Expert Carpentry for Your Home
Custom Woodwork and Expert Restoration
We have spent 30 years perfecting our craft to build woodwork that truly belongs in your home. From careful historical restoration to unique custom builds, we focus on quality work that is built to stay solid for decades.
Based in Rye and serving the Seacoast within a 50-mile radius
Thirty Years of Custom Woodworking
We’re taking on new custom woodworking and restoration projects. Whether you need hand-carved signage or a full structural renovation, our family-run shop brings thirty years of experience to every joint we cut and every finish we apply.
Thirty years of New England tradition and honest craftsmanship in every piece we build.
At A Sure Sign & Design, woodworking is much more than just a job for us. Based in Rye, New Hampshire, we specialize in creating custom pieces that add real character to your home or business. Whether we are reviving a weathered storefront or hand-carving a signature sign, we focus on durability and the natural beauty of high-quality timber.
Creating a standout first impression
Handcrafted Signs and Gold Leaf
Your sign is often the first thing a customer sees. We use traditional hand lettering and genuine 22k gold leaf, or high-quality vinyl alternatives if you are on a budget, to create signs that feel welcoming and full of personality. From hand-carved welcome signs to custom murals, we handle everything from the initial design to the final finish.
Giving old woodwork a second life
Restoration and Carpentry
We specialize in restoring carved signs and storefronts to bring back their original charm. Our process uses professional solvents and careful hand-scraping followed by protective finishes built to handle the weather. We also handle structural carpentry for standalone buildings and additions to ensure your property stays solid for decades.
A personal approach to every project
Traditional Skills with Modern Results
We offer detailed consultations over the phone or at your site to make sure we understand your goals and your budget. We ship smaller custom items nationwide, but we focus our larger carpentry and storefront projects within a 50-mile radius of Portsmouth. By blending old-school lathe work and joinery with modern techniques, we deliver results that meet the high standards of our trade.
Thirty years of craftsmanship rooted in New England tradition
Expert woodwork and hand-carved detail in every piece
After three decades at the workbench, we have mastered the balance between traditional New England heritage and the precision modern projects require. We build things to last and make sure every piece we create has its own distinct character.
Thirty years of experience
We bring more than 30 years of carpentry to the table, using techniques learned from the master instrument and sign makers who came before us.
Gold leaf and high-end finishes
Whether you want genuine 22k gold leaf or a more budget-friendly gold vinyl, we know how to give your project a classic, brilliant shine.
Built for the elements
We know how New England weather treats wood. Everything we make is treated to stand up to the wind, rain, and snow for years to come.
Restoring what is worth saving
We love bringing old signs and storefronts back to life. We handle everything from structural repairs to cleaning up the details while keeping the original charm intact.