Wicenworks Carpentry

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  Discounts are for referrals or if you hire me again for another project. You receive 10% off the labor cost of my next visit. Most jobs are bid adding the cost of estimated time and materials plus a 25% mark up on materials. This is my business profit. I generally charge my time at $95 per hour but high work or complicated builds may cost more. My workers are sub contractors who have an hourly rate ranging from 25$-65$/ hour worked. Every person on site is qualified and insured.

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  After the initial contact albeit text, phone conversation or zoom call. I like to physically come to the site and see the scope of work. It allows me to bid the job more accurately. I’ll typically have an estimate sent to your *******************. I use an AI programs that greatly helps reduce this time. Upon accepting my bid and signing the contract, I ******************************************************************. 1/3 again after your project is under way and the last 3rd or final payment upon work completion. I try to make each project as seamless and painless as possible. My experience has allowed me to be very skilled at customer comfort levels.

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  I was a carpentry instructor so I have a bachelor’s degree in education from Temple University. I held a Pennsylvania dept. of education teachers certification. During my tenure i acquired many accredited certifications in the construction industry. I’m also nationally certified as a carpenter and cabinetmaker instructor. A list of other certifications can be given upon request. Over 25 years in the remodeling industry.