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CM Finish Carpentry
Southern Orange County
Custom finish carpentry

Clean, precise finish work
for homes in South OC.

I’m a one-man finish carpenter focused on tight lines, clean installs, and respectful work inside your home. Doors, trim, built-ins, accent walls,are just some of the items i complete throughout Southern Orange County.

Licensed & insured
Singal point of contact – CM
Ensures tidy clean-up

Services

From simple baseboard upgrades to full-room trim packages, I focus on finish details that make your home feel clean, sharp, and put together. The difference between average/ok and exceptional

Baseboards & casing
Replace dated or damaged trim with modern profiles, tight joints, and smooth transitions.
New construction & remodels Cope & miter joints
Interior doors
Install new interior and exterior doors, jambs, and hardware for solid and smooth operation with consistent reveals.
Single doors Closets & barn doors
Accent & feature walls
Shiplap, board & batten, and custom patterns that turn plain walls into a focal point.
Living rooms Bedrooms & offices
Built-ins & storage
Media walls, shelving, and custom storage built to fit your space and your daily use.
TV walls Niches & alcoves
Finish punch & repairs
Fix gaps, replace damaged trim, and handle end-of-project finish details that others left behind.
Rental-ready Pre-sale tune-ups
Small projects & custom ideas
Have something specific in mind? I’m happy to look at custom carpentry requests on a project-by-project basis. I enjoy finding custom solutions
One-day projects Low-stress upgrades
Fences & gates
Repair or replace wood fences, posts, and pedestrian gates to clean up property lines and entries.
Wood fences Pedestrian gates
Windows & exterior trim
Install windows and window trim along with exterior details for a sharper, more finished look outside.
Exterior trim Window details

Recent work

A few examples of some of my projects. Use the arrows to scroll through photos for each job. If something jumps out at you let me know!

Side gate Renovation

New Cedar gate with lockable hardware. New strong hinges with a more optimal swing direction makes this a no brainer! Privacy can alwasy look classy.

Existing gate before replacement
New wood gate after replacement
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Cellar Ceiling

White oak tongue and groove arched ceiling for a nice clean sleek look in a modern wine cellar.

Cellar storage left side
Cellar storage right side
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Custom built master bedroom Dresser

Custom built Dresser with consistent reveals and smooth operation. Tons of storage with a modern look. Ready for paint!

Dresser with doors open
Dresser with doors closed
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Floating shelf install

Poplar floating shelves with Tongue and Groove paneling. Great accent wall for this bathroom. Paint or stain this will always look great!

Wide view of floating shelf install
Medium view of floating shelf install
Close detail of floating shelf install
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Multi panel slider installation

New Triple panel slider Installation. Nice big doors with Super smooth operation. Big or small sliders are essential for bringing the outside, inside.

Exterior view of slider opening
Slider framing in progress
Interior view of finished slider
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Ceiling beams

Faux beams wrapped in stain-grade Douglas fir with tight compound miters and clean transitions into the ceiling. Nothing looks better than consistancy, all beams where hand built and installed with precision.

Ceiling before beams were installed
Ceiling beams after install - wide view
Close detail of ceiling beams and trim
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Why work with CM Finish Carpentry?

You’re not just hiring a randon crew — you’re working directly with the person who measures, cuts, and installs every part of your project.

  • ✓ Direct communication: No bouncing between estimator, office, and crew. You talk to the installer from day one.
  • ✓ Attention to detail: I only book what I can realistically handle, so your project isn’t rushed to get to the next job. No corners cut
  • ✓ Respect for your home: Drop cloths, vacuum, and clean edges so you don’t feel like you had a construction zone in your house when the job is completed
  • ✓ Transparent pricing: Clear, itemized estimates so you know what you’re paying for and what’s included.

Service area

I currently focus on Southern Orange County so I can give tighter time windows and realistic schedules instead of over-booking across the county.

San Clemente Dana Point Laguna Niguel Mission Viejo Rancho Mission Viejo Ladera Ranch Irvine (selected areas) Nearby communities on request

Request an estimate

Send a quick message with what you’re looking to do, and I’ll follow up with a few questions, a rough ballpark, and then a clear written quote.