How do I hire the best general contractor in Phoenix?
Hiring the best general contractor in Phoenix requires researching their skills, pricing and credentials. To start, read reviews from past customers and check out project photos to verify the contractors' skills.
Next, ask contractors if they hold the right license, permits, insurance and other credentials for your projects. You can also search for this information on your own online.
Narrow down your list of potential contractors to three or five, and ask them all to send you a free estimate for your project.
How do I find a good carpenter in Phoenix?
Search online for top-rated carpenters in the Phoenix area. Review several online profiles to understand their work history, and look for reviews from satisfied (and dissatisfied) customers.
When you’re ready to hire, contact three or five carpenters to ask for a free price quote and verify that they hold insurance and the proper licenses. Carpenters in Phoenix must adhere to strict licensing requirements through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Finish carpenters should hold the R-60 specialty license. Remodeling and repair carpenters should hold an R-61 specialty, and most other residential carpenters should hold an R-7 license.
Who is a carpenter and what do they do?
Carpenters are skilled craftsmen who build things out of wood. Depending on what the carpenter builds, they may be referred to by various names. A framer is a carpenter who puts up the framing on a house. A trim or finish carpenter installs the finishing touches of prefabricated or custom trim and detail work once a house has been built and the walls are up. A furniture maker or woodworker builds furniture — such as tables, beds and dressers — out of wood. A cabinetmaker is a carpenter who builds custom and semi-custom wood cabinets. If you’re having a home built or remodeled, your general contractor will either provide or subcontract the carpentry work for the framing, cabinets and trim. You can hire a carpenter directly to update the trim in your home, build you a piece of custom furniture, or repair or replace your wood cabinets.
Do carpenters build houses?
Carpenters are trained to work with wood. That means that any part of your home that is built of wood is very likely to involve a carpenter. Framing carpenters will put up the wood that makes up the bones of your home. If you’re having a wood floor installed, it may be done by a carpenter — although being a carpenter is not a requirement to install flooring. Trim, baseboards, wainscoting and any other detail work is typically installed by a finish carpenter. The wood boxes of custom cabinets will be built and installed by a carpenter.
Although all of these components in your new or remodeled home are built by carpenters who specialize in building things with wood, a general contractor typically oversees construction of the entire house. If the general contractor is also a carpenter skilled in all these areas, they may well construct your entire home. More often, the general contractor subcontracts out the various building stages to different individuals, including carpenters.
How do you find a good carpenter?
To find a good carpenter near you, do the following:
- Use Thumbtack to find a list of carpenters in your area.
- Filter the list by selecting a specific carpentry service, such as general carpentry or cabinetry.
- Identify carpenters who have high ratings.
- View the carpenters’ profiles and learn more about their specialties.
- Read their customer reviews and look at photos of their past work.
After you get a good sense of their quality of work, make sure the carpenter has the necessary credentials in your state. Then, request several cost estimates for your project(s).
What does a finish carpenter charge per hour?
On average, finish carpenters charge $60 per hour. However, this hourly rate will vary depending on where you live, the scope of the project and other factors. For a more accurate estimate, ask for price quotes from at least three finish carpenters in your area.