Carroll Gibbs
Retired finish carpenter
I did trim and cabinets in mountain houses for a working lifetime. Now I fix the small things people can't get anyone to come for.
I never wanted a crew, and I don't want one now. I like walking into a house, finding what's wrong and fixing it myself. If I can't, I'll say so and tell you who can. I tell you the rate before I book, because I'd want to know it before I hired someone.
What I do
- Doors and hardware
- Trim and finish carpentry
- Drywall and plaster patches
- Mounting and porch repair
At a glance
Retired finish carpenter
Works alone, no crew
Liability insurance, certificate on request
How I work
Three rules I keep
Say the rate first
You'll know the hourly rate and the minimum before I book. No surprises at the door.
Say no when it's right
I turn down electrical, plumbing, roofs and anything that needs a permit. I'd rather lose the job than do it wrong.
Leave it clean
Floor covers down, dust to one room, scraps in the truck. You shouldn't be able to tell I was there, except for the fix.
Why odd jobs
Why I do this at all
A sticking door or a rotted step isn't big enough for a contractor, and nobody will come out for it. After I retired I found I missed the work, but not the schedule. This is the version I wanted: small jobs, one at a time, on weekdays, ending by four.
It also means I know your name. When I fix your door, I know whose door it is, and I come back if it's not right.
Got something on the list?
Text a photo and a line about it. I'll answer myself.