Post sits on the high plains below the caprock, where historic planned-town homes built in the early 1900s still anchor the neighborhoods with original wood floors, deep front porches, and trim work that tells the story of the South Plains.
When that wood needs repair, Lubbock Carpentry knows Post. We've worked on the original sill plates and rim joists under those pier-and-beam foundations, replaced rotted porch framing, and restored finish carpentry in homes across ZIP 79356. The dry climate and intense sun here create their own challenges for wood, and we understand how to address them honestly.
Carpentry in Post (79356)
Post's housing stock is distinctive. The planned-town homes from the 1920s and 1930s sit on shallow pier-and-beam foundations over caliche-layered sandy clay loam. That terrain drains poorly in some lots, and water pooling under a house can work its way into sill plates, floor joists, and subfloor framing over time. The high plains sun and low humidity here don't cause rot the way humid air does back east, but when water does get in through a leaky gutter, poor grading, or sprinkler overspray, it stays trapped and the wood deteriorates. We've seen it in crawlspaces, under porches, and in the rim joists where the sill plate meets the foundation.
The wind and hail that sweep across the Llano Estacado also take their toll. Fascia, soffit, and exterior trim get sandblasted by dust and damaged by hail, and a compromised roof or gutter system means water finds its way inside. Our team has repaired fascia, replaced rotted porch beams, and sistered floor joists in Post homes where the damage started small and grew quietly.
We serve Post and the surrounding Lubbock area with the same attention: we look carefully at what's actually happening, explain it plainly, and propose repair whenever the wood justifies it.
Our services in Post
- Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair in Post · Lubbock's dry air does not cause rot on its own, but hail-cracked roofs…
- Termite Damage Repair in Post · Subterranean termites are less aggressive on the South Plains than in humid…
- Floor Joist & Subfloor Repair in Post · Sagging, bouncy or soft floors in Lubbock's older pier-and-beam homes usually…
- Beam Replacement & Load-Bearing Wall Removal in Post · Open-concept conversions and failing beams call for real structural carpentry.
- Framing & Structural Carpentry in Post · Remodel framing done right: new interior walls, garage and ADU build-outs…
- Finish & Trim Carpentry in Post · The details that separate a real finish carpenter from a handyman…
- Crown Molding & Baseboard Installation in Post · Crown molding, baseboards, chair rail and window trim installed with the coped…
- Custom Built-Ins & Shelving in Post · Built-in bookshelves, window seats, media walls…
- Interior Door Installation & Repair in Post · Doors that stick, swing open on their own or never latched right…
- Exterior & Entry Door Installation in Post · Entry, back and French doors installed tight against South Plains wind…
- Cabinet & Vanity Installation in Post · Precise installation of kitchen cabinets…
- Stair & Railing Repair in Post · Squeaky treads, loose banisters, worn stringers…
- Deck & Porch Repair in Post · Hail, wind-driven dust, punishing sun and freeze-thaw swings are hard on…
- Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim Repair in Post · Hail-dented, split or peeling fascia boards are often the first place water…
How a Job Works in Post
We start with a free on-site assessment. You describe what you've noticed, we walk the property, and we look at the framing, foundation, drainage, and condition of the wood. We take time to understand the problem and explain what we find. Many Post homeowners are familiar with their homes' original construction, and we respect that history.
Once we've diagnosed the issue, we give you a straightforward estimate for the repair. If it's wood rot in a sill plate or floor joist, we explain whether the wood can be repaired or needs replacement, and we price it honestly. If a permit is required for structural work, we let you know and defer to the City of Post's building department for the rules that apply to your property. We handle the carpentry, and you remain in control of any permitting decisions.
On the job itself, we work methodically. Tight lot access is common in Post's older neighborhoods, so we coordinate our work schedule and parking with your property and your neighbors. We protect your floors and landscaping, complete the work to standard, and leave the site clean. You get a final walkthrough so you understand what was done and why.
Pricing for carpentry in Post depends on the scope, access, and condition of the wood. Wood rot repair in a small sill section or fascia runs from $650 upward. Floor joist and subfloor repair, which is more involved, typically starts at $1,800. Porch beam or structural framing replacement runs higher, from $2,500 to $3,500 or more depending on the size and complexity. Finish work like crown molding, baseboard, or interior door installation ranges from $450 to $1,100. The key factors are the size of the area, how accessible it is, whether the damage is isolated or widespread, and whether permits apply. We'll give you a free estimate over the phone or on-site. Call us at (806) 686-3279 with photos or details, and we'll walk you through what we'd expect to find and what it would cost.
