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Freeman Carpentry: decks, pergolas and finish carpentry in Temecula

Craftsman-style decks, railings and pergolas outside. Crown molding, paneling and built-ins inside. One carpenter, start to finish.

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Keynotes, Elevation A

  1. Trex Select Decking
  2. Trex Select Mesh Railing
  3. 5 ft. Gravel barrier with fireproof paint and primer, per WUI code
Elevation A: Trex deck with mesh railingFreeman Carpentry, Temecula
Shop drawing of a composite deck with mesh railing Side elevation of a raised Trex deck against a brick house wall, with black mesh railing, stairs down to grade and a 5 foot gravel barrier, marked with dimension lines and three keynotes. EQEQEQEQ 5′-0″ 1 2 3
Cut list
D1Decking hardwood and compositeF1Fencing
R1RailingsC1Crown molding and wall paneling
P1PergolasB1Built-ins shelving, cabinetry
5.0 on Yelp
from 21 reviews
Fully insured
with $1 million general liability coverage
Open 7 AM–7 PM
every day of the week
Building since 2015
in Temecula since 2025

The cut list

No job is too small (some are too big, though).Everything I take on, with a note from a real job where I have one.

MarkWorkWhat it coversFrom the job file
D1DeckingHardwood and composite decking.Trex Select decking with a 5 ft. gravel barrier, per WUI code.A 15' x 50' deck that needed a complete facelift. craig, Yelp
R1RailingsDeck railings, including mesh railing systems.Trex Select mesh railing.
P1PergolasNew pergolas and rebuilds.A pergola rebuild after a 75ft. eucalyptus limb fell onto our property Patricia J., Yelp
F1FencingFencing, part of the craftsman style exterior work I specialize in.
C1Finish carpentryCrown molding, wall paneling and trim.Wall paneling and crown molding, getting ready for paint.
B1Built-ins and furnitureBuilt in and free standing shelving, walk-in humidors and cabinetry.
X1Rough framingRoom additions, layout modifications, ADU's new construction.A notch repaired with a sister joist anthony r., Yelp
W1DrywallDrywall install and finishing.
H1Handyman and repairsGeneral handyman work, the small jobs included.An exterior door for my water heater Miriam I., Yelp
V1RenovationsBuilding renovations and rental rehabilitation.

Work

Recent decks and railings, and finish carpentry inside the house.

Decks and railings

Composite deck walkway with black mesh railing beside a brick wall, valley view beyond
Trex Select decking and Trex Select mesh railing along a brick wall, with the valley below.

“Trex Select Decking, Trex Select Mesh Railing, 5 ft. Gravel barrier with fireproof paint and primer, per WUI code.”

My Nextdoor post
Long composite deck with black mesh railing raised above a gravel barrier on a hillside lot
Deck elevation over a 5 ft. gravel barrier, per WUI code.
Composite deck stairs with black mesh railing coming down to a gravel barrier
Deck stairs with mesh railing, landing on the gravel barrier.

Inside the house

Crown molding turning a corner where a hallway ceiling meets the walls, above a paneled cabinet
Crown molding at a hallway ceiling, getting ready for paint.
Crown molding running the length of a hallway ceiling
Crown molding down the length of a hallway.
Crown molding over a run of gray built-in cabinets in a hallway
Crown molding above a run of built-in cabinets.

One carpenter from first meeting to cleanup

“I design, build, fabricate, finish, and install all my products- I will be there from the preliminary meeting all the way through picking up the last bit of trash.”

  1. Preliminary meetingWhere it starts.
  2. Design
  3. Build
  4. Fabricate
  5. Finish
  6. Install
  7. Last bit of trashWhere it ends.
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Where I've worked

Freeman Carpentry is a carpenter and handyman business in Temecula, California (92591). I specialize in craftsman style exterior carpentry, especially decking, railings, fencing and pergolas, and my portfolio also features custom interior work like built in and free standing shelving, walk-in humidors and cabinetry.

I now service the Inland Empire in addition to the greater Southern California Region.

“Have a project that no one knows how to do? Contact me, I've had a few of those, too!”

By year
YearWhere
2015Started the business in mid-city Los Angeles and served the Windsor Square neighborhood for many years. Some of those clients are still clients today.
2019Moved to Pasadena and focused on serving the San Gabriel Valley.
2025Relocated to Temecula, California.

What neighbors say

Freeman replaced the exterior door for my water heater, he showed up on the agreed upon time and did a great job. This work was complicated by the fact I purchased the wrong size door, but he was...

Miriam I., Yelp

5.0 on Yelpfrom 21 reviewsRead them all on Yelp

Common questions

What does Freeman Carpentry build?

Craftsman-style exterior carpentry is the specialty: hardwood and composite decking, railings, fencing and pergolas. Inside the house I do finish carpentry such as crown molding and wall paneling, built-in and free standing shelving, cabinetry and walk-in humidors, plus drywall install and finishing, rough framing, renovations and general handyman work.

Do you take small jobs?

Yes. No job is too small (some are too big, though). General handyman work and repairs are on the list alongside larger builds like decks, pergolas, room additions and ADU framing. Call (951) 375-8715 to describe the job and find out if it's a fit.

Who does the work?

I do. I design, build, fabricate, finish, and install all my products, and I'm there from the preliminary meeting all the way through picking up the last bit of trash.

What areas do you serve?

Freeman Carpentry is based in Temecula, California, and serves the Inland Empire in addition to the greater Southern California Region. The business started in mid-city Los Angeles in 2015, worked in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley from 2019, and relocated to Temecula in 2025.

What are your hours?

Seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. The quickest way to reach me is to call (951) 375-8715 and describe the project.

Are you insured?

Yes. Freeman Carpentry is fully insured with $1 million general liability coverage. If your HOA or property manager needs proof of insurance, mention it when you call.

Can you build a deck that meets WUI fire code?

I've built a Trex Select deck with Trex Select mesh railing and a 5 ft. gravel barrier with fireproof paint and primer, per WUI code. Call to talk through your property, your HOA and what the code asks for on your lot.

How much does crown molding or a deck cost?

Every house and every job is different, so I quote each project on its own. Call (951) 375-8715 with the room sizes or deck dimensions to talk it through and get a quote.

Hours

Monday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Open every day, Pacific time.

Call about your project

Tell me what you're building or fixing. Based in Temecula, CA 92591, serving the Inland Empire in addition to the greater Southern California Region.

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