Trim, baseboards and casing
Cracked, split, dented or missing trim, baseboard and door and window casing, repaired or replaced and matched to the existing profile.
Carpentry Services
We Honey Do provides carpentry and trim work for homeowners and property managers. The service covers baseboard, casing and crown, sticking doors, custom shelving, stair and railing repair, and rotted fascia, sills and jambs. Most people call when trim is cracked, a door drags, or weather has softened the wood. Send photos and measurements for a free estimate.
Part of We Honey Do handyman servicesWhy Homeowners Call For Carpentry and Trim Work
This is the service homeowners and property managers call when trim is cracked or missing, a door drags on the floor, a railing feels loose, or weather has chewed up the wood around a door, window or roofline.
Older neighborhoods in Seattle and Tacoma are full of homes with real dimensional trim and enough settling to open up the joints, and the marine climate is hard on any exposed wood, so rot repair on fascia, sills and jambs is a steady part of the work. Because We Honey Do is a registered general contractor, the same crew can carry a small repair into larger carpentry without bringing in a second contractor.
One limit worth stating up front. Repairing wood that rotted after a leak is carpentry and We Honey Do handles it. Active water, fire or storm damage is a different job and goes to WHD Restoration, our restoration company. If water is still getting in, start there and the carpentry follows once the source is handled.
What We Handle
Crown molding and wainscoting
Crown, chair rail, wainscoting and other decorative millwork installed, repaired or extended into a new area.
Doors that stick, sag or will not latch
Interior doors planed, reset or rehung, hinges and strike plates adjusted, and sagging or dragging doors brought back into square.
Custom shelving and built-ins
Closet shelving, floating shelves, bookcases and simple built-ins, built to fit the space and secured to the framing.
Stairs, railings and balusters
Loose or wobbly handrails, newel posts and balusters, plus squeaking or damaged treads, made solid and safe again.
Rot-damaged wood: fascia, sills and jambs
Wood that has softened in the weather along fascia, trim, door jambs and window sills, cut back to sound wood and replaced once the moisture source is understood.
Painted Trim in a Home Built Before 1978
Call (425) 775-6123We Honey Do is an EPA and HUD certified lead paint renovation contractor. Sanding, cutting or pulling painted trim in a home built before 1978 can release lead dust, so that work is done with lead-safe containment and cleanup rather than a broom and a shop vac.
This matters more on trim than on almost any other repair, because trim work means disturbing old painted surfaces on purpose. Tell the office the approximate age of the house when you send photos. If it predates 1978 the estimate accounts for the containment, and you do not pay for a surprise change order later.
What is Included, The Stages a Job Moves Through
Not every job needs every stage. A door adjustment is a couple of steps. Replacing rotted casing and re-trimming a doorway is most of them. The approved estimate lists what your job includes.
Finish level is set in the estimate. Paint-grade work is primed and prepped here. A full repaint of the wall or room is a painting job, covered on the drywall and painting page. Stain-grade and natural-wood finishes are confirmed in the scope before work starts.
- 01Assess the wood, the fit and any underlying issue
- 02Measure and source matching material and profile
- 03Protect the surrounding surfaces and floor
- 04Remove damaged or rotted wood
- 05Install or repair the trim, door or built-in
- 06Fasten, set nails and align to the surrounding work
- 07Fill, caulk and sand for a clean transition
- 08Prime or prep for paint or stain where included
- 09Clean the work area
Repair or Replace
The condition of the wood, whether it is structural or decorative, and any moisture behind it decide the practical next step. This is a starting point, not a substitute for looking at the actual piece.
| Condition | A repair may be enough when | Replacement is likely when | What to send |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracked or split trim | The piece is sound and the split can be glued and filled | The piece is broken, warped or no longer holds a fastener | A close photo and the rough length |
| Sticking or dragging door | The door is sound and only needs planing or hinge work | The door or jamb is damaged or badly out of square | A photo of the gap and where it catches |
| Loose railing or baluster | The parts are intact and can be refastened | The post, rail or baluster is cracked or unsafe | A photo and note on how much it moves |
| Soft or rotted wood | Rot is shallow and the surrounding wood is solid | The wood has lost strength or rot runs deep | Photos, plus confirm the leak or source is handled |
| Gapping or separated joints | Movement has stopped and the joint can be reset | Ongoing settling keeps reopening the joint | Photos and any history of it returning |
What Drives The Cost of Capentry?
Two carpentry jobs price very differently because the material, the match and the finish differ. We Honey Do quotes from the factors below and never from a made-up number. The estimate is free and carries no obligation.
- Linear feet of trim and the number of pieces
- Wood species and profile, and how hard it is to match
- Number of doors, and whether they are adjusted or rehung
- Height and access (stairwells and vaulted areas take longer)
- Extent of any rot and what is behind it
- Paint-grade versus stain-grade or natural finish
- Stock trim versus custom or milled-to-match
- Whether priming, painting or staining is included
- Lead-safe containment, on painted trim in a home built before 1978
What Our Customers Say
Don't take our word for it....
Will call again. Liz from We Honey Do was super responsive, and gave us a detailed estimate and solid idea of the work involved.
The technicians Jake and Logan were very polite, professional, and knowledgeable.
Thank you for all the work you did for me. My home turned out beautifully.
Related Handyman Services
Carpentry often sits next to another trade. These are the jobs that most often come with it.
Drywall Repair
Patch the wall where trim was removed
Interior Painting
Paint or repaint the new trim and the room
Deck Building and Repair
Outdoor carpentry
Fence and Gate Repair
Fence and gate carpentry
All Handyman Services
Add to a longer repair list in one visit
Home Remodeling
When the room is getting redone
Frequently Asked Carpentry Questions
Homes in the Puget Sound area vary in all kinds of ways, but rest assured we've seen it all during more than 50,000 projects across all cities.
Call (425) 775-6123Do you match my existing trim profile?
In most cases, yes. Common baseboard, casing and crown profiles are matched from stock or milled to match where possible. If a profile is very old or unusual, we discuss the closest practical match up front rather than surprising you with it on installation day.
Can you fix a door that sticks or will not latch?
Yes. Sticking, dragging or misaligned doors are planed, reset or rehung, and hinges and strike plates adjusted. If the door or jamb itself is damaged, replacement is covered in the estimate so you see both options.
Do you repair rotted wood, fascia and window sills?
Yes. Rot along trim, fascia, jambs and sills is common in this climate. We cut back to sound wood and replace the damaged section once the moisture source is confirmed handled, so the repair lasts instead of rotting again behind new paint.
My house was built before 1978. Does that change anything?
Yes. We Honey Do is an EPA and HUD certified lead paint renovation contractor, and disturbing painted trim in a pre-1978 home is done with lead-safe containment and cleanup. Mention the age of the house when you send photos so the estimate includes it.
Do you build custom shelving or built-ins?
Yes. Closet shelving, floating shelves, bookcases and simple built-ins are built to fit and secured to the framing. Send the dimensions of the space and a photo to start.
Do you paint or stain the trim?
Paint-grade trim is primed and prepped as part of the carpentry, and painting is included when it is in the approved scope. A full room repaint is a separate painting job. Stain-grade and natural finishes are confirmed in the scope before work starts.
What happens after I send photos?
The office reviews them and comes back with either a photo estimate or a request for an on-site look, and tells you which. Photos that show the damage close up, the whole wall or doorway, and a rough measurement are usually enough to quote trim and door work without anyone visiting.
Is there a job too small to be worth calling about?
No. A single sticking door or one length of cracked baseboard is a normal call. Job size is never the reason work is turned down.
Ready To Fix or Finish Your woodwork?
Send a close photo, a wider photo, and rough measurements. Note whether the wood is soft or rotted, whether you want it painted or stained, and roughly how old the house is. The office reviews it and tells you whether a photo estimate works or an on-site look is needed.
Free estimates, no obligation, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the work.