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Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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Warranties offered

"Kurt did a great job and was very efficient. He was able to repair all rot, and at a fraction of the cost of several other estimates. He repaired several window frames and replaced some of the baseboards. I was worried about having to replace siding, but only one small piece had to be replaced. Kurt is a great contractor and is very reliable and honest. We are planning to hire him to do more work on the back of our house."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"Very well!! Brian did a great job installing 4 custom blinds in my home. Brian measured the rest of our widows and offered sound advice on how to accurately order blinds for them. I highly recommend Brian for his handyman services."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Replaced the wooden deck boards with Trex, including new railings and stairs. Deck looks fantastic. Job was done quickly, professionally, and the area was cleaned up after the work."
Repairing done
Remove all the wood flooring and treated lumber
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The lower part of the deck

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Edie & Sons Construction Services, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Edie-Sons Construction re-did the synthetic stucco above my 2 car garage & a small wall where my loft is. What an absolute fantastic job they did. I have nothing but praise for he & his crew. Way to go guys...keep up the great work! Sorry so late to review but never forgotten...that speaks thousands! I most highly & absolutely recommend them."
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C.U. Building Dreams, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent, professional work In replacing damaged front porch with Azek, and Trex and replaced rotting wood on a side retaining wall with masonry. Completely upgraded the curb appeal of my home. Excellent cost and quality. Definitely recommend CU Building Dreams, thank you for upgrading my home."
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New deck

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

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Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Arnold's Masonry. After interviewing several local masons, we chose Arnold to build a concrete sidewalk from our front steps to our driveway. We hired Arnold for his obvious knowledge, expertise, and experience. There was excellent communication and customer service throughout the process. We love our new sidewalk, and we highly recommend Arnold's Masonry!"
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Masonry Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ANDI'S SMART RENOVATIONS INC
5.0(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"I do really like their work they are absolutely pro and work to my satisfaction they did change my basement floor into a new look totally amazing I would definitely recommend them for flooring concrete and walls framing"
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Completed Roof Installation
New Roof Fully Installed
Prepping Roof for Installation
Completed Roof Installation

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
384
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an incredible experience. Contacted them for siding consult, Chris from sales was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Gave us great recommendations for the design. We signed up and wow the siding was here in less than 10 days. The installers, Led by Daniel were incredible. They were courteous, friendly, neat and they were fast! You could see pride of work as they were doing the project. They were also on time each day, were there when they said they would be. AJ our project manager was awesome as well..Communicated frequently so we always knew what to expect. We are thrilled with our new home, siding is beautiful, this team is stellar! If we could give a 100 rating we would!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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