NAICS 238350 - Finish Carpentry Contractors
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What is NAICS 238350
NAICS code 238350 pertains to Finish Carpentry Contractors who specialize in the fine carpentry work that completes and enhances the interior and exterior of buildings. This industry includes businesses engaged in installing built-in wood cabinets, moldings, trim, paneling, and residential-type doors and windows. The sector covers new construction as well as additions, alterations, repairs, and maintenance projects. Government agencies contract these services to ensure that public buildings, military facilities, and housing projects meet strict quality, aesthetic, and durability standards. Precision and craftsmanship in finish carpentry are critical for functional and visually appealing government infrastructure.
Industry Classification for NAICS 238350
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in finish carpentry work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
- Built-in wood cabinets constructed on site
- Molding or trim, wood or plastic, installation
- Countertop (except ceramic tile or stone), residential-type, installation
- Paneling installation
- Door and window frame construction
- Garage door, residential-type, installation
- Prefabricated kitchen and bath cabinet, residential-type, installation
- Ship joinery contractors
- Millwork installation
- Window and door, residential-type, of any material, prefabricated, installation
Breakdown for NAICS 238350
- Includes finish carpentry work such as trim, molding, paneling, and built-in furniture.
- Covers new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Typical projects range from residential-type installations to military and institutional buildings.
- Businesses must comply with federal quality and safety standards in government contracts.
- Small to medium-sized enterprises dominate the sector, with size standards generally under $16 million in annual receipts.
- Cross-references related to other carpentry and cabinetmaking NAICS codes for specialized work.
Included Activities for NAICS 238350
- Installation of built-in wood cabinets constructed on site.
- Mounting wood or plastic molding and trim in interior spaces.
- Installing residential-type countertops excluding ceramic tile or stone.
- Applying wood paneling to walls or ceilings.
- Constructing door and window frames for residential-type buildings.
- Installing prefabricated kitchen and bath cabinets.
- Performing repairs and maintenance on existing finish carpentry elements.
- Executing millwork installation including custom joinery.
Business Types for NAICS 238350
- Specialized finish carpentry contractors.
- Millwork and cabinet installation firms.
- Residential and commercial carpentry subcontractors.
- Military construction and renovation contractors.
- Facility maintenance service providers.
- Custom wood joinery and cabinetry businesses.
Subcategories for NAICS 238350
- Aluminum door and window, residential-type, installation
- Built-in wood cabinets constructed on site
- Cabinet work performed at the construction site
- Cabinetry work performed at the construction site
- Cabinets, wood built-in, constructed on site
- Carpenters (except framing)
- Carpentry work (except framing)
- Countertop (except ceramic tile or stone), residential-type, installation
- Deck construction, residential-type
- Door and window frame construction
- Door and window, prefabricated, installation
- Door, folding, installation
- Finish carpentry
- Garage door, residential-type, installation
- Hermetically sealed window unit, residential-type, installation
- Kitchen cabinets and counters, constructed on site
- Millwork installation
- Molding or trim, wood or plastic, installation
- Overhead door, residential-type, installation
- Paneling installation
- Prefabricated kitchen and bath cabinet, residential-type, installation
- Prefabricated sash and door installation
- Shelving, wood, constructed on site
- Ship joinery contractors
- Stairway, wood, installation
- Trim and finish carpentry contractors
- Window and door (residential-type) of any material, prefabricated, installation
- Window installation
- Window, metal frame residential-type, installation
- Window, wood, installation
Government Buyers for NAICS 238350
Federal, state, and local government agencies are the primary buyers of finish carpentry services. These include departments of defense, housing authorities, public works, and educational institutions. Such agencies require finish carpentry contractors to outfit military barracks, government office buildings, schools, and public housing with durable and attractive woodwork and millwork. Additionally, agencies involved in facility maintenance and renovation rely on these contractors to extend the life and usability of existing structures while adhering to regulatory standards and budgets.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 238350
Contracts for finish carpentry services often take the form of firm-fixed-price or indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, especially for ongoing maintenance and renovation projects. Procurement methods may include competitive bidding, simplified acquisition procedures, or negotiated contracts depending on project size and urgency. Typical contract values vary widely, ranging from small-scale interior finish projects valued under $100,000 to larger installations and renovations that can exceed several million dollars, particularly in military or large institutional construction programs.
Details for NAICS 238350
Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 23835 | Finish Carpentry Contractors |
| 2383 | Building Finishing Contractors |
| 238 | Specialty Trade Contractors |
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