Custom Carpentry in Pinellas County, FL
Custom Carpentry across St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo & Dunedin
Older Pinellas homes are rarely square. That's exactly why site-built carpentry beats flat-pack for anything that has to meet a wall.
What we build
- Built-in shelving and cabinetry — alcoves, fireplace surrounds, window seats, home office walls. Scribed to the actual wall, so there's no gap to caulk.
- Trim and millwork — baseboard, casing, crown, wainscot and picture rail. Matching existing profiles in a 1920s Old Northeast bungalow usually means milling to match rather than buying stock.
- Closet systems — proper hanging, shelving and drawer banks, fixed to studs rather than the wire racks builders install.
- Cabinet modification — extending uppers to the ceiling, adding pull-outs, rebuilding drawer boxes, cutting down a run to fit a new appliance.
- Doors and hardware — hanging, re-hanging out-of-square openings, and pocket door conversions.
How it's priced
Carpentry is quoted per project, not per foot, because two "simple bookshelves" can differ by a factor of three depending on whether the wall is straight and whether there's a baseboard, outlet or return-air grille in the way. We measure, sketch, and give you a fixed number.
For reference: a straightforward alcove built-in with painted shelving typically runs $1,800–$4,000. A full wall of built-ins with doors, drawers and integrated lighting runs $6,000–$15,000. Trim work is usually quoted by the room.
Custom Carpentry — Common Questions
How much do custom built-ins cost?
A single alcove built-in with painted shelving typically runs $1,800 to $4,000. A full wall of built-ins with doors, drawers and integrated lighting runs $6,000 to $15,000. We quote a fixed number after measuring, not a per-foot rate.
Can you match the trim in my older St. Pete home?
Usually yes. Homes in Old Northeast, Kenwood and Historic Roser Park often have profiles that aren't sold in stores any more, so we mill to match a sample rather than fitting a modern approximation next to it.
Is site-built better than store-bought cabinets?
For anything that meets a wall, yes — older Pinellas homes are rarely square, and site-built work is scribed to the actual wall so there's no gap. For a standalone piece in the middle of a room, store-bought is often the better value and we'll tell you so.