How To Choose The Right Carpenter For My Kitchen Cabinet?

Homeowners usually undertake remodeling projects to keep their houses in the best condition possible. If you’re considering having your kitchen cabinet mounted, repaired or furnished, hiring a carpenter is the probably the best thing in terms of saving time and ensuring a quality job is done. The trick is to take your time and evaluate each potential contractor before picking one.

How to choose the right carpenter for my kitchen cabinet

1. Ask for referrals
Recommendations from friends, relatives or acquaintances that have had their kitchen cabinets repaired by carpenters in the past can help steer you towards the right contractor. Such people are likely to be trustworthy and will be willing to share their experiences with you. 

2. Determine the kind of carpenter you need
Are you looking for a carpenter to make or mount your kitchen cabinet? Do you want the cabinet varnished and repaired? Carpenters specialize in different areas, and it’s obvious they’ll likely be good in them. So decide the kind of contractor you’re looking for before picking any of the potential candidates.

3. Check their credentials 
One of the important things you should check before hiring your carpenter is their credentials. If he is a local carpenter, you may want to ask your neighbours or other people that live within the area to know about the carpenter’s efficiency and punctuality. If he comes from an agency, be sure to get all the details of the carpenter and cross check with them on his workmanship.

4. Ask for quotes
Try to get quotes from a few carpenters or agencies on the specific work you want done. Compare the quotes and ask whether there are any hidden costs. Generally, much of the cost of such a project is towards the raw materials and is determined by the market so it may be not be finalised until the work is completed. Labour costs, however, should be finalized before any work is done so that neither party feels betrayed at the end. Be sure to ask for a rough estimate.

5. Look for experience
Typically, a carpenter who has had previously undertaken projects similar to yours will likely do a better job than one who hasn’t. So find out if your carpenter has experience in the specific kind of work you want done. One way of doing this is vieweing his previous work (preferably in person), although good photos can also serve the purpose. Observe the pictures keenly and ask questions to be sure you’re hiring the best carpenter.

6. Are they licensed?
Before deciding on a carpenter, make certain you check for licenses. Ask to be provided with certification of license and verify whether it’s valid. 

7. Ask for references
Finally, ask to be provided with contacts of a few of the carpenter’s past clients. A professional carpenter will be more than willing to give you a list of references you can call. If possible, visit some of the references in person to find out if they were satisfied with the completed work. If a contractor cannot give you names of his past customers, move to the next one.