Older homes have details worth saving. Here is how a carpenter repairs, matches and restores original woodwork.
Older homes were built with different lumber, different proportions and different methods. Walls are rarely plumb, floors are rarely flat and the trim has profiles you will not find at a big box store. Working on them takes patience and respect for what is there.
We repair original woodwork when we can, reproduce missing pieces from samples and photographs, and use methods that fit old construction. We are careful with lead paint, plaster and framing that may be unconventional, and we explain what we find along the way.
Custom-milled to copy the original.
Old framing is read before changes.
Safe methods for older paint.
Original wood saved where possible.
Repaired, not just replaced.
New work looks original.
Additions and Bump-OutsMore space that looks like it was always part of the house, from a small bump-out to a…Explore 
Wall Removal and BeamsOpen up a room by removing a wall safely, with temporary supports, engineered beams and clean finishes.Explore 
Floor Framing and SubfloorsBouncy, sagging or squeaky floors fixed at the source with new joists, blocking, bridging and a solid subfloor.Explore 
Structural Repair and SisteringCracked, rotted or undersized framing repaired and reinforced with sistered lumber, new beams and posts.Explore 
Crown MoldingThe finishing line where wall meets ceiling, cut with tight miters and coped joints that stay closed through…Explore 
Wainscoting and PanelingShadow-box, board and batten, beadboard and raised panel walls that add depth, protection and character.Explore 
Exterior Doors and EntriesFront doors, sidelights, transoms and patio doors installed weathertight, with trim that frames the entrance beautifully.Explore 
Windows and TrimReplacement windows and new openings installed square and sealed, with interior casings and stools that finish the look.Explore Pick a wood, plan stairs or ballpark a budget.
Which Wood Should I Use? QuizAnswer five questions about your project and see the wood species that fit best.Try it 
Stair Rise and Run CalculatorEnter the total rise and see the number of steps, the riser height, the tread depth and the stringer length.Try it 
Carpentry Project Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Yes. We follow guidelines and coordinate with owners and local boards when needed.
It can be in homes built before 1978. We use safe practices and explain them.
Yes. We make custom knives from a sample and mill matching trim.
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