How to hire a remodeler

How to hire a remodeler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step remodeler hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a remodeler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new remodeler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a remodeler, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect remodeler also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of remodeler salaries for various roles:

   Type of Remodeler	Description	Hourly rate
   Remodeler		$14-30
   Construction Foreman	A construction foreman is responsible for overseeing construction operations and determining the construction progress by monitoring plans and schedules. A construction foreman allocates tasks to the workers and ensures that everyone adheres to the safety guidelines and regulations, preventing potential hazards in the work area and avoiding construction delays... Show more	$20-37
   Electrical Foreman	An electrical foreman is a professional who is responsible for supervising power linesmen and electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical power lines or electrical systems. Electrical foremen conduct periodic inspections at a construction site to ensure that materials and supplies are available... Show more	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Roofing
   • Caulking
   • Sheetrock
   • Drywall Repair
   • Deck Building
   • Demo
   • Tiling
   • Hands-On Knowledge
   • Light Fixtures
   • Window Installation
   • HVAC
   • Residential Construction
   • Kitchen Cabinets

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform work such as drywall installation and repair, tile and grout work, showers, plumbing, and heating.
   • Tile work, Sheetrock work, painting, building decks.
   • Help paint walls, demolition, caulking
   • home remolding framing sheet rock hvac stucco ect
   • Perform demo and reconstruction of decks of varying levels.
   • Remodel homes, build decks, and run power tools, and framing work

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your remodeler job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A remodeler salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, remodelers' average salary in idaho is 48% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level remodelers earn 52% less than senior-level remodelers.
   • Certifications. A remodeler with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a remodeler's salary.

   Average remodeler salary

   $44,380yearly

   $21.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level remodeler salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 28, 2026

4. Writing a remodeler job description

   A remodeler job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a remodeler job description:

   Remodeler job description example

   Job DescriptionLiving in an area that’s booming with business, we’re in need of a dedicated Remodeler to work on the team at Handyman Connection of Ann Arbor. As a locally owned and operated company, we love working with our valued customers in our area.
   
   This preferred individual will work year-round with over 50% repeat/referral customer base in our area. Handyman Connection is well established in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. We’re changing homeowners’ lives with beautiful repairs and remodels. If you want to be a part of this work in the community, now’s your chance!
   Benefits: Earn $40-$60/hour depending on ability to estimate and complete the job Serve as an independent contractor or w2 employee working on your own schedule Work when and where you want on the type of work you want Get support from a professional office team with clerical and dispatching services An office team that helps oversee your work orders and optimizes your schedule Use a company-specific mobile app to better manage your work and efficiently communicate with the office No need to physically stop by the office every day Access to FREE online trades related training classes Our craftsmen are such a valued part of our business. One craftsman who had a new job opportunity had this to say about working for us, “… after about a month and a half of moving out of state, I honestly realized even more so just how great Handyman Connection of Ann Arbor truly was. I always knew it was great, but talking to lots of companies down here about their business model for handyman work and then working for one, HC AA is just unbeatable in its structure and people, so I really do miss working with you all”
   Job Summary:
   
   Share your expertise of home repair, maintenance and remodeling on job sites. Bid work on a regular basis and produce it effortlessly. Finalize appropriate job materials and quantities for all projects. Evaluate requests, price out all jobs, troubleshoot and effectively communicate with clients. Job Requirements
   
   Basic handiwork in at least three (3) of these capacities: Home remodels, including bathroom and kitchen Painting, both inside and out General carpentry Drywall work Basic plumbing and electrical Floor installations and repairs Residential maintenance Understand building codes and materials management Driver's license & insurance Tools, vehicle & references Pass personal screening & background check Smart phone and Internet access
   Please, no project managers or primarily new construction. Handyman Connection is strongly considering candidates with experience as a Remodeler or similar positions.
   
   Handyman Connection of Ann Arbor would love to talk with you. Apply today and start the process!

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find remodelers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your remodeler job on Zippia to find and recruit remodeler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with remodeler candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new remodeler

   Once you've selected the best remodeler candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new remodeler. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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