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Avatar for EREG PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT
EREG PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT
5.0(
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jack responded with a quote the same day and completed the work the following day. Pricing was fair and was actually less than his original quote. Steps and new ramp look great and the rotted door frame is now solid."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
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Serving Chester, 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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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Integrity Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a roof leak after a driving rainstorm so we called Integrity Enterprises for help. Chris (owner) returned our call within 10 minutes of receiving our request. He was able to fit us in to his schedule the next day, he was all around knowledgeable, his quote was fair, and he completed the job quickly. We plan to hire him again in the near future, pleasure to work with, highly recommend! 👍"
Luxury Vinyl Floor
Full Tile Bath
Custom Closet
Glass Door
New Vanity

+24

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Omondi Woodworking
4.6(
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality furniture repair and cleaning services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a professional team dedicated to providing you with excellent customer service. We offer professional and high quality services. Your satisfaction is important to us. All our services include a one year warranty.

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you Rigo for your wonderful work! Sam, I canâ t thank you enough for your excellent customer experience! If Iâ m ever in need of roofing, siding, etc you will be the ONLY one I call!!"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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A1 Pro Inc
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Good experience. Phil was great. Very thorough and was able to schedule us in where it worked best for us. We are very grateful for that. Only thing was that when they came out to do the work, they stuck to the work order to the T even though upon removing some rotten wood, we saw that we may need additional work behind it to properly complete the repair we needed done. I would have appreciated being made aware of that and consulted before just going ahead and putting fresh wood over a hidden problem. I was only notified about this because another handyman at the house sent me a picture of it. Also, there was debris left in the gutter from the roof work and I had to ask them to check and clean it out. Our downspouts go underground and that could have been a big issue down the line if I hadn't caught that as well. For the price, they were good. But maybe don't walk away for the day."
Response time5 hrs
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

At Connecticut Yankee Crafts, we strive to match the quality of the legacy seen before us in this area and continue to do what the Shakers did best - creating high quality furniture made with the values of our forefathers before us.\n\nWe have immense pride in the quality of our work and are confident that we will craft the finest furnishings for your home. Let us know how we can help and we?ll get to work on the cabinets or furniture of your dreams.

Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vasyl and his team did an excellent job repairing my exterior porch and painting the interior of the porch. Very reasonably priced and the work was done in a timely manner. Everything was left neat and clean at the end of the day.Vasyl was very good at keeping in contact on the project plans. Would definitely recommend and would use them for future projects."
Waterbyry build new deck
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Waterbyry build new deck
New deck (Mystic CT)2016

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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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. 

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.

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