What kinds of jobs can carpenters do?
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Carpenters can provide a wide range of services, both around your home and on larger commercial and industrial projects.
Many carpenters are also licenced building practitioners and will be able to advise you on a range of carpentry and building matters.
Services provides by carpenters can include:
- Bathrooms
- Carports and garages
- Decking and fencing
- Extensions
- Flooring – both new and repairs
- Kitchens and cabinetry
- Maintenance and repairs
- Pergolas and sunrooms
- Renovations and restoration
- Verandas and porches
- Weatherboard replacement
- Window replacement
- Together with all sorts of general carpentry.
Designs and permits
Some larger carpentry jobs, like extensions and pergolas, can require designs or even architectural plans and local council approval and permits. Many qualified carpenters will be able to assist you with your paperwork; all the way through from design to approval.
Other trades
A qualified carpenter and registered building practitioner will often be able to act as a project manager for your renovation or construction job. If, for example, your job requires the services of additional trades people such as a plumber or electrician, your carpenter could arrange these services on your behalf and project manage the work as well.