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Best Carpenters in Arlington, TX

We list 42 carpenters in Arlington, Texas. The DIRT Score runs 0–5 and is built from review volume and rating, years in business, license signals where we have them, and response time.

14 of those listings currently carry a DIRT Score. The average DIRT Score in Arlington for this trade is 3.8 (0–5 scale); the highest is 5.0.

Ask for photos of finished work more than a year old, not just fresh installs. Ask who's supplying materials and whether the quote covers finish work or just the rough carpentry.

DFW is huge — a shop across the metro may still be far from your street. Confirm service area, then get scope and price in writing.

Arlington homeowners often also pull quotes from the a nearby metro metro. Confirm service area, then get scope and price in writing before you hire.

Every listing here is a real contractor page on Finds — not a paid placement.

42contractors listed
3.8avg DIRT Score

Every listing is free. Nobody paid to be at the top — the order is the score, and the score is the data.

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Best Carpenter in Arlington — By Category

Best Value

Best Value Carpenter in Arlington

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC

5.056 reviews

Top-ranked for value and fair pricing among Arlington carpenters, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Fastest Response

Fastest Carpenter in Arlington

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC

5.056 reviews

Top-ranked for response time among Arlington carpenters, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Best Quality

Best Quality Carpenter in Arlington

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC

5.056 reviews

Top-ranked for quality of work among Arlington carpenters, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Best Communication

Best Carpenter for Communication in Arlington

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC

5.056 reviews

Top-ranked for communication among Arlington carpenters, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Best for Homes

Best Carpenter for Homes in Arlington

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC

5.056 reviews

Top-ranked for residential work among Arlington carpenters, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Best for Commercial

Best Commercial Carpenter in Arlington

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC

5.056 reviews

Top-ranked for commercial work among Arlington carpenters, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Up & Comer

Top New Carpenter in Arlington

Nye Woodworks

4.623 reviews

Top-ranked for rating relative to review volume among Arlington carpenters, with a DIRT Score of 4.6 across 23 reviews.

Categories are derived from customer reviews across Google, Yelp & Facebook. DIRT Score is a weighted average across all platforms.

Top 10 Best Carpenters in Arlington

Ranked by DIRT Score

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which carpenter in Arlington has the best prices?

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC ranks first for value and fair pricing among Arlington carpenters. DIRT Score 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Which carpenter in Arlington responds the fastest?

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC ranks first for response time among Arlington carpenters. DIRT Score 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Which Arlington carpenter does the highest quality work?

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC ranks first for quality of work among Arlington carpenters. DIRT Score 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Which carpenter in Arlington communicates best with customers?

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC ranks first for communication among Arlington carpenters. DIRT Score 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Who should I hire for carpenter work on a home in Arlington?

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC ranks first for residential work among Arlington carpenters. DIRT Score 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Which carpenter in Arlington is best for commercial jobs?

Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC ranks first for commercial work among Arlington carpenters. DIRT Score 5.0 across 56 reviews.

Which newer carpenter in Arlington is worth hiring?

Nye Woodworks ranks first for rating relative to review volume among Arlington carpenters. DIRT Score 4.6 across 23 reviews.

Who is the best carpenter in Arlington, Texas?

Right now the highest-scored carpenter in Arlington on this list is Top Shelf Cabinetry, LLC, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 56 reviews. That score measures track record, not who's best for every job. Use the list as a shortlist, then call two or three.

How much do carpenters charge per hour in Arlington, Texas?

We don't publish an hourly rate for Arlington carpenters until we can back it with aggregated, anonymised numbers from real jobs. Get three written quotes for the same scope, ask whether the number is flat-rate or hourly, and ask whether a trip charge sits on top.

Who is the most affordable carpenter in Arlington?

We don't rank by price. Get three quotes for the same scope in writing, and ask each one whether the trip charge is included or added. The cheapest number is often the one with the most left out of it.

How do I find a trustworthy carpenter in Arlington?

Check three things. One: the license — ask about permits for structural work and get the scope in writing (no state carpenter license). Two: the review pattern, not just the score. Three: whether they'll put the scope in writing before they start.

How can you tell if a carpenter is any good?

Read the two-star reviews, not the five-star ones. Two-star reviews tell you what happens when the job goes sideways — whether they came back, argued, or charged again to fix their own work.

How do I know if a carpenter is overcharging me?

Get two more quotes for the identical scope, in writing. Wide spreads usually mean different scopes. Watch for a low quote that grows once work starts — a written scope is the only thing that stops that.

What's a normal call-out or trip charge in Arlington?

We don't publish a made-up Arlington trip-charge number. Ask each carpenter whether the first visit is a trip charge, a diagnostic fee, or rolled into a flat job price — before they roll.

Do carpenters in Texas have to be licensed?

No statewide carpenter license in Texas. City permits may still apply for structural work.