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Top-Rated Carpenters in Madison - Updated Nov 2026

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America Roofing
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend American Roofing. Owner Mike Hicks provides exactly what he commits to and provides quality work for a fair price. Very happy with American Roofing and will definitely call him first for future repairs."
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+96

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bradford Contracting Company
5.0(
12
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Any kind of construction is stressful. Matt, Dave, and Zac made the process easy and painless. Their professionalism and expertise was much appreciated. There was great communication during the whole process. My deck is beautiful and ready for Springtime. Thank you to the whole team for the great work you did. I will be contacting them soon to build a fence. I highly recommend them for your next project."
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Deck

+27

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hickman Handywork
4.7(
35
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Repaired soffit around my house. Explained to me what the problem was and how he would repair it .Did good work very neat. He was on time. Whatever the job is If Thomas can do it I'm sure you will be satisfied."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STL Woodworking
5.0(
8
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"STL Woodworking does AMAZING work. Greg is great to work with and always delivers an amazing product. I would absolutely recommend using STL Woodworking!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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3D Custom Welding
4.6(
35
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was so pleased they could take care of our wrought iron railing repair job. No job is too small for them and they were kind and so willing to take care of us and were very professional. I will call them first from now on for our home improvements!"
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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