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Top-Rated Carpenters in Marco Island - Updated Nov 2026

B.J. Trim Carpentry, Inc.
4.5(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Marco Island, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"John is a pleasure to work with. His work is beautiful, and he is a great problem solver. He put the trim in our living room and bedroom and build a gorgeous dining room buffet. He is an excellent finish carpenter and dependable. He arrived when he said he would and worked diligently to get the job finished promptly. We would highly recommend him."
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+122

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Wood Furniture and Cabinets
4.9(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Marco Island, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect. They did excellent work. Very professional and very clean as well. I don't think another carpenter could have done what needed to be done as well as Carlos did. I am extremely pleased."
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Dinning Room Buffet

+35

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hammer and Hand, LLC
4.6(
88
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Closet - Build

Serving Marco Island, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My husband and I closed on our home about a month ago. We bought an inventory home that was already completed, we did not custom build. Overall our experience with was smooth sailing. The customer service we received from he was exceptional. he was very responsive to all of our concerns and even remembered to check in with us when we closed despite being on vacation! The quality of the build I feel is great. Everything was finished out well and other than a few little items, everything is in working order. We love our new house!"
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Bathroom remodels

+26

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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