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Top-Rated Carpenters in Chatham - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Capefort Custom Carpentry
Capefort Custom Carpentry
5.0(
22
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Furniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful experience with company owner and installation team. Would â  highlyâ  recommend Capefort Custom Carpentry. Professional, very responsive and extremely willing to make us happy! Their work is amazing!"
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects

+10

Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for NGB Carpentry
NGB Carpentry
5.0(
32
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"NGB Carpentry did a great job replacing the vertical blinds on my slider and fixing the sliding doors to my bedroom closet. The young carpenter was pleasant and efficient. He completed the work in one trip, and the cost was reasonable. I would highly recommend this company."
Front step/outside shower stall
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Interior view
Front step/outside shower stall

+57

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AJ Carpentry
4.9(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Too young man of AJ carpentry bid on the job and were able to start immediately. They completed the deck in a timely professional manner. I was so satisfied with their work that I asked them to replace the trim on Shuffle all my windows. Again the job was done with expertise and skill and they cleaned up very nicely afterwards. I recommend him wholeheartedly for any kind of carpentry indoors or out"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Byam Construction
Byam Construction
4.7(
247
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Window Frame - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Having worked with many contractors and been disappointed with the quality of the work and the experience, I found Byam Construction to be oustanding on all levels. Roger is very knowledgeable and communicative. His estimates are thorough yet concise and his pricing is competitive. The carpenters were professional, timely and detail oriented. I appreciated that everyone took the extra steps to make this a great job. Roger fit me in his schedule faster than anticipated and the carpenters were very thorough and experienced. If you can't tell, I would highly recommend Byam Construction, they were amazing. I'm thrilled to have found them!"
Exterior Work
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Paulo's Painting & Carpentry Inc
Paulo's Painting & Carpentry Inc
4.2(
32
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paulo did an excellent job, but more importantly, he showed up when he said he would and there were no "surprises." A very nice man and a professional. We will be hiring him for several more projects, including some carpentry/repairs."
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Response time5 hrs
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Rudy's Home Improvement, Inc.
Rudy's Home Improvement, Inc.
4.8(
42
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Chatham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I cannot say enough great things about Gabriel and Rudy. We had them rebuild a 100 year old outbuilding that is now a shower house. Their work quality was extremely high. The building is now a beautiful piece of a historic property. They are great communicators. They show up when they say they will. They worked every day all day until the job was done. And they worked very fast. Their price was very reasonable. Easily 5 stars across the board."
Yarmouth kitchen
Yarmouth kitchen
Yarmouth kitchen
Yarmouth kitchen
Yarmouth kitchen

+102

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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