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Top-Rated Carpenters in Stratford - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Custom Wood Furniture and Cabinets
Custom Wood Furniture and Cabinets
4.9(
16
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I wish there were more stars to give to Carlos. He’s not only an excellent human being, but also an exceptional carpenter and magician as well. His attention to detail is simply amazing, his workmanship is impressive and the quality of his work outstanding. The piece of furniture I needed him to build wasn’t overly difficult, but when we realized the condition of the wall and the floor around it might make it more complicated - he still worked his magic and made it all work-out beautifully. He always comes accompanied by his wife, Ines, and they are both the nicest, hardest working people I have ever met. A joy to work with...A rare find these days. I just want to have more projects so I can call them again!!!"
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Dinning Room Buffet

+35

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lasting Strength
Lasting Strength
5.0(
46
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Install+6 more

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Adam and his team to frame and install my new kitchen including framing out a new pantry in a very difficult space as well as install a slider and reconfigure some walls. I am so pleased with the result. His attention to detail and work ethic are a rare find. I would recommend anyone needing any carpentry, framing, windows and doors work to contact him, you will not be disappointed."
tv cabinet built in
shower
wine cellar
built in
pergola

+116

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
331
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon provides great service in a timely manner. He and his crew were efficient, polite and respectful of the areas they worked in. They performed carpentry work that was excellent and quickly solved a roofing and sealing/painting issue for me. Nixon was responsive by phone and showed up when he said he was going to each time. His pricing was a bit on the high side and you get what you pay for. I will definitely be calling on Nixon and his crew again for future work."
Response time10 hrs
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
387
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Genius did a very professional and timely vinyl siding and gutter install.I am very pleased with the results and would highly recommend them to prospective clients. I would like to thank Chris,Kiersten, Daniel and crew,and AJ. It was a pleasure working with them"
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Gutters

+42

1215 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Aron Home Improvement, LLC
Aron Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
27
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lav and his team did an amazing job on my exterior trim and window frames. My house is a 125 year old stucco that the wood trim trim had been completely rotted. Now it look brand new! I also hired them to replace the original wood support columns in the basement with steel."
Decking
Decking
Decking
Decking
Decking

+1

Response time11 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Goodman Building Company, LLC
Goodman Building Company, LLC
5.0(
39
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike did a great job remodeling my apartment, including total kitchen and bath remodeling and new floors throughout. Reliable and well worth it. Highly recommend."
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
Milford Home Renovation

+149

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Agile Construction and Home Improvement
Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
80
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Agile Construction was very professional. They asked what needed to get done and then came in and executed it flawlessly. They were able to answer my questions and explained the work and their methodology. They came to repair my window sill. And it looks way better than before."
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

+232

Response time4 days
Recommended by52%of homeowners
Avatar for JFJ Construction
JFJ Construction
4.6(
71
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired JFJ for a kitchen remodel. I m very very happy with how it turned out. They were clean, professional and overall great! Will hire them again for upcoming projects and I will also recommend to friends and family."
Bathroom tile
Bathroom Tile
Bathroom Tile
Bathroom Tile
Bathroom Tile

+226

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for CRS Painting
CRS Painting
5.0(
24
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired CRS painting to install wainscoting and paint my bathroom. They provided me with a quote on a Saturday and finished the work by the following Friday. They are professional, conscientious and the quality of the work is superior. I would hire them again for my next job."
Response time2 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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