Cross County Woodworking

I set an appointment to meet with the client at their home and discuss the proposed project. I determine if architectural involvement is required and suggest several local architects (also suggesting that they can use their own architect). I then review the project and provide a detailed project quotation based upon site the inspection and discussion with the home owner to determine their specific needs and desires. A review of the quote is encouraged and after being hired I generate a work contract which spells out the entire job, and responsibilities. We start the job on the agreed date and, once started, say on the project until completed.

I hold a masters degree in Human Factors Engineering from Suny New Paltz (undergraduate degree in engineering Psychology from Penn State), and have owned and worked in construction at Cross County Woodworking since 1991.

Each job is priced separately -- I tune the costing to each client's needs, preferred price range, if possible. I also defer to the client regarding any item selection (paint color, appliance type, etc.).

I was in research in the computer industry, then had a manufacturing business for many years, and finally decided to enter the construction industry since I truly enjoy working with my hands, making lasting creations.

I have worked with commercial customers, building banks, but prefer working with residential customers, and each job is unique and the joy of pleasing each client is quite rewarding.

Renovated a home from top to bottom for a client who recently moved into the property. We rebuilt the exterior siding, opened the living space inside the house, built a new kitchen and dining room, renovated the living room and bedrooms, and made the basement into a home office.

Get more than one estimate, check their referrals, and make sure they are licensed and insured.

Determine what they intend to accomplish and their budget window, what their time line is, and what the start date of the project should be.