Nalin Guenter Ruthsatz

built custom made kitchen cabinets. Beautiful. Rebuilt both my bedroom floor and kitchen floor from foundation up to laying vinyl and laminate floor.

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his gentleman is not intent on spending your money, but rather completing a superior job for reasonably moderate compensation. I'm very pleased with his work. Next job...roof on cabin.

Great experience highly recommend for all types of woodworking

Nalin is an excellent carpenter overall, and the best we have found in the Middle Tennessee. His rates are more than reasonable, he always showed up when we expected him, and he communicated any schedule conflicts very well. Our overview of Nalin: He is a one man operation and clearly states his strengths (framing and carpentry) and weaknesses (not a certified electrician) up front, so you know what you are getting. His craftmanship is on par with most of the other carpentry contractors I have hired, but he offers a better value overall. His material quotes were spot on with very little left overs. He caries his own tools and knows how to use them. His safety techniques are abit weak in my opinion (double checking voltage/ safety glasses etc). We worked on schedule 8 hr periods and did not ask to leave early, although I dont think overtime is available/desirable for him. I never worried about theft or criminal intent of any kind and feel very comfortable with him in my home with my family. As Nalin is becoming more popular, his schedule may make him harder to book as good carpenters in this area are limited. (We fired our previous contractor company due to suspected hard drug use) I highly recommend Nalin and expect to continue hiring him for projects in the future. A+

Nalin was recommended to me by Roger, the General Manager at Quality Metals in Lobelville, TN In Roger's words, and quot;Nalin is among the best carpenters and builders around. You won't find anyone better!and quot; He gave me Nalin's card, but said something about the possibility that he was moving to Michigan and that if I could get him to work for me, I'd be pretty lucky. I called the number and left a message on Nalin's machine. Surprisingly, I got a call a few days later. I described the project I had and suggested he come and take a look. Two days later, Nalin Guenter Ruthsatz comes to my new house I'm building. We discuss the project, my expectations and the work I have available for him. He asks me any pertinent questions regarding the project and what is involved. (I was building a 60 ft long framework, slanted back at a 60 degree pitch, to bed seventeen 40and quot;x80and quot; glass panels/windows) He takes measurements of the area I want him to build a framework for. Then quoted me his hourly rate plus materials. Two days later he comes by again with diagrams he'd drawn up, we look at the opening again (this is the entire front wall of the house), and he tells me that before we build the frame for the glass, we should install all the soffits on the roof and the coil metal on the rakes, gables and headers. He quotes a total of 10-12 days to complete both projects. I ordered the materials and two days later he comes with a leased metal brake and all the tools necessary to complete both jobs. Working together (I worked with him as his helper) we installed the soffits and metal in 2.5 days. The wood framework for the glass was completed in 2 days. Total cost for all the materials was $1381.00, for his labor I paid about $600-$800. Once the glass panels are installed, the entire project will have cost me $10,781.00 (for soffits, coil metal, pressure treated wooden framework and installed glass panels) The original contractor who had built the house prior to my hiring Nalin, had quoted $12,000.00 just for framing the glass in a metal framework. Putting it in metal covered wood instead was my idea. Nalin drew up the plans, gave me a list of the materials needed for both jobs he did, plus cut, measured and installed all the materials in a timely manner and well under budget. He is punctual, honest, experienced (30+ years of experience), fast, accurate, meticulous about his work and takes great pride in what he does. He's also very patient and willing to teach if necessary. I plan on keeping Nalin working as long as I have work for him to do! I would highly recommend him to anyone. I would gladly hire him again for any future work. If you're like me and have experienced the work ethic in this area of TN, Nalin Guenter Ruthsatz is like a breath of fresh air. He does what he says and says what he does! The General Manager at Quality Metals was right when he told me and quot;You won't find a better carpenter or builder!and quot; You won't be disappointed!!! Overall rating: A+A+A+A+