Dean's Carpentry

11/18/2022

I will return your call.
I will show up when agreed.
If for any reason I can't keep an appointment, I will call you in advance to explain why and reschedule.
209-419-4649

11/18/2022

This sink was a little tricky...
The previous handyman had abandoned the project without completing the task.
When I got there, the cabinet and sink had already been moved from one wall to the other, but the water lines and drain were not connected.
The original water hoses were too short, and the drain was not lining up with the existing pipe from the wall.
Solution: 2 longer hoses and a flexible drainpipe.
Have an unfinished project?
209-419-4649

11/18/2022

Corrugated panels on the inside?
209-419-4649

11/18/2022

Rain gutter coming loose from your roof structure?
209-419-4649

11/12/2022

There is no shortcut to quality.
All to often I'm asked to find a fast and cheap solution to a problem that was caused by a fast and cheap solution. Fact is, fast and cheap will cost more money and waste more time than if the job was simply done right the first time.

10/02/2022

New customer call.
He asked me to come over and look at a few unfinished projects of his previous craftsman at his recently acquired retirement home. Upon arrival I was overwhelmed by the smell of a natural gas leak. First step, shut off the gas! With the help of a soapy water spray bottle, I turn on the gas and find the leak at the flex hose connection to the shut off valve. But then I noticed that there is no gas shut off for the dryer. And it was soon apparent that enough plumbing issues were present that we should consult a professional plumber to inspect the entire system before turning any gas back on. While we await an opening in our plumber's schedule, I proceed to undo some questionable craftmanship. It takes time to reverse another person's mistakes. Earthquake straps are to hold the water heater SECURELY in place. So I block out from the nearest wall and begin to place the straps properly to the framework behind the drywall. (Drywall alone will not do, neither will lag bolts that are too short) Upper strap, no problem... lower strap was cut short. Now, not only is my customer paying for labor twice, he's paying for material twice as well. As long winded as this story is, it does not end there. I could write a book of how this man has been deceived and his house destroyed by a person pretending to be a craftsman. The good news is, his home is in good hands now. I am going to fix every mistake that I have the ability to fix, but for mistakes beyond my ability, I will advise my customer to consult the proper type of craftsman in that field. No, I am not a master of all trades, and I sleep quite soundly being humble enough to admit it.
Moral of the story:
Never hesitate to get a second opinion the first time you question the quality or ethics of hired help.

07/20/2022

05/08/2022

Dean's Carpentry
209-419-4649
For Hire, Hourly Rates
Serving Calaveras & Amador

Dean's Carpentry209-419-4649For Hire, Hourly RatesServing Calaveras & Amador

03/13/2022

A front yard stage.
Angel's Frunt Porch Presents

03/13/2022

A back yard stage.

03/13/2022