Locally Based. Locally Trusted.
Todd Nelson lives and works in the Sioux Falls area. He knows the communities he serves, including Tea, and he shows up like it.
SERVING TEA, SD
Custom Remodeling Contractor in Tea, SD
Custom cabinetry, kitchen and bath remodels, decks and finish carpentry in Tea, SD from Todd Nelson, owner and general contractor.
Qualified Carpentry Serves Tea, SD
Tea sits right on the I-29 corridor southwest of Sioux Falls, which is why it filled in so quickly with young families and why its housing is mostly newer than the metro average. Newer houses do not need rescuing, they need finishing, and that is the bulk of what Todd Nelson does in Tea: cabinetry upgrades, built-ins, trim packages and lower levels.
The most common Tea request is a kitchen that works harder. That can mean adding an island with seating and storage, replacing a builder cabinet run with custom cabinetry, or extending cabinets to the ceiling to get rid of the dust shelf. Todd spent nine years in cabinetry sales, design and installation before founding Qualified Carpentry, so the design conversation and the install are handled by the same person.
Because Tea homes are close to Sioux Falls and to the interstate, Todd is on those jobsites daily rather than weekly. He also builds decks and covered outdoor structures in Tea, and installs MagnaTrack motorized retractable screens for homeowners who want to use a porch through mosquito season. Commercial work in Tea includes retail spaces, office fit-outs and multi-unit residential complexes.
Qualified Carpentry holds a City of Sioux Falls Residential Building Contractor license, is fully bonded and insured, and is a member of the National Association of Home Builders. That same standard of work comes to every community we serve, including Tea.
Projects Todd builds most often in Tea
- Island additions and ceiling-height custom cabinetry in newer builds
- MagnaTrack motorized retractable screens on covered porches
- Lower-level family rooms, bedrooms and baths
Todd also serves Harrisburg, Lennox, Sioux Falls and the rest of the Sioux Falls region, and Tea sits approximately 12 miles southwest of Sioux Falls along the I-29 corridor. See the full list of services or read Todd Nelson's background.
Start Your Tea Project32 Years of Experience
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Complimentary Consultation
NAHB Member
SoFi Financing Available
Why Tea Homeowners Choose Qualified Carpentry
32 Years of Trade Experience
Not a new company learning on your project. Todd has been doing this work for 32 years. That experience shows up in every estimate, every build, and every finished room.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Fully licensed by the City of Sioux Falls. Bonded and insured on every project. NAHB member. You are protected from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
SERVICES
Popular Projects in Tea, SD
Everything Qualified Carpentry builds in Sioux Falls is available in Tea. Pick the work closest to your project to see how Todd approaches it.
THE PROCESS
How a Tea Project Works
The same steps on every job, whether it is a trim package or a full kitchen.
1. Tell Todd About the Project
Call 605-212-6318 or send the details through the estimate form. Todd answers his own phone. You are not routed to a call center or handed to a salesperson.
2. Measurements & Details
Most projects need measurements and a clear picture of the existing conditions before anything can be priced. Todd gathers what he needs, in person when the job calls for it.
3. Current Vendor Pricing
Estimates are not handed out on the spot. Materials, cabinets, windows, and specialty products are quoted with vendors so the number you receive reflects current pricing.
4. Written Estimate
You get a written estimate covering scope, materials, and what is included, so there are no surprises once work begins.
5. Build & Final Walkthrough
Todd does the work himself with a small trusted crew, keeps the site clean, and walks the finished project with you before it is called done.
What Affects Project Cost in Tea
Todd will not throw out a number over the phone to win the job. Every Tea estimate is written after measurements and current vendor pricing, and these are the factors that move it.
Request a Written Estimate- Size of the space and the overall scope of work
- Materials and finish level you choose
- Whether the layout or any structure changes
- Condition of what is already there once demolition starts
- Plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work the project triggers
- Timeline, scheduling, and current vendor lead times
What Clients Say
"Qualified Carpentry does AMAZING work! High quality finishes and attention to detail second to none. I have worked with many contractors and this company hits the mark on every aspect. Their custom design, knowledge, professionalism and finished result will exceed your expectations!"
Jody B.
Sioux Falls, SD
"Todd finished my basement several years ago, he did such an amazing job. I will definitely be using him again and would highly recommend him for your needs!"
Ron H.
Sioux Falls, SD
"Always quality work! Many design ideas to update your home."
Barb N.
Sioux Falls, SD
Other Areas We Serve
Qualified Carpentry serves communities throughout the Sioux Falls metro area and surrounding region.
Common Questions About Contractor Services in Tea
Does Qualified Carpentry install custom cabinets in Tea, SD?
Yes. Custom cabinetry is Todd Nelson's specialty. He spent nine years in cabinetry sales, design and installation before founding Qualified Carpentry, and he designs and installs kitchen, bath, laundry and built-in cabinetry throughout Tea. The company is licensed, bonded and insured.
Can you add a kitchen island in a Tea home?
Yes. Island additions are one of the most common Tea kitchen projects, and they involve cabinetry, countertop, electrical and sometimes plumbing. Todd Nelson coordinates all of it and installs the cabinetry himself, with 32 years of trade experience and a licensed, bonded and insured company behind the work.
Do you install motorized screens on Tea porches?
Yes. Qualified Carpentry is an authorized MagnaTrack installer, and motorized retractable screens are popular on Tea covered porches because they keep the view and block insects and wind. Todd Nelson measures, orders and installs each system himself, licensed, bonded and insured.
How is Todd different from a remodeling company in Tea?
Todd Nelson is the contractor who bids your Tea project and the one who builds it. There is no sales team, no project manager handoff and no rotating crew. Thirty-two years of hands-on cabinetry and finish carpentry experience shows up in the same person on your jobsite.
What does a Tea remodel schedule look like?
Trim and built-in work in Tea usually runs a few days. Bathrooms run one to three weeks. Kitchens run three to eight weeks once cabinetry arrives. Todd Nelson gives a realistic schedule in writing with the estimate rather than promising a date that material lead times will not support.
Does Qualified Carpentry serve builders and businesses in Tea?
Yes. Todd Nelson handles retail spaces, business office fit-outs, salon suites and multi-unit residential complexes in Tea, along with custom home finish packages. He is a member of NAHB, the Home Builders of Sioux Empire and the South Dakota Home Builders Association.
Ready to Start Your Tea Project?
Call Todd Nelson directly or request an estimate online. He serves Tea and surrounding communities and follows up personally.