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Carpentry & Framing in Minneapolis, MN

We do rough framing and finish carpentry for homes and businesses across Minneapolis, the Twin Cities and Anoka County. That covers new walls and structural repairs through trim, built-ins and stair railings, cut and fit on site.

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Carpentry and framing for walls, trim, built-ins and stairs

Carpentry is the backbone of almost every project we do. Rough framing has to be straight, square and strong enough to carry its loads. Finish carpentry has to look right up close. We do both.

Wall, floor and roof framing
Interior partition walls
Structural framing repairs, including sistering joists
Finish and trim carpentry
Crown molding and baseboards
Window trim and door casing
Wainscoting and board and batten
Accent walls, shiplap and wood feature walls
Built-in bookshelves, custom shelving and built-ins
Custom closets
Stair treads, stair railings and handrails
Wood rot repairs and damaged wood replacement
General residential carpentry

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Framing.

Wall, floor and roof framing for additions, garages and new construction
Interior partitions to divide or reconfigure rooms
Structural framing repairs, including sistered joists, new headers, beams and posts

Finish carpentry and millwork.

Baseboards and crown molding
Door and window casing
Wainscoting
Decorative and accent wood walls

Built-ins and storage. Custom shelving, built-ins and closets, fitted to the walls you actually have. Older walls are rarely plumb, so we scribe and fit on site.

Stairs. Stair treads, risers, handrails and guards, including replacing worn or damaged parts on an existing stair. Loose balusters and wobbly newel posts are usually a fastening problem we can fix without replacing the whole rail.

Repairs. Wood rot repairs, damaged wood replacement and general residential carpentry. That includes sills, jambs, fascia, subfloor sections and the many small framing fixes that turn up once a wall or floor is opened during a larger remodel.

How a carpentry and framing project runs

1

Walkthrough

We look at the space, measure, and check the condition of the existing framing or trim. For structural repairs we find what is carrying the load and why it failed.
2

Design and selections

For finish work, you choose trim profiles, wood species or paint-grade material, and stain or paint. For structural work, an engineer specifies beams and connections where needed.
3

Estimate and permits

You get a detailed estimate. Structural changes, new walls with electrical, and stair work often need a permit, which we pull.
4

Preparation and demolition

We protect floors and furniture, then remove old trim, damaged framing or rotted wood. Temporary supports go in before any load-bearing member comes out.
5

Framing

New framing is installed and inspected where required.
6

Finish carpentry

Trim, built-ins and stair parts are cut and fit on site, with tight joints and nail holes filled.
7

Paint or stain

We finish the woodwork or hand off to the painting stage of a larger project.
8

Final walkthrough

We go over the work with you and finish the punch list.

Good to know

Carpentry and framing in Minnesota homes: what to plan for

Wood movement

Minnesota swings from humid summers to very dry heated winters. Wood shrinks and swells with those changes, which can open miter joints and cause gaps in wood paneling. We let trim and flooring acclimate in the house before installation.

Rot at the building envelope

Most rot we see starts where water gets past flashing at windows, doors, decks and roof edges. Ice dams can push meltwater into walls at the eaves. A rot repair includes finding that path and closing it.

Snow loads

Roof framing for additions, garages and porches has to carry Minnesota snow loads. Headers and rafters are sized for those loads, which is one reason roof framing changes go through a permit.

Stair and guard rules

Building code sets stair riser and tread dimensions, handrail heights and guard spacing. Replacing a railing or rebuilding a stair has to meet those rules.

Older homes

Older houses often have true-dimension lumber, plaster walls and trim profiles that are no longer stocked. We plan for shimming, matching and fitting during the walkthrough.

Carpentry and framing questions

Can you add a wall to divide a room?

Yes. Interior partitions are a common job. We frame the wall, coordinate any outlets or switches with a licensed electrician, then hang and finish drywall and install trim to match the rest of the room.

Do you repair sagging or damaged floor joists?

Yes. We do structural framing repairs such as sistering joists, adding beams or posts, and replacing damaged framing. When the repair changes how loads are carried, we have an engineer specify it and it goes through a permit.

Can you match the trim in my older home?

Usually. Many profiles are still available, and we can build up a match from stock pieces when an exact profile is not. We bring a sample of your existing trim to compare before ordering.

Can you fix rotted wood around my windows and doors?

Yes. We remove the rot back to sound wood, find and correct the water source, and replace the framing, sills or trim. Fixing the leak is what keeps the repair from failing again.

Do you build custom shelving and closet systems?

Yes. We build custom shelving, built-ins and closet storage fitted to your space, from a simple shelf and rod layout to built-in cabinetry around a fireplace or window seat.

Carpentry & Framing across the Twin Cities

Based in East Bethel, working across the north metro and the Twin Cities. Not sure we cover your town? Call or send the form and we'll tell you.

Anoka County: East Bethel · Blaine · Coon Rapids · Anoka · Andover · Ham Lake · Ramsey · Fridley
Hennepin County: Minneapolis · Brooklyn Park · Maple Grove · Plymouth
Ramsey County: St. Paul
Sherburne County: Elk River

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Carpentry & Framing in Minneapolis, MN

Carpentry and framing for walls, trim, built-ins and stairs

How a carpentry and framing project runs

Walkthrough

Design and selections

Estimate and permits

Preparation and demolition

Framing

Finish carpentry

Paint or stain

Final walkthrough