Industry Description
Special trade contractors primarily engaged in carpentry work. Establishments primarily engaged in building and installing cabinets at the job site are classified in this industry. Establishments primarily engaged in building custom cabinets for individuals in a shop are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5712. Carpentry work performed by general contractors engaged in building construction is classified in Major Group 15.
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within US SIC 1751 - Carpentry Work are:
- Cabinet work performed at the construction site
- Carpentry work-contractors
- Folding door installation-contractors
- Framing-contractors
- Garage door installation-contractors
- Joinery, ship-contractors
- Ship joinery-contractors
- Store fixture installation-contractors
- Trim and finish-contractors
- Window and door (prefabricated) installation-contractors
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
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
US-SIC Hierarchy 1751 - Carpentry Work
US-SIC Code 1751 - Carpentry Work sits in the 2-digit Carpentry Work sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.
Division: C
Division Title: Construction
2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits
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152 General Building Contractors-residential
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153 Operative Builders
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154 General Building Contractors - Nonresidential
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161 Highway and Street Construction, Except
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162 Heavy Construction, Except Highway and Street
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171 Plumbing, Heating and Air-conditioning
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172 Painting and Paper Hanging
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173 Electrical Work
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174 Masonry, Stonework, Tile Setting, and Plastering
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175 Carpentry and Floor Work
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176 Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Work
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177 Concrete Work
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178 Water Well Drilling
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179 Miscellaneous Special Trade Contractors
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Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 1751 - Carpentry Work
For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 1751 - Carpentry Work. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.
6 Digit SIC Codes
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175102 Carpenters
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175103 Cabinet makers
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175104 Wood finishing & refinishing service
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175105 Window replacement
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175106 Woodworkers
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175107 Garage doors-repairing
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175108 Framing contractors-buildings
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175110 Doors-hanging & cutting
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175111 Ship joiners
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175112 Jig sawing
8 Digit SIC Codes
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17510000 Carpentry work
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17510100 Cabinet and finish carpentry
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17510101 Cabinet building and installation
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17510102 Finish and trim carpentry
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17510200 Window and door installation and erection
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17510201 Garage door, installation or erection
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17510202 Window and door (prefabricated) installation
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17519900 Carpentry work, nec
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17519901 Framing contractor
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17519902 Lightweight steel framing (metal stud) installation
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17519903 Ship joinery
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17519904 Store fixture installation
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