Trim Carpenter

An agreement between private parties creating mutual obligations enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality.

An estimate should be the contractor's best professional assessment, including the cost of hiring any subcontractors, the price of materials, and any other labor involved.

Your general contractor should provide proof of licensing, bonding and insurance before a project starts, but it's better to have it in hand before you sign any contracts. It's important that contractors carry any licensing and/or certification required for the specific trade or skill they practice.

Yes, absolutely. Starting work without a signed contract means that your position isn't clear, or even worse it's weak.It also means that the contract is legally enforceable and will be able to support you if you decide to take legal action.

Massachusetts. A carpenter only needs a Home Improvement Contractor Registration to do projects that are considered ordinary repairs on a property, such as repairing an existing deck. You won't need to take an exam for your registration.

Determine the type of license you are applying for. Verify your work experience, including documentation. Submit exam registration form. Complete and pass exams. Pay administrative fees. Submit passing exam scores to the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards.

Name of contractor and contact information. Name of homeowner and contact information. Describe property in legal terms. List attachments to the contract. The cost. Failure of homeowner to obtain financing. Description of the work and the completion date. Right to stop the project.

Get it in writing. Keep it simple. Deal with the right person. Identify each party correctly. Spell out all of the details. Specify payment obligations. Agree on circumstances that terminate the contract. Agree on a way to resolve disputes.

Finish carpentry encompasses all work done inside a house after framing, sheathing, wiring, plumbing, insulation and drywall have been installed. This includes door and window installation and trim, fitting interior doors, wood and laminate flooring installation, wainscoting, crown molding and cabinet installation.