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4 Best Carpenters in Philadelphia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 14 carpenters in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

In an older Philadelphia house the carpentry list never really ends: a door frame that no longer closes, trim that rotted, a closet that was never built. The carpenters in Philadelphia below hold more than 280 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.6 to 4.9, and they range from an owner-led carpentry crew to a general contractor.

Short answer: Nu-View Construction has the largest review base, 4.8 stars from more than 100 Google reviews, as a general contractor that builds decks, additions and kitchens. Red ladder construction llc (4.9) is the owner-led carpentry name for trim and doors, Vanore Handyman Services (4.8) does paneling and cabinet installs, and Akiladelphia Creative Contracting, LLC (4.6) takes on closets, kitchens and bathrooms.
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Carpenters and Contractors Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Nu-View Construction 4.8 ★ 107 Decks, additions and kitchens View ›
2 Red ladder construction llc 4.9 ★ 69 Trim, doors and finish carpentry View ›
3 Vanore Handyman Services 4.8 ★ 62 Paneling, shelving and cabinet installs View ›
4 Akiladelphia Creative Contracting, LLC 4.6 ★ 44 Closets, kitchens and bathrooms View ›
4 Best Carpenters in Philadelphia (2026)

Who builds what

Nu-View Construction logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Nu-View Construction

4.8107 Google reviews

Nu-View Construction is a Philadelphia general contractor and remodeler. Its website lists residential construction (home additions, structural framing, roofing, siding, windows and interior finish work), kitchen remodeling and commercial construction, and Google also lists it as a deck builder and bathroom, kitchen and flooring contractor. Google shows it open seven days a week.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a composite deck built with an iron railing and gate, and received 3D renderings before the work began
  • A home addition customer said the project was finished in under a month and a half, with delays tied to city permits
  • Reviewers describe fair kitchen pricing that stayed the same and daily communication with the team
  • A deck customer said the builder was willing to attend township meetings when the permit stalled

Worth knowing

  • One four-star reviewer described early communication hiccups on a kitchen project that were later resolved
  • A bathroom customer waited a little extra for custom shower glass
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume107 · 96th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base here and the best fit when carpentry is part of a deck, addition or kitchen. For a single trim repair, a smaller crew may be simpler.

1401 Spruce St #916, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Red ladder construction llc logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Red ladder construction llc

4.969 Google reviews

Red ladder construction llc is a Philadelphia carpentry business that Google lists simply as a carpenter, with no website and no street address, so reach it by phone and confirm it covers your address. One reviewer describes the owner, Chris, as a master carpenter, and customers describe trim and finish carpentry, door frame installs and wood repair around garage and back doors.

What people praise

  • A reviewer had a front door frame installed and repaired, done well both structurally and visually
  • Another had wood around a garage door and back door repaired and painted, plus a new door installed
  • One customer said a hall closet door was adjusted to fit over new carpet in a single visit
  • A repeat customer said the crew has done work for them many times

Worth knowing

  • There is no website to browse, so ask for a description of past work when you call
  • Listed hours end at 3:30 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume69 · 89th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.9, the highest rating on this page, with praise centered on doors and trim. A strong call for finish carpentry in an older home.

#2445, Philadelphia, PA 19125

VA
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Vanore Handyman Services

4.862 Google reviews

Vanore Handyman Services is an owner-operated handyman business run by Nick Vanore, according to its site, serving Philadelphia with no street address listed. The site lists general home maintenance, mounting and installation, custom kitchen and bathroom cabinet installation, drywall repair, painting and safety modifications, and Google files it as a handyman with carpenter as a second category.

What people praise

  • A reviewer had beadboard paneling installed in a nursery and noted the quality of the materials
  • Another had a shelf, picture light and candle sconce mounted by someone who brought a vacuum for cleanup
  • A customer who hired him three times praised clear explanations while he hung artwork, hooks and blinds and repaired drywall
  • Window repair and tub caulking were described as impeccable

Worth knowing

  • The site describes the work as too big to do yourself and too small for a general contractor, so it is best for smaller jobs
  • Google shows weekday hours only
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume62 · 82nd
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A handyman that Google also files under carpenter, good for paneling, mounting and cabinet installs. Larger builds belong with a contractor.

Akiladelphia Creative Contracting, LLC logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Akiladelphia Creative Contracting, LLC

4.644 Google reviews

Akiladelphia Creative Contracting, LLC is a Philadelphia remodeling contractor with a Market Street business address, listed on Google as a contractor and remodeler. Reviewers describe a wider scope than carpentry alone: a built-in closet, a new bathroom with ceiling fans, a barn door and extra storage, a kitchen with new cabinets and a new window above the sink, and crawl space and basement wall work.

What people praise

  • A condo owner said the built closet looks like it had always been there
  • One kitchen remodel included pantry cabinets around the refrigerator and a new window, and the reviewer called the price very reasonable
  • A bathroom customer praised a new bathroom with complicated plumbing, plus a barn door and added storage
  • Another reviewer said it was the contractor willing to take on a small closet job after months of searching

Worth knowing

  • It is a remodeling contractor first, so carpentry is part of larger jobs
  • The smallest review base and the lowest rating on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume44 · 75th
Confidenceearly
Recency11 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for built-ins and room-scale projects rather than a quick door fix. Check the details of any quote against the smaller review base.

1700 Market St #1005, Philadelphia, PA 19103

5

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What the scorecards measure

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a hundred people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What carpentry costs: factors, not guesses

Carpentry quotes depend on the materials (a composite deck costs differently from painted trim), the size of the job, whether permits or drawings are involved, and whether the work is a quick repair or part of a remodel. Ask each carpenter for a written quote that separates labor from materials.

Carpenters across Philadelphia

Nu-View and Akiladelphia list Philadelphia business addresses, while Red ladder construction llc and Vanore Handyman Services list no street address. Searching for a carpenter near me? Each listing below shows a phone number and directions, and a quick call will confirm whether your address is in range.

What to ask before hiring a carpenter

  • Is this finish carpentry, framing or a handyman-sized fix, and who will do the work?
  • Will you supply the materials or should I buy them?
  • Who handles the permit if the job needs one?
  • Can I see photos of similar work, such as door frames, built-ins or decks?
  • Is the quote written, and does it separate labor from materials?

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a carpenter or a handyman for door frames and trim?

Reviewers of Red ladder construction llc describe door frame installs, trim and finish carpentry. Vanore Handyman Services reviewers describe paneling, shelves and hanging work. For anything structural, such as framing or a deck, Nu-View Construction is the general contractor on this page.

Which of these carpenters build decks or additions?

Nu-View Construction, whose reviewers describe a composite deck with an iron railing and a home addition. Akiladelphia’s reviewers describe kitchens, a bathroom, a closet and crawl space work.

Which carpenters here have no street address?

Red ladder construction llc and Vanore Handyman Services list no street address on Google, so reach them by phone and confirm they cover your address.

Can a carpenter build a closet or built-in storage?

One Akiladelphia customer had a large closet built in a condo, and Vanore’s site lists custom kitchen and bathroom cabinet installation. Ask for photos of similar built-ins.

The short version

For a deck, addition or kitchen, Nu-View has the deepest review history. For doors and trim, start with Red ladder construction llc. For paneling and mounting, Vanore fits. Get the scope and materials in writing before any work begins.

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