Candid Carpentry & Maintenance

With decades of hands-on experience in the construction industry — from my early days as a carpenter through to site supervision, project management, and facilities management — I’ve seen the building game from every angle. Over the years, I’ve worked on my own builds and for other respected builders, gaining deep insight into what works — and what too often doesn’t. One of the biggest challenges in this industry has always been fixed-price quoting. Quotes inevitably carry "fat" to cover unknowns, but this system places all the risk on the builder. If things go smoothly, the builder wins. If problems arise, they lose — and more often than not, they do. It’s a flawed model that has contributed to the rising number of insolvencies in Australian construction.

I’ve returned to what I believe should always be at the heart of this industry: honest, quality work delivered at a fair hourly rate. By charging only for the time spent on your project, I remove the guesswork, pressure, and need for shortcuts. This transparent approach means no inflated quotes, no nasty surprises, and the flexibility for you to scale your project to suit your budget. It’s simple, secure, and built on trust — exactly how construction should be.