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The Village Carpenter

4.8(
80
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Handyman Services, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Doors,

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About us

the Village Carpenter is Family owned and operated business started by my Grandfather when he retired from the steel mill in 1961. I started "in tow" with my Grandfather and Great Grandfather instilling old school craftsmanship and hard core work ethic into a profession they noted, "will always be good for the Family." When Clients call the Village Carpenter, they get me, Mark Letersky from start to finish on every project, as well as an immediate history of a way of doing business on a level where everyone is your Neighbor and they appreciate quality work at a fair price. We like and appreciate our Clients, so if you are just looking for cheap, inexperienced and unskilled labor, we ARE NOT who you are looking for your projects. We do honest work for reasonable compensation. Whether you need all of those little tasks on the "Honey Do" list done and over with, or an extension built on your home, the Village Carpenter offers a reasonably priced solution, great communication (cell, text, email) and all within a reasonable time frame. As always, Have a great day! Mark

Business highlights

64 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Handyman. Carpentry. Masonry. Electrical. Plumbing. Drywall. Painting. Landscaping.

Services we don't offer

We like and appreciate our Clients, so if you are just looking for cheap, inexperienced and unskilled labor, we ARE NOT who you are looking for your projects. We do honest work for reasonable compensation. Whether you need all of those little tasks on the "Honey Do" list done and over with, or an extension built on your home, the Village Carpenter offers a reasonably priced solution, great communication (cell, text, email) and all within a reasonable time frame. As always, Have a great day! Mark

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes

Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Reviews

4.880 Reviews
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Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
4%
3
3%
2
4%
1
9%
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
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Showing 76-80 of 80 reviews
SUZANNE G.
06/2012
3.0
custom cabinets, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
It didn't go at all!
Description of Work: Mark came to give an estimate for building cabinets for our great room. I was excited to have the work completed-he seemed very professional and capable. Unfortunately, despite his initial agreement to do the work and providing us with an estimate which we willingly agreed to, I received an email three weeks later indicating that he could not "in good conscience" take on my project as there were similar options available commercially. I am dissapointed because I cannot find these "options" anywhere and would have preferred to have him do the work. I suspect the job was not big enough for him to take on. I was perfectly willing to pay him the $800 dollars to do the job like he originally agreed to do. Despite extensive searching on the internet, we cannot find the size cabinet we desire. Would not use him again as he seems to just want the larger jobs.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from The Village Carpenter
I am quite stunned by a review of work which we advised the potential Client that we would be grossly overcharging them by accepting their project. They had multiple alternatives at less than half of the estimated cost we offered and they were advised of the same. We could not in good conscious go through with a project where the cost of the materials and labor for us would more than double the cost of their project. They were advised that the cabinets they were requesting could be purchased retail for a little less than half of what we would charge to make the same and they required no installation. We were under the impression we were doing the right thing by not basically ripping them off and taking their money and this is how it was received? The potential Client never contacted us after our very professional email and explanation of a better cost effective and result oriented alternative. We wrote the potential Client and simply stated: “Dear [potential Client]: After careful consideration of your project, and in direct comparison with the manufactured products readily available, I cannot in good faith or clear conscious accept your project. Similar basic to ornate units are available at a fraction of the cost. I apologize if this causes any delays in your decorating plans. I do appreciate the opportunity and it was a pleasure to meet you.” The most disconcerting aspect of this whole ordeal is that we were being honest and that we couldn’t simply produce a product at a higher rate when they could have simply ordered their piece online, delivered and for basically half the price. In the alternative, the potential Client didn’t even extend the courtesy of responding to our email or contacting us directly and asking what products we located in comparison before venting on Angie’s list. We never drafted a contract, never requested a deposit and never scheduled the project. Perhaps I was misinformed that the purpose of Angie’s List was to have a neighborly forum of quality referrals and to warn others of less reputable providers. Here we exercised an honest courtesy and precaution that they would be paying more for a product they could obtain elsewhere for significantly less. As for the workload, we schedule our work after an Estimate is offered and we receive a scheduling deposit. No monies exchanged hands with this project. No contract, no deposits and no scheduled dates for the work were offered. The potential Client was advised how much we thought the project would cost, but that there was were much less expensive alternatives out there. I cannot, and will not, jeopardize the integrity of our work ethic, despite accusations that the “project was too small.” Our business is based on the small, quality projects and services we render. I am the Village Carpenter by choice, not by necessity. There are certainly many a day where it would be easy to clock in behind a desk, but the day-to-day reward I experience comes from the sweat on my brow at a reasonable and affordable cost to our Clients.
Jane D.
04/2012
5.0
home remodeling
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from The Village Carpenter
This project represented all of the structural and aesthetic challenges for melding the “old” and “new.” It was the Classic Victorian era joining the current modern Pottery Barn type designs. This particular Client’s 1880 farm house and home is nestled into the heart and charm of Northern Baltimore County. The home is also vigilantly guarded by a large canine named “Buster.” The only bathroom in the two story farm house needed to be completely demo’d. Arrangements were made and the Client and loyal Buster left for a make shift vacation and trusted me with their home to complete a long awaited renovation. Out went all of the prior ”old” tiling, walls, sub-flooring, ceiling, electrical, plumbing, tub / shower / sink / toilet and debris. Of course, since it was a second floor project, it required maintaining dust barriers and clean walk pads while every piece of debris, lathe plaster, porcelain, tiles, wiring, piping, insulation and whatnot had to be bagged and carried down the stairs, through the home, down the driveway and trucked out. Left without square walls, twisted and aged joists, coupled with an unusual floor plan, the project began with Code upgrades and multiple areas of structural strengthening. Once the preparation and installation utilizing all of the modern materials and technology available, we were ready for application of the “new.” The result was truly a remarkable renovation. The Client’s impeccable tastes allowed a completed project with a Victorian period look and feel combined with modern accents, charm and convenience. Once again, I had the unique opportunity to take a Client’s concept and develop it into a reality. I was able to keep materials costs down by involving the Client in much of the selection and purchasing aspects of the project. This also gave the Client direct oversight of the often escalating costs of time and materials. In addition, the Client possesses a firm grasp of time restraints, potential delays of construction due to unforeseeable obstacles, time parameters for various stages of construction and a general sense of what it takes to get it all done. Fortunately, we encountered very few delays and the entire project came in well below budget. This will likely be another long time Client for the Village Carpenter for years to come.
larry O.
07/2011
5.0
appliance repair, decks, doors, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, plumbing, woodworking
  + 9 more
The guy knows his stuff.
Description of Work: carpentry, painting, repairs etc tile work.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Response from The Village Carpenter
The Members are the perfect Clients. Well informed, they know what they want, they know what to expect and they know the difference between a good Contractor and a bad one! More importantly, they appreciate quality work at a fair price on their home and at their commercial business property. The work on their office was managed by a well organized and detailed oriented Office Manager (Leslie) who equally made the process both a productive and rewarding experience. There are still a few projects on the horizon (pending the weather) and I can see a long term working relationship with this Client. It was certainly my pleasure completing their projects to date.
MARTHA M.
07/2011
5.0
decks, doors, drywall, flooring contractor, remodeling, handyman service, hardwood floor, interior painters, home remodeling, plastering, roofing, woodworking
  + 10 more
it went very well..
Description of Work: Mark is a very good all aorund person who can probaly do anyting and do it well, he is very detail oriented. He stayed on te job untilit was completed.....I would definitely use him again.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Charlyn G.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling, plastering, woodworking
  + 2 more
Great!
Description of Work: Kitchen & bathroom remodel--can't say enough good things about Mark, The Village Carpenter! I used to get 3 estimates for every project; now, I just call Mark. Sunny Gunther
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
Response from The Village Carpenter
It is a privilege to work on these projects for two great Sisters on their Family home. Following up on the quality and attention to detail their Father put into this home makes it that much better! It helps any project when the Customers are knowledgeable and appreciate the overall process and its demands. Added projects along the way have actually turned into significant savings for them and the results are outstanding.

Contact information

PO Box 285, Monkton, MD 21111

Licensing

Bonded
Insured
Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Roofing,
Plumbing,
Masonry,
Electrical,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
General Remodeling,
Drywall,
Interior Painting

FAQ

The Village Carpenter is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
The Village Carpenter accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
No, The Village Carpenter does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, The Village Carpenter offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Village Carpenter does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Village Carpenter offers emergency services.
Yes, The Village Carpenter offers warranties.
The Village Carpenter offers the following services: Handyman. Carpentry. Masonry. Electrical. Plumbing. Drywall. Painting. Landscaping.
We like and appreciate our Clients, so if you are just looking for cheap, inexperienced and unskilled labor, we ARE NOT who you are looking for your projects. We do honest work for reasonable compensation. Whether you need all of those little tasks on the "Honey Do" list done and over with, or an extension built on your home, the Village Carpenter offers a reasonably priced solution, great communication (cell, text, email) and all within a reasonable time frame. As always, Have a great day! Mark

Contact information

PO Box 285, Monkton, MD 21111