Residential Construction & Carpentry
Additions, ADUs, guest houses, in-law suites, and finish carpentry — framed through final trim.
See service details →Your home, your terms.
Residential Carpentry for Homeowners in East Texas
If you're a homeowner in East Texas with a project you've been putting off
a cramped kitchen, doors that never closed right, an addition you've sketched on a napkin a dozen times
you don't need a general contractor who disappears mid-job.
You need a carpenter who shows up, communicates, and finishes clean.
CAB Carpentry is a licensed, insured, family-owned carpentry business based in Tyler, Texas. We work on homes across Smith County and the surrounding area, from quick trim-outs to full room additions and detached ADUs.
Every job gets the same attention whether it's a single door that needs rehanging or a full-scope addition with framing, trim, and finish carpentry. The owner is on every job, and you'll always know what's happening next.
Sound familiar?
- You've called contractors who ghosted after the estimate.
- Past work on your home was sloppy and you're tired of redoing it.
- Trim, doors, or cabinets were installed wrong and it's been bugging you for years.
- You want an addition or ADU but don't know where to start.
- You need someone who will actually respect your house while working in it.
What we deliver for homeowners
Every engagement is scoped to what you actually need — not padded with services you don't.
Commercial Door Installation & Hardware
Interior and exterior door replacement, rehanging, and hardware upgrades for residential homes.
See service details →Commercial Repair & Maintenance
Rot repair, trim replacement, and ongoing fixes that keep your home tight and right.
See service details →How it works
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On-site walkthrough
We come to your home, look at the actual space, and listen to what you want — no over-the-phone ballpark guesses.
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Honest written estimate
You get a clear scope and number in writing. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.
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Hands-on build
The owner is on site. We show up when we say we will, clean up every day, and treat your home like it's our own.
Why homeowners keep us on speed dial
- Licensed and insured for residential carpentry in Texas
- Owner on every job — you'll never meet a stranger on your porch
- 7+ years serving homeowners in Smith County and surrounding East Texas
- Straight-talk communication — no surprise change orders, no padded invoices
Questions homeowners usually ask
Do you build additions and ADUs for homeowners?
Yes. Room additions, detached backyard ADUs, garage conversions, in-law suites, and guest houses are part of our core residential scope. We handle framing through final trim and door packages.
Can you just do the trim or finish carpentry if I already have a GC?
Absolutely. We work as a trim carpentry sub on new residential builds regularly — door packages, casing, base, crown, and all the finish details.
How long does a typical room addition take?
Most residential additions run 6–12 weeks depending on foundation type, size, and finish level. We give you a realistic timeline in writing at the estimate.
Do you pull permits for residential work?
We advise on permits and can pull the required ones in Smith County and surrounding jurisdictions. Final responsibility depends on your municipality — we'll walk you through it.
Will you match the existing trim profile in my house?
Yes. We source or mill to match existing profiles whenever possible so your addition or repair blends in seamlessly with the rest of the house.
What does a free estimate include?
An on-site visit, a walkthrough of the project, and a written scope and price — not just a verbal range. No obligation to book.
Ready to talk about your project?
Call or text — we'll walk your project, give you a written estimate, and if we're not the right fit, we'll tell you straight.