Top-rated carpenters.

Best carpenters near Carlisle, IA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

TRUSTED BY CARLISLE, IA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon86
    Verified carpentry services reviews

Top-Rated Carpenters in Carlisle - Updated Nov 2026

Deck Doctor
4.3(
60
)
Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Carlisle, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very easy with which to work. They were prompt, friendly, and did a fine job at the right price, with even a plan to return one more time for some touch-up work, after the original job (which was over two consecutive days). In addition, performed an extra small carpentry job on short notice (not on the deck),"
Custom Log Home
 Barn remodel including sides/doors
 New deck with basket style railing system
 Basket style railing system
small, simple wood porch

+35

Response time4 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
J's Handyman Pros LLC
4.6(
29
)
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Carlisle, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Josh Babcock did excellent work. He communicated well with me, was very easy to work with,and was quite thorough. I had a big shed and he found out it was too bad to repair so we decided to take it and all the huge shrubs around it totally down and he built a new one to my liking . He also did well on several small indoor projects. I would definitely hire him again. And each day- he always cleaned up the construction messes! That’s not something some construction people do."
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Basement wall fix
Flooring

+22

27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Hero Handyman
Home Hero Handyman
4.8(
10
)
Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Carlisle, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Don installed a Hot Water Heater for us. He was very prompt, efficient and offered suggestions to meet our needs. He cleaned up the entire work area and was very proficient on the install. A very positive experience and I will definitely call again for any handyman services that arise. Thanks so much Don."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Just The Handyman
Just The Handyman
5.0(
6
)
Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Carlisle, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did an amazing job with my new deck project. The demolition and disposal of the old deck and construction of the new deck was top notch. He is very reliable, works quickly, and communicates well."
deck
deck
deck
deck
deck and pergola

+33

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for LNE Property Preservation
LNE Property Preservation
4.5(
21
)
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Carlisle, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"LNE Property Preservation delivered timely, high quality work at a affordable price. The owner Luis and his assistant were courteous, professional, and very easy to work with. They arrived on time and were careful to work safely. They also thoroughly cleaned up their work area, which I appreciated. From his first call to me, Luis listened to my needs to be sure he would provide the service I wanted. The initial project was to remove a pergola from our large deck. In talking through my future plans for the deck, Luis offered his ideas as well, and so I added solar lights to the deck bench and overhead solar lights with motion sensor. Luis and his assistant also found a way to use the beams from the pergola to replace the damaged lattice skirt on our deck, This allowed us to recycle the good beams and save money, both important to me. He also power washed the house, which was long overdue. In the course of the work, I’d asked Luis if he had time to also replace a couple of damaged deck boards. It was fortunate he could, for we found a colony of carpenter ants under these boards damaging the wood. After I had the ants treated, Luis returned and replaced a dozen boards. LNE delivered excellent professional work and customer service, and I would indeed call on them again. In fact, I’ve already made a list of several other projects for them!"
dog house
dog house
old door
Doors
deck

+35

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Field carpentry
Field carpentry
5.0(
1
)
Carpentry Framing - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Carlisle, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Exceptional work and a true professional. Highly recommend and would happily hire Codey again. Codey helped us complete a partially finished basement office by adding trim and casing around two doors and an egress window, installed a bifold closet with trim/casing, and added baseboards around the room. His work was clean and detailed and the room looks great due to this. He also fixed several issues from a previous contractor along the way, including resizing a door cutout that was too small, adjusting another door that never closed properly, and installed a header for the closet that a previous contractor did not. Overall his work was exceptional, he was transparent on all aspects of the project, very polite, and completed ahead of schedule. Highly recommend."
...
Showing 1-10 of 264
Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

The Carlisle, IA homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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