Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in Elsmere, DE

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

TRUSTED BY ELSMERE, DE HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.2
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon115
    Verified carpentry services reviews

Find Carpenters in Elsmere

Avatar for Ed Evans Contracting
Ed Evans Contracting
5.0(
28
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Evans Contracting contacted me through my search for someone to repair, clean and paint my deck. I spoke with Charles and was given a quick and very reasonable quote for the work. I agreed to the quote and the work was started within two days. Charles kept me informed of the progress of the work and it was completed in two days. The overall work was excellent and I was very happy with the results. I would highly recommend Ed Evans contacting and plan to use them for some future work. Thank you for a job well done 👍"
New Shed Roof
New Shed Roof
Before Repairs
Screen porch room
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Lockhart Construction, LLC
4.1(
57
)
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim and his team were very professional throughout and did an awesome job renovating our exterior porch that enabled us to proceed with our initial concrete project. Jim's recommendation in 3D allowed us to visualize the plans in advance and the end result was perfect for our needs. I will be reaching out to Lockhart Construction for future work and highly recommend that you do the same!!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Cypress Contracting Services
Cypress Contracting Services
4.4(
79
)
Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very prompt and professional with great attention to details. Excellent Customer service. Hired Dave for repairing fascia/trim. He went over what needs to be done in detail and quickly took care of the repair including trimming nearby branches to avoid future issues, custom building plastic dental moulding,painting etc, the very next day.Will hire him again, highly recommended."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Davis Home Improvement, LLC
Davis Home Improvement, LLC
4.7(
13
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I will forever recommend Davis Home Improvement. I requested a quote to have a fence installed. He promptly came out, provided the quote and installed the fence all in the same week. They were kind and genuinely cared that I got exactly what I hoped for! You have gained a forever customer - thank you so much for making my dream fence a reality!"
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 515
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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.

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.

The Elsmere, DE homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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