Should general contractors be certified or licensed?

<div>While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

How do I choose the best woodworker for my home project?

<div>Every woodworker has different skills and experience, so we recommend asking the following questions when hiring a woodworker for your project:<ul><li>How long have you been in the woodworking industry?</li><li>What experience do you have with my type of project?</li><li>Do you have customer references I can speak with?</li><li>How long do you expect my project to take?</li><li>What is my recourse if I have an issue with your work?</li><li>Do you charge hourly or per project?</li><li>Will you work on-site or in your own workshop?</li><li>Does your fee include the necessary post-job clean-up?</li></ul></div>

What is the difference between a woodworker and a carpenter?

<div>While they perform similar tasks, a carpenter is responsible for the woodworking that goes into construction—like framing, installing sheathing, and hanging kitchen cabinets—while a woodworker tackles more intricate and custom projects—like building custom furniture and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-wainscoting.htm">installing wainscoting</a>. Based on these definitions, most woodworkers can tackle the jobs of a carpenter, but you should always ask about your specific project when choosing a woodworker to ensure they have the necessary skills to tackle the job.</div>

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Last update on July 29, 2025

Reviewed in August 2020
He is an experienced , perfectionist , top level carpenter. He has an exceptional attention to detail.
Asplund Squires Construction Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Very responsive by phone and email, worked with us on doing our own waste disposal. The carpenter showed up promptly and was very professional and polite. The door required a fair amount of custom work to level the opening and build up around the frame. It was all completed on time and within...
JCJ CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in April 2011
Barak & crew were absolutely a pleasure to work with. Minimal change orders, showed up when they said they would, nice to neighbors and up to date with their paperwork. We trust them completely. They even recommended a great finish carpenter for us! Would definitely hire again...no question...
Anchor Builders
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Reviewed in January 2015
Dennis is did a great job on a door framing job on the second floor of the house. I am planning on having him back for another job soon. I try to do most of the work around the house myself, but when I need a more skilled carpenter, Dennis is the first person I'll call.
Dennis Silvers Carpentry
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Reviewed in July 2005
AMAZING! BRIAN IS AN EXCEPTIONAL CARPENTER AND A REALLY NICE GUY TO WORK WITH. HIS WORK STANDS FOR ITSELF. HE IS A PERFECTIONIST, BUT GETS THE JOB DONE EFFICIENTLY. BRIAN'S ALSO A VERY GOOD COMMUNICATOR. HE TELLS YOU HIS OPINION, BUT ULTIMATELY LEAVES THE DECISION UP TO YOU. WE ALSO FOUND HIS...
BENZELOCK CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION LLC
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Reviewed in August 2008
The experience was excellent. It is a challenge to build up around the lakes. He had a solution for every problem we came up against. They showed very good workmanship.
VERMILLION RANGE CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in October 2013
We have a smaller exit door to outside of an over 100 year old house that had to be custom cut to replace the whole door and frame. The threshold was concrete and had to be redone. Frame custom cut and door cut to fit. Due to deterioration from water damage Ron took special detail to make...
Rehabbers Choice LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Working with Honey Do and More was seamless and efficient. The work done by Dave was excellent. He was a true professional and got the jobs done in a timely and competent manner. He completed everything early and under-budget - I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the invoice. I would recommend...
Honey Do and More
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Reviewed in November 2005
GREG WAS GREAT TO WORK WITH. IN CONTRAST TO SOME OF THE OTHER BUILDERS I SPOKE WITH, GREG ZEROED IN ON EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED AND PROVIDED EXACTLY THAT. WHENEVER I ASKED FOR OPTIONS, GREG PROVIDED THEM AND EXPLAINED THE IMPLICATIONS. GREG EVEN ALLOWED ME TO MAKE A CHANGE THE DAY BEFORE THE...
FIRST CLASS GARAGES
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Reviewed in July 2008
In the summer of 2007, after getting feedback from several house painters who told me that before they could do any work, I would need a carpenter to repair many window and door frames and replace curled wood shakes on my house, I contacted Kurt and he was able to coordinate the whole job. He...
Home Transformations Inc
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