Not every carpentry project needs a full-scale contractor. Sometimes you just need a skilled carpenter for a few hours to hang a door, install trim, build a shelf, or fix a squeaky cabinet. Chicago Handyman specializes in small carpentry jobs throughout Chicago and suburbs — the jobs that contractors won’t take and big remodeling companies don’t have time for.

Small Carpentry Jobs We Handle in Chicago

• Door hanging and repair — Interior and exterior door installation, adjustment, and hardware replacement
• Trim and molding installation — Baseboard, crown molding, door casing, window trim
• Shelf and storage installation — Floating shelves, closet shelving, built-in storage
• Cabinet repair and adjustment — Door hinges, drawer slides, damaged cabinet faces
• Stair tread and railing repair — Squeaky stairs, loose balusters, damaged treads
• Window repair — Sash replacement, weatherstripping, frame repair
• Fence and deck repair — Board replacement, post repair, railing tightening
• Attic access door and ladder installation
• Pet doors, storm doors, screen door repair

Handyman Carpenter vs. General Contractor in Chicago

	Chicago Handyman	General Contractor
Minimum job size	No minimum	Often $500–$1,000 min
Availability	Same week, often next day	Weeks out
Hourly rate	$75–$120/hr	$100–$200/hr + markup
Best for	1–8 hour tasks	Full renovations

Typical Carpentry Costs in Chicago

• Door hanging — $150–$300 (door supplied by homeowner)
• Baseboard installation — $3–$6 per linear foot installed
• Floating shelf installation — $75–$150 per shelf
• Cabinet door rehang/adjust — $75–$150 per cabinet
• Stair tread repair — $100–$200 per tread

Serving All Chicago Neighborhoods

Our carpenters serve every Chicago neighborhood including Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Old Town, River North, Gold Coast, South Loop, Pilsen, Hyde Park, Beverly, Bronzeville, and suburbs including Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Glenview, Naperville, and all Chicagoland communities.