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Walter M. Montero Carpentry
4.4(
103
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

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"Walter and his son James were a formidable team: courteous, fastidious, and neat! I know how difficult it can be to find trustworthy contractors for any project in the home. We have worked a lot with contractors, in NY (3 Properties) Connecticut, and Florida Walter Montero provided us with our best contractor/builder experience. I endorse him enthusiastically and intend to work with him in the future for several projects. Anybody looking for a carpenter familiar with Trex decking would be well advised to reach out to Walter Best wishes to achieving a job well done!"
Response time1 day
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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GM Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcelo and Henry from GM Carpentry were awesome!! We originally hired him to replace some siding on our house, which then turned into a bigger job of needing to replace some of our roof (it's always something with home ownership...sigh!). But, Marcelo and his team were SO fast, responsive and reliable. Showed up when they said they would and finished the job (including all the extra stuff) in four days. 10000% hire him for anything carpentry and you won't be disappointed!"
lower deck structure
ramp
lower deck
upper deck
upper stairs

+37

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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MCS Services, LLC
4.9(
41
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"Mauro is not only a skilled carpenter, he is a responsible and friendly business owner. He responds quickly to text, phone, and email messages and provides timely and professional estimates and invoices. He shows up when he says he will and he, individually, does the work of two carpenters in half the time. He did a fantastic job refinishing our basement and has also successfully undertaken a myriad of additional projects including a very challenging carpentry project. I have recommended Mauro to several friends and will call him again and again."
Pictures of work
Pictures of work
Pictures of work
Pictures of work
Pictures of work

+74

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Swanhart Woodworking LLC
4.6(
72
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken just completed shelving, tile flooring, and painting for my basement and mudroom. His work was precise and meticulous with incredible attention to detail. We highly recommend him!"
custom kitchen
custom cherry cabinets
pergola
 raised panels
custom kitchen

+17

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon and his crew did an outstanding job gutting and rebuilding a very challenging bathroom in our house, which was built in the 1930s. We are very happy with the craftsmanship and the price, and it was a pleasure to work with them on this project from start to finish. I highly recommend this excellent contractor."
Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
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119
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired the cleaners and builders for one time maid service to help clean up after construction. They were efficient and affordable ..did a great job thank you so much!"
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1798

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
92
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Igle (hope the spelling is correct) was very friendly, respectful and professional. He responded quickly to my request for a quote on replacing my front porch steps. He gave me a very reasonable cost estimate. Unfortunately, upon removal of the old steps insect damage to the framing structure was discovered. He was not deterred by this change in the scope of the project. My house was built in 1896 and nothing is standard about the construction, complicating the work. He managed to find a way to resolve all the problems and I am very happy with the result. We worked out a very reasonable adjustment to the original estimate to cover the extra materials and labor. I would highly recommend him. I intend to call on him in the future for other work."
Repairing done
Remove all the wood flooring and treated lumber
Before working
Deck repairing
The lower part of the deck

+134

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Edie & Sons Construction Services, LLC
4.7(
41
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I wanted an estimate in advance, and I told Edie I was not ready to get my deck fixed yet. Despite that, he gave me a thoughtful and detailed analysis of what he could do with my deck and emailed me a formal estimate. He answered many questions about materials and what would be the best options. He contacted me very soon after I submitted my interest and came to my home at short notice. I was impressed by the photos of his work, his knowledge, and excellent attitude."
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
165
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Serving Newtown, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I absolutely love the professional job Arnold’s Masonry performed at my house. Arnold is a complete professional when it comes to his work. The items I want to highlight are: · Arnold was very through and detailed in his proposal. There were NO surprises. Everything we asked for he spelled out in detail. · His estimate was by far the most economical and detailed. He detailed out all costs in the proposal. There were no hidden or missed costs. Everything was detailed out. · One thing I love is that he was a one stop guy. He managed and owned all aspects of the project. · The steps and walkway he rebuilt far exceeded our expectations. He really created a focal point to the front of my house. · His team not only performed a spectacular job in replacing the existing railings but added a walkway railing for the step there. · Also he refabricated a retaining wall next to the steps and his recommendation on the type of wall far exceeded what we had asked for. · His creation of a Belgian block edging with mulch on one side of the house and on the other side A Belgian block edging with stone fill really added a refreshing look to the outside of my house. · His team also replaced siding pieces for me that had been damaged over the years. Arnold was there for the ENTIRE time the work had to be performed. He met with me each day and kept me in the loop of his progress. Arnold kept his word on how long the project would take and when he said he would be there he was PROMPT and kept to the schedule. My wife and I are so pleased with not only with the work that was performed but with the professional and courteous manner both he and his crew treated both me and my wife. I highly recommend Arnold Masonry and Construction. I could not find a better professional to work with."
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+114

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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.

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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