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Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Serving Haddam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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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
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Haddam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"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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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Integrity Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Haddam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"We initially hired Integrity to gut and remodel a small bathroom. Their work was impeccable and communication was excellent. It was such a great experience to work with Chris, Pete and Mike that we hired them to finish the remodel of a cottage. This job had gone off the rails and that other contractor needed to be replaced as he turned out to be incompetent, unreliable and a complete failure at communication. When Chris and crew took over the job they were very well organized, trustworthy, and every step was documented and finished as proposed. Rates were very reasonable and fully explained. Chris always responded to our questions quickly. We would recommend Integrity Enterprises whole heartedly and were extremely happy to have found such highly skilled and honest professionals."
Luxury Vinyl Floor
Full Tile Bath
Custom Closet
Glass Door
New Vanity

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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Gove Restoration LLC
4.9(
140
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Serving Haddam, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

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Warranties offered

"Gove Restoration recently completed a number of projects for us—painting the exterior of our 1920s-era house, replacing the garage roof, installing new gutters, carpentry to replace rotted trim, rotted shingles, and rotted shutters—and we couldn’t be happier. They were professional from start to finish, straightforward about issues as they arose, and conveyed a genuine appreciation for preserving the look of an older home. The work ethic of everyone, but especially the painters, was truly impressive, as was the attention to detail. We have received many compliments on their work from neighbors and passersby!"
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Dave The Fixer
4.9(
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Serving Haddam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Small jobs welcome

"Thus far, Dave completed two projects at our home - fence repair and storm window replacement. He is extremely competent, responsible, and sets out to do a good job. I recommend him without question."
Complete Cellar
Entrance and Liquor Alcove
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.7(
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Serving Haddam, 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."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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TimberWolf Contracting LLC.
4.2(
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Serving Haddam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m very pleased with the service and work I received from Timber Wolf contractors and his crew. He contacted me and arranged a time to look at the work I needed done. He promptly sent me a quote. He set up a time between our schedules to build my spiral staircase and replace a window with a vent. He arrived on time and completed the job beyond my satisfacon. I was so pleased with the results and communication I received, that I hired them to come to my other home to install "Flooring for my sunroom, pantry and hallway. They also painted trim and upgraded my hardware on my kitchen cabinets. I felt very comfortable with Timber and left him a key so I could go to work. I highly recommend Timber Wolf contractors for your home projects, they are professional, polite and hardworking. Respectfully, A. Saint"
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Response time6 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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

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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