No job too small. Really.
A shed door, a rotten step, a gate that won't latch. I like small jobs, and I build them with the same care as a full deck.
“Apologies if this is too small a job.”
A homeowner in Halifax, in their first message about new shed doors
They didn't need to apologize. The job was a pair of cedar shed doors. They asked again at the end of the job, a little surprised I'd come out for it at all.
Here's the honest answer: I like small jobs. They're a chance to do one thing really well, meet a neighbour, and leave something that will outlast the part it replaced. A small job done right is still built right and built to last.
Small jobs I do.
Doors and gates
Shed doors, garden gates, sticking or sagging doors rehung, new hardware.
Steps and stairs
Rotten treads, wobbly stringers, a loose handrail before someone gets hurt.
Deck repairs
Swapping out bad boards, fixing railings, tightening up a tired deck instead of replacing it.
Rot and trim
Soft window sills, door frames and trim, repaired and the cause fixed, not just painted over.
Kickout flashing
A small piece of metal that keeps water out of your walls. See my overhangs and kickouts page.
Safety and access
Grab bars, sturdier railings and small changes that make home easier to get around.
Before and after.
Cedar shed doors
Worn-out shed doors replaced with a western red cedar double door.
Kendra's front entry
A worn concrete step on gravel replaced with a pressure-treated landing, wide steps and a railing.
Built right. Built to last.
- Same standard, any size.Proper fasteners, flashing and lumber whether it's a gate or a deck. A small job is never a reason to cut a corner.
- You get a real quote.I come out, look at it, and give you a written price before I start. No surprises on the invoice.
- I fix the cause, not just the symptom.If a step rotted because water sits on it, I'll fix that too, or at least tell you.
- I'll be straight with you.If it's a quick fix you could do yourself, I'll say so.
Four simple steps.
- Call, text or send a photoA photo or two and a rough size is all I need to start.
- Quick visitI come take a look, usually within a few days.
- Written quoteOne clear price, often with a couple of material options.
- Done and cleaned upI build it, tidy up, and walk you through it.
Before you call.
Is my job too small?
Probably not. If it's carpentry and it matters to you, ask. If it's something I can't take on, I'll tell you plainly and point you to someone who can.
Do you charge more for small jobs?
You pay for the time and materials the job actually takes. You'll have a written quote before any work starts.
How soon can you come?
Small jobs often fit between bigger projects, so they can happen sooner than you'd think. I'll give you a real date when I quote.
Can you do a few small things in one visit?
Yes, and it's a good way to save. Send me your list and I'll quote it as one job.
Got a small job?
Send me a photo and a quick note about what's going on. No need to apologize for the size.
902-580-9633shannon@sagecarpentry.com · @sage.carpentry
Serving Halifax & area.