Trim & Carpentry

What to expect

Most homes do not need a remodel, they need the details put right. A door that rubs, a baseboard that pulled away, a closet shelf that sags under one more box. Our carpentry visits focus on finish work, the pieces you see and touch every day.

We measure twice, cut on site with a dust-collecting saw, and fill, caulk and prime so the repair disappears into the room. If you want new built-in shelving or a fresh run of trim, we can plan it with you and build it in a day or two.

Our carpenters work with pine, poplar, MDF and PVC trim, and they will tell you which one suits the room. Bathrooms and exterior doors get moisture-resistant material, while living spaces can take whatever finish you prefer.

What we handle

• Sticking, sagging or rubbing interior doors
• New interior door and hardware installs
• Baseboard, shoe and crown molding repair
• Window and door casing replacement
• Closet shelving and rod systems
• Floating shelves and simple built-ins
• Cabinet door alignment and hinge swaps
• Loose stair treads and squeaky steps
• Stair railing and baluster tightening
• Rotted exterior trim and door frame repair

Before your visit

Tell us whether you want paint-grade or stain-grade trim, since stain-grade wood costs more and needs tighter joints. If you have leftover molding or paint from the original build, set it out, because matching is easier with the real thing in hand. Clear about four feet along the wall we are working on and a spot near the garage for our cutting station. Open and close a sticking door for us once so we can see where it binds.

How a visit works

1. 1

   Walk the job with us

   Share photos or book a short estimate visit. We measure, talk through finish options and note any wood you want matched.

2. 2

   Plan the cut list

   Materials and labor go into one written quote, including primer, filler and caulk, so the finish work is never an add-on.

3. 3

   Build it on site

   Cuts happen outside or on a covered station with dust collection, then everything is fitted, nailed and glued tight.

4. 4

   Fill, caulk, prime

   Joints are filled and sanded smooth, then caulked and primed so the room is ready for paint or already finished.

Why homeowners choose Hollis

Carpentry shows every shortcut. We take the extra hour so the joint you look at every morning stays tight.

What it usually costs

Common questions

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Ready when you are

The details you notice every day are worth getting right. Show us the door, shelf or trim that has been bugging you and we will quote the fix.

Hollis technicians cover Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Garner, Morrisville and Wake Forest from our office on Oakridge Commons. Weekday visits run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday mornings are open for smaller jobs, and every booking gets a two-hour arrival window plus a text when we are on the way.

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