Carpenter in Springfield, IL

There are few things that can enhance the wow-factor of a home like custom carpentry.  Custom trim, cabinetry, molding, mantles and built-ins add unique elements to a home that that not only enhance its visual aesthetic but often the home’s property value as well.  And thanks largely to popular home improvement shows, woodworking features are a commonly requested home remodeling component.  What’s great about incorporating custom carpentry is that almost everything is not only visually appealing, but also serves a useful purpose, such as storage.
 
When determining what to incorporate into your home, it’s important to consider a few things, specifically budget and needs.  If you have a small budget to work with and plan to sell your home in the near future, for example, we recommend sticking with woodworking elements that will increase your property value the most as well as fulfill a need, such as additional storage in a room that has none.  On the other hand, if you have a larger budget and are looking to create a totally new feel throughout your house, we can help incorporate custom carpentry into nearly every space.

Tips from a Handyman

“It’s hard to ignore the beauty that tasteful woodworking can bring to a home.  It’s a terrific way to make an interior unforgettable and increase the value of a property. We generally incorporate at least some elements of custom carpentry in to nearly every larger-scale remodeling project, especially in homes needing to increase storage capacity.” - Owner, Springfield Remodeling & Handyman

Carpentry Services

Custom trim: Functionally, trim (or molding) was first used to create a visually appealing transition between two adjoining surfaces, such as a wall and a floor or a wall and a ceiling where gaps may be present.  Since then, it has come to serve an aesthetic purpose as much as a functional one and can be used to bring visual appeal to nearly any room.  We can build and install baseboards, wainscoting, crown molding and chair rail.

Mantles: Mantles are a gorgeous way to make a fireplace a focal point of a room, while also providing space to add pictures, plants, vases, knick-knacks and other decorative elements.

Storage: This is a broad category of carpentry, covering shelving, bookcases, boot benches, cubbies and more.  While some people choose to go with store-bought pieces, nothing beats the quality and customization options of a custom piece created with the specific dimensions, color and style to perfectly fit your home.

Cabinets: Standard cabinets are fine, but come with limits on sizing, colors, and add-ons.  Custom cabinets allow you to the flexibility to design cabinets to your exact specifications for the kitchen, bathroom, garage, basement, and more

Furniture Assembly

So you bought some furniture online (or at everyone’s favorite Swedish furniture store) and now you’re stuck with a lot of boxes containing a lot of furniture pieces and an assembly manual the size of a dictionary with directions that are in badly-translated English.  Hope is not lost!  Springfield Remodeling & Handyman can assemble your new furniture quickly.  We can also work with you to create custom furniture pieces.

Common Questions

How much does custom woodworking cost?
Costs vary greatly and generally depend on the size of the piece, types of materials used, and installation time required.

What are built-ins and are they right for me?
Built-ins are pieces that are a permanent part of a home once installed. They include mantles, cabinets, shelves, bookcases, benches, and anything else built into a home.
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You can find built-ins in nearly every type of interior design style, from Craftsman with its abundance of woodworking elements, to modern with sleek shelving that seems to be part of the wall itself.  Unless you’re talking about a luxury or custom home, very few homes come standard with built-ins, which is why they’re common added down the road as part of a home improvement project.  When deciding what to install in your home, you must consider your budget and needs.  Because they’re often expensive, it’s best to stick with options that provide something you’re missing in your home (such as storage) as well as increase your property value.  Additionally, please remember that built-ins should be considered permanent, as they can be nearly impossible to move without damaging them.  As such, it’s best to consider any future changes to your home that may affect their placement or size.  For example, those cabinets around your TV may look great today, but what happens if you get a bigger TV later?  Better to consider all angles before any performing any installations.

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Springfield, IL Carpenters

When choosing a carpenter in Springfield, IL, trust the pros at Springfield Remodeling & Handyman.  We want to help you enhance your home in a way that not only provides value, but that lasts for decades to come.  We have years of experience in using custom carpentry to breathe new life in to outdated homes, create unforgettable spaces in new homes and increase property values.  If you’re looking to for that wow-factor, or just looking to add some additional storage, we can help! 

Adding storage, shelving, custom trim and other built-ins is the perfect way to add a unique style that also provides function, and as the premier handyman in Springfield, IL, we're excited to help you take your ideas and make them come to life.

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