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Avatar for Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
21
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Waterford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We recently had custom built-in bookshelves designed and installed by CT Yankee Crafts, and we couldn't be happier. From start to finish, the experience was an absolute pleasure. Nick was very communicative throughout the whole process, and he listened to our vision, then translated it onto paper and then into a beautiful masterpiece and a focal point in our new home. The best part is filling them up! Watching our book collection find its new home on these gorgeous, sturdy shelves has been so satisfying. It has completely transformed the room into a cozy sanctuary. Highly recommended for any custom woodwork!"
Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Quality Restoration, LLC
4.7(
34
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Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Waterford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very positive experience from start to finish plan to use them for future work and have recommended them to two other people good service showed up for the estimate and for the work as promised"
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All Brothers, Inc.
4.4(
90
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I have an architect-designed Trelleborg house, which we had built in 1991 with components imported from Denmark, Sweden and Germany. The roof is Danish concrete tile, and after the severe storm in late August damaged our roof and one skylight, we used Home Advisor to locate a contractor who could handle the repairs, and were fortunate to have All Brothers contact us. We are still working with Jani and Chucki to finalize the details of the project, and Phil performed a temporary repair that gives us time to acquire the necessary components. Thus far we are extremely pleased with their skills and the way they do business. After looking for years for a company that can work competently on a European tile roof, we have finally found a group of traditionally-trained craftsmen who are knowledgeable, responsible and articulate. I am confident that All Brothers will maintain the integrity of our house, which was designed to be energy-efficient and built with non-VOC components, and trust them completely. In addition to their building skills, it's notable that you can always get in contact with them: their receptionist is unfailingly polite and helpful, and if you give them a call anytime someone will either answer the phone immediately or else get back to you in minutes. I recommend All Brothers in the highest possible terms."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
227 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Best Home Performance, LLC
4.7(
26
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did my attic, they did my whole house. He does a great job, he is a gentleman, and he is reasonable and fair. He also does some carpentry too. Highly recommended. He is an asset to everybody."
Garage wall in Wallingfor
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation

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Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Norwich, New London and Glastonbury
Mr. Handyman of Norwich, New London and Glastonbury
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Waterford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mr. Handyman is your one-stop shop for a wide range of home maintenance and repair solutions. Our service technicians are highly skilled craftsmen with over 10 years experience in the field. Each member of our team is an employee of Mr. Handyman, not a subcontractor. We can accommodate small projects like changing light bulbs, to larger projects like deck builds and interior renovations. Our technicians are skilled in a variety of craft from frame to finish. We hold a valid Home Improvement Contractor license, offering services such as drywall, flooring, carpentry, light electrical & plumbing, decking, framing, and many more. Our service technicians are background checked and drug tested. We are licensed, bonded, insured, and guarantee our work.

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Tiger Construction
4.5(
20
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Waterford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dear Tiger Construction Team, I just wanted to send a quick note to express my gratitude for the excellent job you did with the new zip line platform in my yard. It looks fantastic, works perfectly, and you delivered everything on time and within budget. I really appreciate the care and professionalism your team brought to the project. -"
Goetz Property
Construction of Pool Deck
Retaining Wall
Goetz Property
Goetz Property

+7

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fuery Development Group, LLC
3.7(
20
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Waterford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience with Fuery Development Group. Highly recommended. They were responsive to my request for a quote. The quote was almost half of the other two estimates. Work was scheduled and performed within a week of accepting the estimate and the workers arrived and completed the work ahead of schedule. Additionally, once on the job site I asked them to do a small, but additional, task and they were able to get that done as well and for a reasonable charge. A few days after the work was done I determined I needed certification that the work was done. They happily provided it within the next 48 hours. I am very pleased with their work and would hire them again."
New House Build - Plainfield
Knotty Pine Entryway
Projects and Home Builds
Projects and Home Builds
Deck - Final

+36

Response time6 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

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