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Introduction

I am honest and fair and most importantly reliable with 24 years in construction.

Overview

Hired 26 times

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2 employees

2 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Alice C.

Aug 2, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Incredible to work with. Excellent workmanship. Thrilled with the doors and headboard Donal installed. He also helped on additional shaving doors etc - couldn’t have been better to work with, thank you!

Details: No, I will need the carpenter to provide the molding or trim • Yes, I need help designing the molding or trim • As recommended by carpenter • I would like it painted

Trim or Molding Installation

Jason K.

Jul 9, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Want to start by saying thank you to Donal for installing my 75 inch TV on my living room wall , looks great and a job well done. Having an older we always anticipate obstacles which Donal was able to overcome with ease . Everything turned out perfectly exceeding our expectations and will definitely reach out again with more upcoming projects . Highly recommended!! Thanks again Jason

Details: Wall mount • Not sure, need professional's help to determine • TV larger than 60 inches • Yes, there’s an electrical outlet nearby • Yes, I need to conceal cables and wires • No, I’d like help in selecting a mount or stand • As recommended by the professional • Cable or satellite box • Gaming console • Sound bar

TV Mounting

Lauren N.

May 20, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

The work Donal did in our home is fantastic. We had Donal reinstall baseboards in one room & a hallway, as well as fix some areas that were badly damaged. He worked swiftly and completed the work to such a high standard. Really impressed by the work, and I'm looking forward to planning more projects with Donal in the near future!

Details: Baseboards • Casing • Drywall • No, I will need the carpenter to provide the molding or trim • This is just an installation job - no design needed • As recommended by carpenter • 41 - 80 ft • I would like it stained

Trim or Molding Installation

Trevor S.

Mar 15, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

High quality work removing baseboards and replacing with new. With some tricky sections that he navigated masterfully. Would recommend

Details: Baseboards • Drywall • No, I will need the carpenter to provide the molding or trim • This is just an installation job - no design needed • As recommended by carpenter • 0 - 40 ft • I would like it painted

Trim or Molding Installation

Cat S.

Mar 8, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Donal to build a custom vanity out of a slab of tiger maple in my bedroom. It wasn’t an easy project. The wall it’d mount to is poured plaster. To further complicate the situation it had to match my antique furniture, which required a very special Shellac finish. Donal was patient and thoughtful in his approach to the project. He listened to my needs, and worked with me to devise an a plan. The pieces turned out to out beautifully. It was worth every penny! If you’re considering hiring him, my best advice is not to hesitate. His schedule fills up fast! I

Details: Cabinets, shelves, or bookcases • Application of finishes (sanding, staining, painting) • Residential

General Carpentry

Credentials

License

License Type: Home Improvement Contractor (NJ)

License verified on 4/1/2024

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Donal Mccarthy

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Cheap price contractors always works out to be the most expensive and it’s an expensive lesson to learn. Our pricing is honest and fair and we can always work with costumers and advise some cost saving ideas, as a business we want our costumers to hire us again.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Getting to know your customer and their requirement is very important to us and also allows us to price the job at hand more confidently.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 22 years experience in construction from heavy engineering to self build and design, i also hold an extremely strong knowledge on self- sufficient homes and have records of results, My training and certification starts from 4 years of training in carpentry and pushed to senior management.