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Top-Rated Carpenters in Dorchester - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Gaby's Carpentry
Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
89
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Carpentry Framing - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+9 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby helped us remodel our kitchen. We wanted to keep our existing custom cabinets but modernize the appearance. Gaby transformed the look from a country style kitchen to a more modern, crisp design by: -extending the cabinets about 10” to the ceiling, and adding molding and trim work -replacing faux legs in our island and cooking area with clean edges -building custom decorative panels for the island and columns -removing a cabinet to make room for a beverage center -countless repairs and fixes Gaby also coordinated painting - both the cabinets and the ceiling/walls, and painted over 50 cabinet doors/drawers himself. The painting turned out absolutely beautiful and professional - as if the cabinets were white from the beginning. He also coordinated many of the other jobs, including recommending an electrician for us who was also very reliable and professional. In many ways, he acted like a GC for us in addition to a carpenter. Can’t say enough about Gaby. He is an outstanding, meticulous carpenter. He knows his stuff in and out. He is reliable, prompt, efficient, reasonable, and goes above and beyond to deliver amazing results. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone and already planning other carpentry projects with him in mind. A+, 10/10, fabulous to work with. Thank you Gaby!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+98

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
4.8(
25
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmin and his team did a great job replacing our triple-decker back porch. He worked with an architect, that he found, to make sure there were no variances required. This made the permitting process quicker. It was a tricky job because building codes have changed since the porch was first built."
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for C P Construction and Carpentry
C P Construction and Carpentry
4.1(
47
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did great work and we are very happy with our rebuilt Deck! Any questions just call Clod and he'd get back to you. Reliable, I highly recommend their company. I'm going to use their company in the future for other projects that need to be done"
close up view of tile job on shower
remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
bathroom

+20

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
92
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Window Frame - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+10 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert Pino and his brother were amazing not only did they do an impecable job building the shed but he also helps do another project redoing the bathtrom in the house. He was very responsive and fast about scheduling us in. I highly recommend them for future projects"
Response time4 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Avatar for Phalan Construction & The Handyman
Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
353
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Bob to do repairs and renovation of a condo rental unit. He renovated the bathroom with new tiles, replacing bathroom rotten wood frame window with a vinyl frame, installing new light fixtures and repairing bathroom plumbing, repairing torn screens, as well as repainting interior walls and trim throughout the unit and installing new shades throughout. He also plastered water-damaged ceilings and cleaned and organized the basement storage area. On the exterior he replaced a rotted window frame and missing clapboards, then patched and painted the wall. Bob arrived early each day and worked diligently. Bob is a great problem solver and works with you to suggest ways to do repairs for the best outcome while keeping costs down. His work is high quality. I would definitely hire him again."
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Recent Basement Alteration
2
Recent Bathroom

+33

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for McCann Gutters and Carpentry
McCann Gutters and Carpentry
4.9(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colm has been great. We originally hired to to repair some weatherstripping that blew off the house during a storm, and he was so prompt and so good that we've hired him for much bigger project since -- and now our neighbors are calling him, too. Strongly recommend."
brookline install
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for All Season Construction
All Season Construction
5.0(
24
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"David and crew did a great job replacing my deck railings with new composite maintenance free material. They were very hard working in making sure my needs were addressed; and cleaning up well afterwards."
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Evolution Painting Company, Inc.
Evolution Painting Company, Inc.
4.8(
136
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are thrilled we chose Evolution Painting! Fabricio and his crew are the absolute best! Our house not only needed to be painted (exterior) - it needed major carpentry work. Front columns, new back stair railing and the garage door frame are just a few of the projects they took care of before they even started the painting process! This crew does impeccable work - they were here during the week of the heat wave and didn't miss a beat! Always on time - always friendly and some of the hardest working guys I've ever seen - never watching a time clock - just focusing on getting the job done perfect! Fabricio paid such attention to detail - I took a walk around after the guys had left for the night - and the yard was spotless. I also noticed - they gave our mailbox, Lamp post and street numbers a fresh coat of paint before they put them back up. Everything looks new again! I would definitely recommend Evolution Painting Co. to everyone in need of painting!"
Ashland, MA
Dover, MA
Franklin, MA
Medfield
Medway, MA

+18

Response time11 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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