Good carpentry is the difference between a room that looks finished and one that looks like it is still waiting. Our finish carpentry services in Philadelphia cover the woodwork you see every day, from crown molding and wainscoting to custom bookcases, built-in cabinets and fireplace mantels.
Home Exchange has been renovating homes and buildings since 1986. Our carpenters measure carefully, cut precisely and fit each piece to your walls, which are rarely as straight as a tape measure would like.
Finish carpentry services in Philadelphia
Crown molding
Crown molding covers the joint between wall and ceiling and adds instant character, whether your home is a classic colonial or a modern build. It is detail-heavy work. Corners have to be coped or mitered cleanly and long runs need to follow uneven ceilings without gaps. We install new crown and repair damaged sections.
Custom shelving and bookcases
Store-bought shelving comes in standard sizes. Your alcove, stairwell or awkward corner does not. We build shelves and bookcases to your exact measurements, with the spacing, doors, wood and details you want. If you already bought a unit, our assembly team can put it together and anchor it safely.
Custom cabinets and mantels
Need more storage without more furniture? Built-in cabinets fit flush with your walls and look like part of the house. We also build and install fireplace mantels in the style and size that suits your room.
Wainscoting and chair rail
Wainscoting breaks up plain walls, protects them from scuffs and adds visual weight to dining rooms, hallways and stairways. A chair rail or cap can even double as a narrow ledge for frames and keepsakes.
Trim and woodwork repair
Baseboards split, door casings get knocked loose and window trim rots. We repair or replace damaged trim and match existing profiles as closely as possible. For bigger fixes around the house, see our home repair services.
Signs you need a carpenter
- Gaps between trim and walls, ceilings or floors
- Cracked, split or water-damaged woodwork
- Shelving that sags or does not fit the space
- Plain rooms that feel unfinished
- Storage that has outgrown your closets
How we approach a carpentry project
- Measure and plan. We look at the space, take careful measurements and talk through style, materials and finish.
- Quote. You get a clear quote covering materials and labor.
- Build and fit. Some pieces are built on site and others are prepared ahead. Everything is scribed and fitted to your walls.
- Finish. We fill nail holes, caulk seams and leave the work ready for paint or stain, or finish it for you.
- Clean up. We leave your home tidy when we are done.
What affects the cost of carpentry work
- Size and complexity of the piece or the length of trim
- Material, such as paint-grade wood, hardwood or MDF
- Design details, including doors, drawers, profiles and panels
- Condition of walls and floors, since uneven surfaces need more fitting
- Finishing, whether painting or staining is included
Tips for planning built-ins and trim
- Measure what you plan to store before deciding on shelf depth and spacing.
- Choose paint-grade materials for painted pieces and hardwood for stained ones.
- Consider outlets, vents and switches early so the design works around them.
- Plan trim and built-ins before painting, so everything is finished together.
- Think about lighting inside bookcases or above a mantel before the piece is built, since wiring is far easier to plan in than to add later.
Why Philadelphia homeowners trust our carpenters
Many homes in Philadelphia, its suburbs and South Jersey have original woodwork worth keeping, and new work needs to sit comfortably beside it. We are a family-run company with decades of experience, and we bring the right tools and materials and stand behind our Done Right Promise.
Carpentry often goes hand in hand with painting and larger remodeling projects. When you are ready, request a quote for your carpentry project.
