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Top-Rated Carpenters in Dayton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Buildlux Carpentry LLC
Buildlux Carpentry LLC
4.9(
63
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Calix provided us with excellent and highly skilled carpentry services on multiple occasions. They’ve done several projects for us now, including replacing a bannister on our stairs (which included a new hand rail design), replacing a step on our indoor stairs as well as our gazebo outside, and designing and building a set of built-in shelves and cabinets. Carlos’s work is extremely high quality. He has excellent attention to detail and is very professional and timely. We happily and gladly recommend him for any carpentry services."
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Alliance Home Improvement, LLC
Alliance Home Improvement, LLC
4.5(
192
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"AHI renovated our master bathroom and bedroom suite. Our bathroom is now stunningly spectacular. The bedroom like new. This family run business is very friendly, courteous, professional, and skilled in many crafts that include: drywall, frame reconstruction, tiling, cabinet installation, plumbing, vaulted ceiling repair, electrical and much more. Irshad and Nanda helped us with design options as well as recommendations for tile, shower door enclosure, cabinetsâ all at a great value and quality. Irshad's son, Billy, managed the on-site work with assistance from his brother Matt and Raoul to form a truly amazing team. Billyâ s expertise and vision made a huge difference in the project. End of each day, they cleaned up after themselves and were true to their word on prompt completion. Any minor extras after finishing, they were right back to take care of it. We definitely will use them again and highly recommend them to others."
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
 Side View
 Side View
 Rear View

+32

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for E&V remodeling innovation
E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
25
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with the work Edwin and his team did. They framed out our unfinished basement, unfinished drywall and painted. They put in extra time and care to make sure everything was done properly. We will definitely hire him and his team for future projects."
Framing Project
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Framing Project
Deck
Deck

+3

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Avatar for Alexander Townsley
Alexander Townsley
4.9(
85
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex gave a thorough and helpful estimate for refinishing and painting our very old wooden front porch. He used top quality paint and materials, took his time preparing the older surfaces for repainting and kept to the schedule. We plan to have him back for other work to be done."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,249
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was faced with the daunting task of remodeling my 40 year old homes exterior. There was a lot of damaged wood and made looking at this project very difficult. The team at Home Genius were very great at putting my mind at ease when dealing with the siding. There?s were very intricate details in finishing my project and the crew really did a fantastic job putting it all together."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
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SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2727 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for FAMB Construction, LLC
FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
22
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"My experience has exceeded my expectations. After a prompt response to my bid for a project, Noel reviewed the needs and started the next morning. He provided great counsel, solutions and completed the project in one day. We also had a faulty front door handle that he fixed without us asking. I would highly recommend FAMB Construction and we look forward to working with them again. - D. Smith, Bowie,MD."
Regular Wood Deck
Deck
Deck
Frame Moulding
Deck

+37

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for JW Home Improvement
JW Home Improvement
4.4(
5,749
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+12 more

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Most pleased. Would definitely hire again. Needed carpenter to build a footbridge using repurposed wood, install insect screen under raised screen-in porch, install oak handrails, fix the threshold to our front door, and add shoe molding in basement. JW (owner) was pleasant, professional, and thorough when he came out to give an estimate. He listened to what we wanted done and suggested ways to make it work. Scheduling was a breeze. A team of two came out to complete our projects. Of course temperatures were in the 90s, but they worked nonstop. Pedro (crew chief) built our footbridge based only on description. The results were amazing. It's sturdy, attractive, and durable. Kudos for great work. Other projects were completed within the timeframe with Kevin working on the screen and railings with assistance from Pedro. The crew was timely, professional, courteous. They cleaned up at the end of each day. All work was completed within 4 days. There was only a minor issue with the oak hand rails (needed additional sanding) -- which was remedied quickly after review of the project manager, Bob. JW was a tad more expensive that other bids, but in the end, well worth the price. Glad we went with them."
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KITCHEN REMODEL
Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for 3rd Life Maintenance
3rd Life Maintenance
5.0(
14
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi, I’m Terry, owner and operator of 3rdLife Maintenance. I’ve spent the past five years working in residential maintenance, helping homeowners and property managers keep their spaces safe, functional, and looking their best.\n\nI genuinely enjoy this line of work because there’s nothing better than solving a problem, fixing something the right way, and seeing the immediate results of quality craftsmanship. I take real pride in my work and treat every home as if it were my own — because details matter.\n\nMy approach is simple: show up on time, communicate clearly, and deliver solid, reliable work. Whether it’s a small repair or ongoing maintenance, I aim to make the process easy and stress-free for the people I serve.\n\nIf you’re looking for someone who’s experienced, dependable, and takes pride in doing things right the first time, 3rdLife Maintenance has you covered!

Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Impossible made possible

+47

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JL Smith Repair & Remodeling
JL Smith Repair & Remodeling
4.8(
38
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Smith proved to be a consummate professional and skilled carpenter, as well as patient, friendly, and thorough. His subcontractors, especially the master cabinetmaker, were highly skilled. Once the kitchen was demolished, a leak under the floor was finally identified. Mr. Smith explained the problem and the solution, and his remedy finally corrected a long-standing plumbing problem that had been overlooked by other contractors. We love our new kitchen, and we highly recommend J. L. Smith Repair and Remodeling."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project

+18

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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. 

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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