Finish Carpentry Done Right.
Serving St. Louis County & Surrounding Areas
From interior and exterior door installation to crown molding, trim work, stair railings, and cabinet installation — I bring the same attention to detail to every job, whether it's a single door or a full interior finish package.
With 20 years of finish carpentry experience, I work directly with homeowners who care about quality. No shortcuts, no subcontracting your job out — just skilled, clean work done right the first time.
4.9 stars across Google reviews — St. Louis homeowners, historic homes, and everything in between.
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What I do
- Interior and exterior door installation
- Baseboard, casing, and crown molding
- Chair rail and window trim
- Custom fireplace mantels
- Stairs, railings, and balusters
- Cabinet installation
- Shiplap, board and batten, wainscoting
- Pocket doors and barn doors
What I don't do
- Painting or staining
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Roofing or siding
- Structural framing
- Flooring installation
- Drywall or plaster work
Removing and reinstalling trim or a door around drywall or plaster is part of my work. Patching and finishing the wall isn't. Not sure? Reach out anyway, and I'll point you in the right direction.
Tells you if you're in my service area.
Heads up: I don't do painting. Trim and doors are installed ready for your painter.
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Hi, I'm Marcus Hope.
I'm a finish carpenter based in St. Louis with nearly 20 years of experience. I specialize in high-quality interior trim, crown molding, wainscoting, custom doors, and detailed finish work.
I handle every job myself from start to finish. No big crews and no subcontractors, you work directly with me. I show up when I say I will, protect your home like it's my own, and take pride in clean, precise craftsmanship.
Want to know more about my background? Read my full story.
Craftsmanship You Can See
Real work. Real results. Click any photo to see more.
Entry Door Installation
Custom Mantels
Cabinet Installation
Stairs & Railings
Accent Walls & Built-Ins
Interior Doors and Cased Openings
What Homeowners Are Saying
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“Marcus is a true professional at his trade… did an AMAZING job installing the crown molding!”
– Cathy B.
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“When nobody else wanted to take on the job… he did it, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.”
– Jaime R.
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“Marcus rebuilt the area so the new doors looked like they were part of the original house… His desire for perfection surfaced right away.”
– Twestly E.
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“He was timely, efficient, knowledgeable, tidy, and respectful… I strongly recommend him.”
– Julia S.
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“The construction of my old house didn’t make it the easiest, but he got it done… I’m having him do another one too.”
– Casey C.
Have a project in mind? Let’s talk about how I can help.
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These quotes are pulled from public Google reviews and may be shortened for clarity. Full reviews are available at the link above.