Here you can find out what you can consider if you want to hire a carpenter. We give you tips on how to compare prices correctly and help you to avoid surprising additional costs.
Furniture from the furniture store is you bored? Or does your apartment have a special layout that makes custom-made furniture worthwhile? A carpenter can help you with this.
However, there are a few things to consider when choosing the right carpenter tømrer. What qualifications speak for good work? And what if I end up not liking the style?
We will show you three questions that you should ask yourself before and during the assignment, so that you can find exactly the carpenter you need.
1. What is important to me?
A carpenter is always used when it needs to fit exactly. The more precisely you formulate your ideas, the better the specialist can adapt to you.
Individual claim
If an individual style is important to you when it comes to interior design, then of course it is primarily a matter of taste.
In order to achieve this, your carpenter must know exactly what technical and decorative requirements are placed on the end product. An individual consultation is therefore the be-all and end-all from the very first meeting.
The right wood
The material question depends on two main factors: On the one hand, the quality of the wood and the associated service life play an important role. On the other hand, the manufactured pieces should fit harmoniously into the living space.
If you also pay attention to the FSC seal of approval, you can be sure that only wood from certified forestry has been used.
2. Which carpenter am I looking for?
As soon as the search for your carpenter has begun, you will find that the offer is extensive and the differences are often not visible at first glance.
The first thing you should pay attention to certified company’s place. After 3 years of training, a carpenter can specialize through various further training courses or take the exam to become a qualified technician or master carpenter.
It therefore depends entirely on whether you need an all-rounder for the production of a complete interior design or whether you want to rely on a specialist for the production of decorative pieces of furniture.
In this case, it is advisable to obtain references and compare the carpenters’ work experience in relevant fields.
3. How do I keep an eye on the costs?
Since carpentry work is usually a one-off job, price fluctuations can easily occur – precisely because not only the craftsmanship but also the decorative workload has to be considered.
In order to be able to estimate your order as accurately as possible, you should definitely take the following points into account:
Workload
The work of your carpenter begins with the consultation. After your specialist has taken the measurements, the amount of work charged depends heavily on the work techniques used.
However, if you clearly state where your ideas lie in the preliminary discussion, the tømrerfirma (Carpenter company) will also be able to give you a good preliminary estimate of the costs.
Material
As already mentioned, the range of wood types is very diverse in terms of price and quality. Fir wood, for example, is often used for decorative work because it is particularly easy to work with. A maple parquet, on the other hand, speaks for its ease of care.
Depending on the budget, a wide variety of design options open up at this point. It is therefore advisable to clarify the material question directly in the preliminary discussion or during the consultation.
Installation and assembly
If it is to be expected that the finished product will not fit through the front door in one piece, then plan for the assembly costs from the start.
A fixed price can often be negotiated in advance, which includes the workload of the carpenter, the processed material as well as the travel expenses and hourly wage of the fitter.