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Avatar for Buckland Home Contractor
Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
85
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kurt did a great job and was very efficient. He was able to repair all rot, and at a fraction of the cost of several other estimates. He repaired several window frames and replaced some of the baseboards. I was worried about having to replace siding, but only one small piece had to be replaced. Kurt is a great contractor and is very reliable and honest. We are planning to hire him to do more work on the back of our house."
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+139

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

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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
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
94
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterbury, 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

+134

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
173
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Arnold's Masonry. After interviewing several local masons, we chose Arnold to build a concrete sidewalk from our front steps to our driveway. We hired Arnold for his obvious knowledge, expertise, and experience. There was excellent communication and customer service throughout the process. We love our new sidewalk, and we highly recommend Arnold's Masonry!"
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+118

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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C.U. Building Dreams, LLC
5.0(
36
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, professional work In replacing damaged front porch with Azek, and Trex and replaced rotting wood on a side retaining wall with masonry. Completely upgraded the curb appeal of my home. Excellent cost and quality. Definitely recommend CU Building Dreams, thank you for upgrading my home."
Custom deck construction
Lower deck construction
Lower deck construction
New deck construction
New deck

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Edie & Sons Construction Services, LLC
4.7(
42
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Edie-Sons Construction re-did the synthetic stucco above my 2 car garage & a small wall where my loft is. What an absolute fantastic job they did. I have nothing but praise for he & his crew. Way to go guys...keep up the great work! Sorry so late to review but never forgotten...that speaks thousands! I most highly & absolutely recommend them."
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Omondi Woodworking
4.6(
174
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality furniture repair and cleaning services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a professional team dedicated to providing you with excellent customer service. We offer professional and high quality services. Your satisfaction is important to us. All our services include a one year warranty.

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Goodman Building Company, LLC
5.0(
39
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike Goodman and his team did a great job building an overhang for the front door. I had given him a picture of what I wanted. It was not exactly like the picture, but in all fairness, he said he would get as close as possible. It still turned out very nice. In addition, Mike added three railings to deck stairs. The project took five days, which is what he projected. He was sensitive to my need for details and we kept in constant contact through out the project. I live in Maryland and the project was in Connecticut."
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
New Front Entryway
Milford Home Renovation

+149

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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