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Top-Rated Carpenters in Ottawa Lake - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
277
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completed the entire roofing project in two days time. However, the inside trim work around the skylights has been delayed for three weeks. The good thing is that I've held back a hefty amount of monies to finish paying off the project. I get there are delays based upon who does what type of specialty work. The carpenter is scheduled for next week Tuesday. We'll see."
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+86

1668 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Cozzys Powerwashing
Cozzys Powerwashing
4.9(
14
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had Cozzys power wash my business building and they did such a phenomenal job, I had him do my home, and my mom’s home! I have referred Cozzys to many friends and family, and will continue to do so. They do an excellent job, communicate, well, are extremely conscientious, friendly, honest and hard-working! I highly recommend Cozzys!"
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+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Gary Eugene Davis, Jr.
Gary Eugene Davis, Jr.
4.2(
140
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair+3 more

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary communicated very well, which I think makes a huge difference when working with a new contractor for the first time. He was thorough in the job as well as with his communication. He completed the job in a very timely manner and was extremely trustworthy. He was honest when it came to pricing and the timeline in which he could finish the job. He offered suggestions for different looks of what I wanted and more cost-efficient ideas. It was an overall seamless process for me in terms of working with Gary, and I was beyond happy with the result of the project"
 Door sll installed
 Trim, Doors, Built In Shelves
 All Siding was restored with sanding equipment
 Small Kitchen with layout Plan
 Built in Tile Shower/Shelves

+101

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LWR Properties LLC
5.0(
2
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This project was done in Lambertville MI. They were very professional from start to finish. Their pricing was right in line with the other estimates we received. They take pride in their work. They do not think twice about going over and above when doing the job. Our split rail fence looks great. We would highly recommend LWR Properties! Larry and Shawn were outstanding and a pleasure to work with."
First Wall set
Garden Wall
Moving on to the rest of the wall
Garden Wall
Garden Wall

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
at &thomas residential repair
5.0(
1
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello, and thank you for considering my services.\n\nI provide dependable carpentry and handyman work with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and doing the job right the first time. I take pride in maintaining a clean work area, treating every home with respect, and communicating clearly throughout the entire project.\n\nWhether it’s repairs, installations, trim work, drywall, framing, or general home improvement tasks, you can expect reliable service, professionalism, and workmanship you can feel confident about.\n\nClean. Respectful. Detail-oriented. Committed to customer satisfaction.\n\nI look forward to helping with your project.

McCords' Carpentry
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

I've been honing my craft in the trades since I was old enough to swing a hammer... I always do my best to think outside of the box to problem solve issues and I like to think I'm pretty good at it too.\nI could do just about anything you would need a handyman to do... I've been framing houses and building stages for concerts since about 2015... For that reason my skills are a little too well rounded to specifically list off each and every one.

Avatar for Michael Gary Ottenbacher
Michael Gary Ottenbacher
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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+22

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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