How to Hire a Professional Carpenter

When considering a home project you want a carpenter that you can trust to do quality work, to finish the job on time and to not overcharge you. You can find this trustworthy carpenter with a few different types of research methods.

• Get your phone book, flip to the yellow pages and find the carpenters or construction companies in your area. Have a few interview-type questions prepared that you can ask the companies when you call. Choose the carpenter that you feel answered your questions of concern in the best manner.


• Ask your friends, neighbors and family members if they have any carpenters that they’d recommend. You’ll often receive the most honest feedback when asking people you know.


• Get online and take a look at several area carpenter websites. Carpenter websites will usually show pictures of completed projects, information about the carpenter’s experience and maybe even some testimonials. Keep in mind that a website was made by the company to get jobs. Web sites can sometimes be misleading.


• Get a free estimate on your project if offered by the carpenter. Getting an estimate will not only give you a chance to get a price on the project, but, you can also meet the carpenter personally. Hire the carpenter that makes you feel the most comfortable, or the one that gives the most reasonable bid.


• Choose a carpenter that is the most qualified for your project. Different carpenters specialize in different construction aspects. There are carpenters that specialize in siding, concrete, roofing, electrical work and many more construction projects.