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Top-Rated Carpenters in Lakewood - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
47
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lakewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew was very professional with his work. He was great to work with, I added other work because his work turned out great . He was honest with pricing / bidding. Also picked up materials for me. Great communication. Call Drew Pro Carpentry for all your Carpentry needs ."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
40
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Lakewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Flo arrived on time as scheduled for the project. All necessary supplies were on hand. He and his associate worked smoothly together. The project consisted of replacing 11 steps and risers and all stair trim. Flo completed the carpentry part in one day. His painters came the next day and applied 2 coats of paint. The porch looks great. The project price was fair and competitive. Not only are we 100% satisfied with Osman Carpentry, but we are scheduled to have them complete another 3 projects for us and probably a 4th project after that. You will be glad you hired them. It was a pleasure doing business with them."
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
35
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Deck or Porch - RepairCloset - BuildCarpentry Framing - Install+2 more

Serving Lakewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Eric and his team to give our house a complete face-lift...new kitchen, new bathrooms, wood floors, new doors, window framing, painting, can lights...I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting. They did AMAZING work! Eric and his guys are professional, the communication was great, the finishing touches elite, and the job was finished on the date he said it would be done (which is unheard of). I recommend Eric to all of my friends and I will continue to use him for projects that come up in our house."
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for The Handy Veteran
The Handy Veteran
5.0(
146
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lakewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have had them do several jobs over the years from building a deck, to installing doors, outdoor lights and exterior painting. We have been extremely happy with anything they have worked on. We will be calling them for more projects in the future. We highly recommend them."
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Additional Photos

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for G Remodeling
G Remodeling
5.0(
12
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Lakewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Customers say: True professional

"Josef does excellent work - I would hire him again. He replaced a 15 foot railing in front of my home. He took extra care to match the color of the stain (including sending me pics from the hardware store to confirm). Scheduling took a more back and forth than expected but it was worth the wait."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Closets
Closets
Other project

+106

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Avatar for Closet Organizing Systems
Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving Lakewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was an excellent experience from start to finish. They contacted me immediately and scheduled an appointment to come out and look at what I was looking to do. After understanding my needs they created a design suggestion and I loved it, they sent me the design and price quote and once I signed off on it they contacted me to schedule the installation. They kept in contact with me, sent me the installers name and my installers showed up on time, was done in 45 minutes, they completely cleaned up and were very professional, polite and easy to work with. I was very happy and I would highly recommend them."
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Additional Photos

+29

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for TK Residential Solutions
TK Residential Solutions
5.0(
15
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Lakewood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom installed a wood railing on my front porch and repaired a shed in my back yard that my husband had built back in the 1980s. There was a day or two that he could not work due to the weather and on those days he worked at home painting the new trim boards for the shed. Tom also removed an old basketball hoop from my garage and replaced the siding at no charge. When Tom completed the projects, my yard was left in the same condition it was when he arrived. I would not hesitate to have Tom back to work on any new projects and I would be happy to recommend him to friends. Thank you Tom !"
Mulch Beds
Microwave Installation
Microwave Installation
Shed Roof
Awning Repair

+3

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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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