Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in finish carpentry work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
Built-in wood cabinets constructed on site
Molding or trim, wood or plastic, installation
Countertop, residential-type, installation
Paneling installation
Door and window frame construction
Prefabricated kitchen and bath cabinet, residential-type, installation
Garage door, residential-type, installation
Ship joinery contractors
Millwork installation
Window and door, residential-type, of any material, prefabricated, installation
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 238350 - Finish Carpentry Contractors are:
- Window and door (residential-type) of any material, prefabricated, installation
- Shelving, wood, constructed on site
- Garage door, residential-type, installation
- Countertop, residential-type, installation
- Millwork installation
- Molding or trim, wood or plastic, installation
- Door, folding, installation
- Overhead door, residential-type, installation
- Carpentry work (except framing)
- Stairway, wood, installation
- Ship joinery contractors
- Cabinetry work performed at the construction site
- Carpenters (except framing)
- Door and window, prefabricated, installation
- Aluminum door and window, residential-type, installation
- Window, metal frame residential-type, installation
- Hermetically sealed window unit, residential-type, installation
- Prefabricated kitchen and bath cabinet, residential-type, installation
- Prefabricated sash and door installation
- Cabinets, wood built-in, constructed on site
- Deck construction, residential-type
- Kitchen cabinets and counters, constructed on site
- Window installation
- Finish carpentry
- Cabinet work performed at the construction site
- Built-in wood cabinets constructed on site
- Door and window frame construction
- Paneling installation
- Trim and finish carpentry contractors
- Window, wood, installation
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Carpenters in the US (23835)
Revenue 2025
$46.8bn
Growth 2025
1.33%
Key Trends
The value of nonresidential construction has declined, further weakening industry demand
DIY projects have become increasingly popular among home owners, hurting industry demand
Growing demand in the nonresidential building market is forecast to support the industry's expansion over the next five years
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 238350 - Finish Carpentry Contractors that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Framing--are classified in Industry 238130, Framing Contractors; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Installing skylights--are classified in Industry 238160, Roofing Contractors;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Building custom kitchen and bath cabinets (except freestanding) in a shop--are classified in Industry 337110, Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing.
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NAICS Hierarchy 238350 - Finish Carpentry Contractors
NAICS Code 238350 - Finish Carpentry Contractors sits in the 2-digit Finish Carpentry Contractors sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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