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Avatar for Buckland Home Contractor
Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Durham, 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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+139

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
122
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+14 more

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David is honestly the best contractor we have ever hired. He is polite, courteous, honest, completely l,knowledgeable and so reliable. He responds to calls promptly and makes you feel like you are his only customer even though I know he is busy. You cannot find anyone who is half as great as David.. I feel totally secure and confident with his work. He is a perfectionist. You will be more than pleaded with this level of service. He should be cloned."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1828

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
90
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

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 time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Dave The Fixer
4.9(
24
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dave installed kitchen faucet, and is repairing my Island drawers. He will also be giving me a price to build an outdoor deck, fix some doors in the house and some other projects that I have not even thought of yet. He cleans everything up when finished, and my dog even liked him. Good Guy."
Complete Cellar
Entrance and Liquor Alcove
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
387
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Genius Exteriors did an excellent job putting up my new siding. Everyone was very professional start the the gentleman that came out to give me a quote. The crew that came out to do the work was outstanding and did a great job cleaning up afterwards."
1139 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
80
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Durham, 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
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+232

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
21
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We recently had custom built-in bookshelves designed and installed by CT Yankee Crafts, and we couldn't be happier. From start to finish, the experience was an absolute pleasure. Nick was very communicative throughout the whole process, and he listened to our vision, then translated it onto paper and then into a beautiful masterpiece and a focal point in our new home. The best part is filling them up! Watching our book collection find its new home on these gorgeous, sturdy shelves has been so satisfying. It has completely transformed the room into a cozy sanctuary. Highly recommended for any custom woodwork!"
Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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A1 Pro Inc
4.6(
117
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Durham, 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
Response rate98%
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
4.4(
91
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Durham, 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
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
New deck (Mystic CT)2016

+297

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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