Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in New Salem, PA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your carpentry project in New Salem, PA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Carpenters in New Salem

Avatar for Fogle's Painting & More LLC
Fogle's Painting & More LLC
4.9(
30
)
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+5 more

Serving New Salem, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Allen (and Jeff) were fantastic! The work was done with excellence and care and in a timely fashion! Multiple projects were required. Our dishwasher leaked and ruined the floors in our kitchen and dining room. With needing this work done we decided we might as well have all the little DIY projects my husband completed over the years corrected as well. Cabinet repair, electrical, HVAC, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, new flooring - LVP - on entire main floor of house (and entrance to family room), new trim and paint in kitchen, DR, LR and family room, repair ceiling of garage and paint and I'm sure I missed some. This was an extensive project for us and Allen was forthcoming and honest with all of our decisions helping to guide us to the best outcome. We have lived in our home for 29 years and all the work Allen completed has truly made us fall in love with our house again. Major beautiful improvements - well done! Give him a call, ask to see his portfolio of past projects - we have lots of photos of before, during and after. Nice guy, hard-working and very clean! Give him a call - you will not be disappointed."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for D Design Woodworking
D Design Woodworking
5.0(
16
)
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving New Salem, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek from D Design Woodworking created very cool dining chairs from ten (10) we picked-up in VERY rough condition. He also took-over and SAVED a dining room tables project for us! Take a look at the pics! Highly recommended."
Response time6 hrs
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Country Pride Home Improvements
Country Pride Home Improvements
5.0(
19
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Salem, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick and his crew did a great job. Always worked with budget in mind. They cleaned up and organized everyday before they left so we were not inconvenienced. Their attention to detail was vey impressive. Very easy to work with."
Ceiling01
Carport01
Carport02
Club01-01
Club01-02

+51

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for RMS Contractors Group, LLC
RMS Contractors Group, LLC
4.1(
88
)
Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving New Salem, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick and his crew were just what I was looking for. I had questions about replacing my home roof with metal and Rick answered them all along with a few suggestions that I hadn't thought of. He came to my home on the day the supplies were being delivered to be sure everything was correct and direct the driver where to put them. The workers were reliable, (at the work site at 6am everyday), friendly, and most importantly skillful. I love my new roof and have been getting calls and comments from neighbors and friends who drive by. I would surely recommend RMS Contractors to anyone looking for a new roof!"
 putting on the stone
 Starting in the hole
 I had to find river stones.
 Front entrance Scott Cs auto
 She needs a ramp for Hubby!

+279

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 458
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

The New Salem, PA homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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