The name "Old World Carpentry" makes one think of things well-made with careful attention to detail. It is just the right name for Jens Müeller's business: it describes perfectly his
work ethic. Jens has done both exterior and interior work for me and it is always first-rate. Most importantly, he takes pride in his work, and this is not all that common these days.
I am confident that anything done by Old World Carpentry will be done well. Jessie D-M, April 2012
Old World Carpentry is a local, family business owned and operated by Jens Muller. Jens mastered his craft within the German apprenticeship tradition, training under master carpenters and cabinet makers. Today, Old World Carpentry brings that time- honored tradition to the buildings and homes of Central Virginia.
We specialize in historic renovations, striving to restore Central Virginia's historic buildings while maintaining their original integrity. Residential homeowners can also call on Old World Carpentry for interior and exterior renovations, as well as custom cabinetry and built-ins. For home garden areas, we construct decks, garden structures, and treehouses.
Much of the lumber for our projects is locally harvested and custom sawn with our Wood-Mizer portable saw mill. We have the capability to turn logs into lumber, siding, roof shakes, and even firewood and mulch. Due to the mill's portability, we can saw downed trees into usable lumber on site. Our customers enjoy this sustainable harvest of trees from their natural landscape, and can then enjoy watching us use their home-grown lumber for their home building project.
German Engineering
September 2012 issue of Nelson County Life
“I like to create things; it’s fun to go out and make something new every day. It’s kind of an art. The possibilities are endless...”