Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in Oakmont, PA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

TRUSTED BY OAKMONT, PA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon210
    Verified carpentry services reviews

Find Carpenters in Oakmont

Avatar for Fleming Landscaping & Home Improvements, LLC
Fleming Landscaping & Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
23
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fleming Landscaping responded quickly to my request, sent me a proposal and as soon as I approved the plan they came up quickly to do the work. They worked well and completed the work quickly . The work they did wa excellent. I highly recommend them"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Chris Jackson's Contracting
Chris Jackson's Contracting
4.7(
660
)
Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris Jackson has done work for us twice on our 5-unit multi-family apartment building – once in December 2022, and then also in January 2023. Chris’ work is high quality – he’s a seasoned contractor, handyman and "master of the "punch list" who can handle both interior and exterior issues. His expertise includes electrical, gas stove repair, faucet repair, changing locks, repairing doors, putting in thresholds and transitions, repairing windows and screens, insulating pipes, mold remediation, putting in drywall, finishing and painting, cement work, boiler work, downspout repair, and more. On top of this, Chris is a personable fellow and cares about his customers. I’m a relatively new property owner -- Chris’ advice about property safety issues and tenant relations has been helpful. More importantly though, Chris himself is a landlord, and sees things from an owner’s point of view. Here's why this is important: When I explained there was a water-damaged hallway/stairwell repair project that needed to be done incrementally due to cash flow – Chris understood immediately, and explained how it could be done in sensible, lower-cost phases. I so appreciated his flexibility. This is a big deal, because when another vendor (not Chris) gave us an estimate for a long-list of electrical projects, he absolutely refused to break it into smaller phases. We plan to hire Chris again, we've recommended him to other owners, and are preparing our next “punch list.”"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hepp Landscaping
Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
76
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hepp Landscaping did and excellent job. The task was completed swiftly and with quality results. They are definitely my top choice for future landscaping needs. Thanks guys."
Response time1 day
128 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Munion Kitchen Cabinets, LLC
Munion Kitchen Cabinets, LLC
4.9(
35
)
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jim, Anthony, and Nicole did an outstanding job resurfacing our kitchen cabinets. Everyone thinks we replaced them because of how professionally Munion Cabinets performed the resurfacing. They also did an outstanding job installing a ceramic tile floor in our powder room as well as panel flooring in the laundry room. I highly recommend Munion Cabinets for any type of remodeling work. They are professional and honest and very easy to work with."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Deck Works LLC
Deck Works LLC
4.8(
25
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Sam and his worker did a great job. They were very professional and completed the job in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend them for all of your decking needs."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for PC Roofing & Construction LLC
PC Roofing & Construction LLC
4.7(
18
)
Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was done professionally. Sent picture of the damage roof that needed fixed. Replaced the whole roof,repaired front porch repaired the rear rain gutter, faceplate was riped off from the last snow storm and the damaged shingles over bay window. Did great work used high quality shingles and ice garden. I would recommend this business for any other work I would have done..."
Roofing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+30

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 455
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

The Oakmont, PA homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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