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Top-Rated Carpenters in Indianapolis - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Masters Carpentry and Renovation
Masters Carpentry and Renovation
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Josh is a great framer and handyman. He knows the trade and he has genuine contacts that care about customer services and quality. Great work all around will hire again for future jobs guaranteed. Fantastic service on installed all my doors interior and exterior. Thank you again Josh."
Full Bath small Remodel
Full Bath small Remodel
Full Bath small Remodel
Full Bath small Remodel
Full Bath small Remodel

+10

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Your Handyman-Jeff Ashcraft
4.8(
269
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"He explained to me why I have been having trouble with the storm door since it was installed and finally tightened the frame so that it shut firmly. I have had this looked at both by the company that installled it and by another handyman before and they had not helped. He also reattached some wood onto a removable window grid and inserted the grid into the window so that it finally stayed put, which, again, it has not done for some time. He was straightforward, pleasant and very fair.
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masters Contracting
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tracy did a fantastic job addressing extensive wood rot issues on our screened porch. The wood replacement, caulking, painting, and finishing work were all first rate. We look forward to working with him again on other home repair projects!"
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+54

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Crest Mark, Inc
Crest Mark, Inc
4.6(
41
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had vinyl siding repaired on two detached garages. Reshingle one half of a garage. Rebuild top part of wood patio deck. The work crews were very professional and did the jobs quickly and accurately."
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+19

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Handyman Connection of Carmel
4.3(
802
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The repair went well and looks good. I had to provide all of the materials and do all of the preparation. But for the cost, it was fair. And the carpenter cleaned up afterwards and left everything stacked nicely. The experience was a little less personal than I typically like.
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Sleek updated kitchen remodel. Designed by the homeowner and installed by Handyman Connection.
Ceramic Tile
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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