Should I hire a carpentry contractor for my remodeling or addition project? A: DIY stores and home improvement centers may carry many of the tools and materials needed for a home remodeling or addition project, and you take on these projects yourself, but many people find that it saves time, money and frustration to hire an experience remodeling carpnetry contractor instead.

I have three estimates and they vary greatly in price. Why? A: It’s not uncommon for prices to vary from contractor to contractor. But if the gap between the highest price and the lowest price seems too substantial to be correct, or if one bid is much higher or lower than the others, talk to the contractors again. It may be that one contractor didn’t understand the scope or details of the project. Ask the contractors to fully explain their bids, and if they’re vague about their answers, move on to the next contractor. Beware of bids that seem artificially low, as some contractors purposely underbid jobs and then tack on expensive change orders during the construction.

Professional Carpenter Qualifications. * Knowledge: In addition to the knowledge required of the carpenter, the carpenter must possess a working knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques. * Abilities: In addition to the abilities required of the carpenter, the professional Carpenter must be able to lead, instruct and coordinate the work of a small group or crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers; accurately estimate costs, supplies and materials needed for jobs; prepare lists of materials; ensure work is performed in sequence; maintain records; and prepare more complex reports. * Experience: In addition to the experience required of the Carpenter, the abilities of a professional carpenter normally would be acquired through one to two years of experience as a journey-level carpenter that included work coordination responsibilities.