Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in Trenton, NC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your carpentry project in Trenton, NC?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Carpenters in Trenton

Avatar for R3
R3
4.9(
15
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Trenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Large deck project, re-build/replacement of railing boards and flooring. Nathan and his assistant were outstanding. Nathan was very respectful, thorough in his descriptions of work being done. Organized in materials ordering and on-site placement; excellent clean-up at end of each day. Communicated via phone and text in timely manner, good follow-up to my questions. Worked parts of two days in pouring rain and very hot temps to keep things moving. I recommended him to my two neighbors. R3 is “customer service” in action! Very refreshing experience. Plan to use again. Thanks, Nathan."
Exterior remodel
Exterior remodel
Exterior remodel
Exterior remodel
Exterior remodel

+18

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Avatar for Justin Can
Justin Can
5.0(
6
)
Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Trenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He put together an entry table, 3 tall bookcases and positioned them for me, and two very heavy mirrors. He was always very courteous and came early for my mirrors as I was having unexpected company! He was wonderful to work with, and very reasonable. I’d hire him again."
Mail box relocation
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Abe's Woodwork & Paint
Abe's Woodwork & Paint
4.7(
15
)
Closet - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Trenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Abe is one of the exceptionally few cabinet makers serving all of eastern NC who will build to the purchaser's specifications rather than simply installing some prefab unit from a factory. When my wife and I decided to replace our old bathroom vanity, we went to Lowes. The clerk there was very helpful but all he could offer us was prefab units. The examples in the store looked to me as though they were built from some composite stuff (maybe fiberboard??) rather than real lumber. Abe built our new vanity to the exact measurements that would fit into our bathroom and built it from poplar and birch. His carpentry was excellent and he did a good job of installing it to meet all of our picky little demands. If you want the real thing, go to Abe. He is now my go-to guy."
Dresser
Pantry
Pantry
Navy Island
Kitchen replaced

+68

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Wise Grove Builders LLC
Wise Grove Builders LLC
5.0(
5
)
Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Trenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"This was my first round at a bathroom remodel. It all went perfectly! Wise Grove Builders did an excellent job. Super talented workmen. Builder was professional. Everyone was respectful, friendly, and neat. They did a great job. They will be the only call I make when I get ready to do my kitchen. They even sent a team of ladies to clean everything to a sparkle when the project was finished. What a treat!"
Before 2
Before
After
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 214
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

The Trenton, NC homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.