About Carpentry by George
Carpentry by George focuses on smaller jobs for homeowners, with work spanning carpentry, doors, windows, painting, tile, and selected minor electrical and plumbing tasks. Examples include woodwork, moulding, framing, sheetrock, spackling, hanging doors, changing locks, changing light fixtures or outlets, and changing faucets. The services also include flooring, though the specific flooring work is not detailed. The business describes a one-person approach, with George handling the work and focusing on one job at a time. The priorities include cleaning up after each workday and being prompt when circumstances allow. For work outside the capabilities, the business advises asking first rather than assuming a project can be handled.
Business description
I work alone and perform all work as if I am doing it for myself. Except for one complaint years ago there have not been any more since. I clean up after myself every day and do not leave your house a mess. I try to be prompt except for unexpected circumstance. I work one job at a time until it is completed. I do not work on several jobs at once. this emans your job will have my full attention and be completed quicker.
Services
Listed services: Electrical services, Window services, Carpentry services, Painting services, Flooring services, Door services, Plumbing services.
Explore the services below and confirm the scope of your project directly with the provider.
Carpentry and wall repairs
Small homeowner projects can include woodwork, moulding, framing, sheetrock, and spackling.
Door work
Door services include hanging doors and changing locks.
Window services
Window services are among the offerings. The specific window tasks are not detailed, so ask about the work needed.
Painting
Painting is included among the services for homeowner projects.
Flooring and ceramic tile
Flooring is available for a service, and ceramic tile work is specifically named among the types of work offered.
Minor electrical work
Examples include changing light fixtures and outlets.
Minor plumbing work
Changing faucets is available for an example of minor plumbing work.
Clarify the size and type of work
Before asking about a project, note what needs attention, where it is, and whether the task is a repair, replacement, or finish. For example, a request about a door can distinguish hanging it from changing its lock; a wall-related request can name sheetrock, spackling, moulding, or painting. The focus is on smaller homeowner jobs, so a concise description helps establish whether the work fits.
Prepare useful details for a home repair request
For a fixture, outlet, faucet, or lock, identify what is currently installed and what change you want. For tile or flooring, describe the surface and the area involved. A photo and basic measurements can also help explain a project; these are general preparation suggestions, not requirements for requesting service.
Check whether the project fits
The work covers a range of small carpentry and home-maintenance tasks, along with selected minor electrical and plumbing work. Ask about unusual or larger jobs before planning around them. Roofing, siding, and additions are specifically excluded, and the business says it will decline work beyond its capabilities.
Common customer requests
Door hanging and lock changes
Ask about hanging a door, changing a lock, or addressing a small door-related repair.
Window work
Describe the window work needed and whether it involves a repair or another small window-related task.
Small carpentry and wall repairs
Ask about a small carpentry project involving woodwork, moulding, framing, sheetrock, or spackling.
Painting or tile work
Check whether a small painting or ceramic tile project fits the work offered.
Minor electrical or plumbing work
Ask about minor electrical work such as changing a light fixture or outlet, or minor plumbing work such as changing a faucet.
Business details
Services and specialties: Concentrating on small jobs for the homeowner. Almost any work related to Carpentry, Hanging Doors, Windows, Woodwork, Moulding, Sheetrock, Spackling, Ceramic Tile, Framing, Painting, Changing locks, Doing minor electrical and plumbing such as changing light fixtures, outlets, and faucets, etc. Just ask and I will tell you if I can do it. I will not do what I am not capable of doing. If you need advice on a project please ask. I am always full of ideas.
Services not offered: No roofing, no siding work, no additions.. To much for one person to do.
Highlights: 48 years of trusted experience, Emergency Services Offered
Features: Free estimates, Emergency service, Warranties
Payment options: Check
Business hours
- Friday
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Service area
Service coverage includes Bayonne, NJ, Bloomfield, NJ, Fairfield, NJ, Caldwell, NJ, Cedar Grove, NJ, Cliffside Park, NJ and 100 other communities. Coverage spans 160 ZIP codes; use the full coverage list below to check a specific location.
Service coverage includes 160 ZIP codes across 106 communities.
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- Bayonne, NJ07002
- Bloomfield, NJ07003
- Fairfield, NJ07004
- Caldwell, NJ07006, 07007
- Cedar Grove, NJ07009
- Cliffside Park, NJ07010
- Cranford, NJ07016
- East Orange, NJ07017, 07018, 07019
- Edgewater, NJ07020
- Essex Fells, NJ07021
- Fairview, NJ07022
- Fort Lee, NJ07024
- Garfield, NJ07026
- Garwood, NJ07027
- Glen Ridge, NJ07028
- Harrison, NJ07029
- Hoboken, NJ07030
- North Arlington, NJ07031
- Kearny, NJ07032, 07099
- Linden, NJ07036
- Livingston, NJ07039
- Maplewood, NJ07040
- Millburn, NJ07041
- Montclair, NJ07042, 07043
- Verona, NJ07044
- North Bergen, NJ07047
- Orange, NJ07050, 07051
- West Orange, NJ07052
- Wallington, NJ07057
- Plainfield, NJ07060, 07061, 07062, 07063
- Rahway, NJ07065
- Roseland, NJ07068
- Rutherford, NJ07070
- Lyndhurst, NJ07071
- Carlstadt, NJ07072
- East Rutherford, NJ07073
- Moonachie, NJ07074
- Wood Ridge, NJ07075
- Short Hills, NJ07078
- South Orange, NJ07079
- Union, NJ07083
- Weehawken, NJ07086
- Union City, NJ07087
- Vauxhall, NJ07088
- West New York, NJ07093
- Secaucus, NJ07094, 07096
- Jersey City, NJ07097, 07302, 07303, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07308, 07309, 07310, 07311, 07390, 07395, 07399
- Newark, NJ07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114, 07175, 07182, 07184, 07188, 07189, 07191, 07192, 07193, 07194, 07195, 07197, 07198, 07199
- Belleville, NJ07109
- Nutley, NJ07110
- Irvington, NJ07111
- Elizabeth, NJ07201, 07202, 07207, 07208
- Elizabethport, NJ07206
- Allendale, NJ07401
- Elmwood Park, NJ07407
- Fair Lawn, NJ07410
- Franklin Lakes, NJ07417
- Ho Ho Kus, NJ07423
- Mahwah, NJ07430, 07495, 07498
- Midland Park, NJ07432
- Oakland, NJ07436
- Ramsey, NJ07446
- Ridgewood, NJ07450, 07451
- Glen Rock, NJ07452
- Saddle River, NJ07458
- Waldwick, NJ07463
- Wyckoff, NJ07481
- Hackensack, NJ07601, 07602
- Bogota, NJ07603
- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ07604
- Leonia, NJ07605
- South Hackensack, NJ07606
- Maywood, NJ07607
- Teterboro, NJ07608, 07699
- Alpine, NJ07620
- Bergenfield, NJ07621
- Closter, NJ07624
- Cresskill, NJ07626
- Demarest, NJ07627
- Dumont, NJ07628
- Emerson, NJ07630
- Englewood, NJ07631
- Englewood Cliffs, NJ07632
- Harrington Park, NJ07640
- Haworth, NJ07641
- Hillsdale, NJ07642
- Little Ferry, NJ07643
- Lodi, NJ07644
- Montvale, NJ07645
- New Milford, NJ07646
- Northvale, NJ07647
- Norwood, NJ07648
- Oradell, NJ07649
- Palisades Park, NJ07650
- Paramus, NJ07652, 07653
- Park Ridge, NJ07656
- Ridgefield, NJ07657
- Ridgefield Park, NJ07660
- River Edge, NJ07661
- Rochelle Park, NJ07662
- Saddle Brook, NJ07663
- Teaneck, NJ07666
- Tenafly, NJ07670
- Westwood, NJ07675
- Township Of Washington, NJ07676
- Woodcliff Lake, NJ07677
Questions about Carpentry by George
What kinds of small carpentry work can I ask about?
The carpentry work includes woodwork, moulding, framing, sheetrock, and spackling. When asking about a project, explain the affected area and what outcome you want so the scope is clear.
Can I ask about hanging a door or changing a lock?
Door-related work includes hanging doors and changing locks.
What electrical work is included?
Minor electrical tasks include changing light fixtures and outlets. Describe the existing fixture or outlet and the work you have in mind, then ask whether the task is within the service offered.
Can I ask about changing a faucet?
Changing faucets is given as an example of minor plumbing work. Include the faucet type and any relevant project details when asking whether the particular job is a fit.
What should I share when asking about painting or tile work?
The work includes painting and ceramic tile, but does not specify room sizes, surfaces, or project limits. Describe the area and the work needed so the request can be considered against the services offered.
Common industry questions
Last reviewed and updated October 07, 2026 by the Estimate.org editorial team.
