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Avatar for Ron's Masonry
Ron's Masonry
5.0(
30
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Southport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"In addition to his masonry expertise, Ronald did an excellent job preparing our large spa pool for summer use and repairing the wood surround. I have also hired him to repair some Belgian Block curbing and secure paved stairs."
Walkway
Steps
Footing
Walk
Walk

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GM Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
4.8(
22
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Southport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Lasting Strength
5.0(
46
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Install+6 more

Serving Southport, 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
331
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Southport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time10 hrs
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
387
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Southport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an incredible experience. Contacted them for siding consult, Chris from sales was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Gave us great recommendations for the design. We signed up and wow the siding was here in less than 10 days. The installers, Led by Daniel were incredible. They were courteous, friendly, neat and they were fast! You could see pride of work as they were doing the project. They were also on time each day, were there when they said they would be. AJ our project manager was awesome as well..Communicated frequently so we always knew what to expect. We are thrilled with our new home, siding is beautiful, this team is stellar! If we could give a 100 rating we would!"
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Gutters

+42

1222 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Aron Home Improvement, LLC
Aron Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
26
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Southport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lav and his team did an amazing job on my exterior trim and window frames. My house is a 125 year old stucco that the wood trim trim had been completely rotted. Now it look brand new! I also hired them to replace the original wood support columns in the basement with steel."
Decking
Decking
Decking
Decking
Decking

+1

Response time11 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Elite Work Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
174
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our siding was beginning to fall off and needed some work.I called Elite work home improvement and after a phone call the workmen showed up, examined the damage, said what he would need to do and we had our siding done in no time!"
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects

+201

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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K & X Services, LLC
4.9(
62
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Carpentry Framing - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Southport, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kristian was very easy to work with and showed up always when he said he would. Kristian made sure to get us all the proper permits and made sure everything was under contract which just enforced his reliability. We had our entire upstairs gutted and redone. New framing, insulation, electrical, drywall and paint. All of his employees were kind and very professional. They made sure we were happy with everything and stressed that it was very important to them. Our experience was great and we would definitely recommend him to others and we look forward to more projects being done with them in the future."
Basement remodel
Addition
Porch enclosure
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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.

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