Finishing Carpenter — Calgary, AB

The work
that lives
in the details.

I'm Justis Tan — a finishing carpenter based in Calgary, working on high-end custom homes for builders like Light House and Baywest. Doors, trim, baseboards, casings, and custom built-ins.

Custom walk-in closet by Justis Tan
DoorsBaseboards & CasingsWindow TrimCustom Built-InsBlueprint Reading
Justis Tan
Justis Tan

On Site — Calgary, AB

About

Calgary-based finishing carpenter on a path to the full ticket.

I've been working full-time in finishing carpentry since January 2024 with Martinwood Finishing Ltd, subcontracted through Echo House Finishing on custom residential homes for builders including Light House Homes and Baywest Homes.

My day-to-day is doors, baseboards, casings, window trim, and custom built-ins — reading blueprints, working alongside other trades, and keeping finished surfaces protected from start to finish. I'm continuing to develop my skills and am pursuing my formal apprenticeship training next.

2024

Started

YYC

Based In

Class 5

GDL Licensed

Selected Work — 2023 / 2024

Rooms, refined.

A small collection of recent commissions. Every piece below was built, fit, and finished on site.

Pantry Shelfs

Built-Ins — 2024

Pantry Shelfs

Custom pantry shelving fit on site — wrap-around shelves with crisp paint-grade returns, built to hold the everyday load.

Cased Double Closet Doors

Door Installation — 2024

Cased Double Closet Doors

Double closet doors set plumb and trimmed with full casing — tight reveals on both jambs and a clean centre meeting line.

Picture-Frame Wainscoting

Trim Carpentry — 2024

Picture-Frame Wainscoting

Two-tier picture-frame wainscoting — eight panels laid out, cut, and pinned to a perfect grid across the wall.

Basic Pantry Shelving

Cabinetry — 2024

Basic Pantry Shelving

Straightforward pantry shelving installed across the wall — long, level runs ready for everyday use.

Bedroom Closet Shelving

Built-Ins — 2024

Bedroom Closet Shelving

Bedroom closet shelving framed and fit on site — clean wrap-around shelves sized for daily use.

Pantry Shelving

Finishing — 2024

Pantry Shelving

Walk-in pantry shelving wrapped around the corner — clean white shelves set level on solid cleats, ready for finish.

Craft

What I bring to the site.

Skills I rely on every day across custom residential builds in Calgary — listed plainly because that's how the work is done.

01 — On Site

  • Finishing Carpentry
  • Door Installation
  • Trim, Baseboard & Casing
  • Custom Built-Ins

02 — Cuts & Layout

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Miter & Bevel Cutting
  • Layout from Floor Plans
  • Scribing & Fitting

03 — Tools

  • Miter Saws
  • Table Saws
  • Finish & Brad Nail Guns
  • Pneumatic Tools

Index

Experience & education.

Jan 2024 — Present

Finishing Carpenter — Custom Homes

Martinwood Finishing Ltd · Calgary, AB

  • Finishing carpentry on custom residential projects subcontracted through Echo House Finishing.
  • High-end custom builds for Light House Homes and Baywest Homes.
  • Installed interior and exterior doors, baseboards, casings, and window trims with clean, accurate finish work.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and floor plans to determine layout and installation requirements.
  • Constructed and installed custom shelving, closet systems, and built-ins.
  • Collaborated with supervisors and other trades to complete projects safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained organized, clean work areas to protect finished surfaces and flooring.

Education

High School Diploma — STEM Strand

Foundation in problem-solving, math, and applied sciences

  • Valid Class 5 GDL Driver's License.
  • Pursuing formal carpentry apprenticeship training.

Get in touch

Let's build
something quiet.

Hiring, subcontracting, or just want to talk shop? Send a note — I read every message personally and reply within two business days.

Based in

Calgary, AB

Justis Tan

Finishing Carpenter — Calgary, AB

Lei.jtab@gmail.com

587-839-6507

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