Carpenter/general repairs near Wolfeboro

capybarus · 11-24-2014, 01:32 PM

Hi, All - does anyone have recommendations for a carpenter in/near Wolfeboro? Someone who can do a variety of small to medium jobs around the house - e.g. wall repair (wood/drywall), door repair, bathroom floor... Also, what are the reasonable rates that I can expect Lakes Region carpenters to charge? I got one recommendation from neighbors already, but the person quoted $49/hr, which seems steep. Thank you.

tis · 11-24-2014, 03:32 PM

That is on the high side. You should be able to find someone for less than that. A few years ago, they almost all got $50 an hour, but when times changed, they dropped their prices.

BroadHopper · 11-24-2014, 04:28 PM

lately handymen / women are charging around $80 an hour. And usually come when they feel like it.

I would call David Gammon in Laconia, very reasonable and reliable.

603.528.1089

ishoot308 · 11-24-2014, 04:38 PM

Honestly $49.00 per hour for a experienced finish carpenter sounds reasonable to me. It's not like he's making $49.00 per hour in his take home pay once his overhead and other required business expenses are met.

Everyone in the building trades are fairly busy right now. If this person has experience and came recommended from people you trust and you have done your due dilligence, I wouldn't "shop it out" too long. An experienced and quality oriented finish carpenter can be hard to find right now.

Good luck!

Dan

sky's · 11-24-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Honestly $49.00 per hour for a experienced finish carpenter sounds reasonable to me. It's not like he's making $49.00 per hour in his take home pay once his overhead and other required business expenses are met.

Everyone in the building trades are fairly busy right now. If this person has experience and came recommended from people you trust and you have done your due dilligence, I wouldn't "shop it out" too long. An experienced and quality oriented finish carpenter can be hard to find right now.

Good luck!

Dan

110% correct finding a good contractor now will be tough. you have to understand that your buying a SERVICE NOT A PRODUCT. best of luck.

capybarus · 11-24-2014, 10:05 PM

Thanks, all for the replies!

tis · 11-25-2014, 07:56 AM

All the carpenters I know would LOVE to get $80 an hour. Plumbers and electricians get that but not carpenters.

BroadHopper · 11-25-2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

All the carpenters I know would LOVE to get $80 an hour. Plumbers and electricians get that but not carpenters.

Tradesmen charged $80? tell me about it. Apprentices maybe, but journeymen and masters make at least $125.

Unless you know someone I don't know!

tis · 11-25-2014, 04:47 PM

I must. I have never paid 125.

11-24-2014, 01:32 PM	#1
capybarus Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Carpenter/general repairs near Wolfeboro Hi, All - does anyone have recommendations for a carpenter in/near Wolfeboro? Someone who can do a variety of small to medium jobs around the house - e.g. wall repair (wood/drywall), door repair, bathroom floor... Also, what are the reasonable rates that I can expect Lakes Region carpenters to charge? I got one recommendation from neighbors already, but the person quoted $49/hr, which seems steep. Thank you.

11-24-2014, 04:28 PM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Pretty good price lately handymen / women are charging around $80 an hour. And usually come when they feel like it. I would call David Gammon in Laconia, very reasonable and reliable. 603.528.1089 __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-24-2014, 04:38 PM	#4
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,930 Thanks: 2,289 Thanked 4,940 Times in 1,916 Posts	Sounds Fair Honestly $49.00 per hour for a experienced finish carpenter sounds reasonable to me. It's not like he's making $49.00 per hour in his take home pay once his overhead and other required business expenses are met. Everyone in the building trades are fairly busy right now. If this person has experience and came recommended from people you trust and you have done your due dilligence, I wouldn't "shop it out" too long. An experienced and quality oriented finish carpenter can be hard to find right now. Good luck! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

11-24-2014, 10:05 PM	#6
capybarus Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks! Thanks, all for the replies!

11-24-2014, 03:32 PM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	That is on the high side. You should be able to find someone for less than that. A few years ago, they almost all got $50 an hour, but when times changed, they dropped their prices.

11-25-2014, 07:56 AM	#7
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	All the carpenters I know would LOVE to get $80 an hour. Plumbers and electricians get that but not carpenters.

11-25-2014, 04:47 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	I must. I have never paid 125.