My Story

Hi, I’m Chris. I remember watching my grandfather’s woodworking projects develop with fascination. I inherited his handyman’s gene, and have been doing building projects and repairs for as long as I can remember. I left a teaching career to pursue carpentry full time in 2018, and haven’t looked back. I started out working with a contractor friend doing additions and renovations, then spent time with a larger company building houses in coastal southern Maine.

When I’m not swinging a hammer, I sling a guitar. I am a singer-songwriter, and have been writing, recording and performing music in Maine for over 30 years. You can hear my music and see a gig calendar at www.chriskempwhite.com.

More than anything, I enjoy time with my family. I live in Richmond with my wife and two children.

Services

Carpentry

Wood and Wires offer a variety of light carpentry services: built-in cabinets and shelves, window and door replacements, and much more. Small projects like these can increase space and organization, spruce up interior and exterior appearances, and cut down on energy costs. 

Home Repair

Drywall patching, interior and exterior trim repair and replacement, siding repairs, rot repair, door adjustments. Many carpenters don’t have time for small jobs, but I love handyman repairs like these.

Remodeling

Kitchen and bathroom renovations can be easy and inexpensive. A new vanity, paint, and flooring can carry a little money a long way and can be done in a short time.

…and more

Leaky faucets, electrical outlet replacements, I’ve even fixed a few dryers. If you need something fixed while I’m doing a carpentry project at your home, ask me about it. I might just be able to help!

Testimonials

“I highly recommend Chris White as a carpenter. His work is excellent!

Chris has completed a number of projects at both our mainland and island homes, such as installing railings, doors, flooring and siding; replacing windows; and reconstructing a rotted corner of our house. His work is precise, he keeps the work sites tidy, and the results, to our eye, are flawless, while being done both in a timely manner and for good value.

Chris also built us a desk with a sliding shelf, which is so beautiful and well-made that I am sure it will become a family heirloom.

I recommend Chris without reservation.”

— P.M., Falmouth

My Promise

I’ll only work with the best materials available and provide a 1 year guarantee on all labor. I never compromise quality for time and give my clients realistic schedules that accommodate their lives. I strive for honest customer service, so contracts are only paid in full when the finished work is to your complete satisfaction.