Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in Clay, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

TRUSTED BY CLAY, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon76
    Verified carpentry services reviews

Find Carpenters in Clay

G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction
4.9(
100
)
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+3 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg Holbrook, his nephew and the entire crew did an excellent job on the build of a large home addition and also an extension of a screened in room and all new flooring, siding and roof. They are easy to work with, have great recommendations and do quality work."
Addition 30'x40'
Live edge counter top
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar

+86

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Elevated Property Solutions
Elevated Property Solutions
5.0(
16
)
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+1 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kitchen renovation was better and faster than I expected. He showed up every day on time and stayed each day until that dayâ s work was complete.,He was very cooperative and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for M.Snyder Construction
M.Snyder Construction
4.8(
19
)
Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent contractor! Responded right away. Paid attention and did everything I asked them to. Workers were a delight to deal with. Work performed was top notch. Came when they said they would. Fast and efficient. Couldn't be happier!"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Above service
Above service
5.0(
11
)
Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I need my house repainted. I?m very happy with Sergey?s work. He was easy to communicate with, showed up on time and did the work efficiently and professionally! Everything turned out great. Highly recommend!"
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full kitchen repainting

+20

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Benchmark General Contracting
Benchmark General Contracting
4.7(
23
)
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+4 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional and diligent. They paid very close attention to what we wanted.. They showed up on time and completed the project on time. If you're looking for quality work, dependable people and good value - hire Benchmark Construction."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 316
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

The Clay, NY homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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