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Top-Rated Carpenters in Harrington - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Something Constructive
Something Constructive
4.9(
118
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Harrington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Something Constructive to build a 12' by 16' second story 3 season room with a storage shed below. The owner of the company, Patsy Ciccalla, met with us and asked us how we wanted the room to look. He then designed the room to those specifications. Patsy was there each day, working with and supervising his team. It was a complex and multi-faceted project that required coordinating other contractors (masons, electricians, gutter installers, etc.) and ordering and scheduling the arrival of materials in a timely manner. His whole team (Jacob, Ernesto, and Jesus) was very accommodating and easy to work with. When we asked for a change in the plan, it was not a problem. They stressed to us that they wanted us to be happy with the final product and encouraged us to tell them what we wanted or if we wanted something done differently. They worked on our project every day until it was completed; they did not, as other contractors do, go off and work on another project for a few days and then come back to your project. The 3-season room turned out beautifully with a vaulted white pickled pine ceiling, 10 double hung windows and laminate flooring. The shed below with access to the basement was designed to house a riding mower and serve as a tool shed with peg board walls. We have received many complimentary comments on how nice the addition looks and how well it blends with the rest of the house. We are very glad that we had the addition done and would recommend Something Constructive to anyone thinking of building on to or needing work done on their home. Thanks to Patsy and his team, we now have a lovely addition that has added comfort and value to our home."
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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
509
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Harrington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Crew was informative, pleasant, and easy to communicate with. Whenever I brought up an issue, they addressed it and made the necessary corrections. Joseph Stanley was Prompt, professional, and maintained great communication throughout the process"
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows

+69

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by49%of homeowners
Avatar for Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
4.7(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Harrington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were exceptional from start to finish in painting my whole interior of our house. Absolutely one of the best contractors I have worked with in over 40 years of home ownership."
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+83

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Kemp Construction
Kemp Construction
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Harrington, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kempâ s does a terrific job in all facets. The team takes the job seriously, is quick to respond and happy to take on the work. Weâ ve used them for painting, renovations, roof repair, and general carpentry around our home. Highly recommend."
Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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.

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