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 Tilton, NH

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*The Angi rating for Carpentry companies in Tilton, NH is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Carpentry needs.

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Last update on August 06, 2025

Reviewed in June 2018
The owner, Jesse Bourque, was wonderful to work with. He always responded to our questions and text messages very promptly. The quality of the workmanship was excellent. Each carpenter we encountered took professional pride in a job well done. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him for any construction...
Anything & Everything Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
He is great guy. He's very thorough and does a good job. He works towards customer satisfaction and always take that extra step to make sure you're happy. He's a very good carpenter and very cooperative.
Sky's Carpentry on Lake Winnipesaukee LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
XCC Pro Builders exceeded my expectations. Xavier was super knowledgeable and was able to complete all the jobs on time. He has great attention to detail and would not stop until it was done perfectly. I am hiring him again to redo my driveway. Great company.
Xcc Pro Builders LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
We were desperate. We got quotes from Eric and others. Nobody we contacted got back to us including Eric. We bought the wood ourselves. My husband stained it. Eric then got back to us. He sent wonderful carpenters. He lowered his bill to discount what my husband had done. They did a beautiful...
Gallagher Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
I wanted to finish 900 sq. ft. of my basement for a and ldquo;man caveand rdquo; and wanted it done well. I obtained four contractors from the yellow pages who did home remodeling. After interviewing all four, I chose Granite State General Contractors based on my comfort level with the owner and...
Granite State General Contractors
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Reviewed in July 2013
His work is impeccable , he has worked with me on any designs I have had regarding a beautiful new deck entrance to house, a combo woodshed / garden shed. He has completed numerous jobs including replacing rotted sills, French door and windows, repairing and waterproofing my foundation,...
Andrew J Richter General Carpentry
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Reviewed in September 2016
Tyler and his team did an amazing job in every aspect of this project - great communication throughout, first of all, excellent and timely handling of paperwork, exceptional work ethic, quick and efficient work. One thing that stood out even more was that they all considered the overall...
Palmer Innovative Construction
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Reviewed in March 2014
He was too busy so they were not hired. But they were honest about work load and did not try to string me along.
Livingston Builders
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Reviewed in October 2013
A welder showed up to weld custom dock holders to a boulder and then built an aluminum frame and installed it and also added custom built pallets of cedar wood. They then dug and poured concrete to hold the removal/hitching post for the dock. Terrific workers, wonderful job, extremely pleased...
DIVERSIFIED MARINE CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in April 2013
He is quality, not speed. If you want it done right he is the guy to call. Building inspections have never been a problem. I have recommended him to all my friends and to my knowledge they have all shares the same experience. Not a large company but big enough to get the job done right.
M.B. Fogg Construction
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