Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in Dayton, KY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

TRUSTED BY DAYTON, KY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon91
    Verified carpentry services reviews

Find Carpenters in Dayton

Avatar for Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
4.5(
199
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Deck Renewal Systems delivered a beautiful, quality deck for our home! We are pleased with the outcome. The team was responsive, helped us to select a great material, was able to leverage existing framing (saved us money) and ensured the new deck was reinforced with updated support posts. They even flexed to accommodate our last minute decision to add a patio with another vendor so that the deck and patio worked together. The team was hard working and a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend if you're looking to add a beautiful deck to your home!"
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for OAI contracting
OAI contracting
5.0(
10
)
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Abe is incredibly efficient in his work. He did an outstanding job building my deck, and got everything done just how I wanted it and described. He inspects his own work as well to make sure it is up to his standards and if he notices something he doesn’t like, he will fix it immediately! He wants you to enjoy the space you have created in your mind and give you the very best of that work. He is a proud, hard worker, that loves what he does. I promise you that if you go with Abe he will give you the most excellent work!"
Pergola
Pergola
Handrail
Handrail
Handrail

+3

Avatar for Rose Home Restoration LLC
Rose Home Restoration LLC
5.0(
24
)
Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Prior to the work, Tyler responded to all phone calls immediately. Upon commencing the work, he was well organized, efficient with his time and was very polite. He was one of the most professional contractors to do work in our home and is a very skill craftsman. Without reservation, I would highly recommend him to family and friends as we were pleased with every aspect of his services."
Cady Deck & Barn
Cady Deck & Barn
Cady Deck & Barn
Cady Deck & Barn
Cady Deck & Barn

+5

Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.5(
73
)
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+14 more

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Tri State Complete Home Repair to install a step and hand rail to my sister's home for easier access. Tri State Complete Home Repair responded right away and within 24 hours of my search! Tim listened to my concerns and came up with a solution that works very well. So well in fact that I had them come to my house the next day and install hand rails at the entrance of my home. The workmanship was great and Jim, the carpenter was wonderful! He listened to our concerns, came up with a plan and made it work! The job he did was sturdy and very secure. The job site was totally cleaned up afterwards. I highly recommend Tri State Complete Home Repair and will be sure to use them again when I need additional work done."
Remodeling - General Project
Before ☹️
Remodeling - General Project
After! !
Additional Photos

+5

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
Avatar for Smithe Home Services
Smithe Home Services
5.0(
20
)
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joe was great to work with, he was on time and kept me informed on all steps of the process. The finished product ( sidewalk and steps) looks amazing and adds so much curb appeal. He takes pride in his work. I would definitely recommend him for concrete work."
Concrete Step
Before
After
Before
After

+15

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for S&L Cabinetry and Design
S&L Cabinetry and Design
5.0(
11
)
Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was done perfectly. Passed the main test being my wife. She was very pleased. Steve also gave us a quote to attach a gate to our deck which was also done perfectly. Braden did a great job of finishing the work. I would use them again in a heartbeat! Thanks again to Steve and Braden. Quality work. Timely. Cleaned up after. You could tell they care about what they do."
 cabinet replacement
 cabinet replacement
 cabinet replacement
 cabinet replacement
 cabinet replacement

+33

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for N Cabrera's Painting, LLC
N Cabrera's Painting, LLC
4.9(
10
)
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Dayton, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience hiring them to paint my kitchen cabinets. Each day arriving on time, letting me know the process along the way. In addition to this, details that I may not have considered were covered. For example there was a corner trim piece to my cabinet missing. They went to Home Depot, purchased the piece and brought me a receipt for reimbursement. It looks much nicer when these details are noticed. My kitchen looks wonderful. I am very happy."
Paint
Paint
Painting
Painting
Interior painting

+65

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 452
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

The Dayton, KY homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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