Find carpenters in Boston, MA

Q: How much do carpenters charge near me?

Carpenters cost $30 to $100 per hour on average to hire, depending on the project's size and type, materials, and local labor rates. Carpenters charge $5 to $20 per square foot to frame houses, walls, and ceilings from top to bottom with plates and studs.

Q: What are the different types of carpenters?

The main types of carpentry services are: Rough and framing carpenters – Includes the rough framing of walls, ceilings, rafters, floors, beams, and roofing for new structures and remodeling. Finish carpenters – Includes general carpentry such as cabinetry, furniture making, fine woodworking, parquetry, joinery, or other carpentry where precise joints are important. Trim carpenters – Includes ornamental work such as installing and repairing trim, molding, and baseboards on doors, windows, flooring, staircases, and ceilings. Cabinetmakers – Includes fine and detailed carpentry work, such as custom cabinets, wardrobes, and shelves, and furniture designed for storage.

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Top 10 carpenters in Boston, MA

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Your General Carpentry questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

What does a carpenter do?

Carpenters construct, remodel, and repair structures and home fixtures made from wood and other materials. Carpenters build projects such as decks, gazebos, framing rooms and houses, installing stairs, cabinets, trim, baseboards, crown molding, and more.

How much do carpenters charge near me?

Carpenters cost $30 to $100 per hour on average to hire, depending on the project's size and type, materials, and local labor rates. Carpenters charge $5 to $20 per square foot to frame houses, walls, and ceilings from top to bottom with plates and studs.

What are the different types of carpenters?

The main types of carpentry services are:

Rough and framing carpenters – Includes the rough framing of walls, ceilings, rafters, floors, beams, and roofing for new structures and remodeling.
Finish carpenters – Includes general carpentry such as cabinetry, furniture making, fine woodworking, parquetry, joinery, or other carpentry where precise joints are important.
Trim carpenters – Includes ornamental work such as installing and repairing trim, molding, and baseboards on doors, windows, flooring, staircases, and ceilings.
Cabinetmakers – Includes fine and detailed carpentry work, such as custom cabinets, wardrobes, and shelves, and furniture designed for storage.

Where can I find a good local carpenter?

To find the local carpenter services, do the following:

Start your search on websites like HomeGuide and Google and look for recommended carpenters.
Get at least three price estimates to compare.
Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
Select companies that are licensed, bonded, and experienced.
Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
Ask for a full itemized estimate or contract in writing.
Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

After asking questions, hire the best carpenter near you.

What questions should I ask carpenters in my area?

When hiring a carpenter handyman, ask them the following questions:

How long have you been a carpenter?
Can you provide testimonials and references from past customers and photos from previous projects?
How much will my project cost?
Are there any potential complications you foresee with my project?
What type of materials will you use?
Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
Can you provide me a written estimate or contract?
What’s your payment schedule?
What do I need to provide to get started?

Reviews for Boston carpenters

Recent success stories from people in the Boston area.

Abhijit M.

Honest pricing, great communication and finishing the job with a smile

Juliano Electric

Brian P.

The most recent job Jim and team did for us was a redo of our old shed. Completely rebuilt the front end, including the door, which was custom to reproduce the unusual shape of the one that was there before. Put nice-looking hardware on it, too. The wood they used for that wall and the door was just the right amount of "rough" to go with the rest of the shed. They also cut away and replaced rotten wood along the bottoms on the other three sides. Inside, they reinforced along the spine of the roof to pull it back together where the whole structure had been settling. They topped off the project with a great paint job. Attaching before and after pictures.

Jim's Tile & Paint Handyman Services

Oliver F.

The foundation of my house was shifting, and it was causing cracks on the walls. I reached out to get it repaired, and the team exceeded my expectations. They were quick, efficient, and handled everything with care. The repair is flawless, and I feel much safer knowing my foundation is solid again.