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Connolly Fine Carpentry Inc.

Updated 2026-08-08 · 31,367 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 23 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(23) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Custom Carpentry & FinishingFlooring ContractorInterior Construction ContractorHome BuilderCustom Home BuilderTile ContractorDry Wall Contractor

Google-verified23 Google reviewssince 2008

Connolly Fine Carpentry Inc.
Services
Custom Carpentry & Finishing, Flooring Contractor, Interior Construction Contractor
Reviews
23

What recent reviews say

Twenty reviews across two years show a consistent pattern: Dave Connolly and his crew deliver high-quality carpentry with minimal fuss and full transparency on timelines and costs. Reviewers repeatedly name Colin and Shawnessy; they praise the team for solving custom problems (complex handrails, condo door fits, window openings), controlling dust and noise on residential jobs, and communicating clearly throughout. General contractors and landscape designers trust CFC for recurring work.

Praised for
  • attention to detail
  • clear communication
  • on-time delivery
  • professional crew
  • skilled craftsmanship
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Best for: Homeowners and contractors needing custom carpentry, framing, or door/window work with minimal disruption.

Strengths

  • Owner Dave stays visible and honest on budgets
  • Crew solves custom, creative installation challenges
  • Dust and noise control on condo and residential jobs
  • Named staff (Colin, Shawnessy) for consistency

Worth knowing

  • Owner Dave Connolly visible in quoting and project oversight
  • Carpenter Colin known for custom solutions and clear communication
  • Office manager Shawnessy handles scheduling and coordination
  • Team controls dust and noise on condo installs
  • General contractors subcontract CFC for recurring framing and finish work
  • Landscape design business owner trusts them exclusively for wooden structures
  • Work spans basement bedroom builds, front porch rebuilds, interior doors, handrails, deck and fence construction, window openings

What reviews say by service

Custom Carpentry & Finishing
Reviewers consistently praise complex custom work: handrails, condo door fits, window openings, and creative solutions.
Home Builder
Owner Dave and crew handle framing and interior carpentry for new builds with efficiency and expertise.
Flooring Contractor
Website lists services, but reviews do not specifically discuss flooring work.
Interior Construction Contractor
Basement bedroom builds and interior wall framing praised for quality and speed.
Home Additions & Second Storeys
Website and reviews reference home additions; reviews show basement renovation competence.
Tile Contractor
Not mentioned in reviews or website.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.89 average across the 103 custom carpentry & finishing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 42% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 95
Review volume 60
Review recency 98
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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23
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Common questions

Do you work in condos with babies or noise-sensitive homes?
Yes. Reviewers note the crew minimizes dust and noise during condo door installs and residential work.
Can you handle custom or unusual installation problems?
Yes. Reviews describe complex handrail solutions, condo door fits requiring different creative approaches, and window opening rebuilds.
Does the owner stay involved in the project?
Yes. Dave Connolly takes time to explain options in quoting, is transparent about budgets, and is visible throughout projects.
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Last updated 2026-08-08