Services · Centennial, Colorado
Carpentry Services in Centennial, Colorado
Five connected service groups for homeowners in and around Centennial — custom cabinets, deck and patio construction, trim and molding installation, built-in solutions, and door and window installation. Each owns its own scope, and each estimate is written to your measurements and choices. No electrical, plumbing, roofing, whole-home remodeling, structural engineering, or emergency work — just residential carpentry, done to a written scope.
Five service groups, clear boundaries
Each group owns a distinct part of the work so nothing falls between scopes and nothing is double-counted. Where two groups meet — trim around a new door, cabinetry inside a built-in — we say which scope owns which piece before we quote.
Group 1
Custom Cabinets
Custom Cabinets owns the cabinetry — the cabinet boxes, doors, drawer fronts, hinges, and drawer slides. That covers kitchen runs, bathroom vanities, pantry units, and storage cabinets built to your openings and the way you actually use the room. We measure the room, the appliances, and the traffic flow before we lay out a single box, because a cabinet that fights the way you cook is not a finished project.
Materials run maple, oak, and cherry for face frames and visible surfaces, with plywood and MDF for stable cabinet boxes and paint-grade panels. Hardware is sized to use: soft-close hinges and full-extension drawer slides, pull-outs and organizers where they earn their place. Sheet goods are chosen for stability — a plywood box resists the warping that a solid panel can take on across seasons.
The outcome is cabinets that fit the room and the way you cook or store, with hardware that holds up to daily use rather than looking right for a week. The first decision that shapes the project is how you use the space and what you want within reach; layout, box count, and finish follow from that.
Boundary: Custom Cabinets owns the cabinetry. Built-In Solutions owns the room integration — bookcases scribed to walls and ceiling, media centers, and mudroom benches.

Group 2
Deck & Patio Construction
Deck & Patio Construction owns the deck structure and surface — posts, beams, joists, deck boards, railings, and fascia. New decks are sized to your yard, elevation, and traffic, from a low ground-level platform to a raised entertaining space. Deck renovation handles board replacement, stair rebuilds, railing updates, and surface refinishing on an existing frame that is still sound.
Materials are cedar or redwood for natural-wood decks where grain and stain matter, and composite decking where lower upkeep matters more than a natural grain. Fasteners are galvanized or stainless; railing is sized and spaced with the building code in mind. The substructure is inspected first, because a sound frame changes the whole scope — replace the boards, not the deck.
The outcome is a deck that fits the grade and the way you use the yard, with a substructure built to carry it. The first decision is ground-level versus raised and wood versus composite; elevation and stair count drive both the permit question and the estimate.
Boundary: Deck & Patio owns the deck structure and surface. It does not include pergolas with roofing, outdoor electrical, or plumbing — those are not part of these services.

Group 3
Trim & Molding Installation
Trim & Molding Installation owns the moldings and casings — crown, baseboards, and door and window casing — installed and coped at inside corners for a tight, lasting fit. We shim and scribe to your walls, caulk the gaps, and paint to a clean transition between trim and wall. Where new trim meets existing trim, we match profile, species, and finish so it reads as continuous rather than added on.
The work is in the corners and the gaps. Inside corners are coped, not mitered, so they stay closed as the wood moves through the seasons. Out-of-plumb walls and sloped floors are measured before we quote, because they change the scribing labor. Caulk, fill, and paint-touch are part of the scope, not a separate line you find later.
The outcome is trim that reads as part of the room, with gaps filled and corners that stay closed. The first decision is whether to match the existing profile or introduce a new one; that choice drives material, labor, and how the new trim meets the old.
Boundary: Trim & Molding owns the moldings and casings. Door jambs and window frames are handled under Door & Window Installation; the casing around them is trim.

Group 4
Built-In Solutions
Built-In Solutions owns the room integration — bookcases and library walls scribed to walls, ceiling, and base; media centers with cable and vent openings; and mudroom benches with cubbies and hooks. The difference from custom cabinets is that built-ins are cabinetry integrated into the architecture rather than cabinets placed in a room. Scribing to out-of-plumb walls and sloped ceilings is the work that makes it read as built-in.
Materials are cherry, oak, or maple for visible surfaces, with adjustable shelves where the collection changes over time. Integrated lighting and cord paths are planned before the cabinet is built, not routed after. Media wiring — cable, vent, and outlet routes — is laid out so cords stay hidden and clearances stay safe, and the openings are cut to the devices you actually own.
The outcome is storage that reads as architecture rather than furniture, fitted to the room rather than parked in it. The first decision is what lives there and what cords or vents need to clear; that drives dimensions, shelf count, and the wiring scope.
Boundary: Built-In Solutions owns the room integration. The cabinet boxes inside a built-in are Custom Cabinets; the room-fit and scribing are built-ins.

Group 5
Door & Window Installation
Door & Window Installation owns the door jambs, window frames, weatherstripping, and the units themselves — entry and interior doors hung plumb in existing openings, and replacement windows sized to the openings. We shim to the rough opening, seal and flash at the exterior where applicable, and case to match the surrounding trim. Opening condition and plumb are measured first because they change the labor.
Weatherstripping, flashing, sills, and interior casing are part of the scope, not add-ons. A door that swings freely and latches cleanly, and a window that operates smoothly and seals tightly, are the result of shimming and sealing done to the actual opening — not the nominal one. Where an opening is out of plumb, the fix is priced into the scope before we start.
The outcome is doors that swing freely, latch cleanly, and close out drafts, and windows that operate smoothly and seal tightly, finished to blend with the surrounding trim. The first decision is the opening condition and whether the size changes; resizing an opening or changing egress can trigger a permit where a like-for-like swap often does not.
Boundary: Door & Window owns the jambs, frames, units, and weatherstripping. The casing around them is Trim & Molding; the cabinetry under a window seat is Built-In Solutions.

How a project is planned
This is the approach we propose for your project — not a promise of a timeline or a guarantee of results. It is how we move from a first conversation to a finished room, and what we ask of you along the way.
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Assess the site
We measure the room, the openings, and the existing conditions — floor level, wall plumb, and any plumbing or wiring in the way. The estimate is built from what is actually there.
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Choose scope and materials
We work through options — wood species, sheet goods, hardware, and finishes — and how each trades off on cost, upkeep, and look. You choose with the trade-offs named.
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Written estimate
You get a written scope covering what is included, what is not, materials, and a target schedule. That document is what we both work from and what you compare other estimates against.
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Installation coordination
We mask off work areas, protect floors, and stage materials. Scheduling ties to material lead times, your availability, and the permit timeline where one applies.
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Finishing and walkthrough
We caulk, paint-touch, clean up, and walk the finished work with you against the scope — so you see exactly what was done before we leave.
What a quote is built from
We price by the actual scope of your project, not by a flat rate. These are the drivers that move a written estimate up or down — none of them is a quoted price, and none is a guarantee. Your estimate is built from your measurements and choices.
The quote separates material supply from installation, and it carries demolition, disposal, and finish as allowances you can see rather than hidden lines. When you compare estimates, look at what each one actually includes — a lower number that leaves out hardware, finish, or cleanup is not the same project.
Custom cabinets
- Cabinet box count
- Linear feet of run
- Drawer slides and hardware
- Wood species and finish
Decks & patios
- Deck area in square feet
- Elevation and stair count
- Wood vs composite
- Railing length and style
Trim & molding
- Linear feet of base, crown, casing
- Trim profile and material
- Corner count and coping labor
- Caulk, fill, and paint-touch
Built-ins
- Dimensions and shelf count
- Integrated lighting or cord paths
- Finish and hardware
- Scribing to walls, ceiling, base
Doors & windows
- Unit count
- Opening condition and plumb
- Weatherstripping and flashing
- Interior casing and trim
Site & access
- Floor protection and masking
- Demolition and haul-away
- Parking and material staging
- Permit requirements by jurisdiction
Centennial permit considerations
Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction and project type. Decks above a certain height, structural openings, and some window or door work commonly trigger a permit. We flag what is likely required for your scope and project address and confirm with the jurisdiction before work starts — we do not assume a permit is or is not needed from a distance. Where the City of Centennial Building Division has authority over the parcel, that is where the confirmation happens; where a parcel sits in a different jurisdiction, we confirm there instead.
The permit timeline, where one applies, is named in your written schedule so the date is tied to your project rather than a generic estimate. We do not claim a permit will or will not be required until we have checked the actual parcel and scope.
Mid-project questions welcome
Share what you are weighing — materials, layout, timing, or which group owns the work — and Jonathan will help you scope it before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions that come up when you are choosing a service group. For the full set, see the FAQ page.
How do I choose the right service group?
Start from what you want changed. Cabinets and storage live under Custom Cabinets; room-integrated shelving under Built-In Solutions; the deck structure under Deck & Patio; moldings and casings under Trim & Molding; doors, jambs, and window frames under Door & Window. If you are not sure, pick a general consultation and we will point you to the right one.
What project size do you take on?
Single-room cabinet refreshes through multi-room trim and built-in work. We scope to the actual room and conditions rather than a minimum, and we tell you plainly if a project is outside these five groups.
Can I combine groups in one project?
Yes — a kitchen cabinet refresh that carries the same trim language as the entry door down the hall is exactly the case for keeping the groups under one roof. We mark which scope owns which piece so nothing is double-counted or missed.
Contact us →How are materials chosen?
We name the trade-offs in plain language — maple, oak, or cherry for face frames; plywood and MDF for stable boxes; cedar, redwood, or composite for decks; soft-close hinges and full-extension slides. You choose with upkeep, durability, and cost on the table.
What affects scheduling?
Material lead times, your availability, the room being out of use, and the permit timeline where one applies. We name those in the written schedule so the date is tied to your project.
How should I prepare for a quote?
Bring photos, any measurements you have, a rough budget range if you know it, and a list of what is working and what is not. The more we see of the actual room, the sharper the scope.
Do you handle permits?
Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction and project type. Decks, structural openings, and some window or door work commonly trigger a permit. We flag what is likely required for your scope and project address and confirm with the jurisdiction before work starts.
See service area →What area do you cover?
Homeowners in and around Centennial, Colorado — the Southglenn area, along Arapahoe and Parker Roads, and out toward Cherry Creek State Park. These are vicinity references, not an office address; we confirm by project address.
See service area →Ready to scope your project?
Tell us what you have in mind. We will measure, scope, and put it in writing — no obligation, no work started until you accept the estimate.
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