Carpentry & Wood Replacement in Marin County & San Francisco
McCarthy Painting holds a general contractor’s license in addition to its painting license, with carpenters on staff. That means wood repair and replacement, trim work, and light remodel tasks are handled by the same crew — not subcontracted out. For Marin County and San Francisco homeowners, it is one contractor, one team, and one point of accountability from start to finish.
What the General Contractor’s License Means for Your Home
When a painting contractor also holds a general contractor’s license, the homeowner gets something rare: one team that can handle both the paint and the carpentry without farming either out to a separate company.
No Separate Subcontractors
When you call a painting-only contractor and they find rotted trim, the usual answer is ’we don’t do that — you’ll need to find a carpenter.’ McCarthy Painting handles it in-house.
One Point of Accountability
When paint and carpentry are done by separate companies, problems fall into the gap. With McCarthy, there is one contract, one schedule, and one person to call.
Faster Project Timelines
Scheduling a painter and a carpenter separately means waiting for each trade’s availability. An integrated crew moves from wood repair to paint without handoffs or delays.
Better Repair Decisions
A contractor who paints and builds can assess whether damaged wood should be repaired in place, replaced with matching material, or upgraded — and then execute the right fix.
Consistent Quality From Prep to Finish
The same crew that repairs the wood also primes and paints it. No finger-pointing between trades about whether the prep was adequate or the paint was applied correctly.
Trim Board Removal, Replacement & Material Upgrades
Trim Board Removal & Replacement
Sun, rain, and age deteriorate exterior trim. McCarthy carpenters remove failed boards and replace them with properly primed, matching-profile material that holds paint and resists future moisture intrusion.
Siding and Fascia Repair
Deteriorated siding boards and fascia are removed and replaced in-kind, or upgraded where a better material makes more sense for the specific exposure on your home.
Fiber Cement Siding & Trim
In exposed locations where wood fails repeatedly, fiber cement siding and trim offer a longer-lasting alternative. McCarthy can recommend where the upgrade pays off and where like-for-like replacement is the right call.
Light Remodel Work, Including Kitchens
Because the crew includes carpenters and Greg holds a GC license, McCarthy handles light residential remodel scope: trim, millwork, cabinet installation, and small kitchen updates. This is one section of the page, not the main focus — commercial remodeling is separate.
In-House Employees, Not Subcontractors
Every carpenter on a McCarthy job is a W-2 employee. Wood repair is never subbed out. That means consistent quality, reliable scheduling, and a single accountable team from the first assessment to the final walkthrough.
55 Years of Local Work
After more than five decades painting and repairing local homes, McCarthy Painting has seen what lasts in Marin and San Francisco, and what fails early.
Related Carpentry & Repair Services
Dry Rot & Wood Repair
McCarthy Painting’s highest-volume carpentry service. Identifies and fixes fungus-damaged wood on exteriors before painting begins. In-house carpenters, not subs.
Drywall Repair
Interior drywall patching, repair, and finishing for Marin and San Francisco homes. Handled by the same in-house crew.
Wallpaper Removal
Full wallpaper removal and wall preparation before painting. Done by McCarthy’s own crew, not subcontracted.
Like-for-Like Replacement or Upgrade to Fiber Cement
Like-for-Like Replacement
When the right answer is straightforward replacement, damaged trim, siding, or fascia can be removed and rebuilt with matching materials.
- Match existing trim and siding profiles
- Replace only what is damaged
- Prime all sides before installation
Upgrade to Fiber Cement
In some locations, replacing failed wood with fiber cement siding or trim creates a smarter long-term repair than repeating the same failure.
- Fiber cement siding and trim options
- Better rot and moisture resistance
- Recommendations based on your home’s exposure
Light Remodel & Millwork
Trim, baseboards, cabinet installation, and millwork for residential clients. (Commercial remodeling and tenant improvement are separate services.)
- Trim and millwork installation
- Cabinet and hardware installation
- Small kitchen and bath updates
Carpentry and Wood Repair Work Across Marin
Why the General Contractor’s License Matters
Greg described a Mill Valley house he painted himself 30 years ago. It was built with old growth redwood, and when the home came back around for repainting, there was almost no rot to repair. Quality materials last.
He also described a two-year-old, multi-million-dollar Tiburon home where all the window trim was rotting. The problem was finger-jointed trim: it cannot expand and contract evenly in the sun. That’s the kind of repair McCarthy’s in-house carpenters handle — removing failed material and replacing it with properly primed, durable alternatives.
Real Reviews From Exterior Painting and Wood Repair Clients
Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Marin and San Francisco homeowners say about exterior painting, carpentry repair, prep, cleanup, and communication.
"A BIG shout out for excellent work quality and overall great experience on the exterior painting of our home."
It was a pleasure working with the McCarthy team to get the exterior of our house painted. From Robbie whose estimate was right on to Mariah who answered my many questions and made scheduling a breeze, to our painters Gino and Carlos who were always on time, quiet, did a great job painting and excellent clean up.
Gricelda and Miguel just finished painting the exterior of our house. I cannot imagine a better job or more delightful people to be around. They were very careful of the plants around the house. Greg, the owner, planned everything perfectly which made the business end of it very easy.
The McCarthy teams that we used for our decks were wonderful. This was a bear of a project given the amount of decking we have and all of it was done so well by both the carpentry team and the finishing team.
I had my house painted by McCarthy. Robbie did the estimate, and Cristian and Gabriel did the work. Robbie was the only one that tested the existing paint for lead. Cristian went beyond all of expectations and also did a number of carpentry repairs that turned out great.
We would highly recommend McCarthy Painting! Greg was so communicative during our 6 wk exterior project. Nelson and Moises were especially great at replacing or repairing damaged wood and shingles during the week of prep work. It was a one stop shop!
Moises and Abner from McCarthy Painting did a fantastic job painting our house in July. Attention to detail, carefulness with our property, friendliness, and good communication helped make this project a really good experience for us.
McCarthy is a really great team to work with all around. Greg gave me different ideas as we talked through the job, outlining options, costs and trade offs. The quality is top level — they really spent time on every detail. My home has been transformed.
Carpentry & Wood Replacement Across Marin and San Francisco
McCarthy Painting provides licensed carpentry and wood replacement services to homeowners throughout Marin County, San Francisco, and nearby Bay Area communities.
- Mill Valley
- Tiburon
- Belvedere
- Sausalito
- San Rafael
- San Anselmo
- Fairfax
- Larkspur
- Corte Madera
- Kentfield
- Ross
- Novato
- Woodacre
- San Francisco
Common Questions About McCarthy Painting Carpentry & Wood Replacement
Does McCarthy Painting do carpentry or only painting?
McCarthy Painting does both. Greg holds a general contractor’s license in addition to the painting license, and the company has carpenters on staff as full-time employees. Wood repair, trim replacement, siding work, and light remodel tasks are done by McCarthy’s own crew — not subcontracted out to a separate company.
Are you licensed as a general contractor?
Yes. Greg Owens holds a California general contractor’s license in addition to McCarthy Painting’s painting license. That means the company can handle the full scope of residential carpentry and repair work that surfaces during a painting project, without bringing in an outside contractor.
Do you subcontract wood repair work?
No. McCarthy Painting does not subcontract wood repair or carpentry work. The carpenters are W-2 employees, not subcontractors. That keeps scheduling, quality control, communication, and accountability under one roof.
Can you replace rotted trim and siding?
Yes. McCarthy Painting removes and replaces rotted or deteriorated trim boards, siding, fascia, and other exterior wood. The crew can match existing profiles and materials, or upgrade to more durable options such as fiber cement siding and trim where appropriate.
Do you handle small remodels?
Yes. Because McCarthy Painting has carpenters on staff and a general contractor’s license, the team can handle light remodel work including trim, millwork, cabinet installation, and small kitchen updates. This is residential work handled by the same in-house crew that does the painting and wood repair. (Commercial remodeling and tenant improvement are separate services.)
Ready to Discuss Your Carpentry or Wood Repair Project?
Whether it’s rotted trim, failing siding, a small kitchen update, or wood that doesn’t look right, McCarthy Painting can inspect the issue, explain the options, and handle both the carpentry and the painting with one in-house crew.
- Trim board replacement, siding repair, fiber cement upgrades, light remodel, and millwork
- Serving Marin County, San Francisco, and the Bay Area
- General contractor’s license, painting license, and 55+ years of local experience
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