Going Rate for Carpenters?
I charge $550 per hour for general carpentry. When do you want me to
start the job for you?
On 20 Feb 2006 18:44:53 -0800, "ccsikyr" wrote:
Seems to me the carpenter on my kitchen project is underpaid by the
general contractor.
He told me he's getting $30 an hour, which seems absurd given how good
he is.
From what I can tell, the framing, drywall, cabinet hanging is all
first rate, and most importantly, he's able to react to problems and
tweak things so they look right in what is a pretty weird open plan
kitchen.
I don't know if the GC is paying him benefits or servicing the van.
Naturally he's covering workman's comp. I know the carpenter has his
own tools.
Anyway, in this blistering market for new construction and remodelling,
it doesn't compute, to me, that he's only pulling $30 an hour. I'm in
the DC area, which is pretty freaking hot. Seems like every mother in
the school parking lot is talking about their remodelling job.
Any thoughts?
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