Customer reviews
This business has 17 Google reviews. We show up to five of them below - read the full listing on Google before deciding.
Barb Stinson
Great trim job done by On the Mark Carpentry. Besides careful, expert work, Mark was on the job immediately and even provided me with a carpet associate to totally finish the job. Thank you too Jacob! Photos show replacement casings and baseboard floor trim .
Jason
I had Marc install custom cabinetry in my retail location. He built exactly what I had asked for and paid attention to the smallest details as well. Every piece of my shelving was hand veneered and notched for record displays. I would 100% recommend “On The Mark”
Frances Lysko
I needed a small extension to my deck to more easily access my clothesline and I wanted it done fairly soon. I asked for recommendations and contacted Marc. They were here within two days and completed the job in a day. They were courteous, professional, and a little humorous at times. I would highly recommend Marc and his team.
Steven Manicom
Marc was great! Took the time to make a good game plan and made sure that as the customer we were happy in the end! He's got a great attitude and was a pleasure to work with. Will definitely hire him in the future.
Spencer and Jenn Lewis
Thanks for the wonderful installation of shiplap and trim work. A few good suggestions from Marc made the design a bit more interesting and polished. I have a few more jobs now conjured up in my mind. Your work has added personality to our home. Thanks Marc
Before you hire a carpenter in Ontario
General carpentry is a voluntary trade in Ontario, not a compulsory one. A Certificate of Qualification exists and is a genuine signal, but it is not legally required.
Certificate of Qualification, 403A General Carpenter
Voluntary rather than compulsory, which makes it a useful differentiator. It indicates completed apprenticeship and a passed exam.
Verify with: Skilled Trades Ontario maintains the public register.
Check On the mark carpentry service on the official registerGeneral liability insurance and WSIB clearance
Standard checks, particularly for structural and deck work.
Building permit for structural work and most decks
Ontario municipalities generally require a permit for decks above a certain height, any structural alteration, and load-bearing changes. Guard and railing heights are code-specified.
Verify with: Your municipal building department.
Engineered drawings for load-bearing removal
Removing a load-bearing wall requires a beam specification from a qualified professional. This is not a place to accept a verbal opinion.
Questions worth asking
- Do you mainly do rough or finish carpentry? Can I see photos of work like mine?
- Is this quoted hourly or as a fixed price, and what is the estimate if hourly?
- Does this job need a permit, and are you pulling it?
- Who supplies materials, and is there a markup on them?
- For a deck: what footing depth, and how is it attached to the house?