Golden Rule Carpentry

Founded 1998 • With Angi since November 2013

Award Winning 4 years in a row and highest ranking in carpentry category for all of Nashville, Golden Rule Carpentry brings precision craftsmanship, problem solving and attention to detail that only years of experience can provide. A focus on quality and communication, we do each job one at a time.

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Angi Certified

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Verified Reviews

4.7

(64) Verified Reviews

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Rating Details

Price
4.6
Professionalism
4.8
Punctuality
4.7
Quality
4.8
Responsiveness
4.7

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woodworking (56)handyman (17)general contractors (11)door installation (6)decks & porches (5)electrician (4)home remodeling (3)window replacement (3)
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Casey D.
5.0
02/17/2022
Fantastic! Jason answered our phone call immediately about repairing and staining our deck and was over that evening to give us a quote. He was so helpful in answering all of our questions and ensuring our deck was going to be safe to use for the upcoming warmer months as we just moved into our new house. After one week of receiving the quote, Jason and Tanner began working on the deck and the job was done beautifully in just three days. I wish I could upload pictures on here for the before and after because it does not look like the same deck. My husband and I could not be happier with the result and cannot wait to use our "new" deck! We would highly recommend Jason and his team!
Description of Work
Deck repair/stain
Category
decks
Hire Again?
Yes
Joy A.
5.0
11/02/2020
He was highly professional from start to finish. He was able to fit me in within just a few days and finished the entire job earlier than planned. All of the work was high quality and looked beautiful. His prices are reasonable. He told me that he only does one job at a time until he is done and I appreciated that.
Description of Work
My previous contractor left bare wood around all of my new windows on the outside and some gaping holes. Jason installed wood around all the windows, added insulation and caulking to make it weathertight and covered the gap in my laundry room beautifully with new wood and quarter round.
Category
replacement windows
Cost
$1,550
Hire Again?
Yes
Tyler R.
5.0
10/17/2020
Turned out fine. A bit on the expensive side, but the other quotes didn't want to see the damage in person before stating a price.
Description of Work
Fixed a windowsill and door frame that were rotted
Category
contractors, woodworking
Hire Again?
Yes
cristal O.
5.0
03/26/2020
Exemplary! Jason delivered based on his recommendations and suggestions for our damaged fence and deck. During a bad storm, a large tree fell on our wooden fence and deck. I found good reviews online about Jason Mechler of Golden Rule and hired him. He explained the scope of work for rebuilding and repairing our damaged property. He and his crew worked hard and we are pleased with the result. I am convinced Golden Rule contractors are the best in Nashville because of Jason's attitude, character and work ethic. His knowledge, professionalism and respectfulness set him apart from several other contractors that bid on this job. His price was competitive for the work that had to be done. If you want the job done right, hire Jason Mechler of Golden Rule. His expertise on fence and deck building and repair is valuable to homeowners who are met with the hard work and challenges of home maintenance and repair. He is undoubtedly one of the best in the Nashville area and in demand.
Description of Work
Deck, gate and fence rebuild and repair
Category
decks, fencing, deck cleaning, woodworking
Cost
$5,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Serafina G.
5.0
02/13/2020
Jason was wonderful to work with. He was happy to come back and finish up a few things that there was some confusion about even after he had been paid for the job. I’ve never had a contractor do that before and I appreciate his patience since the confusion was mainly on our part, not Jason’s.
Description of Work
Repaired pocket door, drywall repair, paint
Category
handyman service, woodworking, doors
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
Tom W.
1.0
11/15/2019
Ridiculously over priced!!! This one man company is nothing more than a middle man subbing out work and collecting money. Had the job done at 87% LESS than quoted by other company. Why is he on Angies List???
Description of Work
Ceiling repair in foyer. Onff eh sheet of drywall
Category
woodworking

Service Provider Response

Just to be clear I did no work for this man. Actually I Gave him a price over the phone the same one he is complaining about but I told him I wanted to come by and take a look before I agreed. He agreed to the price and was ready to do work before I ever came to his home. I went to his home after coaching my daughters soccer team and The homeowner and I had a pleasant conversation about soccer, about his project and I left. I don’t understand why people go out of their way to leave bad reviews for someone who gave them a price they didn’t like? Is this America or...? I can quote people whatever price I choose a price that includes scaffold rental, paying a painting company and a drywall company a price that also includes protecting the home with plastic and floor covering and so on. I have been doing this work for 20 years sorry if that offends someone.
Racy P.
5.0
07/21/2019
It seemed simple at the outset, but was actually quite complicated. Jason tried several remedies, and got it fixed in the end by reshaping the door, moving the hinges and repainting. A very good job.
Description of Work
Rework crawl space access door to close properly.
Category
woodworking
Cost
$200
Hire Again?
Yes
Kallie F.
5.0
05/29/2019
I could not have been more impressed by Jason. He contacted me almost immediately after I emailed him (and on a Sunday). He was super responsive, on time, extremely professional, efficient, and did an excellent job. We need several things done around our house including mirror removal/drywall repair, shelves built and installed, and a new deadbolt added. Jason got to work right away and checked in with me throughout the process to make sure I was happy. He was friendly and easy to work with and we are so happy to have found him. We will definitely use him again in the future.
Description of Work
Miscellaneous House Repairs & Installs
Category
handyman service, woodworking
Hire Again?
Yes
Larry B.
5.0
10/19/2018
Working with Golden Rule (Jason) was very easy. He communicated at every step of process; verified that I was involved and satisfied with progress along the way and delivered a great end result. Would hire again.
Description of Work
Rebuild deck
Category
decks, woodworking
Hire Again?
Yes
Kim O.
5.0
10/05/2018
I got a phone call and message from Jason almost immediately after I was given his name on Angie’s List. We met at the job site and he knew exactly what kind of trim work I wanted. He had some time right then so he left to get the materials and came back and finished the job in under 3 hours. I couldn’t be happier with his work or the fact that he got it done so quickly.
Description of Work
Trim molding under chair rail
Category
woodworking
Cost
$500
Hire Again?
Yes
Leslie R.
1.0
07/23/2018
The contractor contacted me by phone, then asked for my information by text. He texted that he would be available to come out the following weekend. He then texted he thought he could come out earlier and asked would I be available that same day he texted. I communicated with him on a time and I never heard from him again.
Description of Work
Exterior Wood trim that was rotted.
Category
contractors, woodworking

Service Provider Response

So what? I'm busy as can be working 12 hour days 6 days a week sorry I don't the free time that some of us enjoy. Perhaps I didn't ever contact them again because I was too busy?? I feed my family and pay my mortgage with my hands and my back and it is a shame that people will take the time to go out of their way to leave someone a bad review for such a trivial reason. Amazing. We are a nation of infantile button pushers!
Roxane G.
5.0
06/27/2018
Jason was very cooperative and helpful. He came from Hendersonville to Nashville just to check out what needed to be done with my walls and didn't charge me anything. (he even helped me discard a large piece of mirror that I was unable to carry out myself) Prior to that he gave me lots of good advice via email. When it came time to do the work, he did a quality, professional job . I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work
repaired large crack in the wall and wall repair, painting
Category
handyman service, remodeling, woodworking
Hire Again?
Yes
Tomi L.
5.0
11/29/2017
I was thrilled with the work. The work crew was super careful and knowledgeable. The cost was super competitive. I had other estimates. The cleanup was great as well!
Description of Work
I needed some trees cut down and some large trees pruned.
Category
tree service
Cost
$3,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Sydney C.
5.0
07/11/2017
Excellent service, very knowledgeable and prompt, probably the nicest experience I have ever had with any exterior repair service I have ever had. Our house is old and not a quick fix. Mr. Mechler was so easy to work with and the repairs were done to an excellent quality. I will definitely be a repeat customer for any carpentry needs.
Description of Work
Evaluation and repair of wood trim on exterior of older cedar shake house
Category
woodworking
Hire Again?
Yes
Opal H.
5.0
06/14/2017
Golden Rule Carpentry did an excellent job at handmaking the shelving that I received for my newly built laundry room and was very punctual, gave a written estimate when he came to my house to view what work I needed done and scheduled when the installation of the shelving would take place. I would definitely recommend this contractor for carpentry work. .
Description of Work
Had shelving made for my laundry room , as well as, an individual 4 shelf handmade and all were painted.
Category
woodworking
Hire Again?
Yes
Sara H.
5.0
10/25/2016
It went very well. The work is excellent, and the owner was extremely responsive and accommodating.
Description of Work
They built a small deck and stairs adjacent to my pool.
Category
contractors, decks, woodworking
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Joel J.
5.0
09/27/2016
Jason, the owner of Golden Rule Carpentry, was the most professional, polite, courteous, and trustworthy carpenter I have ever dealt with. He was punctual and very responsive from day 1. I needed a new room built for my utility room. He took down walls, built new walls, and designed the room that is very functional and user-friendly. The price quoted and paid was in conjunction with the work done. He also finished the project on-time. Jason did an excellent job that I continued to hire his services for other projects, i.e., multiple closet organization. What really impressed me the most was his ability to stand by his quality of work. After the project was completed, I found one minor issue with a door he built, and he came back and fixed the issue without charging me extra fees. He was also watching out for my budget. Jason's honest business ethics will go a long way in a city full of unethical carpenters. I will certainly hire Golden Rule Carpentry again, and will refer him with full confidence to all my friends and business contacts. Thank you for all your hard work, Jason!
Description of Work
Extensive carpentry of breaking down walls, rebuilding walls, building a room, and closet organization.
Category
contractors, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, doors
Cost
$3,136
Hire Again?
Yes
William C.
5.0
09/16/2016
work was done well and on time. Price was agreed on upfront.
Description of Work
Repair door which had water damage, and repair a water damaged area of drywall and trim
Category
woodworking
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
JOHN C.
5.0
07/27/2016
We left them the key to the house while we were out of town, and we came back everything was done. They did a really fine job of fixing everything, with no problem and no hassle. They put some custom work on the trim inside my home, and put African mahogany in the staircase. They even fixed the deck. I'm very happy with the work they did.
Description of Work
fireplace mantle, fixed staircase issues, custom work on trim, fixed deck
Category
woodworking
Cost
$10,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Michael G.
5.0
04/04/2016
Worked at very short noticed & stayed until it was finished. Very Polite, Aaron & Jayson are very talented and were committed top helping us getting moved in.
Description of Work
Interior & Exterior Trim Baseboard, Crown Molding & Built-In Bookase Modification. Install Cedar Shakes Hung Exterior Dorr Interior BarnWood Walls
Category
contractors, remodeling, woodworking
Cost
$3,600
Hire Again?
Yes
Deborah P.
5.0
01/31/2016
Great work! Jason came out same day and gave me an estimate. Next day completed the work. Did a great job of matching trim by our front door. Can't even tell it was replaced! He is very friendly and patient! Will definitely use again!!
Description of Work
Replaced exterior wood trim and rebuilt crawl space door.
Category
contractors, woodworking, doors
Cost
$400
Hire Again?
Yes
Jane A.
5.0
11/02/2015
It went very well. Aaron did most of the work and was wonderful. Couldn't have asked for better work!
Description of Work
Baseboards, trim, ceiling trim in two bedrooms.
Category
handyman service
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
haile M.
5.0
07/13/2015
Me. Meschler and his partner showsd up on time. Asked what work I needed done and proceeded to work. I had purchased the required items in advance based on his suggestion. Reviewed the work and left. After two man 4 hours work. Overall, I am pleased with the professionalism and work performed.
Description of Work
Installed storage shelf in the garage. Replaced leaky kitchen faucet. Installs window shutter. Reinforced loose tile
Category
remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking, home remodeling
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
Sarah G.
5.0
05/19/2015
His communications were excellent, timely, and professional. I hope he heals quickly so I have the chance to work with him in the future.
Description of Work
I had scheduled a full day of handyman services, however the individual who was going to come out was in an accident, and thus was no longer able to fulfill the agreement. He let me know well in advance of the scheduled time to perform my service which gave me time to request a refund from Angie's List (I had purchased a special Deal).
Category
handyman service, woodworking
Cost
$250
Hire Again?
Yes
Laura C.
5.0
04/28/2015
Jason is very responsive and professional. We found his name on Angie's List because we wanted roll out shelving installed in the kitchen and bathroom cabinets of an older home my parents purchased and were remodeling before moving in. Jason communicates his plans, talks about options, and gets the job done on time and within budget. He worked with us to find the most economical options for installing some pre-made shelving. He did the measurements and ordered the shelving. He had a workman doing some of the installation. Sometimes they worked together and other times just the other workman was on site, but in either case, the work was done carefully and neatly. They took care to install the shelves properly, and also did some extra projects as needed since this was a whole house remodeling project they were in the middle of. Jason is very helpful, polite and reliable. Combined with his excellent work, he's a great choice for carpentry and the other kinds of work he can do. We trust that if he says he can do it, he will, and the work will be done properly.
Description of Work
Jason installed roller drawers and shelving inside kitchen and bathroom cabinets in a home we were doing some remodeling for my senior parents to move into.
Category
contractors, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling
Cost
$1,000
Hire Again?
Yes

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Hendersonville, TN 37075

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Golden Rule Carpentry is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

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Golden Rule Carpentry offers the following services: Repair, replacement - interior trim, crown, base, punch work, carpentry, wheelchair ramps, door widening, roll-in showers, lifts, decks, railing, balusters, stairs, drywall, playground equipment, water damage, window, door, interior painting, tile & cabinetry.

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