracked or missing boards, Needs to be refinished
Severity of damage
Serious (the deck is unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
I'm not sure
Already have deck materials
Yes
Topeka 66619
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)
I haven't decided
Surface and railing material
Wood
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Custom stairs, Disability access improvements
Supplemental additions
Something else
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
Topeka 66604
Deck Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Type of deck
Redwood
Areas of deck to repair
Stairs and railings, Decking or deck surface
Deck damage
no
Severity of damage
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
No
Already have deck materials
No, but I'll provide them
Topeka 66610
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a month
Type of deck
Pressure-treated pine
Areas of deck to repair
Decking or deck surface, Structural beams, joists or posts
Deck damage
Warping or water damage, Needs to be refinished
Severity of damage
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
No
Already have deck materials
No, but I'll provide them
Topeka 66614
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
Within a week
Topeka 66614
Outdoor Structure Repair
Start Date
Within a week
Structure type
Outdoor Structural Beam needs to be repaired
Construction material
I dont know
Nature of repair work
Repair of damaged materials
Topeka 66610
Finish Carpentry
Service needed
Finish Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Topeka 66610
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, but I know what I want
Deck size (SQFT)
Smaller than 100 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite
Structure material
Wood
Structural features
Custom stairs
Supplemental features
Something else
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials