Top 3 Carpenters in Wilmington, NC

Porch Pro Headshot exteriors plus
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Carpentry screened in porches decks additions door repair/replacement window replacement interior trim siding repair/replacement fences wood/vinyl porch rails wood rot/repair some flooring over twenty years experience in many different aspects of carpentry insured
5274 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC
919-244-8418
Porch Pro Headshot  Howard Roofing and Construction
To provide top Quality work at an affordable price making sure the job is done right the first time.
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
910-212-5070
Porch Pro Headshot PORT CITY HANDYMAN
(14)
Port City Handyman is a licensed and insured professional service provider and all employees have been carefully screened and interviewed to meet our high standards for your peace of mind. Our craftsmen each have a minimum of 10 years of experience, with most over 15 years. With a commitment to gree...Read more about PORT CITY HANDYMAN
8609 Hammock Dunes Dr, Wilmington, NC
910-679-6233

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Porch Pro Headshot ALL IN ONE HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND CONTRACTING
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Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
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ALL IN ONE CONTRACTING is your go to for a wide range of home remodeling, maintenance, and restoration projects. Our contractors are highly skilled so you know they'll get the job done right the first time and on time. All In One is fully insured and offer top quality at reasonable rates. We want to...Read more about ALL IN ONE HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND CONTRACTING
ALL IN ONE CONTRACTING is your go to for a wide range of home remodeling, maintenance, and restoration projects. Our contractors are highly skilled so you know they'll get the job done right the first time and on time. All In One is fully insured and offer top quality at reasonable rates. We want to...Read more about ALL IN ONE HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND CONTRACTING
Porch Pro Headshot BuilderPro, LLC.
Carpenters
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
When you need quality installation or repair work, look no further than BuilderPro, LLC. As a skilled general contractor in Wilmington, NC, BuilderPro, LLC is at your service for projects large and small. From quick household fixes to major property renovations, BuilderPro, LLC provides thorough, ef...Read more about BuilderPro, LLC.
When you need quality installation or repair work, look no further than BuilderPro, LLC. As a skilled general contractor in Wilmington, NC, BuilderPro, LLC is at your service for projects large and small. From quick household fixes to major property renovations, BuilderPro, LLC provides thorough, ef...Read more about BuilderPro, LLC.
Porch Pro Headshot Roy Keith Patterson Carpentry Service
Carpenters
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
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We are a small carpentry company that specializes in interior trim, new door & window installation, door & window replacement, decks, porch railings & wood fencing. We take pride in doing quality work, and completing the job to our customers satisfaction before any payment for labor is requested. Th...Read more about Roy Keith Patterson Carpentry Service
We are a small carpentry company that specializes in interior trim, new door & window installation, door & window replacement, decks, porch railings & wood fencing. We take pride in doing quality work, and completing the job to our customers satisfaction before any payment for labor is requested. Th...Read more about Roy Keith Patterson Carpentry Service
Porch Pro Headshot Renovate
Carpenters
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
(3)
"Tim has helped me on a couple projects at my house. We built a deck around our above ground pool and also built a brick well house. He definitely believes that any job worth doing is worth doing well. If you are looking for someone you can trust who will do a quality job, I would definitely reco...Read more about Renovate
"Tim has helped me on a couple projects at my house. We built a deck around our above ground pool and also built a brick well house. He definitely believes that any job worth doing is worth doing well. If you are looking for someone you can trust who will do a quality job, I would definitely reco...Read more about Renovate
Porch Pro Headshot J. Tucker Contracting
Carpenters
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
If your windows have been giving you trouble, finally get them fixed with some help from the experts at John Tucker Contracting in Bloomington, MD.
If your windows have been giving you trouble, finally get them fixed with some help from the experts at John Tucker Contracting in Bloomington, MD.
Porch Pro Headshot DMV Industries
Carpenters
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
Porch Pro Headshot Southern repair company
Carpenters
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
Southern repair company specializes in all interior and exterior repair and installation, From paint, vinyl siding, roofing, drywall, tile flooring, hardwood flooring, carpet, fencing, tree and brush removal, porches and decks, landscaping.
Southern repair company specializes in all interior and exterior repair and installation, From paint, vinyl siding, roofing, drywall, tile flooring, hardwood flooring, carpet, fencing, tree and brush removal, porches and decks, landscaping.

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 Wilmington Carpenters

13421

Detailed, quality work

- michael tripp
14207

Honest, Skilled, and Trustworthy. You will not be disappointed.

335727

We loved his work. Top quality workmanship. Always was on-time and completed all the work. He fixed our foundation in timely manner. Under budget and honest.

- cathy clifton
337950

Great company. Arrived on time always. Completed job with quality workmanship. Major plus - their ability to perform other tasks other than our foundation needs.

- angela thomas
316650

We were not pleased about the final outcome of our fireplace! We started out with no one showing up to do the work on the scheduled 1st day (except to pick up the check in full). We pre paid in advance (they do not take credit cards and we were told they...

- Caroline Taliaferro
413097

Mr Gandarilla and his team were great to work with. My home was in serious need of foundation repairs. He worked with me on hiring a structural engineer and providing different options of repairs. They were here when they said they would be. Work hard lon...

- sue steffner
335728

We called several people and everyone wanted crazy amounts of money. Gandarilla Construction was able to work with our budget. They were always on time and finished the work with honesty. We are calling him back for a room addition.

- Loretta Simons
459028

Great Foundation company. His team is very polite and hard working. We also hired them for our kitchen addition. Very pleased with the entire process!

- Allison Watts
346475

They treat people like shit

- Scott Howard
347077

Racist people and like to hit women

- Scott Howard
346540

Case file 2021-00670 for beating girls pics to come

- Scott Howard
338851

They are drug abuse on home owner property the owner fucks people out of there money

- Scott Howard

All Carpenters in Wilmington, NC

Porch Pro Headshot EarlyBird Home Solutions
Carpenters
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
EarlyBird Home Solutions is a fresh business , but we can do many different things, all the way from drywall installation and painting, to eliminating the things that rob the beauty from your home by cleaning roofs, gutters, pressure washing and many more tasks feel free to contact us by email, text...Read more about EarlyBird Home Solutions
EarlyBird Home Solutions is a fresh business , but we can do many different things, all the way from drywall installation and painting, to eliminating the things that rob the beauty from your home by cleaning roofs, gutters, pressure washing and many more tasks feel free to contact us by email, text...Read more about EarlyBird Home Solutions
Porch Pro Headshot Our Southern Home Designs
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Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
We are a small, locally owned and operated custom woodworking shop located in New Bern, NC. We handcraft all of our pieces with high-quality wood and take the extra time to ensure safe, sturdy, timeless pieces to last a lifetime. Our design process is unique in that we encourage our customers to ...Read more about Our Southern Home Designs
We are a small, locally owned and operated custom woodworking shop located in New Bern, NC. We handcraft all of our pieces with high-quality wood and take the extra time to ensure safe, sturdy, timeless pieces to last a lifetime. Our design process is unique in that we encourage our customers to ...Read more about Our Southern Home Designs
Porch Pro Headshot Gandarilla  Construction
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Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
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"Oscar executed a major project with great accuracy. Our addition extended our kitchen and master bedroom. His team are great people. They know their stuff and get the job done right. I will be call him back for our garage build."
"Oscar executed a major project with great accuracy. Our addition extended our kitchen and master bedroom. His team are great people. They know their stuff and get the job done right. I will be call him back for our garage build."
Porch Pro Headshot Buddy’s Home Improvements
Carpenters
Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
We do a little bit of everything from fencing, carpentry, decks, tile, flooring, etc
We do a little bit of everything from fencing, carpentry, decks, tile, flooring, etc
Porch Pro Headshot Chris Mathew Construction
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Porch Pro Headshot Backwater Marine Construction inc
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Serves Wilmington, North Carolina
We are a family owned Marine Construction Company specializing in Docks, Bulkheads and Boat lifts. We can accommodate all of your marine needs.
We are a family owned Marine Construction Company specializing in Docks, Bulkheads and Boat lifts. We can accommodate all of your marine needs.
Porch Pro Headshot Brondy woodworking
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Porch Pro Headshot Barnhill Woodworks of NC
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Soft or muddy bottom, Major tide changes of 5 or more feet
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Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
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)
100 to 250 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite
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Wood
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Not listed here
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Something else
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Yes, I just need construction
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