Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in Portsmouth, VA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

TRUSTED BY PORTSMOUTH, VA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon299
    Verified carpentry services reviews

Find Carpenters in Portsmouth

Tracy Evans
4.7(
284
)
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tracy did a fantastic job! He was on time, very professional and gave sound advise. The door frame repairs and replacement storm door were completed by the afternoon. Will definitely keep him on file for future projects."
Response time5 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Miguel Rodriguez
4.5(
115
)
Window Frame - Repair

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Miguel came to replace an exterior door that had rot on the bottom. He replaced the entire door and frame with a new door within a couple hours. He made sure I was completely satisfied, even checked for leaks. He did such a great job that I called him back to help with my kitchen door. Price was fair, he was quick and efficient."
Response time5 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for D Design Woodworking
D Design Woodworking
5.0(
16
)
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired D Design Woodworking to build a floor mirror utilizing an antique mirror from an English armoire. We discussed the design, the type of wood (maple) to be used and the stain color. I received the mirror yesterday and I couldnâ t be happier. The mirror looks great in the frame and Iâ m extremely impressed with the workmanship. The mirror is very substantial and the stain matches our new bedroom furniture perfectly. I cannot recommend D Design more highly."
Response time6 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Foresight Home Improvement
Foresight Home Improvement
4.6(
19
)
Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company was in constant contact with me prior to doing this job, which was much appreciated. The work was excellent. The young man who came was very nice and helpful. He cleaned the area when he was finished. I am very pleased with this company and will call them again in the near future. I have something else I discussed with Sam and will be requesting him for his help. You will be completely satisfied if you contact this company. I feel this company is one that you can depend on for your needs."
Decking Installation
Vinyl Siding Repair
Office Space Renovation
Studio Space Renovation
Deck Stair Rebuild

+103

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.3(
103
)
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic and professional. We have a small house and lost some of our gutters to a snow storm, so we decided to renovate the rest of our gutter system while repairing the damaged sections. Working with HGE was a refreshingly positive experience. All of their team members were courteous, straightforward, and responsive. The work took two days with a weather interruption in between, but communication was prompt which let us accommodate the weather. All in all, great company. I just wish they did fencing so I could hire them again."
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+77

945 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Crawl Space Experts, LLC
Crawl Space Experts, LLC
4.7(
7
)
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys know what they are doing. On time, always polite. They kept everything clean throughout the project. Finished in great time, great work, great price. Easy to work with. My repair looks better than ever before. Truly beautiful. They made sure everything was right and even repaired the framing stronger then the original 1984 build. Would recommend for anyone every time."
Crawl Space repairs
Termite damaged framing repaired
Recommended by85%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 396
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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. 

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The Portsmouth, VA homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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