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Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
85
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

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
5.0(
88
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

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(
92
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Igle (hope the spelling is correct) was very friendly, respectful and professional. He responded quickly to my request for a quote on replacing my front porch steps. He gave me a very reasonable cost estimate. Unfortunately, upon removal of the old steps insect damage to the framing structure was discovered. He was not deterred by this change in the scope of the project. My house was built in 1896 and nothing is standard about the construction, complicating the work. He managed to find a way to resolve all the problems and I am very happy with the result. We worked out a very reasonable adjustment to the original estimate to cover the extra materials and labor. I would highly recommend him. I intend to call on him in the future for other work."
Repairing done
Remove all the wood flooring and treated lumber
Before working
Deck repairing
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(
36
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Claudio and his team did an AMAZING job with an expansive carpentry job that included demolishing 2 wall, adding support beams, installing sheetrock and trimming nearly an entire story of my home. Within 24 hours he provided me a very fair quote and started work the same week. We were working against a very tight timeline and I was blown away with how quickly, cleanly, and professionally his team worked. He communicated great throughout the job and offered a lot of great professional opinion, resulting in a very high quality product. I will absolutely be reaching out to C.U. Building Dreams for any future work."
Custom deck construction
Lower deck construction
Lower deck construction
New deck construction
New deck

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

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!"
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+114

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ANDI'S SMART RENOVATIONS INC
5.0(
37
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"
Prepping Roof for Installation
Completed Roof Installation
New Roof Fully Installed
Prepping Roof for Installation
Completed Roof Installation

+37

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

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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