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Lasting Strength
5.0(
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Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"I hired Adam and his team to frame and install my new kitchen including framing out a new pantry in a very difficult space as well as install a slider and reconfigure some walls. I am so pleased with the result. His attention to detail and work ethic are a rare find. I would recommend anyone needing any carpentry, framing, windows and doors work to contact him, you will not be disappointed."
tv cabinet built in
shower
wine cellar
built in
pergola

+116

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GM Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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MCS Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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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."
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+74

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

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Ken is fantastic. He did built-in shelves and cabinets around my fireplace. Reasonable quote, project completed well, on time and clear communication throughout. Definitely recommend him and actually already working with him on another project!"
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 Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon provides great service in a timely manner. He and his crew were efficient, polite and respectful of the areas they worked in. They performed carpentry work that was excellent and quickly solved a roofing and sealing/painting issue for me. Nixon was responsive by phone and showed up when he said he was going to each time. His pricing was a bit on the high side and you get what you pay for. I will definitely be calling on Nixon and his crew again for future work."
Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
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Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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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

+1787

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter LLC
4.9(
95
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Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon cleaned and covered 2nd floor exhaust vent to prevent birds from building a nest. Work was done quickly and professionally. I will hire again for other home services required."
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+96

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Pro Handypainters LLC
4.3(
72
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Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired Joe to paint my mother’s entire house and two-story garage, and the results were beautiful. He was responsive, quick, and truly listened to what we wanted. He worked closely with us throughout the project, was easy to communicate with, and handled every change request professionally and without hesitation. What stood out most was his care and attention to detail. He took pride in his work, and it showed in the finished product. The whole property looks refreshed and absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, reliable, and professional painter."
Response time7 hrs
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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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