Custom Staircases, Finish Carpentry & Period Woodwork
Serving Southern New Hampshire since 1980.
Legacy craftsmanship.
Where woodwork
becomes art.
Ray’s Woodworks specializes in premium millwork and custom carpentry for interiors where proportion and aesthetics matters. The work is guided by time-honored methods and quality materials, resulting in spaces that feel balanced and considered.
Shaped by Craft, Not Trends.
Precision in Every Detail.
Where history is preserved and character carefully retained.
services
Designed with attention to geometry, proportion, and flow, including hardwood stairs, railings, stair remodels, and the surrounding trim and flooring.
Thoughtful restoration work that preserves original craftsmanship, materials, and structural integrity.
Historically accurate moldings, trim, and paneling that respect the character of older New England homes.
Period Moldings & Interior Trim
Bookcases, cabinetry, mantels, and built-ins designed to fit naturally within the architecture.
Custom woodwork for churches and sacred spaces, including doors, altars, shrines, statuary surrounds, and interior finishes.
Installation and replacement of hardwood flooring for historic homes and restorations, including stairwells and hallways.
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I’ve been in business for over 40 years, but my love for woodworking began much earlier, back in childhood. I was drawn to ancient architecture and craftsmanship, to the way those works have endured, and how their designs are still sought after generations later.
That sense of continuity has stayed with me. Creating work that feels rooted, intentional, and connected to the past matters deeply to me. Beauty and proportion have always been central to my approach, and I strive to carry that perspective into every project I take on.
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Meet the Master craftsman
Client Reviews
Graciously shared
— Elaine G.
"Ray did a beautiful custom job installing hardwood stair treads to the basement and covering the exposed foundation wall with beadboard. It took several days of measuring, cutting, and fitting, but the result matched our hardwood flooring on the main floor. We are extremely pleased with the stairs."
— Elena B.
"Ray did an amazing job on our staircase. Results were better than what I could have imagined. He is a perfectionist and I was grateful for that."
— Mike A.
"Ray did an excellent job remodeling our staircase. He is very professional, very detail-oriented, and a great guy. Our remodel job was a little more complicated than at first glance, and Ray suggested a modification that really made everything look better than our original thought. Ray’s pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend Ray’s Woodworks!"
— Erica C.
"Ray installed wood flooring in my upstairs bedrooms, hallway and stairwell. We encountered issues with the materials (not Ray's responsibility) but Ray was able to adjust his schedule and work with me to accommodate the delay. More importantly the work he did was of the highest quality and he was great about cleaning up while he worked and keep the disruption to our family at a minimum. It was a pleasure working with him and I would highly recommend him."
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It’s felt in the way a space comes together.
I work closely with clients to take an initial concept and shape it into a clear, considered vision, then carry it through to execution. The true measure of the work is how it lives in the space over time, in homes, historic interiors, and churches where continuity and character matter.
Each project is shaped to feel settled, appropriate, and lasting.
Excellent craftsmanship is quiet.
Philosophy of Craft
While based in Southeastern New Hampshire, I work with homeowners, builders, designers, and parishes throughout the region.
Inquiries are welcome below.
And everywhere in between
serving southern New hampshire
