Service · St Johns County

Carpentry and trim work in Ponte Vedra Beach

Built-ins, deck boards, fence rails, attic ladders, accent walls, doors. Most jobs done in one or two visits.

Get a free carpentry quote (904) 871‑5791
Owner Locally owned · Ponte Vedra Beach · 15+ years in St. Johns County

St Johns Handyman provides carpentry and trim repair across Ponte Vedra Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, and the wider St. Johns County area. Typical carpentry jobs — deck rail rebuild, fence repair, attic-ladder install, shelving install, accent wall — run $300–$1,500 depending on materials and finish level. We do not charge a call-out fee and we give a firm estimate before any work begins. Call (904) 871-5791.

What we do

Common carpentry jobs we take

Deck repair

Replace rotten boards, re-secure railings, stain or seal. Most repairs $400–$1,200; full rebuilds quoted separately.

Fence repair & installation

Wood, vinyl, aluminum fence sections. Repair leaning posts, replace damaged panels, full new fence lines.

Built-ins & shelving

Closet systems, garage shelving, mounted bookcases. Custom build to fit the space exactly.

Attic ladder install

Cut the opening, frame it, hang the ladder, finish the trim. $400–$700 for a quality unit installed.

Accent walls

Shiplap, board and batten, painted accent. Carpentry plus paint in one job.

Crown molding & trim

Crown, baseboard, chair rail, window casing. Coped corners, no caulk-as-filler shortcuts.

What it costs

Honest ranges, no call-out fee.

Every job is different, but here's what most jobs in this category run. We give a firm estimate before we start, and you owe us nothing if you don't hire us.

Job type
Typical range
What changes the price
Deck repair
$300 – $1,500 +
Replace rotten boards, re-secure railings, stain or seal. Most repairs $400–$1,200; full rebuilds quoted separately.
Fence repair & installation
$300 – $1,500 +
Wood, vinyl, aluminum fence sections. Repair leaning posts, replace damaged panels, full new fence lines.
Built-ins & shelving
$300 – $1,500 +
Closet systems, garage shelving, mounted bookcases. Custom build to fit the space exactly.
Attic ladder install
$300 – $1,500 +
Cut the opening, frame it, hang the ladder, finish the trim. $400–$700 for a quality unit installed.
Free estimate · No obligation · Bonded & insured.
How it works

Three steps, no surprises.

  1. 1

    Call or text

    Tell us what's wrong in a sentence — phone or a quick text with a photo.

  2. 2

    On-site estimate

    We come out, look at the job, and quote you a firm price. No call-out fee.

  3. 3

    Done

    Most jobs in this category are completed in a single visit. We clean up before we leave.

How we quote carpentry

Carpentry varies more in price than almost any other category because materials and finish level matter so much. A simple closet shelf system in melamine is a different number than the same shelves in clear-finished maple. We walk the job with you, ask which finish level you want, and quote firm before any deposit.

Coastal carpentry — material choices

In Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville Beach, exterior carpentry has to deal with salt air. We use stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners on anything outdoors and recommend cedar, pressure-treated pine, or composite for decks. We don’t recommend regular pine outdoors here — it doesn’t hold up.

What's in a quote

Honest line items. No mystery fees.

Here's exactly how we put a quote together for a typical small repair. Tap any row to see what each line covers.

  • Labor $180 3 hrs × $60/hr

    We charge a per-job rate when we can. When the scope is open-ended, we charge $60/hour per technician. We always tell you which it is before we start so you can decide.

  • Materials $42 drywall, primer, fasteners

    We pass through our cost on materials at no markup. Receipts on request. Anything we already have on the truck — patch kits, common fasteners — is included in labor at no extra charge.

  • Dump / disposal $25 haul-away of debris

    If the job creates more than a kitchen trash bag of waste, we add a small disposal fee. Smaller jobs are included in labor. For very large jobs (full room demos), a dumpster rental gets quoted separately.

  • Workmanship coverage $10 12-month workmanship coverage

    A small per-job amount that funds our 12-month workmanship coverage. If a covered workmanship issue comes up within 12 months of completion, we'll come back and make it right at no extra labor charge — see our Terms of Service for what's covered and what isn't.

  • Cleanup included drop cloths, vacuum, wipe

    Drop cloths, dust containment, vacuum, wipe — always included in labor, never a separate line. We leave the room cleaner than we found it.

  • Trip / service fee $0 no call-out or trip fee

    We do not charge a call-out fee or trip fee. The drive is on us. For very far jobs outside our standard service area (Hastings, parts of southwest St. Johns County) we may quote a small travel addition — we tell you about it upfront, never in the invoice.

Total $257

Sample quote for a typical small repair. Your actual quote is firm and in writing before any work begins. No surprises.

Common pairings

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Frequently asked

Carpentry — questions we get a lot

Do you do custom built-ins?

Yes. Most built-ins start around $800 and scale with material and finish level. We measure on-site, quote firm, and build off-site or on-site depending on the job.

Can you fix my deck instead of replacing it?

If the framing is sound, almost always — we replace rotten boards and re-secure railings. We'll tell you straight if the structure has gone past the point where repair makes financial sense.

What kind of fence do you install?

Wood (typical privacy fence), vinyl, and aluminum. We don't do chain-link or commercial security fence — that's a specialty trade.

Do you remove popcorn ceilings or knock-down?

Yes, popcorn-ceiling removal we do as a carpentry-adjacent job. We test for asbestos before scraping anything in a home built before 1980.

How long does an attic ladder install take?

Most installs are 3–5 hours including framing the opening, hanging the unit, and finish trim. Same-day if there's no surprise structural work.

Where we work

Carpentry across St. Johns County

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Bonded & insured.

Every visit and every dollar of work is covered. Ask us for our certificate of insurance any time.

No call-out fee.

Free estimates. You owe us nothing if you decide not to hire us.

12-month workmanship coverage.

If covered workmanship fails within a year, we come back and make it right. See what's covered →