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Top-Rated Woodworkers in Mountainside - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
4.7(
600
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

Recessed Shelving
Reach-In Closets
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+19

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilber's Painting
Wilber's Painting
4.7(
385
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We partnered with Wilber’s for external painting and repair. This included replacing wood with composite where necessary and removal of wood shutters and replacement with polypropylene ones. What distinguished this company from others was the following: Danny S. was the estimator and initially met with my husband. Just prior to the start of the project, Danny returned with the foreman Olger A. He went through the project again with us and talked to Olger about job specifics. Olger is an amazing foreman, on time, efficient, skilled, detailed and an excellent project manager. Danny returned mid project to discuss the work with us and review a repair with Olger. They also did extra work for us not covered with the additional estimate which was handled very efficiently. Additionally, they did some picky repairs, such as reattaching a leader to the house, which was appreciated. The result was a beautiful house with great curb appeal – the result of good teamwork. We highly recommend them."
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+30

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for JT Custom Woodwork, LLC
JT Custom Woodwork, LLC
4.9(
14
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Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh was professional, easy to work with, very communicative and did an amazing job designing and building custom bookshelves for us. He was able to seamlessly incorporate our existing crown molding to make the full wall bookshelves look as if they had been there for 100 years. We highly recommend JT Custom Woodwork and can't wait to use them again!"
Custom Desk & Cabinetry
Custom Desk & Cabinetry
Custom Refrigerator Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry & Microwave Cabinetry
Custom Banister

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for AMS Home Improvements, LLC
AMS Home Improvements, LLC
4.8(
100
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Armondo, Bob, and the rest of the team did an unbelievable job. Any job you need done, they can do it for you. We just moved into our home so we were changing a number of things, big and small. The team removed interior brick and a wood burning stove - they replaced the insulation and dry wall, and also replaced shingles on the roof that needed to be removed during process and prepped just to paint. They closed off a closet in our home and built a stone veneer fireplace from scratch as attached below which we couldn’t be happier with the result. They ran all the electrical, etc. They also hung multiple light fixtures, etc, smaller project things. Overall, my wife and I couldn’t be any happier with the result of Armondo and team’s work. They do the work like it’s their own home and take pride in the finished product. They are easy to work with and can work around your schedule. Plus they are very reasonably priced. 10/10 all around."
AMS
AMS Home Improvements
AMS Home Improvements
AMS Home Improvements
AMS Home Improvements

+38

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for DreamContracts
DreamContracts
4.9(
48
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Olagoke Peters is an outstanding craftsman. The base of an antique table was badly damaged in its transport from Florida to NJ. Two of the legs were broken off and the connections to the tabletop severely damaged. Mr. Peters picked the table up at our home and returned it a week later looking like new. He did an amazing job!"
Closet
Tall hang
Closet
Closet
Kitchen Cabinet

+37

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

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