Questions,
answered plainly.

No. Estimates are free, written, and carry no obligation. Site visits inside our service area are free as well.

Erika answers most messages the same day and always within one business day. If you need something urgently, call or text rather than emailing.

Photos of the space, rough dimensions if you have them, and one sentence about what is wrong or what you want. That is genuinely enough to start — you do not need a plan.

Not at all. A lot of projects start with "this room does not work and I do not know why." Figuring that out is part of the job.

For common work — a deck of a certain size, a standard bathroom — often yes, as a range. Firm numbers need eyes on the space.

Materials, labor hours, complexity and site conditions. Everything is line-itemed so you can see where the money goes and what you could change.

Yes — a deposit at booking holds your dates and covers materials. Larger projects are structured with milestone draws rather than one payment at the end.

Any change gets written up and priced before we do the work. You approve it first. Nothing appears on the final invoice that you have not already seen.

We do not finance directly. We are happy to phase a project across seasons or budget cycles so it fits what you can spend now.

Sometimes. Compare what is actually included — footings, permits, disposal, and material grade are the usual places a low number is hiding something.

Yes, fully insured. We send a certificate of insurance before work starts. Ask any contractor for this, every time.

For work that requires them, yes. Permit costs and inspection scheduling get listed on the quote.

LaRosa Woodworks is a registered New Hampshire LLC and is fully insured. We send a certificate of insurance before work starts. New Hampshire does not license general carpentry, so be wary of anyone claiming a "carpentry license" — what matters is that they are insured and will show you proof.

Carpentry and custom woodwork for homes: framing and structural changes, trim and finish carpentry, doors, flooring, built-ins, cabinetry, decks and exterior work, and one-off pieces built in the shop. Residential is the bulk of it, with some small commercial fit-out.

We are carpenters, not a general contractor. We do not do electrical, plumbing or HVAC. If your project needs those trades, you hire them directly — we are happy to recommend people and to schedule our work around theirs, but they are your contract, not ours.

On larger carpentry jobs Dom may have a hand with him, and they work under us. Trades you hire directly — electricians, plumbers — are your own contracts, so their work and their scheduling stay between you and them.

Almost always. We contain the work area, protect floors and pathways, and clean up daily. Single-bathroom homes during a bath remodel are the one case worth planning around.

Dom. On larger jobs he may have a hand with him, and you will know in advance who is coming.

Typically 7am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Tell us if that does not work with your schedule and we will adjust where we can.

Yes. Progress photos as the work goes, plus a heads-up before anything noisy, dusty, or disruptive.

We stop, show you, explain the options and what each costs, and get your decision in writing before continuing. Old houses hide things — that is normal, and it should never be a surprise on the bill.

Yes, though it changes who is responsible if something arrives damaged, short, or wrong. We will talk through it.

Domestic hardwoods mostly — maple, walnut, cherry, white oak, red oak, ash, poplar, and pine. Reclaimed and salvaged material is welcome; bring it to us.

Usually. A photo helps, an actual sample helps more. Species and finish matching is routine work.

That is how most custom pieces start. Send the photo and the dimensions of your space, and we will tell you what is buildable and what it costs.

Two to six weeks depending on size, species availability, and finish. Tell us your deadline up front and we will be honest about it.

Yes, and they are some of our favorite jobs. Remote sites, no power, uneven ground — all fine.

Yes. Campgrounds and rental properties often need several matching platforms, showers, or bunkies. Repeat units price better per unit.

Often that is exactly why people call us. Tell us what happened and what the last person said.

Yes. A door that will not latch, a single shelf, one sign. Small jobs get scheduled as half-days.