Top 10 Carpenters in Worcester, MA

Porch Pro Headshot Hubley Painting
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
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We specialize in high end decorative carpentry work, both interior and exterior, and painting kitchen cabinets. Hubley Painting is a family owned Residential Painting and Carpentry company based out of Hopkinton Massachusetts. Over the past 30 years we have worked for customers all over Central Ma...Read more about Hubley Painting
We specialize in high end decorative carpentry work, both interior and exterior, and painting kitchen cabinets. Hubley Painting is a family owned Residential Painting and Carpentry company based out of Hopkinton Massachusetts. Over the past 30 years we have worked for customers all over Central Ma...Read more about Hubley Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Tdi Remodeling Corp
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
(2)
TDI Remodeling Corp. is based out of Medway MA. We are a local, honest, hardworking company with more than 35 years of construction experience. We are a licensed and insured Residential Remodeling Company specializing in the following, Doors & Windows, Kitchen, Bathroom and Basement Remodeling, Viny...Read more about Tdi Remodeling Corp
TDI Remodeling Corp. is based out of Medway MA. We are a local, honest, hardworking company with more than 35 years of construction experience. We are a licensed and insured Residential Remodeling Company specializing in the following, Doors & Windows, Kitchen, Bathroom and Basement Remodeling, Viny...Read more about Tdi Remodeling Corp
Porch Pro Headshot Rickman Companies
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
(7)
Established in 2007 with the goal of preserving, protecting and enhancing property values, the Rickman Companies’ standards are to provide clients with the highest level of maintenance, remodeling and project management solutions. Our professionally trained and certified staff offer expertise and gu...Read more about Rickman Companies
Established in 2007 with the goal of preserving, protecting and enhancing property values, the Rickman Companies’ standards are to provide clients with the highest level of maintenance, remodeling and project management solutions. Our professionally trained and certified staff offer expertise and gu...Read more about Rickman Companies
Porch Pro Headshot King Contracting Company
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
Having been in business for over 24 years, we decided it was time to begin advertising on the Internet! We look forward to the next 24 and hope you enjoy the road with us! We strive to achieve the highest quality around and you can count on us for an honest and complete experience!
Having been in business for over 24 years, we decided it was time to begin advertising on the Internet! We look forward to the next 24 and hope you enjoy the road with us! We strive to achieve the highest quality around and you can count on us for an honest and complete experience!
Porch Pro Headshot A Touch of Glass
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
We have been in business 26+ years and as a result, we believe our experience and knowledge is truly unsurpassed. The knowledge is not only experienced based but also interwoven with an engineering background, thus allowing for solutions that “outside of the box” when the need arises.
We have been in business 26+ years and as a result, we believe our experience and knowledge is truly unsurpassed. The knowledge is not only experienced based but also interwoven with an engineering background, thus allowing for solutions that “outside of the box” when the need arises.
Porch Pro Headshot Better Home Improvement
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
(6)
We are a newly formed company as of 2014. Far from new to the work. With 18 years experience we can take on all your home improvement tasks. 3 generations of knowledge passed down from our GrandFather. We specialize in roofing and siding, but we do everything. Our goal is to stand above the competit...Read more about Better Home Improvement
We are a newly formed company as of 2014. Far from new to the work. With 18 years experience we can take on all your home improvement tasks. 3 generations of knowledge passed down from our GrandFather. We specialize in roofing and siding, but we do everything. Our goal is to stand above the competit...Read more about Better Home Improvement
Porch Pro Headshot That Guy
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
We are committed to providing the detailed attention and superior customer service that is needed during any project. We stand by our work and make sure customers get what they pay for and more. if you have been considering a remodeling project, repairs, home improvement’s, electrical upgrades or in...Read more about That Guy
We are committed to providing the detailed attention and superior customer service that is needed during any project. We stand by our work and make sure customers get what they pay for and more. if you have been considering a remodeling project, repairs, home improvement’s, electrical upgrades or in...Read more about That Guy
Porch Pro Headshot Handyman Heroes, Inc. (Townsend)
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
(1)
Paul Silver started performing handyman work in the late 1960s in a family business (managing rental apartments). He financed much of his college education working at Grossman's in several of their stores, as well as their door & window factory. His career in high-tech was distinguished by founding ...Read more about Handyman Heroes, Inc. (Townsend)
Paul Silver started performing handyman work in the late 1960s in a family business (managing rental apartments). He financed much of his college education working at Grossman's in several of their stores, as well as their door & window factory. His career in high-tech was distinguished by founding ...Read more about Handyman Heroes, Inc. (Townsend)
Porch Pro Headshot Belal Design
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
(3)
"I needed some plumbing and electrical work done! Belal Design came and did the work, very well and very professionally. Not only that, but he also followed up to make sure everything was fine! I am extremely happy with the work and the professionalism in dealing with him!"
"I needed some plumbing and electrical work done! Belal Design came and did the work, very well and very professionally. Not only that, but he also followed up to make sure everything was fine! I am extremely happy with the work and the professionalism in dealing with him!"
Porch Pro Headshot Kevin C Boyd Home Improvement
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
Kevin C. Boyd Home Improvement is a small job contractor specializing in bathroom remodeling. The owner is the designer and installer. All jobs are performed one at a time with a high level of personalized service. We listen to your expectations and ideas. We will assist in the planning and product...Read more about Kevin C Boyd Home Improvement
Kevin C. Boyd Home Improvement is a small job contractor specializing in bathroom remodeling. The owner is the designer and installer. All jobs are performed one at a time with a high level of personalized service. We listen to your expectations and ideas. We will assist in the planning and product...Read more about Kevin C Boyd Home Improvement

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 Worcester Carpenters

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Fantastic company, professional, reliable, honest, hardworking. Installed me fence in just a few days. It came out perfect. Would recommend them to anyone.

- Ken Beatty
37686

We have used Hubley painting to paint both the interior and exterior of our home. The work is impeccable! Steve and his crew are extremely professional and polite. While here to do some painting work, we talked to Steve about doing some work on our porch....

- Keri Sanchez
34177

We love working with Hubley Painting! Steve and his guys are great! They have painted our house 2 times and are soon coming back to paint the interior. You can't go wrong hiring Hubley Painting!

- Carrie Howard
36007

Hubley painting repainted our kitchen cabinets. They did an amazing job and the cabinets look like new. They were very professional and thorough. Their expertise was evident in every aspect of the job. The team members were all very courteous, always ...

- Michelle Hallenbeck
34201

We've had Hubley Painting do work for us for the last 15 years. The painters are always punctual, neat, polite, and, of course, excellent painters! They've done interior walls, trim, and repairs for us, as well as exterior trim and paint work. We know we ...

- Laurie Fromer
35136

Hubley Painting has completed both a major exterior and major interior painting project on our home and I recommend them without hesitation. Quality of work is excellent (outdoor carpentry prep, indoor wall prep, and interior & exterior painting), owners...

- Gregg Butler
85960

Installation of very long and very heavy awning. Great service! Everything is on time and on budget! Highly recommend! I am glad I found them. I wish I knew those people before!!!!

- rita godik
31454

Belal design proved that there is some hope left in this industry. They delivered more than they promised. They are professional, trustworthy, meticulous, reasonable, efficient and willing to go the extra mile. I recommend Belal Design. I was very ple...

9486

Belal has performed for us on a variety of tasks - ranging from woodfloor, wall plastering, sliding doors etc.. He is skilled technician. Very Professional on the work. Prompt on time. Would definitely go to him for future work and would recommend him to...

- G Selvan
43419

I was dreading doing this large bedroom project and installing a new hardwood floor. Belal design ended up getting the project, and did a fantastic job. Very thorough, meticulous, clean and done to perfection. Labor rates are competitive and job very we...

- Karim Raad
404517

Beware. These people are low life money suckers. Will ask you to do a job and expect you to work to perfection and end up ghosting you when project is finished. I have worked with many people in this industry and it’s very sad to see people burn bridges f...

- Eliezer Galicia

Everything You Need to Know About Worcester Carpenters

Who are the best Carpenters in Worcester?

We've found 50 carpenter providers that are available to you in Worcester. On average, these have a 5.00 star rating, based on 2 customer reviews.

Keep in mind that every project has different requirements, and some carpenter professionals maybe be more equipped to handle the specifications of your carpentry services work than others. Talk to multiple carpenters before deciding which one is right for you. You will want to consider how much they charge, if they are properly licensed for carpentry services work in Worcester, and if your project is a fit. Here are some suggested professionals and companies to get you started:

  • Aktiv Custom Fabrications
    • Location: Worcester
  • Father & Son Carpentry
    • Location: Worcester
  • Richard Rader Carpentry
    • Location: Worcester

How many carpenters does Worcester have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Worcester to help you with your next carpentry services job.

  • 14 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
  • carpenter companies in Worcester have an average rating of 5.00/5.
    • 1 companies have a rating of 5.

Should I hire carpenters with lower ratings in Worcester to save money?

The type of carpenter company that you should hire really depends on the difficulty and specifications of your project. Keep in mind that lower ratings could be a sign of unsuccessful jobs or simply that the professional or company has not done many jobs quite yet. Either way, you will still want to contact any Carpenters you are considering and inquire about their work history. There are plenty of great Carpenters in Worcester that have very few or low ratings.

For example, right now in Worcester there are:

  • 1 5-star rated companies/professionals

All Carpenters in Worcester, MA

Porch Pro Headshot Bailey & Sons Construction
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
Porch Pro Headshot Building Services Group,  Inc.
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
We are here to serve you! We hold over 25 years experience inside the Commercial and Residential Building Mechanical Maintenance Industries. Our goal is serve our clients with the utmost mechanical performance and deliver top quality work on timely schedules. Communication is key! From start to ...Read more about Building Services Group, Inc.
We are here to serve you! We hold over 25 years experience inside the Commercial and Residential Building Mechanical Maintenance Industries. Our goal is serve our clients with the utmost mechanical performance and deliver top quality work on timely schedules. Communication is key! From start to ...Read more about Building Services Group, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot J. Brennan Affordable Home Improvements
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
We are a family owned and operated company. That has the ability to work with any budget. We offer a beat that price guarantee meaning that we will beat any written estimate by a significant amount. There is no job to small. We offer a wide variety of services including , interior and exterior pain...Read more about J. Brennan Affordable Home Improvements
We are a family owned and operated company. That has the ability to work with any budget. We offer a beat that price guarantee meaning that we will beat any written estimate by a significant amount. There is no job to small. We offer a wide variety of services including , interior and exterior pain...Read more about J. Brennan Affordable Home Improvements
Porch Pro Headshot 2by10 Construction
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
'Two by ten' is focused on delivering whats agreed, from the work schedule to your budget. We believe that our costumers are our best advertising and we always do everything to satisfy them. With quality work and efficiency, our professionals are led by a highly trained team with more than 10 years ...Read more about 2by10 Construction
'Two by ten' is focused on delivering whats agreed, from the work schedule to your budget. We believe that our costumers are our best advertising and we always do everything to satisfy them. With quality work and efficiency, our professionals are led by a highly trained team with more than 10 years ...Read more about 2by10 Construction
Porch Pro Headshot paradise services llc.
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
Our mission is to help you with any project you need done with quality and a fair price! We motivate ourselves everyday to have our customers satisfied with our work and we have been doing that for years!
Our mission is to help you with any project you need done with quality and a fair price! We motivate ourselves everyday to have our customers satisfied with our work and we have been doing that for years!
Porch Pro Headshot Vigomar Realty llc
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
We are a small family with 12 years of experience on carpentry services, and we have great reference.
We are a small family with 12 years of experience on carpentry services, and we have great reference.
Porch Pro Headshot One Call We Do It All
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
One call we haul we take trash scrap metal in anything you do not need for reasonably price weveven do small edition decks concrete walls painting drywall tile laying flooring
One call we haul we take trash scrap metal in anything you do not need for reasonably price weveven do small edition decks concrete walls painting drywall tile laying flooring
Porch Pro Headshot Shadow Lane Painting Inc
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
we doing more the construction and painting , we doing friends
we doing more the construction and painting , we doing friends
Porch Pro Headshot Anthony Butera
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
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Porch Pro Headshot Building Solutions LLC
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Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
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Porch Pro Headshot Matthew Renaud Carpentry
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Serves Worcester, Massachusetts
Porch Pro Headshot Top Shelf Carpentry
Carpenters
Serves Worcester, Massachusetts

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