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Avatar for Buckland Home Contractor
Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Serving Cheshire, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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Warranties offered

"Kurt did an excellent job, saving our windows from needing full replacement. Less experienced carpenters turned down the job as the rot was extensive. Kurt left them looking better than when we purchased the house. He communicated well about the work and always let me know when he'd be arriving. He was also just a really nice person to have around for a long and tedious job -- friendly and pleasant, working hard through a heat wave. I recommend him without hesitation."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Serving Cheshire, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon provides great service in a timely manner. He and his crew were efficient, polite and respectful of the areas they worked in. They performed carpentry work that was excellent and quickly solved a roofing and sealing/painting issue for me. Nixon was responsive by phone and showed up when he said he was going to each time. His pricing was a bit on the high side and you get what you pay for. I will definitely be calling on Nixon and his crew again for future work."
Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
88
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Serving Cheshire, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"Brian performed an excellent job on our doors. He arrived when he said he would, charged us what he estimated the job would cost, and most important, fixed the doors extremely well."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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C.U. Building Dreams, LLC
5.0(
36
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Serving Cheshire, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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."
Custom deck construction
Lower deck construction
Lower deck construction
New deck construction
New deck

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GEORGE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT & HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
4.9(
51
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Serving Cheshire, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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Warranties offered

"George listens to the customer, makes suggestions if necessary and proceeds with a contract. Said contract has a price range that he never exceeded depending on whether or not unforeseen issues occur. George renovated two bathrooms, installed laminate flooring on my bathrooms and master bedroom. He is efficient, neat and never leaves a project unless it is perfect. George will be called upon for all my future projects."
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
164
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Serving Cheshire, 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 by96%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.7(
64
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Serving Cheshire, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Agile Construction was very professional. They asked what needed to get done and then came in and executed it flawlessly. They were able to answer my questions and explained the work and their methodology. They came to repair my window sill. And it looks way better than before."
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

+232

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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CRS Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Cheshire, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Roger and team also painted to match other wall. They helped us with many home projects beyond painting like electrical work, flooring, install vanities and tiles and handy man assembly, power washing house and walkways & more. I highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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J.D. Roofing
5.0(
54
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Serving Cheshire, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"Jose provided excellent customer service. He got to the job exactly when he said he will. He did a good job replacing my roof and adding a ridge vent. Furthermore, Jose installed two sistering rafters in the attic to support two broken rafters. Although I requested the sistering rafters to be full length, the sistered rafters were a bit short and did not reach the soffits base as I would have expected. Overall Jose did a good job replacing the shingles on my roof and cleaned the effected area well. I would hire Jose again for any of my future roofing projects. In addition I recommended Jose to my family and friends since I was satisfied with his work and good customer service."
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Skylight replacement
Robbie’s house
Robbie’s house
Newtown triple

+2

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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