Custom Wood Fabrication in Wilmington, NC
When stock lumber will not do, Special Wood fabricates it. For more than three decades we have produced custom patterns, architectural millwork, and one-of-a-kind woodwork for builders, designers, and architects across Southeastern North Carolina – shaped to your drawings, in the species your project calls for.
Artisan Woodworking
Discover the pinnacle of custom woodworking with our on-site artisans. Whether you are looking for a custom-designed piece of furniture, intricate trims, or a one-of-a-kind architectural element, our seasoned artisans bring your vision to life with creativity and attention to detail.
Every piece is built and finished in-house, so quality is controlled from rough stock to the final detail.
Custom Patterns, Designed by Architects
Our Lumber Remanufacturing division, established in 1997, produces custom patterns designed by architects – reproducing historic profiles, matching existing millwork, and fabricating the exterior trim and interior moldings that off-the-shelf stock cannot match.
Special-Ordering, Handled
Architectural-grade beams, exotic woods, non-stock lumber items – if it is not in our 100,000 square foot warehouse, our special-ordering service sources it to your exact specifications.
What We Fabricate
Bring us a drawing, a sample, or an idea – our shop and artisans handle it.
- Custom architectural millwork and trim
- Intricate and historic moulding profiles
- Custom furniture and built-in elements
- Reproduction and matching of existing patterns
- Exterior trim and interior moldings
- CNC design technology for precise, repeatable work
Materials We Work In
We fabricate from our own inventory of finish-grade and rough lumber, with special-order and exotic species available on request.
Domestics: Poplar, Cypress, Southern Yellow Pine, and Treated Pine.
Imports & Exotics: Mahogany, Sapele, Jatoba, Red Balau, Yellow Balau, Garapa, Ipe, and many more.
Synthetics: We also mill PVC and composites. Architectural-grade beams and exotic woods sourced to order.
How It Works
- Share your vision – send a drawing, sample, or photo. We confirm species, dimensions, and detail.
- We fabricate it – our shop and artisans build to exact specification, with CNC precision where it counts.
- Quality check – every piece is inspected before it leaves the floor.
- Ready to install – finished and ready for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you reproduce or match an existing profile or piece?
Yes. Matching and reproducing existing millwork is one of our specialties. Bring us a sample, a section of the original, or a drawing and our artisans will fabricate a match in the appropriate species.
Do you build custom furniture and architectural elements?
Yes. From intricate trims to one-of-a-kind architectural elements and custom furniture pieces, our on-site artisans handle custom woodworking start to finish.
Can you source exotic or non-stock materials?
Yes. Through our special-ordering service we source architectural-grade beams, exotic woods, and non-stock lumber to your exact specifications, in addition to our own finish-grade and rough inventory.
Who do you work with?
Builders, designers, and architects across Southeastern North Carolina rely on us for fabrication, and we are glad to work directly with homeowners on custom projects. Reach out and we will talk through your project.