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    Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have a question about working with Jirah Carpentry, you'll likely find the answer here. If not, get in touch directly.

    Getting a Quote

    Do I need finalised plans to get a quote?

    No. Send what you have — architectural drawings, engineering, sketches or even rough notes. If we need more to quote accurately, we'll tell you exactly what to get. We'd rather have a conversation early than guess.

    How do I send my plans through?

    Use the Send Your Plans form — PDF, DWG, JPG and PNG all work. You can also email them straight to admin@jirahcarpentry.com.au, or call 0414 415 029 if you'd rather talk it through first.

    How long does it take to get a quote back?

    We respond to every enquiry within one business day. A full quote depends on what you've sent through — straightforward jobs come back fast, bigger or more complex builds take a few days so the numbers are right.

    Do you charge for quotes?

    No. Quoting is free.

    Related: Send your plans · Request a quote

    The Work

    What types of projects do you frame?

    Residential framing across the board — new homes, duplexes, granny flats, renovations and extensions, and decks and pergolas. If it's a residential timber frame, we do it.

    Do you work with builders and homeowners?

    Both. Most of our work is with builders, developers and project managers, but we also work directly with owner-builders and homeowners running their own projects.

    Do you work to engineer specifications?

    Yes. We frame to the engineering and the architect's plans — bracing, tie-down, beam sizes, fixings, the lot. If something on the plans doesn't add up, we flag it before we cut, not after.

    What areas of Sydney do you service?

    All of Sydney and Western Sydney — Parramatta, Blacktown, The Hills, Penrith, Liverpool, Camden, and everywhere in between. If you're not sure whether your suburb is in range, just ask.

    Related: All framing services · Service areas — Sydney

    Timelines and Scheduling

    How far in advance should I get in touch?

    Earlier is better. A few weeks' notice gives us the best chance of locking in dates that line up with your build schedule. That said, if something has come up short-notice, call us — sometimes we can move things around.

    How long does framing typically take?

    Depends on the size of the build. A granny flat frame can be a few days. A new home is usually one to two weeks. A duplex or larger build runs longer. We'll give you a realistic timeline with the quote.

    Can you work around our build schedule?

    Yes. We work to your dates, not ours. Once dates are locked in, we turn up and keep the frame moving so the trades behind us aren't left waiting.

    Related: New builds and houses · Lock in dates — contact

    Specific Services

    Can you frame a granny flat in Western Sydney?

    Yes. Granny flats are a big part of what we do across Western Sydney — Blacktown, Penrith, Mount Druitt, Liverpool, Camden and the surrounding areas.

    Do you frame duplexes in Western Sydney?

    Yes. We frame duplexes and dual-occupancy builds across the Western Sydney growth corridors regularly — party walls, mirrored layouts, and the site logistics that come with two builds running side by side.

    Do you handle renovations and extensions?

    Yes. Structural alterations, second-storey additions, knock-out-and-rebuild sections, tying new framing into existing — that's bread and butter work for us.

    Do you build decks and pergolas?

    Yes. We do the structural framing for decks and pergolas — bearers, joists, posts, and the load-bearing structure. We can do the full build or just the frame, depending on what suits your project.

    Related: Granny flat framing · Duplex framing · Renovations & extensions · Decks & pergolas

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    Still have a question?

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