Exterior Carpentry Services

All Mr. Handyman franchises are locally owned and operated and may offer fewer or more services than those listed here. To learn more about carpentry services offered in your area, contact your local Mr. Handyman for details or a customized on-site assessment.

Carpentry FAQs

Mr. Handyman has been helping homeowners repair, maintain, and enhance their spaces for over 25 years! We are the one-stop solution for everything on your to-do list. This includes answering your questions about home repairs, maintenance, and improvements. Here are answers to some of your most frequently asked questions about carpentry.

What should I ask a carpentry service before hiring?

When hiring a carpentry service, make sure you’re working with qualified professionals. First, ask about the individual’s or team’s experience: “How long have you done this type of project, and can you show me examples of their work?” Also, ask your potential carpenter if they have a license and carry liability and workers’ compensation insurance. This can spare you financial setbacks and lawsuits if things go awry. Finally, make sure your carpentry service gives you a detailed written estimate for your project along with a clear timeline.

How do I prepare my space for carpentry work?

To prepare your home before the start of a carpentry project, do the following:

• Remove all your furniture, decorations, and personal items from the workspace if possible.
• Cover any remaining furniture and your floors with drop cloths for dust and debris.
• Remove or cover your window treatments.
• Cover your air vents to keep your HVAC system clean.
• Seal off the room the project is in to keep dust and debris out of the rest of your home.
• Keep pets and small children away from the workspace or out of the house entirely.

All of this can help speed up the job by making it easier for your carpenter to work and lowering the potential risk of injuries and damage to your possessions.

What are the advantages of hiring a carpentry service over DIY?

DIY carpentry projects are often completed with a lot of learning, which can lead to mistakes, injuries, and a creeping budget and timeline. Hiring a carpentry service, on the other hand, brings you skilled labor with the specialized tools and craftsmanship you need to finish a project on time and budget—all in one go.

Carpentry services can also handle a wide range of projects for both the interior and exterior of a home, including repair, construction, and installation for homes and buildings alike. Many services also offer specialized woodworking projects, like facades, crown molding, and staircases designed to match your home. More importantly, they can bring that high-quality finish to your project an inexperienced woodworker can’t manage. Overall, carpentry services can ultimately save you time, money, and pain in the long run.

What exterior services are offered by a carpenter?

Every professional carpenter offers their own personalized list of services. Some may specialize in certain forms of carpentry, like rough carpentry or finish carpentry. Carpentry teams provide a wide range of services. Some of the more popular carpentry services include:

• Deck and patio construction
• Siding installation and repair
• Handrail and stair installation
• Fence installation and repair
• Wall installation and repair
• Crown molding installation and repair
• Custom bookcases and shelving
• Custom cabinets and mantels

What is the difference between a carpenter and a handyman?

While a carpenter specializes in working with wood, a handyman covers a much wider range of construction, repair, and maintenance services in homes and buildings. Handymen are skilled in multiple trades, often including carpentry.

For example, you may be able to hire a handyman for a carpentry service, like installing cabinets in your kitchen. This same professional may also be able to add decking and outdoor lighting or build a BBQ in your backyard. The versatility of a handyman means you can hire one person or one team to handle multiple projects on your to-do list.

However, carpenters are specialists. In some cases, they may be able to take on more detailed or customized work than a handyman can.