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Top-Rated Carpenters in Franklin - Updated Nov 2026

Art's Finish Carpentry, Inc.
4.9(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Franklin, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"First of all there is no category for stairs, which is what we had done. They took out the builders grade dilapidated boards and installed beautiful oak. I've not seen a level of craftsmanship or pride in workmanship as we got with Art's Finish Carpentry. The job came out better than I could have ever imagined. The crew was here, on time every day: Finished on time , every day. They completely finished in about 4 days. A complete switchback (u turn) style staircase, with two landings. They were so kind they even cut the carpet back in the hallway upstairs, installed oak nosing (to connect the balusters) and then made sure the carpet was perfectly reset in it's new position. This after we told them we were eventually replacing the carpet. They were just amazing. If you have hired anyone else, fire them. Call Art. If you are looking for someone -- I couldn't recommend anyone more highly than this company. I wish I could add pictures here; go check out my Google review for pictures."
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Wall paneling Fenton
Wall paneling after Fenton
Coat hengers

+26

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bilbrey Construction
4.5(
108
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Franklin, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They are not the cheapest, but they are by far the most expensive. You get what you pay for. You would be crazy not to hire Tim, Nick and the team. Had framing issues which made my new home unlivable in the guest bedrooms. Tim and his team came through and took all of the anxiety away from my wife and I and fixed our framing in 2 days flat. Again, you would be crazy not to hire these guys. They are simply the best."
 After a bad storm
 Beautiful entry
 Bathroom inside of a farm silo
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 Phase 1 prepare for the walk-out

+30

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.5(
8
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Franklin, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris built a wardrobe closet, bedside bookcases, head board, bed frame with storage, dining nook bench, and a dining room table for me. Excellent work, prompt, cleaned up after every day. Super to work with and would highly recommend this professional!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Painting & Drywall
4.6(
38
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Carpentry Framing - InstallExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+4 more

Serving Franklin, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have a very complicated job with four different colors and many sharp angles and high ceilings. I also wanted all my trim board painted and doors painted. They also refinished my front door and fixed areas outside the house. They were very pleasant, attentive to my needs, and did a fabulous job!"
Interior Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+5

Response time3 days
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Handyman of Bloomfield/Birmingham
3.8(
97
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Window Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Franklin, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Customers say: Quick response

"I called in a rush to have someone come and remove the door frame to get the old washer and dryer out and put the new one in. Brian was great! He was here within a couple of hours and knew just what I needed! All went well. I will use them again. Very happy with the service."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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