Meet Skip.
"I've been building for Northern Virginia families since 1979. I'm not the cheapest guy you'll call — I'm the one who tells you the truth, prices it fair, and builds it like it's my own house. When you hire me, you get me: no salesmen, no subcontracted mystery crews, no corners cut where they count."
Over forty years in, that hasn't changed. I still answer my own phone, still walk every job myself, and still build decks like fortresses.
Four decades, one handshake at a time
Skip's Modern Carpentry started in 1979 the way the best trades do — one honest job leading to the next. No marketing budget, no franchise playbook, just careful work and neighbors telling neighbors. Four decades later, much of the work still comes from referrals and repeat customers across Fairfax, Loudoun, and Arlington counties.
The name says "Modern" for a reason. Skip pairs traditional carpentry standards — real joinery, proper structure, patience — with modern materials and clean, current design. The result is work that's built to last but doesn't look dated the day it's finished.
Most of all, customers mention the person. A straight shooter. A man of his word. Someone who shows up when he says he will and stands behind what he builds. That reputation is the whole business — and Skip guards it on every job.
What You Can Count On
The principles behind every quote, every cut, and every finish.
Honesty First
Straight answers, fair prices, and the truth about what your project needs — and what it doesn't.
Transparent Pricing
Labor and materials split out clearly so you always know exactly what you're paying for.
Built to Last
No shortcuts. Every job to code, done to a standard that outlasts the mortgage.
Licensed, Insured & Local
Skip's Modern Carpentry is fully licensed and insured in Virginia, based at 1438 Crowell Rd in Vienna, and serving Northern Virginia homeowners for over 40 years.
Let's build something that lasts.
Call Skip directly for a free, honest estimate on your project.