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Top-Rated Carpenters in Inwood - Updated Nov 2026

Salgado's Construction
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Inwood, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"Everything was done as we requested. He even noticed a few other things that should be taken care of and showed us. He completed those items as well. We are very pleased with him and will hire him again to work."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O&F HandyMan
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Inwood, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"My wife and I are very pleased with many projects that Carlos has done at our home. Painting, wallpapering, carpentry, tiling, drywall, plus outdoor tasks such as tree cutting, setting a stone walkway, and patching worn areas of the foundation. Carlos does high-quality work quickly and for reasonable prices."
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+33

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&D Contracting
3.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Inwood, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Randy did an outstanding job on my sunroom. He built the sun room over my existing deck. He is extremely reliable and is a man of his word. I highly recommend the company. Jay K."
 3 car garage
 front stairs
 sunroom
 screen porch
 sunroom and patio

+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Castillo Renovation Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+5 more

Serving Inwood, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Customers say: Quick response

"We had a storm come through and knock down a piece or fascia from our roof. I contacted Castillo Renovations at 7pm on a Thursday and he the gentleman was at my house by 11am the next day! He gave me a quote, completed the work and explained everything to me up front. He was very courteous, did good work and I will definitely be using their service in the future"
Wild Hog Railing with PT Decking
Timber Tech Decking and railing
Porch With Vinyl Railing and PT Decking
Timber Tech Sea Salt Grey
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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