Licensed General Contractor - Carpentry Services Kankakee County

We install standard hinged doors ($150-$300 per door), barn doors ($400-$700 with hardware and track), pocket doors ($500-$900 including pocket frame), and French doors ($600-$1,200 for double doors). Installation includes removing old doors, precise trimming for proper fit, hardware installation, and casing/trim work. Most single door installs complete in 2-3 hours. Multi-door projects (whole house) take 1-2 days.

Baseboard replacement: $3-$6/linear ft for MDF, $5-$9/linear ft for wood. Crown molding: $4-$8/linear ft for simple profiles, $8-$15/linear ft for ornate designs. Door/window casing: $8-$12 per opening. Includes removal of old trim, disposal, installation of new trim with tight miters and caulking, and paint-ready finishing. We coordinate with painters for one-stop service if desired.

Modern trim characteristics: Flat profiles (not ornate), taller baseboards (6-8"), thinner door casing (2-3"), square edges (not rounded), painted white/off-white. Trending styles: Shiplap accent walls, board-and-batten wainscoting, sleek window sills. Material choice: MDF for painted modern trim (smooth, affordable). Avoid traditional styles like colonial casing or elaborate crown molding in contemporary homes.

Custom built-ins: $150-$300/linear ft depending on complexity. Bookcases: Floor-to-ceiling with adjustable shelves, painted or stained. Entertainment centers: Custom sizing for TVs, integrated storage, cable management. Closet systems: Custom rods, shelves, drawers for maximum organization. Pantry shelving: Adjustable, pull-out shelves, custom sizing. Typical built-in bookcase (8ft wide x 8ft tall): $1,200-$2,400 depending on materials and finish.

Finish carpentry: Baseboards $3-$9/linear ft, crown molding $4-$15/linear ft, door installation $150-$700 per door. Deck construction: Pressure-treated $35-$45/sq ft, composite $50-$65/sq ft. Custom work: Built-ins $150-$300/linear ft, custom mantels $800-$2,500. Structural framing: Wall framing $8-$15/linear ft, beam installation $1,500-$5,000. Prices include materials and labor for Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, and Manteno projects.

Baseboard installation: 1 room (12x14) = 4-6 hours, 1,500 sq ft home = 2-3 days. Crown molding: 1 room = 6-8 hours, full house = 3-5 days (requires scaffold/ladders for high ceilings). Door casing: 1 door = 1-2 hours, 10 doors = 2 days. Wainscoting: 1 room = 2-3 days depending on height and detail. Timeline includes removal of old trim, installation, caulking, and paint-ready finishing.

We frame basement walls with 2x4 studs, vapor barrier, and rigid foam insulation against concrete ($8-$12/linear ft). Partition walls to create bedrooms, bathrooms, or storage areas ($10-$15/linear ft including drywall). Load-bearing wall removal with engineered beam installation ($2,500-$6,000 depending on span). All framing includes permits where required, code-compliant construction, and inspection coordination. Typical basement framing project (800 sq ft) takes 3-5 days.

We serve Chicago South Suburbs: Orland Park, Frankfort, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Mokena, Joliet, and Kankakee County: Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, Kankakee, Momence, Monee, Peotone, Beecher. Fully licensed, insured general contractor with 30+ years carpentry experience and 127+ five-star reviews. View complete service area list.

Minor bows (1/4"-1/2"): Skim coat drywall compound to level surface, sand smooth ($3-$6/sq ft). Moderate bows (1/2"-1"): Sister studs alongside existing framing, shim to plumb, new drywall ($8-$12/sq ft). Severe bows (1"+): Remove drywall, replace warped studs, reinstall drywall ($12-$18/sq ft). Common in older homes with settling, water damage, or poor initial framing. We also fix plaster cracks and uneven corners during wall straightening.

Simple crown (3.5"-5"): $4-$8/linear ft, clean modern look, easier to install. Traditional crown (5"-7"): $8-$12/linear ft, classic elegance, most popular choice. Ornate crown (7"+): $12-$18/linear ft, multi-piece assemblies, luxury homes. Installation includes precise miter cuts at corners, coping for inside corners, caulking/filling, and paint-ready finish. Vaulted ceilings add 30-50% to cost due to complexity. We use MDF for painted crown (no warping) and solid wood for stained applications.

Common causes: Wood shrinkage (1/8"-1/4" gaps as lumber dries), house settling (shifts joints), humidity fluctuations (wood expands/contracts), poor initial installation (loose nails, bad miters). Solutions: Small gaps (<1/8"): Caulk with paintable latex caulk. Medium gaps (1/8"-1/4"): Remove and reinstall with tighter miters. Large gaps (1/4"+): Replace trim with properly dried lumber. Prevention: Use kiln-dried lumber, acclimate trim indoors 3-5 days before installation, proper nailing schedule. We fix trim gaps as part of repainting or remodeling projects.

Our standard trim installation: Includes caulking all joints, filling nail holes with wood filler, light sanding for smooth surface—ready for painting. Painting options: We can coordinate with our painting division for one-stop service (saves 15-20% vs separate contractors), or we leave trim primer-coated for your painter. Pre-painted trim: We can install factory pre-primed MDF trim (white) if you prefer, though touch-ups still needed at joints. Most homeowners choose our bundled trim + painting package for convenience and cost savings.

Requires permits: Decks over 30" high, load-bearing wall removal/modification, structural framing, additions. No permits needed: Interior trim installation, door replacement (same size), built-in cabinetry, non-structural wall framing. Fence permits: Vary by city—6ft+ fences require permits in most Kankakee County municipalities. We handle all permit applications ($150-$300), engineering coordination, and inspection scheduling for structural projects. This ensures code compliance and protects your home value.

Structural carpentry: 10-year workmanship warranty on framing, load-bearing work, decks. Finish carpentry: 2-year warranty on trim, doors, built-ins. Material warranties: Composite decking (Trex 25-year fade/stain warranty), doors (5-10 years manufacturer warranty), trim (varies by material). We stand behind our work—if installation fails due to workmanship error, we fix it at no charge. For material defects, we coordinate warranty claims with manufacturers.

Chicago South Suburbs: Orland Park, Frankfort, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Mokena, Joliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport. Kankakee County: Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, Kankakee, Momence, St. Anne, Aroma Park. Will County: Monee, Peotone, Beecher, Crete. We've been serving these communities for 30+ years with expert carpentry services. View full service area list.