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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 Guilford, 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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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for C.U. Building Dreams, LLC
C.U. Building Dreams, LLC
5.0(
36
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Claudio and his team did an AMAZING job with an expansive carpentry job that included demolishing 2 wall, adding support beams, installing sheetrock and trimming nearly an entire story of my home. Within 24 hours he provided me a very fair quote and started work the same week. We were working against a very tight timeline and I was blown away with how quickly, cleanly, and professionally his team worked. He communicated great throughout the job and offered a lot of great professional opinion, resulting in a very high quality product. I will absolutely be reaching out to C.U. Building Dreams for any future work."
Custom deck construction
Lower deck construction
Lower deck construction
New deck construction
New deck

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Integrity Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am absolutely delighted with the incredible work that Chris and his team did on my home. The new floors and complete kitchen remodel are absolutely stunning, and the craftsmanship is truly exceptional. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. Your attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to delivering high-quality work exceeded all of my expectations. My new kitchen and floors have completely transformed my home, and i could not be happier with the results. Thank you so much for your hard work and outstanding service. I would highly recommend your services to anyone looking for a top-tier contractor. Denise Testori"
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
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
384
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Guilford, 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
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The Masters Home Improvement
4.2(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Guilford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work crews were meticulous, courteous and talented. We had a new door with all new trim and storm door installed, a custom awning, wall and ceiling repair and painting in 3 rooms, water stain removal on a wood ceiling and chimney brick cleaning (which came out much better than we could have imagined) and other tasks. Kenny and his crews were very professional and accommodating. We will definitely hire again!"
Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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