CCS

Services

Commercial carpentry, end to end

Cleveland and Northeast Ohio — serving Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties.

01

Commercial Tenant Build-Outs

Full gut renovations and new commercial fit-outs from floor to ceiling.

Tenant build-outs transform a bare commercial shell — or an outgoing tenant's old layout — into a space that fits the new occupant's operations. Scope typically runs floor to ceiling: demo, framing, drywall, doors and hardware, trim, and finish carpentry, coordinated with the mechanical, electrical, and flooring trades.

We work directly from architect drawings or help the owner scope the job if drawings don't exist yet. Timelines are driven by the general contractor's master schedule; we hit our milestones so the next trade isn't waiting on us.

02

Rough Carpentry

Structural framing, blocking, and load-bearing work.

Rough carpentry is the structural skeleton of a space — wall framing, floor systems, roof blocking, headers, in-wall backing for fixtures and millwork. Done right, it sets every finish that follows up for success. Done wrong, every trade after it compensates.

We frame to spec, square and plumb, with in-wall blocking pre-planned for everything the finish crew and owner will hang: TVs, cabinets, grab bars, signage, specialty fixtures.

03

Finish & Trim Carpentry

Precision interior and exterior finish work — doors, trim, millwork.

Finish carpentry is the work the client actually sees — door and window casings, base, crown, wainscot, custom millwork, built-ins, ceiling details. It's where craft shows and where shortcuts show faster.

Tight miters, flush reveals, consistent scribe to out-of-square walls — this is the work Phil and Devon personally own on every project.

04

Light-Gauge Metal Framing

Cold-formed steel framing for commercial walls and ceilings.

Light-gauge (cold-formed) metal framing is standard in commercial interiors — non-combustible, dimensionally stable, and rated for the fire and acoustic assemblies most commercial code sections require. We frame interior partitions, soffits, bulkheads, chases, and specialty ceiling grids.

Every stud layout considers the drywall module, door and borrowed-lite openings, and what's going into the wall cavity — so the next trade finds the pocket already built for them.

05

Drywall

Full drywall installation, taping, and finishing.

Hang, tape, and finish — standard board, moisture-resistant, abuse-resistant, and fire-rated assemblies. We finish to the level the spec calls for (Level 4 for most paint applications, Level 5 for critical-light walls and gloss finishes).

A clean drywall job makes the paint crew look great. A sloppy one is impossible to hide. We land on the right side of that line.

06

Commercial Siding

Exterior siding installation for commercial properties.

Exterior siding and panel work for commercial properties — fiber cement, composite, metal, and specialty rain-screen systems. Installed over properly detailed sheathing, WRB, and flashing so the wall assembly actually performs the way it was designed to.

We coordinate closely with the roofer and the window installer because 90% of siding failures start at a transition someone else built.

Not sure what you need?

Call Phil or Devon directly — they'll walk your space, scope the job honestly, and tell you what's actually required.

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Frequently Asked

Questions commercial clients ask

Do you only do commercial carpentry, or do you also do residential?
Strictly commercial. We focus on tenant build-outs, office renovations, framing, and finish work for commercial properties across Northeast Ohio — we do not take on residential projects.
What areas of Northeast Ohio do you serve?
We serve the full Cleveland metro and surrounding counties — Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit. The shop is in Medina, OH.
How do I get a quote for a commercial build-out?
Call (330) 350-1924 or submit a project brief through the contact form. Phil or Devon will schedule a walk-through of the space, scope the job honestly, and send a detailed quote within a few business days.
Do you work with architects and general contractors directly?
Yes — most of our work comes through architects, GCs, and building owners. We are comfortable working from drawings, coordinating with other trades, and keeping schedules aligned with GC milestones.
What does "foreman-led" mean for my project?
Phil Mizer and Devon Freet, the two co-founders, are also the two foremen on every job. There is no project manager handoff and no layered subcontractor chain — the people you meet on day one are the people running the crew through completion.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Cleveland Carpentry Solutions LLC is a licensed and insured commercial carpentry contractor based in Medina, Ohio. Certificates of insurance can be provided on request before any work begins.