Finish Carpentry and built-ins in Arvada and northwest Denver
Dollard Construction Services
Denver's Finish Carpentry Experts
Dollard Construction Services is a one-person finish carpentry shop based in Arvada, Colorado. Andy Dollard does the estimate, the work, and the walkthrough — there's no crew rotating through your house and no project manager between you and the person holding the tools.
The work is interior finish carpentry: baseboard, casing, crown molding, custom trim, wainscoting, built-in shelving and entertainment walls, closet systems, stair parts, and door and window installation. Roughly half the schedule is direct homeowner work; the other half is subcontract finish work for Denver-area general contractors.
Serving Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Westminster, Broomfield, and Denver. 6 years in business, 4.9 stars across 21 Google reviews, Colorado Class C licensed and insured.
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Dollard Construction Services is a quality-focused finish carpentry and custom woodworking contractor serving the greater Denver area. I work with homeowners as well as partnering with general contractors to deliver exceptional results on residential renovations, custom homes, and commercial buildouts — on time, on budget, with clear communication throughout.
FAQs
How high should wainscoting be?
Traditional wainscoting usually runs about a third of the wall height, often 32" to 36" on an 8-foot wall. Board-and-batten often looks best taller, around 48" to 60", or full height. I'll mock up the height on your wall so you can see it before I start.
Should I get slab doors or pre-hung doors?
If your frames are square and in good shape, slab doors usually make sense. If frames are damaged or out of square, or you're changing door sizes, pre-hung is the better choice. I'll check your openings and recommend one.
Can you match the trim I already have?
Usually, yes. If a stock profile is close, I'll use it. If not, I can combine moldings to build up a match or have a custom profile made.
Should I choose paint-grade or stain-grade trim?
Paint-grade (MDF or pine) costs less and is what most homes have. Stain-grade hardwood shows the wood grain and suits Craftsman and older homes with natural woodwork, but costs more in material and labor.
Is crown molding worth it in a room with 8-foot ceilings?
Yes, as long as the size is in proportion. A smaller profile, often around 3½" to 4½", usually looks right on 8-foot ceilings. Oversized crown can make a low room feel shorter.
4.9
"We're beyond thrilled with the final product and would recommend Andy's work to others looking for beautiful custom workmanship. We were looking for someone to remove rotted wood carriage doors. He visited the property and first evaluated the state of the wood and made a recommendation on the best solution per our needs...."
Amy Wright
5/12/2025
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"I am a General Contractor and have worked closely with Andy on my projects. Andy is detail oriented and communicates clearly throughout the project. He does fantastic work and only uses the highest quality materials to ensure the projects meet his high level of workmanship and expectations."
Kevin O'Brien
11/30/2025
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"I am writing this in praise of Andy Dollard of Dollard Construction Services.
Our 1937 home had a hideous metal awning over the front door for years. We described what we wanted to Andy; a small, peaked roof to match the two bigger peaks above it. Andy told us how he would build it and he said it would take him four days...."