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Avatar for Integrity Enterprises, LLC
Integrity Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
51
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a roof leak after a driving rainstorm so we called Integrity Enterprises for help. Chris (owner) returned our call within 10 minutes of receiving our request. He was able to fit us in to his schedule the next day, he was all around knowledgeable, his quote was fair, and he completed the job quickly. We plan to hire him again in the near future, pleasure to work with, highly recommend! 👍"
Luxury Vinyl Floor
Full Tile Bath
Custom Closet
Glass Door
New Vanity

+24

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
21
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We recently had custom built-in bookshelves designed and installed by CT Yankee Crafts, and we couldn't be happier. From start to finish, the experience was an absolute pleasure. Nick was very communicative throughout the whole process, and he listened to our vision, then translated it onto paper and then into a beautiful masterpiece and a focal point in our new home. The best part is filling them up! Watching our book collection find its new home on these gorgeous, sturdy shelves has been so satisfying. It has completely transformed the room into a cozy sanctuary. Highly recommended for any custom woodwork!"
Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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A1 Pro Inc
4.6(
117
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Good experience. Phil was great. Very thorough and was able to schedule us in where it worked best for us. We are very grateful for that. Only thing was that when they came out to do the work, they stuck to the work order to the T even though upon removing some rotten wood, we saw that we may need additional work behind it to properly complete the repair we needed done. I would have appreciated being made aware of that and consulted before just going ahead and putting fresh wood over a hidden problem. I was only notified about this because another handyman at the house sent me a picture of it. Also, there was debris left in the gutter from the roof work and I had to ask them to check and clean it out. Our downspouts go underground and that could have been a big issue down the line if I hadn't caught that as well. For the price, they were good. But maybe don't walk away for the day."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
110 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
4.4(
91
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vasyl and his team did an excellent job repairing my exterior porch and painting the interior of the porch. Very reasonably priced and the work was done in a timely manner. Everything was left neat and clean at the end of the day.Vasyl was very good at keeping in contact on the project plans. Would definitely recommend and would use them for future projects."
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Waterbyry build new deck
New deck (Mystic CT)2016

+297

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Amerigreen Contracting Services, LLC
4.4(
24
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+4 more

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James Ruth and his partner were skilled professionals at all aspects of what I contracted them to do, drywall repair, ceiling spray time caulk and paint room prep and paint, etc. They were courteous of our presences and diligently completed their work and cleaned up after."
 View from the Road
 BEDROOM 1
 LIVING ROOM
 TILE INSTALLATION
 Solid Stain on Beachfront Home

+56

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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