Trim & Crown MoldingMitre-Tight. Caulk-Clean.
Trim is what separates a "nice room" from a custom-home room. Done right, it disappears into the walls. Done wrong, every gap is a shadow.
Crown molding, chair rail, wainscoting, and baseboard — they all share one rule: the seams have to be caulked, the miters have to be tight, and the paint has to match the ceiling or wall seamlessly. We take the time.
Services
Crown Molding Install
$8–$14/linear ft labor + material. A typical Carmel great-room crown $1,200–$2,800.
Baseboard Install / Replace
$3.50–$6/linear ft. Whole first-floor baseboard replacement $800–$1,800.
Chair Rail / Wainscoting
$12–$22/linear ft for chair rail; wainscoting quoted per wall.
Door & Window Casing
$65–$125 per door/window opening, includes miter cuts and caulk.
Trim Paint Touch-Up
After install, we paint what we cut. $85–$175 per room.
Vintage Trim Match
Custom-profile match for historic homes (Meridian-Kessler, Williams Creek). Priced per job.
$150 minimum + materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost of crown molding in Carmel?
Standard crown (3"–5" profile): $8–$14/linear ft labor, so a 60-ft great-room run lands $480–$840 labor + $150–$350 material. Oversized / layered profiles (Carmel WestClay, Bridgewater): $16–$28/ft labor.
Can you match vintage trim in historic homes?
Yes. For Meridian-Kessler 1920s bungalows and Williams Creek estates, we custom-order or shop-mill profiles to match. Typical premium over standard trim: 40–80%.
Do you caulk every trim seam?
Yes. Color-matched paintable caulk on every crown-ceiling joint, every inside miter, every outside miter, and every wall-baseboard gap. Uncaulked trim shadows visibly after one season.
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Estimate language: final invoice is based on actual labor hours + materials. Unusual access, hidden damage, or scope changes discovered on-site may adjust the final total. Nothing is billed without your approval.
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NHS serves 18 Central Indiana cities with 12 core services. Licensed, insured, and owner-operated since 2005.