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Top-Rated Carpenters in Waterbury - Updated Nov 2026

John Ledsworth
4.9(
13
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+5 more

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I interviewed and got estimates from approximately 15 contractors when we needed help with a basement renovation that involved everything from demolition, haul-away, framing, and drywall. John was above and beyond the best person who reviewed the job and while we initially hired him for the demolition we've stuck with him for every aspect of the basement renovation because he and his apprentice are spectacular. They're straight forward, reliable, flexible, efficient, communicative, and meticulous with the quality and cleanliness of the work. We'll hire John over and over again for all our renovation needs!"
Interior tree house
Tree house
In progress
Kitchen renovation and addition
Kitchen remodel and addition

+13

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
5.0(
10
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We found Vermonty by word of mouth and glad we listened. Outstanding demo job, clean, organized, and efficient. They worked smart and hard and handled a variety of obstacles in our old building, electrical, plumbing, and general construction related work. Would 10/10 recommend and hire again. Also- excellent communication throughout the job, young guys like this with old school work ethic and quality are hard to come by."
Diggin’
Siding removal
Siding removal
Road shoulder repair
Barn roof painting

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fresh Start Remodeling and Repair, LLC
4.6(
12
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired them to replace the floor in our living, kitchen, dining room, and laundry room. They worked with us to decide what kind/color flooring we wanted, did it in the time frame indicated, cleaned while they worked, were fun to be around, and came in UNDER estimate. I think the most important part is he returns phone calls/texts! Some things came up so it messed up the timeline we had (no big deal) and he let us know ahead of time. If you work (or try to) with any sort of contractor, hearing from them is the biggest challenge. The pics attached are what they faced when they pulled the carpet and the other pic is mid-dining room reno. Highly recommend - as much as I hate to, they may not be available for our next project if people hear how great they are!"
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Fresh Start Remodeling and Repair, LLC
4.7(
14
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James and Dustin did a great job. They were here when they said they would be, good communication, very professional! Never left a mess, and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend Fresh Start Remodeling and Repair."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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Kennison Construction LLC
4.3(
23
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kennison Construction was efficient and very responsive to my requests. They actually completed the installation of 5 windows sooner than expected. The finished project looks great! Cost is in line with industry standards. I highly recommend!"
Bathroom remodel
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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K&L Exterior LLC
4.6(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job replacing our roof, sky lights, vents etc! It is absolutely beautiful. Very professional and a pleasant person to work with. Highly recommend Keegan."
252 Main Montpelier
252 Main Montpelier
252 Main Montpelier
252 Main Montpelier
252 Main Montpelier

+29

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Stowebury Home & Grounds
Stowebury Home & Grounds
5.0(
1
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I am the owner of Stowebury Home & Grounds, a Waterbury, VT-based property care and construction company proudly serving clients within 50 miles of Waterbury. I bring hands-on craftsmanship — trained through Yestermorrow Design/Build School — to everything from handyman repairs and seasonal grounds care to custom carpentry and outbuildings. Our carpentry work spans interior and exterior projects, with a focus on sustainable materials wherever we can.\n\nWe do both structural builds and interior finish work — from custom workshops and barns built from the ground up, to interior carpentry including siding, decking, and flooring installation and repair. We also handle drywall installation and repair, from full rooms to patch-and-match jobs on existing walls, along with custom cabinetry and furniture built to fit each client's specific space and needs.

Lean-To-Barn
Wall Decal Install
Shiplap Install
Kids Playhouse
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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