Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in Fountain Valley, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your carpentry project in Fountain Valley, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon149
    Verified carpentry services reviews

Find Carpenters in Fountain Valley

Avatar for FIBER-COAT DECK CO
FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
37
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had called 8 other companies and they wanted to do unnecessary work at extremely high prices. We were referred b another company on Angie’s List, who explained we really needed a waterproof coating. I then Spoke to the owner of Fiber Coat Deck Company, and he immediately knew what we needed to stop the leak and prevent it from recurring with a special fiberglass coating used by his company. He even gave a warranty when other companies weren’t even sure that their high priced work wood fix the problem. They were amazing and even sealed around areas the HOW had moved that contributed to the leakage. They put on very professional drain covers and corrected the tilt so the water would actually drain like they should. There has been no leak since. They only took 2 days and the work is excellent quality and looks amazing. The cost was between 1/2 and 1/4th of what other companies put in their bids and they could not guarantee their work. They were honest, professional, competent, on time and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend the services of Fiber-Coat Deck Company."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+16

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Care and Repair
Home Care and Repair
5.0(
25
)
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Home Care and Repair’s Jose Pajares did an excellent job in completing the design from a sketch and building my Custom Intertainment Cabinet. The Cabinet was exactly what I wanted and fit perfectly. His crew installed and stained the unit without any problems. I’m very happy with the completed job. I recommend using Home Care and Repair for any Cabinet projects."
Kitchen Refacing and Countertop Installation
Stone Countertops
Bathroom Vanity Installation and Prefabricated Countertop
Cabinet Refinishing
Remodeling - Kitchen

+50

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for JB Custom Finish Carpentry
JB Custom Finish Carpentry
4.9(
7
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Still in process, but so far they have been excellent. We have run into a snag with the job the flooring company (it was NOT done by JB Custom Finish .. Now I wish I had used them) and JB has, and is, doing everything they can to help us through this."
white and black
white and black
7
213
5

+17

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for OC Renovation Group, Inc.
OC Renovation Group, Inc.
5.0(
12
)
Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Farid has great deck building and carpentry skills as he's originally from Maine. He gave me a competitive quote same day and got started 2 days later. Iâ m a Real Estate professional who uses HomeAdvisor often for my property mgmt. business. Farid Doesn't use a middle man does the work himself hands on."
deck
deck
deck
deck
deck

+18

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kyle Beym Home Improvement
4.4(
418
)
Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This past June 2017, we had the very pleasurable and satisfying experience of having Kyle Beym Home Improvements perform work at both our home and our rental home as well. We contracted with Kyle to do such things as: redo the bathroom in our rental home, install new flooring in both houses for kitchen and bath, put in a new shower and tub as well as new vanities and mirrors, hang new security doors, install exhaust fans for both kitchen and baths, repair numerous closet doors, paint various rooms in both homes, hang a new exterior door, cut, measure, and install new floor molding, and so on. My wife and I are absolutely ecstatic with the results! The quality of the work, overall, is first rate and we are so pleased with how everything turned out. Though we spent quite a bit of money hiring Kyle, the total was north of $15,000, we feel that for the amount of work completed, along with the tremendous results, we certainly got a more than fair deal in terms of value and craftsmanship. Kyle gave us a very clear and concise estimate upon personally inspecting all that we were looking to have done. He was open to our questions and concerns and he promptly got back to us every time we wanted to ask something of him. During the course of the work, we added to the list of things we wanted done but Kyle did not miss a beat. He gave us individual prices for the additional work and he seamlessly integrated it into the ongoing project. Rigo and Mario were the two employees Kyle assigned to exclusively perform all the work at both homes. We cannot say enough about how marvelous they were. They were professional, gracious, flexible, skilled at their craft, and completed all contracted work with passion and enthusiasm. In the final analysis, we would hire Kyle’s company again in a heartbeat and without any reservations we would recommend him to anyone looking to improve the look, value, and quality of their home!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+18

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Northgate Development
Northgate Development
4.4(
49
)
Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Fountain Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was punctual and very professional on this project which took a little over two days to complete. His assistant was very skilled in the kind of carpentry required for building a deck and benches incorporated into the structure. The photo shows the triangular area repaired after a spa had been removed. The new redwood had not yet been stained to match the older part of the deck."
1
2
3
4
5

+27

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 639
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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.

The Fountain Valley, CA homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.