What to Know Before Hiring a Commercial Carpenter

No matter what kind of carpentry work you require in your facility, hiring a commercial carpenter is more important rather than trying to do it yourself. 

However, not all carpenters are created equal, and you should protect yourself and your company by hiring the right person for the job. 

The Firm Facility Services wants to ensure you are covered when it comes to hiring a commercial carpenter, so we’ve put together this guide to help you make the right decision!

Put Together the Project Details

Before starting any project, you should know the complete scope of the job. Do you need cabinets installed? Or perhaps a piece of furniture built? 

No matter the job, make sure you write down everything involved in the project so there is no confusion when hiring a commercial carpenter. Keeping a clear line of communication is vital to any project so that you are happy with the final outcome. 

Ask for Recommendations

Word-of-mouth is still an excellent way to find the best commercial carpenter for your job. If you know a fellow business owner who has recently had carpentry work completed, ask for a recommendation.

You can also check the Internet for recommendations and reviews of carpenters before calling them to make sure they have made other people happy with their services. 

Another good person to ask is a general contractor, if you know one, to see if they have any recommendations for a commercial carpenter. 

Check for Experience

Experience is the first sign that someone is competent enough to do a job for you. Carpenters typically learn their trade on the job and through apprenticeships, and a good baseline for experience would be between three to five years.

Of course, anyone with more experience than that might be a better candidate. If your commercial contractor has a website or profile online, check their years of experience to get the best results. 

Get Photos of Completed Work

Another good way to check the competency of a commercial carpenter is to get photos of their recently completed work. This will give you a chance to see exactly what the final products look like, and you can decide if this particular commercial contractor is right for your job. 

You could also ask the carpenter if you can visit one of their job sites to see how they work. 

Get Everything in Writing

Similar to understanding the scope of the job, you want to ensure that the quote you receive from the commercial carpenter matches your scope of work. Go through every line of detail if you have to in order to match it to your scope. If any promises are made, make sure to get those in writing as well. 

This is the best way to protect yourself from any problems down the road. Make sure that your quote also includes the project's completion dates so you don’t have a project that is dragging on forever. 

Ask About Estimated Costs & Timelines

Your budget is important, and you want to ensure you’re working within a reasonable cost when you choose a carpenter. As about their rates and other charges. 

You also need to know when the work can be completed, so make sure you inquire about their timeline and how long they think it will take to finish the project. 

Additionally, you need to know when they will start the project so you can determine if it meets your timeline expectations. 

Ask ALL of Your Questions

If you have many other questions, don’t be afraid to ask. Their job is to educate you on what you’re getting in return for your hard-earned money. Get all your answers and keep notes to ensure you don’t forget something that was said. 

What Can a Carpenter Do for Your Business?

You may not realize it, but carpenters can do many things for your business. A professional, commercial carpenter does more than woodworking. 

They are also capable of handling other projects, including: 

• Millwork

• Trimwork

• Drywall

• Door installation

• Build furniture

Whether you have many small projects or one large project, a commercial carpenter can help you achieve the goals you set. 

The Firm’s On-Demand & Emergency Carpentry Services

The Firm is proud to offer nationwide facility maintenance plans for customers of all sizes, including carpentry services and many other trade services. Our nationwide reach means your multi-facility business can receive facility maintenance help with just a single phone call. 

As a customer of The Firm, you will no longer need to call several places for maintenance work–you can get it all from one single source. 

The Firm also offers on-demand services. As an on-demand customer, you will have access to a commercial carpenter 24/7 for any repairs or jobs that you need to be completed. 

Get comprehensive facility management tailored to your business! Call us today for more information. 

Contact The Firm for Commercial Carpentry On Demand 

If you’re still unsure about hiring a commercial carpenter, you can always contact The Firm to help you. We have already vetted our commercial carpenters and guarantee your satisfaction at the end of the job. We cover several types of carpentry work, and we’ll be able to send the right person for the job after we speak to you about your scope. 

Give The Firm Facility Services a call today at 833-347-6411 or send us a message on our website. We look forward to helping you complete your carpentry projects.