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Top-Rated Carpenters in Stillwater - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Start to Finish Carpentry, LLC
Start to Finish Carpentry, LLC
4.9(
32
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Justin installed some interior doors and wood trim in our room. He did a great job on our project! Justin has great attention to detail and was very thorough in completing all tasks. I would definitely recommend Justin for any carpentry project."
5
Built-in bookcase w/ column
1
Pyramid Ceiling
2

+37

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Handy Rite Inc
Handy Rite Inc
4.8(
212
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well. Ben did a wide variety of repairs, from installing curtain rods to fixing a hundred year old medicine cabinet. We are pleased with all his work. He cleaned up any mess and was very pleasant and professional. We will be calling on him again and recommending him to friends."
Maintenance Free Deck
Backsplash
Framed in a wall and added a window and French doors to create a private office.
Accent Wall
Accent Wall

+37

Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Landson Construction
Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Phenomenal work from all involved in this project. Project ran smoothly and Ari went above and beyond to meet our needs. All subs did great work and were professional throughout. We would definitely recommend Landson Construction to others!"
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

+14

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Elegance Custom Cabinetry
Elegance Custom Cabinetry
4.7(
48
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Closet - Build

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If I had one word to describe Elegance Custom Cabinetry it would be "Outstanding". From the beginning, you could tell the passion, Dmitry (the owner) had in custom cabinetry. During the process of designing our new kitchen we went through 3 other cabinet makers and all either seemed to hate what they did or were non-responsive to our questions. Dmitry and his team were professional, friendly, prompt, dedicated, and perfectionists. In any project, you will have issues or unexpected challenges...Elegance ALWAYS had solutions and ALWAYS addressed them promptly. I am confident that without Elegance and Dmitry, our kitchen would have taken twice as long, for twice the cost, and with half of the result. I could not more highly recommend Elegance Cabinetry to anyone."
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen
Custom bookcase
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen

+179

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Twin City Home Services
Twin City Home Services
4.3(
146
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted TCH based on other reviews of them for larger projects here. My project was to build a brand new wall downstairs for my office/bedroom so I needed someone to do the framing, drywall, mudding and electrical. The wall was about 10' and my ceiling is low so they even had to cut the door and frame to fit. Many handymen don't provide all these services, I was told to find a GC. When I contacted TCH they were responsive from the start. I knew from researching them they did more of a bid than pure hourly rates which I really liked. Darren came out to the house to take a look and help me figure out where the wall should go. I didn't have much experience so it was great to have his expertise in picking out a door, specifications, all of that. They also took care of adding an air return which didn't even occur to me. They were super flexible on adding some fixes for my weird wiring and rerouted a switch to the inside of my office from the outside. John was the handyman who worked with me on the project and he was awesome. Very considerate and asked about design and pointed out issues as he worked. He cut the door to fit perfectly, reframed it, got all the matching trim I needed. I was so happy with the result, all I had to do was paint! They could have done that for me too. Overall I'm super pleased and will definitely be working with them in the future."
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+52

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Niola Furniture Upholstery LLC
Niola Furniture Upholstery LLC
4.7(
55
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very personable and knowledgeable.worked with me to choose the right material.explained process very clearly.price very reasonable! Finished exactly on the agreed time frame. Confidently recommend!Will use again!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+12

Response time1 day
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. How Do You Do It
Mr. How Do You Do It
4.9(
39
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben was really helpful in preparing my new office to move in. From painting and assembling furniture to building a kitchenette, his work was excellent. He was easy to work with and responsive. He communicated and was available. I appreciated his work and will continue to use him as necessary."
Metal posts cedar panels
Shelving with Door’s
Composite decks and landing
Dog ear and metal mesh
Garage shelving

+41

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for M.A. Braun, LLC
M.A. Braun, LLC
4.5(
70
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

M.A. Braun L.L.C. is your one call solution for all of your construction needs. We use innovative construction solutions to overcome your projects unique situations and conditions. Whether you are at the beginning of your project, looking for the most efficient process and plan, or trying to solve a re-accuring issue, we can help. Our main goal is to provide a streamlined process, focusing on completing your project without any surprises, providing a complete explanation of your build, from start to finish, before it begins. By using generations of experience that comes with each one of our projects, we also use the most modern techniques and materials, explaining to you at each stage what is happening, and why. Please contact us today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to working together.

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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