Top 9 Carpenters in Lake Park, GA

Porch Pro Headshot M&A Home & Property Preservation & Maintenance LLC
Carpenters
Serves Lake Park, Georgia
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"Even though Michael was quite late due to a mechanical breakdown his service was excellent! I had just purchased the home & had trouble with the dryer vent. I don't think the vent duct had been cleaned in the 13 years since the house was built. Michael had to spend much more time on a difficult run...Read more about M&A Home & Property Preservation & Maintenance LLC
"Even though Michael was quite late due to a mechanical breakdown his service was excellent! I had just purchased the home & had trouble with the dryer vent. I don't think the vent duct had been cleaned in the 13 years since the house was built. Michael had to spend much more time on a difficult run...Read more about M&A Home & Property Preservation & Maintenance LLC
Porch Pro Headshot A1 Maintenance / A-1 / SW Maintenance And Construction Services
"A1 Maintenance is simply the best. Very skillful, professional, and honest. A1 Maintenance brings a positive atmosphere when dealing with stressful Issues of home maintenance. I've used A1 Maintenance in the past and will continue to use them in the future."
"A1 Maintenance is simply the best. Very skillful, professional, and honest. A1 Maintenance brings a positive atmosphere when dealing with stressful Issues of home maintenance. I've used A1 Maintenance in the past and will continue to use them in the future."
Porch Pro Headshot RCH Contractors
Carpenters
Serves Lake Park, Georgia
RCH Contractors are licensed & insured in Georgia with over 30 years experience. Home improvement, renovations, restorations, and remodels are our specialty. Call today for free bid.
RCH Contractors are licensed & insured in Georgia with over 30 years experience. Home improvement, renovations, restorations, and remodels are our specialty. Call today for free bid.
Porch Pro Headshot On Demand CSR
Carpenters
Serves Lake Park, Georgia
Porch Pro Headshot ACTION HOME TECH. (R)
Carpenters
Serves Lake Park, Georgia
No Job is too small. First estimate Free on Request. BATHROOM Remodels, CEMENT Repairs. CEILING'S, Textured Surcaces, Acoustic spray on surfaces. Coatings, Rhinopro Protective Coatings, Available in Glossy Colored finishes. DRYWALL, repairs & textured orange peel surfaces. Access Panels, Safety Ra...Read more about ACTION HOME TECH. (R)
No Job is too small. First estimate Free on Request. BATHROOM Remodels, CEMENT Repairs. CEILING'S, Textured Surcaces, Acoustic spray on surfaces. Coatings, Rhinopro Protective Coatings, Available in Glossy Colored finishes. DRYWALL, repairs & textured orange peel surfaces. Access Panels, Safety Ra...Read more about ACTION HOME TECH. (R)
Porch Pro Headshot J.D.'s Door & Window Installation &home repair
Carpenters
Serves Lake Park, Georgia
Porch Pro Headshot Triple D repairs
Carpenters
Serves Lake Park, Georgia
Our goal is to ensure quality results that the customer will be proud of through honesty and hard work ethics
Our goal is to ensure quality results that the customer will be proud of through honesty and hard work ethics
Porch Pro Headshot Troy’s Building and Maintenance
Carpenters
Serves Lake Park, Georgia
Have been a contractor all my life, building homes, repairs, remodels, decks, drywall, etc. Can do anything. Guaranteed you will be more than happy with my work!
Have been a contractor all my life, building homes, repairs, remodels, decks, drywall, etc. Can do anything. Guaranteed you will be more than happy with my work!
Porch Pro Headshot Stevenson Home Repair & Renovations
Carpenters
Serves Lake Park, Georgia

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 Lake Park Carpenters

140121

Michael was very knowledgeable about his work. The only problem is that he is spread to thin. He did not make it to the work site at the times noted. Late to work site each day, yet he does good work. Nice personable guy that wants to do the right thin...

- Marion Brooks
142736

Do not hire Mike for anything, he is the worst contractor. We payed him 2 months ago and signed a contract that he would finish within 2 weeks. Here we are two months later and the job is not even close to being done. He doesn't even have the decency to c...

- Nicholas Chiera
108569

I trusted these folks. The indoor handyman projects were fine, but the very expensive landscaping was not. After numerous promises to correct serious issues, there was no response. They got their money and that was all they cared about. After an acci...

- Nancy Davis
50429

Prompt , reasonable prices, excellent quality, will use them use them for my next project!!

- Alice Paige Vaughan
53069

I hesitated about hiring someone I was not familiar with. Very professional, arrived on schedule and completed work within estimated time frame. Will hire him for future projects, very pleased with work and how quickly he was able to get to my project.

- Stacey Sellers
49648

Very good service. Came when promised. Professional attention to every detail. Will gladly use again.

- Jeanette Parker
50060

Very professional and on time, job was done and left clean. Also gave advice on troubleshooting 2 other problems, advice was found to be very valuable and true.

- Joy Smith
109849

A1 Maintenance has done quite a few projects for me from plumbing to AC repair and 2-AC replacement units. Always a fair price and a great job.

- Scott Farney
51723

Total professional here folks! He contacted me immediately about my project, and completed it the same day! I am so glad we used A1 Maintenance, he can do the job in record time, and does a fabulous job. Will use him for any other projects we have.

- Koleta Huntsinger
49525

John went the extra mile to help us with our AC replacement!

- William Collins

Latest projects near Lake Park

Recent projects booked on Porch
Lake Park 31636
Dock Construction
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Preferred size of dock
I'm not sure
Kind of dock
Permanent
Location of dock
Lake or pond
Location characteristics
Water is more than 10 feet deep, Soft or muddy bottom, Sandy bottom
Extent of design prep
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Lake Park 31636
Shed Construction
Service needed
Shed Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Lake Park 31636
Carpentry
Service needed
Carpentry
Start Date
I'm flexible
Lake Park 31636
Deck Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Service requested
Repair deck
Areas of focus
Deck surface, fish cleaning station, benches
Damage type
work started, carpenter quit
Extent of damage
Minor
Surface material
Wood
Structural material
Wood
Additional modifications
I haven't decided
Materials provided
Yes, I just need construction
Insurance claim
No