Citizen Carpentry is…

a social enterprise. We offer contracting and custom fabrication services with a focus on sustainability and local economies.

Maintaining our city's unique built environment.

  • Restoration of historic elements of St. Louis homes such as antique window repair
  • Interior renovations, repairs, and custom built cabinetry

Creating sustainable products and spaces.

  • Building a network of local partners to prevent the flight of money to large corporations
  • Custom installations for local businesses and homeowners

Teaching and sharing skills.

  • On-site training and workshop facilitation aiming to increase the resource pool available to neighbors and business owners

Keeping St. Louis' resources out of the landfill.

  • Utilizing salvaged material and repurposing waste wood to create unique elements
  • Showcasing what is possible with a sustainability-focused practice

Check out our services…

Commercial work

Building out St. Louis small businesses and non-profits.

Residential work

Kitchens and baths, built-ins, historic restoration, wall framing, structural improvements, and custom solutions for your home.

Custom furniture

Countertops, tables, cabinets, and more, built in our South City shop.

General contracting

Managing subcontractors including structural engineers, solar, electrical, concrete, and plumbing.

Who we are…

We are a small business with cooperative principles that values interdependence and relationship building. Our team:

Contact us!

Feel free to contact us in regards to your project.

Note: we do not currently offer classes, but some of our members do teach at PerennialStl.org.