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Top-Rated Woodworkers in Wakefield - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for MMP Construction Inc
MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a very small roof area need to be repaired. I sent request to multiple company to give a service quote. Few of them sent me replies and stated that they are too busy to come. Matt of MMP Consturction's contacted me promptly, scheduled an on-site visit and gave us a quote right away. The work was then scheduled and finished quickly. Matt did great job on reaching out, effective communication, and always arriving on-time. He also gave an evaluation on our roof condition. Also, Eric and Don did excellent job on finishing the project. They are all very polite, knowledgeable, and showed their professionalism. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Matt and his crew. We are very grateful for having them arriving on-time before the winter storm to prevent potential damage of the house. From their react, we see a warm heart. No job is big or small, all jobs are equally important. Understanding the difficulties of others, for the people, been appreciated by the people. Thank you again for your high quality service. We definitively recommend MMP Construction Inc. to anyone for any related home project."
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+154

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Crystal General Contracting
4.9(
110
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Crystal Painting to repaint the exterior of our 1929 Dutch Colonial. The home hadn’t been repainted in 9 years and had significant peeling and exposed wood and therefore was also in need of some carpentry work. We hired Leo and his crew from Crystal based on reading other reviews on various sites, meeting him in person (many firms just look at your house online and provide a quote or do a quick stop and go without talking to you), and based on his willingness to give us a quote that included both the painting and carpentry work (most other painters were unwilling to quote the carpentry until they were on the job). The pricing quote was a bit higher than other quotes but based on the reviews we read and the quality of the conversations, we decided to take a chance on Leo and Crystal painting and weren’t disappointed. Leo’s crew showed up daily (in varying numbers depending on what needed to be done) over a two week period, did a good job of prepping the house, getting it primed, fixing the carpentry and applying two coats of paint. Some of the carpentry involved replacing rotted moldings along the roof line that likely had been on the house since it was built in 1929, amazingly he was able to find matching pieces to replace the damaged pieces. In addition, there were several color and other changes made along the way and Leo was great at accommodating those at no additional cost. Overall, we were very happy with Leo and Crystal painting and would hire them again. Several of our neighbors who saw their work, have since hired them as well."
Exterior Transformation
Painting & Woodwork
Exterior Transformation
Painting & Woodwork
Exterior Transformation

+93

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
92
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Wakefield, 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
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Fabwright Origins, LLC
5.0(
10
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Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jem and his team were thorough, detailed, and very professional. We also appreciated their craftsperson’s enthusiasm for our project and the thoughtfulness that went into the design and finish. I highly recommend this very reliable and talented team for your custom cabinetry and built-ins project."
Table Refinishing
Built-in Cabinetry
Furniture
Small Cabinets
Small Cabinets

+67

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Eddi's Construction, Inc.
Eddi's Construction, Inc.
5.0(
32
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks

+10

Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Phalan Construction & The Handyman
Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
353
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bob has successfully completed numerous small and medium sized projects for us including a significant amount of re-siding and insulating, painting, wood gutter repair and maintenance, painting, wood stair railings,exterior threshholds, screen door installation, bathroom fan installation and masonry window wells. Bob is an excellent carpenter, thorough, accomodating and knowledgable. We have enjoyed working with him over the course of the last 20 years and will continue to do so."
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Recent Basement Alteration
2
Recent Bathroom

+33

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Rudy's Carpentry & Painting
4.9(
41
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Rudy did a great job repairing my shed. It had major water damage on one side, and he was able to install replacement beams on the bottom as well as build a whole new exterior wall and add new shingles. Great job!"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Daniel J. O'Leary III
4.6(
62
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dan did a great job doing an entire re-build of our front porch. He framed, decked (PVC) and built the railings. We are very pleased with the quality of his work. This is the second project Dan has done for us and we would highly recommend him."
Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

A contract should outline the scope of work, timelines, costs, payment schedule, and materials used for clarity and protection.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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 contractors do not charge for meetings, but it can depend on the project, mainly if it includes detailed consultations or project planning. For general estimates, homeowners shouldn't expect to be charged. Always ask up front about meeting fees to avoid surprises and ensure you know what’s included in the process.

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