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Håndlavet describes itself as a maker of custom, one-of-a-kind pieces, with a team of designers and builders that uses hand tools alongside computer aided design and machining. The company says it has been in business for 20 years. A pointseast.com article describes Håndlavet as a company that creates furniture, custom woodworking and buildouts, and says the name translates to Hand Made in Danish. A page on owtvikingveteranssupport.com describes Håndlavet as the second firm of Leetes Island Boatworks of Guilford, Connecticut, with the same owners and principals.
“Leetes Island Boatworks of Guilford, Connecticut and their second firm Håndlavet which means handmade in Danish (same owners/principals) are the lead builders for our Viking Hall and Boat Shelter.”
“When he’s not building boats, teaching, or lecturing, he’s creating furniture, custom woodworking, and buildouts through his other company, Håndlavet, which translates to Hand Made in Danish.”
Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Håndlavet. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A typical single-level deck is 12×16 — about 200 sq ft.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
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