Residential Construction & Carpentry in Tyler & East Texas

Residential Construction & Carpentry

Home additions, ADUs, and finish carpentry in Smith County and East Texas

CAB Carpentry handles residential construction projects across East Texas

home additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), backyard guest houses, in-law suites attached to the main home, garage conversions, and full interior finish carpentry.

We work from your drawings or help scope the project from the ground up, coordinate permits in Smith County and surrounding municipalities

and self-perform framing through final trim and door packages.

Also available as a trim-only subcontractor for GC-led residential builds.

What's included

Typical scope for a residential construction & carpentry project with CAB Carpentry:

Home additions and attached suites
Detached ADUs and guest houses
Garage conversions
Framing, insulation, and drywall coordination
Interior door and trim packages
Permit coordination in Smith County
Finish carpentry subcontracting for other GCs

Who this is for

HomeownersMulti-generational familiesReal estate investorsGeneral contractorsArchitects

What affects the price

Every estimate is walk-through based. These are the factors that move the number up or down:

Project type — addition, ADU, guest house, or interior finish
Square footage of new construction or renovation
Foundation type required (slab, pier, crawl space)
Finish carpentry scope — trim, doors, hardware
Permit and inspection requirements in your county

Frequently asked questions

Can you build an ADU or guest house in my backyard?

Yes — detached backyard units, garage conversions, and guest cottages are part of our residential scope. We handle the carpentry and finish work from framing through final trim.

Do you handle permits for residential additions?

We advise on what's needed and can pull the necessary permits in Smith County and surrounding areas. Final permit responsibility depends on your municipality.

We want an in-law suite attached to the house — where do we start?

Start with a site visit. We'll walk the property, review access points, discuss your goals, and give you a realistic scope and number. Most in-law suite projects include framing, insulation, interior trim, and door packages.

Can you just do the finish carpentry if we have another GC on the job?

Absolutely. We work well as a subcontractor for interior trim packages, door installation, and hardware on new residential builds and GC-led additions.

Project examples

Recent residential construction & carpentry work from the CAB Carpentry portfolio.

Refreshed living room with wood-burning fireplace and new LVT floor — Whole-Home Interior Refresh
Location coming soon

Grey painted bedroom with open door to adjoining office — Whole-Home Interior Refresh
Location coming soon

Primary bedroom with bay window and tray ceiling after refresh — Whole-Home Interior Refresh
Location coming soon