Carpentry & Finish Work

Finish carpentry is the detail work that makes a remodel or repair look professional. Baseboards with gaps, mitered corners that don't line up, and trim that's nailed into drywall instead of studs—those are signs of rushed work. We take the time to measure, cut, and fit properly. Trim installation includes baseboards, door and window casing, crown molding, and chair rail. We cope inside corners on baseboards and crown (cutting the profile so pieces nest together) rather than mitering, because coped joints don't open up as walls settle. Outside corners are mitered and glued. We use a finish nailer and set nails below the surface, then fill holes with putty that matches the wood or paint. The result is trim that looks like it belongs, not like it was added as an afterthought. Door installation—interior and exterior—requires shimming the frame plumb and level, securing it to the framing, and adjusting the door so it swings freely and latches properly. Exterior doors need weatherstripping and a sill pan to keep water out. We install locksets and deadbolts, drill strike plates into the framing (not just the trim), and test everything before calling it done. A door that doesn't close properly or lets air through is a failed installation. Built-ins and custom shelving are designed to fit the space and the use—bookshelves, mudroom cubbies, closet organizers, window seats. We build on-site or in the shop depending on complexity, install with proper backing and fasteners, and finish to match the room. Built-ins add storage and value, especially in older homes with limited closet space. We've built everything from simple shelving to full wall units with cabinets and drawers. Cabinet repairs include replacing broken hinges, adjusting doors so they close properly, fixing drawer slides, and reattaching loose trim. We also build and install simple cabinets—laundry room storage, garage workbenches, utility closets. If you need something custom that fits a specific space, we can build it. Finish work takes patience. Rushing leaves gaps, misaligned joints, and visible mistakes. We measure twice, cut once, and fit pieces so they look like they belong. That's the difference between finish work that adds to a space and finish work that detracts from it.

“We cope inside corners on baseboards and crown rather than mitering, because coped joints don't open up as walls settle.”