Christine Hogan Verified Google review
We had a wall at the top of our stairs taken down and a railing put in its place which meant replacing some of the hardwood flooring and some painting. We also had crown molding installed in a bedroom.
Finish carpentry and built-ins, fitted like furniture
Stairs and railings, wainscoting, mantels, window seats and built-ins that look like they were always part of the house.
Carpentry & Built-Ins on Cape Cod, done the Fornalski way
Finish carpentry is our trade. Before Fornalski was a company, it was two brothers doing exactly this work: tight miters, straight lines, clean reveals and pieces scribed to walls that stopped being square decades ago. It is the difference you notice up close, every single day you live with it.
We build custom bookcases and closets, stair systems and railings, fireplace mantels, wainscoting and crown molding, and the small repairs other contractors do not want, like a rotted stair or a door that never closed right. If it is made of wood and has to fit perfectly, it is our kind of job.
Production carpentry aims for close enough. Finish carpentry aims for exact, and old Cape homes make you earn it, because almost nothing in them is square, level or plumb. We scribe every panel to the wall it lives on, so built-ins look original to the house instead of bought from a catalog.
What's included
- Custom built-ins and bookcases
- Stairs, railings and balusters
- Wainscoting and shiplap walls
- Crown molding and casing
- Fireplace mantels and surrounds
- Window seats and closet systems
- Interior doors and hardware
- Carpentry repairs done right
How your project runs
01Talk & walk-through
You tell us what you have in mind, we visit, measure and listen. Free, and with zero pressure.
02Written estimate
A clear scope, a real timeline and a price you can plan around. Everything in writing before work starts.
03We build it
Our own crew, on schedule, with one point of contact and a job site swept clean every single day.
04Final walkthrough
We walk the finished work together, detail by detail. It is done when you say it is done.
Recent projects
A few real carpentry & built-ins jobs. See more in our full portfolio.
What homeowners say about this work
Deb Donnally Verified Google review
Fornalski Construction replaced a bulkhead and did some carpentry work to replace rotted steps. They did a great job. Gabriel is very reliable, responsive and attentive to details. It was a pleasure to find a company with a crew like this. Thank you!
Samuel Kasprzak Verified Google review
Great experience working with this company. They were professional, on time, and the quality of the work was really good. Everything was done with care and attention to detail, and they left the place clean after finishing. Definitely recommend them if you're looking for reliable carpentry work!
Common questions
Do you take small carpentry jobs?
Yes. Railings, crown molding in one room, a rotted step, a set of shelves. Small jobs are how many of our long-term clients found us, and they get the same care as a full remodel.
Can you match the existing trim in my older home?
That is one of our specialties. Cape homes carry profiles that are not on the shelf anymore, so we match or recreate them so new work blends in with the original character of the house.
Do you design the built-ins or do I need drawings?
Either way works. Bring a photo, a sketch or just the problem you want solved, and we will design a piece around your space, then confirm the details with you before we build.
What is the difference between finish carpentry and rough carpentry?
Rough carpentry is the framing hidden inside walls. Finish carpentry is everything you see and touch: trim, stairs, doors, built-ins. We do both, but the finish work is where we built our name.
Are you licensed and insured for this work?
Yes. Fornalski Construction is licensed and insured in Massachusetts, whether the project is a full renovation or a single day of trim work.
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