Carpenters.

Remodeling your basement? Chances are you’ll want to hire a carpenter. Carpenters work with all types of wood and can specialize in many different areas.

Types of Carpenters

Not all carpenters specialize in the same type of work. Rough carpenters do things like house framing, formwork and structural work. A finishing carpenter is someone you would hire for detailed work, like molding and custom-made built-ins. Repair carpenters are talented at repairing fences, decks and other wood pieces.

There is no end to the type of work residential carpenters do. From installing wainscoting in your home’s hallway to creating a custom library, carpenters use expert skills to help with your home improvement projects, remodels and renovations. Often, carpenters will collaborate with contractors, designers and builders to bring your home project to completion. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of carpenters: Building & Construction Supplies, Kitchen & Bath Designers, Civil Engineers & Contractors, Landscape Contractors, Home Builders & Construction Companies.

Some questions to ask prospective carpenters:

• How long have you been in business?
  
• Do you have a portfolio?
  
• Can you come up with a drawing of what I am asking for?
  
• Can I have a detailed estimate?
  

Find carpenters on Houzz. Look in the Professionals section of the Houzz website and search for carpenters. Read reviews and see how a carpenter or woodworker can help your home improvement project.