The Most Common Question We Hear This Time of Year:
“How Far Out Are Contractors Booking Right Now?”
Every winter — especially heading into January, February, and March — homeowners across Plymouth County and the South Shore start asking the same question:
“How far out are good contractors booking for spring and summer projects?”
It makes sense — once the holidays pass, people shift back into “house mode.” Decks, sunrooms, additions, kitchens, bathrooms… they start picturing what they want ready before summer, before hosting season, before the weather breaks.
But here’s the key thing most people don’t realize:
The actual construction phase isn’t the first step.
Before any shovel hits the ground or any wall comes down, there are critical steps that take time — and this is exactly where most delays happen if planning starts too late.
Pre-construction includes:
- Design discussions
- Measurements + site evaluation
- Material selections
- Budget refinement / value-engineering
- Lead times on windows, doors, fixtures, and specialty materials
- Permitting schedules that vary from town to town
In many South Shore towns, permitting alone can take 2–6 weeks depending on the season.
Which is why the smartest timeline looks like this:
Planning now → Building when the weather opens → Enjoying the results when it actually matters.
How Cranland Carpentry Approaches This Process
At Cranland Carpentry, we don’t just show up and start demo.
We plan first — because planning is what protects budgets, avoids surprises, and keeps timelines realistic.
We serve:
Pembroke, Marshfield, Duxbury, Kingston, Scituate, Hanover, Cohasset, Hingham, Hanson, and surrounding areas.
Our approach:
- pre-construction planning with realistic numbers
- in-house carpentry crew doing the detailed work
- organized project management — not chaos
- daily logs so you know exactly what’s happening and when
We currently have 60+ 5-star Google reviews — and the most common theme in those reviews is communication.
What Types of Projects We’re Booking Right Now
This time of year, most people are lining up:
- Additions / sunrooms
- Deck rebuilds + enclosed decks
- Kitchen + bathroom remodels
- Finish work + interior improvements
These projects are popular because they increase value and comfort — and they’re highly seasonal in New England.
If You’re Thinking About a Project This Year…
The answer to that original question — “How far out are contractors booking right now?” — is this:
Good builders are filling up spring and summer slots now — not later.
Right now is actually the ideal time to start the process.
Not to rush decisions — but to be ahead of the wave.
If you’d like clarity on:
- ballpark pricing
- realistic timelines for your particular town
- design options or material selections
We’re always happy to be a resource — whether you’re 90% ready or just exploring.
Cranland Carpentry Inc — Designed to Outlast Trends