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

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kurt did an excellent job, saving our windows from needing full replacement. Less experienced carpenters turned down the job as the rot was extensive. Kurt left them looking better than when we purchased the house. He communicated well about the work and always let me know when he'd be arriving. He was also just a really nice person to have around for a long and tedious job -- friendly and pleasant, working hard through a heat wave. I recommend him without hesitation."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
95
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced the wooden deck boards with Trex, including new railings and stairs. Deck looks fantastic. Job was done quickly, professionally, and the area was cleaned up after the work."
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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
90
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well!! Brian did a great job installing 4 custom blinds in my home. Brian measured the rest of our widows and offered sound advice on how to accurately order blinds for them. I highly recommend Brian for his handyman services."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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GEORGE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT & HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
4.9(
51
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"George listens to the customer, makes suggestions if necessary and proceeds with a contract. Said contract has a price range that he never exceeded depending on whether or not unforeseen issues occur. George renovated two bathrooms, installed laminate flooring on my bathrooms and master bedroom. He is efficient, neat and never leaves a project unless it is perfect. George will be called upon for all my future projects."
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Edie & Sons Construction Services, LLC
4.7(
42
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Edie and his crew were easy to work with and reasonably priced. His work in rebuilding our porch and back deck were excellent with helpful suggestions in design. We liked his work so much that we continued working with him to build a stone patio attached to the deck and re-do our front yard retaining wall."
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Agile Construction and Home Improvement
Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
78
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Agile Construction was very professional. They asked what needed to get done and then came in and executed it flawlessly. They were able to answer my questions and explained the work and their methodology. They came to repair my window sill. And it looks way better than before."
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

+232

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
386
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a very great experience from Daniel my sales rep all the way through the to the team that scheduled the install. The crew knocked my roof out all in a days work and my.project manager Omar kept me in the loop and showed me photos of the progress and they were very thorough, they replaced my rotted wood and even though I had to pay for some additional wood it was honest and necessary and I'm glad I sent the extra money to get this all done correctly. They don't cut corners and you get what you pay for with this company."
978 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CRS Painting
5.0(
22
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving West Haven, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work done on our deck was wonderful. CRS power washed and sanded every part of the deck both on top and below the deck to prepare for finishing and then they stained the deck with two coats. It was a process due to the weather interrupting the days they could work, but in the end the deck looks amazing and back to it's former glory. They were very clean when sanding and staining. Overall we are extremely pleased with the work done on our deck by CRS Painting."
Response time2 days
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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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