Carpenter in Somers, NY
Period-appropriate trim, framing, decks and paneling for Somers' farmhouses, rural lots and newer homes.
Carpentry in a town with real history
Somers sits just north-east of Yorktown and has a character all its own. The town hall is housed in the historic Elephant Hotel, a building tied to the early American circus, and the town is home to Lasdon Park and Arboretum and Muscoot Farm. The countryside is dotted with farmhouses and larger properties, and the hamlets of Somers, Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Granite Springs and Lincolndale each have their own feel.
Houses here include some very old ones, and old houses ask different things of a carpenter. Wide, built-up casings and baseboards, plaster walls, floors that have settled for a century and framing that does not match today's standard sizes are all part of the job. Repairs and additions have to be matched to what is there, so that new work looks like it belongs rather than clashing with it.
Properties are also larger on average than in neighboring hamlets, so outdoor projects like decks and railings and bigger layout changes inside come up more often.
Carpentry services we offer in Somers
Window & Door Casing
Wide period-style casings and aprons that match older farmhouse trim.
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Framing
Additions and layout changes in older houses begin with careful framing.
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Deck Building & Repair
Larger lots make room for substantial decks that need substantial framing.
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Wainscoting & Wall Paneling
Traditional paneling suits Somers farmhouses and colonial-style entries.
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Historic and period homes
Some Somers houses are well over a century old, and matching original trim profiles, wide casings and plaster details takes planning and sometimes custom milling.
Reservoir and watershed lands
The Amawalk and Muscoot reservoirs are part of New York City's water supply, and properties near them can face extra rules on land disturbance, so we check what applies before outdoor work.
Wells and septic systems
Many larger Somers properties use private wells and septic systems, which affect where a deck, addition or foundation can go.
Open land and heavier weather
Larger, more exposed lots catch more wind and snow, so decks, railings and exterior framing are built with sturdier connections.
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Carpentry in Somers: questions
Do you work on older farmhouses in Somers?
Yes. We are used to working with plaster walls, settled floors and non-standard framing, and we match new trim and carpentry to what is already in the house.
Can you build an addition or change the layout of an older home?
We handle the framing and finish carpentry, and we plan around permits and the other trades involved. Older houses may need extra investigation before walls are opened, so we start with a careful look.
Does being near a reservoir affect my project?
It can. Properties near the Amawalk and Muscoot reservoirs may be subject to watershed rules for land disturbance and stormwater, and your town can tell you what applies. We take that into account when planning outdoor work.
Do you serve all of the hamlets in Somers?
We serve the Somers area, including the hamlets of Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Granite Springs and Lincolndale. Call with your address to confirm.
Looking for a carpenter in Somers?
Tell us about the house and the work you have in mind, and we will take it from there.