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Avatar for Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
330
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time10 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
90
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We originally contacted Brian to measure, source and install window treatments on some skylights and windows, and when we found out he's a renaissance man, we asked him to do many other jobs for us as well--carpentry, electric, plumbing, labor & assembly, you name it. He's a consummate professional, easy to communicate with, and a pleasure to work with. He's such a nice guy I even invited him to stay for dinner one evening after he finished working. I'm not sure at this point what Brian can't do, but I'd trust him to tell me if something I asked for was beyond his wide ranging capabilities. We will absolutely hire Brian again and again and continue to refer him to friends in the future. The only challenge is that his schedule books up since he's highly in demand, so contact him sooner rather than later.
Some of Brian's work for us has included:
  • - Full-service window treatments for skylights and windows--we love them, and Brian's advice was helpful
- Repair of a slatted blind that Brian told us didn't really need replacing after all
- Selection and installation of a new blind to match others next to it--looks great
- Installation and assembly of 2 ceiling light fixtures. We didn't have the right part for hanging one from a vaulted ceiling, and Brian made sure to get one for us that fit the aesthetic perfectly. No corner cutting.
- Hanging pictures and heavy shelves
- Plumbing help with 2 leaky refrigerators
- Disassembly, strongman labor, and reassembly of a large piece of exercise equipment in another room in the house
- Window replacement
- Installation of a cat door through a sheetrock wall
- Installation of a track for a pocket door
- Installation of dimmer switches
- Assembly and installation of a large closet system
...etc. We've been happy with the results of all these projects--and all the rest that I can't remember at the moment.
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Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for The Builders & Cleaners
The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
120
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+14 more

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Based in West Haven, Connecticut, our team has provided an excellent, affordable service to more than thousands of houses over the years. We are committed to supporting our customers throughout the evaluation process, during the service itself and are available to answer any queries once the work is complete. \nWe are a licensed and fully insured company aiming to respond to all requests involving our services within 24 hours or less. Our professional and knowledgeable staff have a combined experience of over 12 years within the construction, air duct cleaning, and landscaping industries, ensuring guaranteed satisfaction with every job. \nWe pride ourselves in providing a safe, hazard-free environment and maintaining respectful, cordial communications with all of our clients. All technicians can be relied on to keep project sites clean both during and after the work is complete.\n

Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1822

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Mr. Handyman of Guilford, North and East Haven
4.7(
109
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He explained clearly what he was planning to do and fixed a window quickly and well. He also removed an old pipe-frame for a swing, again, quickly and well, making sure no sharp metal points were left in the ground. He did two thorough and honest jobs and I recommend him highly."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
175
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+118

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for GEORGE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT & HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
GEORGE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT & HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
4.9(
51
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The first thing George did when he assessed my needs was to explain how I could save significant money. Whereas I thought I needed both a new main door and a new storm door, he explained how I could repair my main door cost-effectively. That tip saved me at least $500 - $750. I purchased the storm door on my own, and he then installed it. The door is in an awkward location on my house, which made for a very difficult removal of the old door and frame and equally challenging installation of the new door. He had to build out the frame a bit, and he also primed and painted the brick mold to account for the difference in the way the new door frame fit.
During the installation process, George discovered that the doorbell would no longer fit in its original location. It was very old, rusted, and cracked. It therefore didn't survive being removed. He went out and purchased a new one and installed it in a new location. It looks great.
When all was said and done, the new door looked as if it had always been there. There were no gaps, marks, or signs of a previous door. Also, George cleaned everything up and took away the old door and all of the packaging for the new one.
I would recommend hiring George for your home improvement project.
"
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Edie & Sons Construction Services, LLC
4.7(
42
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Edie and his crew were easy to work with and reasonably priced. His work in rebuilding our porch and back deck were excellent with helpful suggestions in design. We liked his work so much that we continued working with him to build a stone patio attached to the deck and re-do our front yard retaining wall."
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Agile Construction and Home Improvement
Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
77
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great!!! Brand new faucet and cabinet were installed, both worked well! The cabinet job was done by another carpenter previously, but it just broke again. Rafael did a far superior job, it looks like it is finally fixed properly. He has been responsive and polite in fixing many issues in the old house that I rent! He’s even dog friendly!"
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

+232

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
Avatar for Goodman Building Company, LLC
Goodman Building Company, LLC
5.0(
39
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike did work building a dry bar in my basement. He was very easy to work with, communicative and did great work. He is fairly priced and was open to my suggestions, checking In with me before making any major decisions as he knew I wanted to be a part of the design process. The end result Is exactly what my vision was, and I couldn't be happier with It."
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
Milford Home Renovation

+149

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
386
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Hartford by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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