Halibut Cove Carpentry
Completed coastal home project by Halibut Cove Carpentry

Craftsmanship for your home.

Decks, windows & doors, and finish carpentry — Halifax & the South Shore.

10+ years of experience
Free estimates in our service area
We respond within 24 hours
Tidy worksites, every job

Explore some of our past projects

See how we've transformed homes throughout Halifax and the South Shore with our expert carpentry services.

Client Testimonials

Discover why our clients keep coming back to Halibut Cove Carpentry for their home improvement projects.

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Client testimonial
“Great work right from start to finish. Lyle will listen to what you want and need, plan the job, source the materials for your budget planning and get the job done well. We have been repeat clients for both interior work and an amazing deck project, The attention to detail, up level finishes and solid workmanship are key for me. Thank you…already planning my next project with Halibut Cove Carpentry!”
Wanda · Halifax, NS
Client testimonial
“They just completed a very difficult job for me - ripping out some dry rot and installing new window casings on the front of my house. They milled the window casings on site, were in constant communication, no cost overruns, and kept a very tidy work site. A highly skilled and fun group to have around. I can't say enough!”
Christopher · Lunenburg, NS
Lyle Porter working on deck construction at a waterfront property

Meet your carpenter

Lyle has over 10 years of framing, deck building, trim, and restoration carpentry experience. He created Halibut Cove Carpentry to better connect with clients and deliver a transparent, trustworthy, and reliable service to his community.

Lyle Porter — Owner & Lead Carpenter

Halibut Cove Carpentry service areaAtlantic OceanHalifaxDartmouthBedfordSackvilleSpryfieldCole HarbourTimberleaHammonds PlainsTantallonProspect BayHatchet LakeHead of St. Margarets BayHubbardsChesterChester BasinMahone BayLunenburgBridgewater

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Where we work

From HRM to Bridgewater, we serve 18 communities across Halifax and the South Shore — and we respond to every quote request within 24 hours.

HalifaxDartmouthBedfordSackvilleSpryfieldCole HarbourTimberleaHammonds Plains+ 10 more
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