LocalServ.Pro — Carpentry Hiring Checklist
Prepared October 17, 2026
Planning aid; verify current project requirements. No request is sent.

Carpentry can mean installing a shelf, fitting custom cabinetry, repairing a doorway, or altering framing. Describe the purpose and location of the work, and distinguish appearance changes from changes to how the building is supported. Photographs and simple dimensions help a carpenter identify what needs a site visit.

DISCUSS WITH THE PROVIDER
Which dimensions and details need my approval before fabrication?
Who handles concealed utilities or structural discoveries?
Is the quote for installation only or a fully finished result?

COMPARE IN WRITING
[ ] Included tasks, materials and quantities
[ ] Exclusions, allowances and change approval
[ ] Relevant credentials, insurance and who performs the work
[ ] Permit responsibility, schedule, payment milestones and cleanup

SOURCES
FTC: Avoiding Home Improvement Scams — https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-home-improvement-scam
U.S. EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting for Consumers — https://www.epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-rrp-program-consumers

Full guide: https://localserv.pro/services/carpentry/