Top-rated carpenters.

Get matched with top carpenters in Charleston, WV

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your carpentry project in Charleston, WV?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY CHARLESTON, WV HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.2
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon45
    Verified carpentry services reviews

Find Carpenters in Charleston

Avatar for Coal River Properties, LLC
Coal River Properties, LLC
5.0(
17
)
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Not only kitchen remodeled but also the bathroom. Living room walls refinished, painted, crown molding installed, Master bedroom painted. Exterior door updated. Great work and good people, would use again!"
Back Porch at 32 Geronimo Drive, St. Albans, WV
New Tile floor
Upstairs bathroom ar 32 Geronimo Dr.
Stairway entry
Kitchen

+6

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for C & L Welding, LLC
C & L Welding, LLC
4.7(
17
)
Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Charleston, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to add on a deck to an existing structure. They tied them together beautifully. Their work was professional, reasonably priced and efficient. I would absolutely hire them again and recommend them 100%."
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction

+41

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 181
Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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. 

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

The Charleston, WV homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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