NYC Carpentry & Woodwork Services

What We Handle

Carpentry work for NYC apartments — from quick fixes to custom installs:

• Door repair — sticking doors, broken hinges, alignment, replacement
• Custom shelving — built-ins, floating shelves, closet systems
• Trim & moldings — baseboards, crown molding, door casings, chair rails
• Cabinet installation — kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, IKEA assembly
• Furniture assembly — IKEA, Wayfair, West Elm, custom pieces
• TV mounting — wall mounts on plaster, drywall, or brick
• Closet organization — wire shelving, custom inserts, ELFA systems
• Window & door installs — interior doors, pocket doors, barn doors

Common NYC Carpentry Problems We Fix

Door Won't Close Properly

NYC building settling shifts door frames over the years. We adjust hinges, plane sticky edges, or install new strike plates so the door latches like new.

Mounting Furniture on Plaster Walls

Pre-war NYC walls are lath and plaster — regular wall anchors won't hold. We use Snaptoggle or WingIts anchors that hold 250+ pounds safely. See our [TV mounting guide](../blog/mount-tv-plaster-wall.html).

Squeaky or Sagging Floors

Loose subfloor screws, settled joists, or worn pads under furniture. We diagnose and fix.

Cabinet Doors Won't Stay Closed

Worn hinges, magnets, or alignment. Most cabinet fixes take 15-30 minutes.

Furniture Assembly

IKEA on weekends is brutal. Let us handle it:

• IKEA wardrobes (PAX, BRIMNES, HEMNES)
• Office desks and bookshelves
• Kid's bunk beds
• Wayfair / West Elm assembly
• Anchored to wall for safety (kids/earthquake)

Most pieces $79-$149 depending on size and complexity.

Transparent Pricing

> Service calls start at $99 for a 1-hour minimum. Most door adjustments, shelf installs, or single-piece assembly finishes within an hour. Larger projects (built-ins, multi-room trim) get a flat-rate quote upfront.

Why HandyAce for Carpentry

• ✅ Pre-war NYC specialists — we understand plaster, lath, settled frames
• ✅ Proper anchors — Snaptoggle, WingIts, masonry sleeves
• ✅ Clean cuts — sharp blades, painters' tape, no chips
• ✅ Touch-up included — small paint touch-ups on minor wall damage
• ✅ No mess — drop cloths, vacuum after, take debris

Areas We Serve

Carpentry services across all 5 NYC boroughs:

• Brooklyn — brownstones, pre-war, modern condos
• Manhattan — co-ops, lofts, townhouses
• Queens — Astoria, LIC, Forest Hills, Flushing
• Bronx — Riverdale, Fordham, South Bronx
• Staten Island — single-family and condo

When to Call vs DIY

✅ Quick DIY — hanging a picture, basic IKEA assembly, replacing a doorknob

⚠️ Call us for:

• TV mounts over 40"


• Anything on plaster walls


• Built-ins or custom shelving


• Trim or crown molding


• Cabinet installations


• Anything requiring stud-finding through plaster

Related Guides

• [How to Mount a TV on Plaster Walls in Pre-War NYC](../blog/mount-tv-plaster-wall.html)
• [How to Open a Painted-Shut Window](../blog/unstick-painted-window.html)