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Avatar for Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Serving East Haven, 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 time10 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
120
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Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work for a fair fee . I worked with David who has a gift for home design and repair projects. He is very good at analyzing a project and setting out an efficient way to proceed with it. David has excellent manners and is punctual and hard working."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1813

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
89
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Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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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 by98%of homeowners
Mr. Handyman of Guilford, North and East Haven
4.7(
109
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Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I've used the company many times, and they always do a first-rate job. This time, Paul--their handyman who can do everything--installed a new traverse curtain rod for us. As always, he did an excellent job--he is versatile, efficient and an all-round good guy."
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
173
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Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so happy with the beautiful patio Arnold and his team built for us! Arnold was very professional and responsive from the first time we reached out to him for an initial quote through completion of the project. He was able to complete our patio ahead of schedule so that we could enjoy our new patio even earlier for the summer. He took great care of the job site and our property which we greatly appreciated. We highly recommend him and his business!"
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+118

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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GEORGE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT & HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
4.9(
51
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Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent. George and his people are great. The woodwork was efficiently and well done. The painting was not perfect, but overall excellent. (I would rate the painting a B or B+ and woodwork A A- which is why I kept the rating as Excellent. Pleasure to work with - only problem was availability! Scheduling was tough, but he was always responsive!!!"
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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Serving East Haven, 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

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Goodman Building Company, LLC
5.0(
39
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Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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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
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
384
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Serving East Haven, 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!"
650 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Agile Construction and Home Improvement
Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
72
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Serving East Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely awesome. Professional, attentive, attention to detail, friendly and fast. Within minutes of going to Angies List, Raphael called me and was on the job within 2 days. Definitely recommend. Agile Construction will be go to from now on. I have this company on speed dial."
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

+232

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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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. 

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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