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Avatar for Buckland Home Contractor
Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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"I was very pleased with the carpentry work Kurt did in the wood siding of my house. He replaced a whole section of cedar siding and replace various rotting siding. He installed a frieze board and fixed some rotten siding on a dormer along with other various siding and window trims work The quality of work was excellent and very professional Good quality craftmanship and high work ethics coupled with good communication and very friendly. He provides good advise on what to do and always putting the customer first. He is one of the best carpentry contractor and I definitely recommend him and will call him again for all my future carpentry siding work."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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TimberWolf Contracting LLC.
4.2(
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Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"Timber did a great job on our house. We had the initial obstacle of the first contractor we hired being unable to complete the job. This is how we came across Timber. He picked up where the other company left off, repairing unsatisfactory work done by the first contractor. His workmanship showed when he had to come up with some creative solutions using the materials available to him. He was a great communicator and completed the job to our satisfaction, within the timeframe we agreed upon, and for a very fair price."
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Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
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Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Let me just prefix this by saying weâ ve had a few bad experiences working with contractors in the past. We had our porch done recently by a separate contractor, and dealing with that company was a nightmare. Material left out, never showing up to the job on the day they said, shoddy work ectâ ¦.. however, THIS was the opposite of that experience. We needed a cement slab poured. First off They were able to work the job right away basically, they were there when they said they would be there, on time. They worked quickly, and cleaned up the job and materials once it was completed. The slab once it was finished came out better than I had expected. Also the main contractor running the job was very communicative. So all in all I would 100% call them back. By far one of the better contractors weâ ve worked with over the years"
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Dust in the return

+1809

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"The work that Nixon and his crew did in My momâ s hom was done efficiently and with great care for my motherâ s house. I found him to be responsive, creative, and the work was very reasonably priced. I would recommend him for both small and large projects."
Response time10 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Gove Restoration LLC
4.9(
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Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

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Warranties offered

"This contractor is first class in every aspect of their work. Starting with the estimate process, there’s no uncertainty with what they are doing. They provide a very detailed estimate and it’s clear what’s included and what is not. Very refreshing to see the details described in their estimates. Their work is second to none and every employee is kind and addresses any question you have right away. They actually make you feel like you’re their best and only customer. This is our 4th home and we’ve worked with contractors for over 20 years, I’ve never seen such attention to detail and high quality work before. This contractor takes their time and even when no one is looking, they will redo things to make it perfect. My wife and I were happy with the work and there were some very minor items they didn’t like when they did the final inspection/walk through and they fixed it on their nickel. We didn’t even notice it but their attention to detail picked it up. You can’t find a better contractor to work on your home. We’ve spoken to others that have used them and it’s the same story. We’ve never heard a bad word about them or their work. They were prompt, there were no hidden costs and the work was perfect. If you’re looking for high quality work and great customer service, Gove Restoration has it all."
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RYANVICTOR Construction Corp.
4.7(
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Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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"I have used Ryan Victor on multiple projects from full kitchen and bath remodeling, painting and a variety of plumbing and general repairs. They are always quick to respond and easy to work with and the price is fair"
Remodeling - General Project
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Tiling, Painting - Interior Project

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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JHAILDELROSARIO LLC
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today!

Fully remodeled bathroom
Fully remodeled bathroom
Fully remodeled bathroom
Fully remodeled bathroom
Fully remodeled bathroom

+4

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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3 Son's Siding & Gutters LLC
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"3 Son’s Siding & Gutters LLC did my roof about four months ago.They came and gave me a price that was more than fair…3 Son’s were very professional,work very safely.They stripped two layers, found that they had to get plywood and replace the whole roof, it was a bit more but they did the plywood, re-shingled the roof in the one day.i was very impressed with the way all the workers did what needed to be done. The job was done in a day and a half,all the mess was picked up went around the house with magnets picking up all the nails.All I can say I believe they are very professional, very concerned about how my property was left I think it was cleaner than when they started.Very good crew did a great job couldn’t be any happier. Great crew very professional!!!! Thanks for all your hard work.Al Couture Southwick Mass."
Roofing Project
Front of home
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bport
Bathroom Remodel

+14

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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