Carpentry-Rnovation-New Construction
Start to finish. Looking for a contractor or firm that wants a reliable journeyman who shows up, performs and delivers
Framing, Flooring, Trim, Siding, Windows, Doors, Full Scope
Perfect Planning Prevents Perpetually Poor Performance
RECENT:
- 2026 I’ve worked on a couple of small remodeling projects for a contractor. The ADU he started was behind schedule though he and I were able to put it back on the target move in. The other was a demo and refurbish of a kitchen. Behind the Scenes Following that I’ve done a T111 siding demo and install, and a whole house replumb and a few small multi-day repairs here and there, like removing a 7’ wide stone fireplace in a tiny living room and laying wood floor down to match existing and more in 4 days, solo!
- Foundation to move-in, 9 months, one helper: <2,000 ft² house + 1,000 ft² deck +1,500 ft² garage (2025)
- Mudsill to TOP/move-in, 20 months, one helper 3200 ft² three-story addition, 11 crane picks, moment frames, 2x8 framing, forms, concrete, rough plumbing, (W14×53,W8×67), 2½" Zip-R (2024)
- Framed a multi-story hillside fire rebuild for a contractor with a helper. Including forms, foundation concrete work, built up flat roof with in the field drains and floating deck above.(2020)
- Working with contractor- drew plans, submitted, recieved approval on 2 story renovation. Did demo, plumbing and electrical, framing, sheetrock, along with sheet metal and an exterior fire suppression system, completed install of Orenco Advan tech septic treatment system. Passed all inspections (2018)
- Working with contractor -drew plans for remodel of 800 ft.² cottage, got permit on my initial submittal. Complete gut of interior, vaulted existing 8’ ceilings, pushed kitchen out 12’ and added foundation. Finished all framing .(2016)
- SF renovation work for company that owned downtown real estate. Lead crew of 5, demo and renovation of multistory and multi use buildings including a rock and roll museum and venue. Framing, plumbing, electrical, acoustic sound proofing, new residences in existing dead space, utility updates, hit my deadlines (Pre–2016)
WHAT I HANDLE
(These are things I can do, but if you’re already handling them, I don’t have to!)
- Strap my bags on and install materials
- Plans (architectural, structural, mechanical)
- Takeoffs, budgets, permits
- Framing, concrete, plumbing, finish, metal fab, tile, stone
- Subs—manage and/or work alongside
HOW I WORK
- $35K-40K or so in professional hand tools, ready day one, mobilize to the site unload tools and leave them. Makes for better start time and faster end of day pick up.
- Show up early, work clean, go home safe
- Self directed, Solutions Focused
- Run my own work or coordinate with your crew—either way, it gets done and passes the inspection!
Framing stage of the above kitchen image.
100 images of work done by myself or with helper/apprentice. (Tap on image for brief description)
7’ wide fireplace with stone surround and hearth was apparently taking up a lot of floor space and wall space in this living room.
Need to turn off the gas appliances and turn of gas service at the meter. Remove gas connection under house and cap off. Test for leaks and then start the demo above.
Whoops! The framed wall was just covering the stone fireplace and a live electrical branch circuit for an outlet in the stone.
So I laid down 7/16 plywood to cover the existing floors and pull out the Bosch Hammer and made short work of it.
Said I could do it in 3 days but it took me an extra day to remove 7x more stone and scratch coat and mortar and framing and electrical hidden behind it. Not a big deal.
Removed branch circuit outlet and wire in F/P and opened up the wall to fall on framing for new sheetrock as well as the ceiling.
Had to open the sheetrock up 17” wider for the new wallboard to fall on framing. Taped and mudded and matched finger flung knockdown texture.
voilà par ici !
I didn’t do the painting
A replacement on demand water heater that I installed replacing the professionally installed previous one. Passed inspection
My walnut vanity, poured/honed concrete top&bench, set tile!
North of San Francisco Bay and North Coast
