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Walter M. Montero Carpentry
4.4(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southbury, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

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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
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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GM Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
4.8(
22
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Southbury, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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MCS Services, LLC
4.9(
41
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Southbury, 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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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
331
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Southbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time10 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
95
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southbury, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We wanted to repair our old wood deck where I was hoping to replace the boards and the railings. I got a few quotes, some were > 10k some were about 5K. Mr Iglis quoted a price that was very reasonable but then he also explained the pros and cons of repair vs replace with vinyl and his price was again very reasonable. He did remove everything and replaced with a new Trex boards all for price which was reasonable. The quality of work was excellent including how he waterproofed the structural frame. He kept me informed on progress and any hiccups. Overall, I will highly recommend Hasa Home Improvement."
Repairing done
Remove all the wood flooring and treated lumber
Before working
Deck repairing
The lower part of the deck

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economy Handy Carpenter LLC
4.9(
98
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Southbury, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My front door was hung in a crooked door frame and would not close or lock all the way. I also needed to install 2 new storm doors, one in that crooked door frame. I’m on a limited budget, and Nixon was able to correct the door lock situation, compensate for the frame, and install the storm doors beautifully. Everything now works perfectly and looks amazing. He recommended the perfect storm doors and hardware and even picked everything up for me. It was all finished in 2 hours! Highly recommend!"
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+96

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Edie & Sons Construction Services, LLC
4.7(
42
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
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New Deck
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New Deck

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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

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. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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