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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 Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kurt did an excellent job, saving our windows from needing full replacement. Less experienced carpenters turned down the job as the rot was extensive. Kurt left them looking better than when we purchased the house. He communicated well about the work and always let me know when he'd be arriving. He was also just a really nice person to have around for a long and tedious job -- friendly and pleasant, working hard through a heat wave. I recommend him without hesitation."
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+139

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
173
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arnold's is the only contractor I have ever had that comes in, does outstanding quality work, does it on time and on budget. I have used them twice and I strongly recommend them to anyone needing Masonry work. These guys are GREAT!"
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
Omondi Woodworking
4.6(
174
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality furniture repair and cleaning services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a professional team dedicated to providing you with excellent customer service. We offer professional and high quality services. Your satisfaction is important to us. All our services include a one year warranty.

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Arnold Improvements, LLC
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Arnold Improvements for three projects--installing bathroom and kitchen counters to include plumbing hookup, installation of French doors, and a bathroom makeover to include tile flooring and a tiled bathroom. He provided very competitive estimates, finished the jobs within the quotes and on time. He delivered on everything he promised. The quality of work was excellent and he took the time to do the job right. We would have no problem in having Dan return for a 4th project."
Kitchen remodel.
Kitchen remodel.
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+62

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
76
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Manchester, 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."
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

+232

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Avatar for ANDI'S SMART RENOVATIONS INC
ANDI'S SMART RENOVATIONS INC
5.0(
61
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do really like their work they are absolutely pro and work to my satisfaction they did change my basement floor into a new look totally amazing I would definitely recommend them for flooring concrete and walls framing"
Prepping Roof for Installation
Completed Roof Installation
New Roof Fully Installed
Prepping Roof for Installation
Completed Roof Installation

+43

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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. 

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

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