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I think that the most recent work I have had done was about $55-$65 hr for the lead "real" carpenter and about half that for his help who did some carpentry, paint, or whatever he told them. Had them gut a 1930s house and rebuild it. Needed demo, new foundation, insulation, wiring, HVAC, plumbing, decks, porches, stairs, landscaping, etc. Had to find used/salvaged hardwood to match/repair the old floors, etc. He subbed out the work that he couldn't do like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC (and made sure I got a good deal).and anything he could get done cheaper by a different crew than he could do like drywall. He and his crew were all legal white dudes and he did great work. Perfectly honest/trustworthy...I was living in a different state and just sent him money. I pretty much gave him free rein on the work and he contacted me regularly with options/progress. Even found my appliances on sale and stored them until the house was ready...and after getting a couple of estimates for taking down some large trees close to the house for $500 to $1000, he took them down himself at his normal hourly rate. Great craftsmanship. At first I thought his rate was a little high (high for the area), but you get what you pay for. He was a Pelican when he did my work...but doesn't much come here any more.
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