Built with Craft and Proportion

About Us

Named after St. Joseph, the Patron of Craftsmen, SJ Carpentry is built around honest work, careful planning, and lasting craftsmanship. We create new homes, additions, kitchens, and renovations guided by classical design principles, the American residential tradition, durable materials, and a careful sense of proportion.

Licensed and Insured

We're licensed and insured in the state of Minnesota. Our license number is #BC808306. You can view our license certificate and insurance here.

Veteran Owned

Built on discipline, follow-through, and respect for the people we serve.

Catholic-Owned

Our faith shapes our work through honesty, stewardship, and care for each client.

Family-Owned

We take pride in building a company our family can stand behind.

Locally-Owned

Based in Circle Pines and serving homeowners throughout the Twin Cities.

A Hands-On Builder Guided by Craft, Proportion, and Tradition

SJCarpentry is a residential building company shaped by craft, proportion, and the classical design principles found in traditional American homes. Whether we are building new, adding on, or renovating an existing space, we look for the details that make a project feel balanced, durable, and natural to the home.

That means paying attention to more than finishes. Scale, symmetry, room flow, window placement, trim, materials, and transitions all matter. A well-built project should not feel random or trendy. It should feel considered, useful, and built to last.

Inspired by St. Joseph, the Patron of Craftsmen, our work is rooted in integrity, careful execution, and respect for the families we serve. We want each project to be something we can stand behind for years.

How the Process Works For Our Clients

From consultation to completion, we're here to make your vision a reality.

Step 1

Start the Conversation

We talk through what you’re hoping to build, change, or improve and make sure the project is a good fit.

Step 2

Review the Home and Scope

We look at the existing conditions, project goals, layout, structure, materials, and how the work should relate to the home.

Step 3

Align Scope and Budget

We discuss budget range, priorities, and project direction before moving into detailed planning.

Step 4

Plan the Details

We work through drawings, selections, trade input, schedule, and the details needed for a clear proposal.

Step 5

Build with Care

We manage construction with clear communication, clean execution, and attention to proportion, transitions, and finish quality.

Step 6

Final Walkthrough

We review the finished work together and make sure the details are complete.