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>

Top 10 Best Carpenters in Stratham, NH

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Last update on August 06, 2025

Reviewed in July 2013
I have a house that has 3 addition build onto it. All the roof lines never matched up so you could see it was odd. It was a difficult build I had several contractors come to look and many said they wern't interested and some just never called back. Brendan was the only one to proactively work...
Carriers Carpentry Custom Homes LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Complete backyard deck refinishing including steps: $800.00. Total Deck's team power washed, treated, sanded and stained deck. My deck had a lot of black/green mildew which was ALL removed with their careful process. Sanding was done twice to get down to fresh, Total Deck's team power...
Total Deck Care
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Reviewed in September 2014
Contractor was well organized, did a good job on preparation and carpentry repair work. Used a good base coat. Finished coat. Labor excellent. Materials OK. Foreman Kevin managed work progress and crew productively well. Carpenter Frank is an experienced carpenter and has good ideas. Veronica...
CertaPro Painters of the Seacoast
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Reviewed in October 2016
Shawn is a great carpenter and contractor to work with. He's responsive and flexible, and will work with you to find the right balance of materials and finishes to fit your budget. His primary concern is that you are satisfied with the work. Also, he and his fellow carpenter, Scott, are...
Credible Construction
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Reviewed in June 2012
They have been in business for a long time. They were very knowledgeable and made proper suggestions. They did not do anything or give me something that I did not want. They worked under adverse conditions and finished quickly.
AFFORDABLE BUILDING & REMODEL
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Reviewed in March 2024
Murphys Carpentry Services is experienced, timely, and reliable. We hired them for a full basement remodel, new two story shed rebuild, and will be choosing them again for a camp renovation. They provide us with a true sense of comfort knowing the job will get done and get done well everytime.
Murphy's Carpentry Services
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Reviewed in April 2013
Kevin was one of three carpenters I contacted for estimates. He won because his price was fair and he was able to do the door within a good time frame for my needs. We did have a misunderstanding over the type of deadbolt to be used, but aside from that he did a great job of gathering the...
Percival Remodeling LLC.
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Reviewed in January 2018
Asa again was easy to work with. He is professional and honest in his recommendations and was fine if I wanted to go in different direction as long as it maintained the quality of the work. I almost always went with his recommendations though. Other tradesmen have commented on the high quality...
Wagner Home Renovation
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Reviewed in July 2014
Went great! Christian helped with design and material choices based on his experience and the work turned out great.
Persson Construction LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
They did a very good job. They gave a reasonable quote and were on time. They worked in a tight pass and the end results were very impressive.
Acute Custom Carpentery
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