Custom Carpentry FAQs – Denver, CO

A finish carpenter builds and installs the visible woodwork in a home after drywall: interior trim and crown molding, doors, staircases and railings, built-ins, cabinetry, wall paneling and wood ceilings. Oliver Pro Woodwork specializes in this custom finish carpentry for luxury homes in the Denver metro.

We serve the Denver metro area from Castle Rock north, including Denver, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills Village, Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Englewood, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Boulder, Westminster and Broomfield.

Yes. Estimates are free. Oliver visits your home, talks through your ideas, takes measurements and then prepares a custom proposal for your project.

Yes. Oliver Pro Woodwork carries general liability insurance.

Yes. Our work includes a one-year workmanship warranty. Every project is built to last a lifetime, and if something related to our workmanship needs attention within the first year, we will make it right.

Every project is custom, so pricing depends on the design, the size, the wood species, the finish and the level of detail. We focus on quality and fair pricing rather than the lowest price. After a free in-home consultation you receive a clear proposal for your specific project.

We work with many hardwoods and softwoods, including white oak, rift-sawn oak, walnut, alder, maple, cherry, cedar, pine and reclaimed barnwood, as well as paint-grade materials. The right choice depends on the look, the finish and where the woodwork will be used.

Yes. With more than 20 years of experience in custom work, Oliver partners on custom finish carpentry with Denver-area custom home builders, remodelers and interior designers, in addition to working directly with homeowners.

Oliver has worked in carpentry for more than 26 years, including 20+ years of experience in high-end custom work.

Yes. In addition to luxury homes, Oliver builds commercial woodwork such as custom bars and bar tops, restaurant millwork, reception desks and wood wall paneling for businesses across the Denver metro, working with owners and general contractors.

Call or text (720) 366-6619 or fill out our free quote form. Share a few details and photos of your space, and we will schedule an in-home consultation to discuss your project.

Yes. Oliver builds and installs floating (open-riser) staircases with solid-wood treads in walnut, white oak and other hardwoods throughout the Denver metro. The steel support structure is typically provided by the builder or a fabricator, and we handle the wood treads, fitting and finish carpentry.

Yes. A stair remodel that swaps carpet for solid-wood treads and painted or stained risers is one of the most impactful upgrades in a home. We can also replace balusters and handrails at the same time.

Yes. Curved handrails are laminated and shaped by hand to follow the stair's exact radius. It is detailed, time-intensive work and one of Oliver's specialties.

Yes. Much of Oliver's work over the last 20 years has been custom staircases and finish carpentry for Denver-area custom home builders and interior designers.

In most cases, yes. Coffered ceilings are usually built from framing and finish materials attached to the existing ceiling, so they can be added during a remodel. Ceiling height and lighting locations are reviewed during the in-home consultation.

A coffered ceiling uses intersecting beams to create a grid of recessed panels. A beamed ceiling uses beams running in one direction. Both can be painted or stained.

Both. Box beams built from hardwood boards are lighter and easier to install, while solid timbers offer an authentic look. The right choice depends on the design, the structure and the look you want.

Yes. Tongue-and-groove and plank ceilings work beautifully on vaulted and cathedral ceilings and are a specialty in Colorado mountain-modern homes.

Home offices, living rooms, libraries, mudrooms, bedrooms, primary closets and stairway landings are the most common. Any wall with unused space can become functional storage.

Oliver works on site at your home, where every piece is fitted and scribed to the real walls and floors. That on-site fitting is what makes built-ins look seamless.

Yes. Moldings, door styles and finishes can be matched so new built-ins blend with your existing millwork.

Well-designed built-ins add function and a custom, finished look that buyers notice, especially in home offices, mudrooms and living spaces.

Yes. Oliver regularly installs cabinetry supplied by cabinet makers, builders and designers, including the crown, panels and finish details that complete the job.

Yes. Adding stacked crown, light rail or extending uppers to the ceiling is a popular way to make an existing kitchen feel custom.

Yes. We build custom wood range hood covers in a variety of shapes, sized to your hood insert and ready for paint or stain.

It depends on the size of the kitchen and the level of detail. A timeline is provided after the in-home consultation, once the cabinets and scope are reviewed.

Pre-made closet systems come in fixed sizes. A custom closet is designed and built for your exact room, so every wall, corner and ceiling height is used.

Yes. Paneled walls with hidden doors are a signature luxury detail and can conceal closets, storage or even a safe room.

Both. We build closets for custom home builders during construction and for homeowners remodeling existing primary suites.

Vertical wood slat walls in walnut or white oak are among the most requested modern accent walls, especially around fireplaces and TVs. Reclaimed barnwood remains popular for a rustic Colorado look.

Yes. Picture-frame and flat-panel wainscoting are timeless details, especially in dining rooms, stairways and entryways of traditional and transitional homes.

Yes. Stairway wainscoting follows the angle of the stair, including curved walls, and is one of the most detailed paneling projects we build.

Yes, as long as the required clearances from the firebox are respected. Your fireplace manufacturer's specifications determine how close wood can be, and we build the surround around those requirements.

Yes. We plan openings and blocking for the TV and media connections during the design so everything is hidden and clean.

Yes. Reclaimed beam mantels are cut, sized and mounted to your stone or tile surround for a warm, rustic focal point.

Finish carpentry is the detailed woodwork installed after drywall: trim, molding, doors, stairs, cabinetry and built-ins. It is the visible craftsmanship that defines how finished a home feels.

Yes. Stain-grade trim in alder, oak and other hardwoods requires tighter joinery than paint-grade work because every joint shows. It is a specialty of experienced finish carpenters.

Yes. We size the door to the opening, mount the track securely to framing and adjust the hardware for smooth, quiet operation.

Yes. Oliver Pro Woodwork builds commercial woodwork in Denver and across the metro, including custom bars and bar tops, restaurant millwork, reception desks and wood wall paneling.

Yes. We build solid-wood bar tops in oak, walnut and other hardwoods, including waterfall ends and long mitered runs, finished for heavy commercial use.

Yes. Oliver works with general contractors, designers and business owners and coordinates the finish carpentry around the project schedule.