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JR General Contractor, LLC
4.8(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Juliano was very responsive and receptive of ideas I had for the project. The work done turned out the way I wanted and was able to do it within my price range. The only thing I would say needs improvement is the cleanup afterwards. There was more saw dust leftover than I anticipated. Regardless, I would recommend and would hire again for further projects."
Footings starts
Footings starts
footings
concrete day
concrete day

+65

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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TimberWolf Contracting LLC.
4.2(
55
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Timber did a good job painting the areas requested and was very professional in his work ethic and skill. He also did small repairs to hallway wall. Scheduling was a bit sketchy, but he was very eager to please. Rating would have been higher but I saw the same deal from the company advertised on AL for approx. $100 lower in price shortly after my purchase, I was not pleased knowing others had received a better deal than I had. I'm not sure whether this was an Angie's List scheme or something agreed to by the business. Either way, I'm a bit skeptical to hire through Angie's List after this occurred. The business owner told me that he had not agreed with AL to the lesser advertised price. So all in all, pleased with the work completed, but not at all with the advertising."
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+16

Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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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Lasting Strength
5.0(
46
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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 time4 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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203 Building & Remodeling
4.6(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Coming from a woman's point of view I have had 3 contractors prior to Frank, and was very apprehensive hiring another contractor. Frank has great integrity, lets you know upfront the time frame for the project, and finishes on time with great results. Frank gets straight to the point, he has amazing workers. Not only have I gained an amazing contractor I gained an amazing friend.."
 ADDITION / RENOVATION
 ADDITION / RENOVATION
 ADDITION / RENOVATION
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 ADDITION / RENOVATION

+270

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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K & X Services, LLC
4.9(
62
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It's tough to hire a contractor these days. You're always worried that you are going to make the wrong choice. My experience with Kristen and his crew was definitely beyond my expectations the communication is spot on there's no doubt as to what's going on the work is top notch and we are hiring them for more renovation work. I recommend them to everyone I know!!!"
Basement remodel
Addition
Porch enclosure
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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. 

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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