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Something Constructive
4.9(
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Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers were flexible as the design changed as the construction progressed and the work was completed on schedule to our expectations. We would recommend Patsy for your building project ( large or small) now that he is back from a serious leg injury and can better control the quality and sub-contractors. You may call us for additional details regarding our positive recommendation on this contractor, Patsy Cicala."
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+25

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
289
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Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience. They did exceptional work and the house looks 100x better. Ethan was my project manager and made sure I was happy with the end result!"
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3456 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & C Interiors, LLC
3.9(
32
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Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Greg was very professional. Knew building codes and stayed with the schedule. Excellent work. Did the little things you might not think of. Great work"
Cherry Entertainment Center
 Entertainment Center
 Stairway with Balcony
Painted Closet Shelving
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+19

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bennett Bros Painting, Inc.
5.0(
15
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Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent job! House looks totally new with its fresh coat of paint. They worked independently and were very trustworthy. Job site was left clean. Very personable, honest, and competitively priced. Highly recommend."
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
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Project
Project

+29

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Labrador Renovations, LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin showed up on the job when he said he would, used great materials and made our 18 yea old deck look like new again. Kevin is a true craftsman when it comes to carpentry"
Deck Renovation
Deck re-stained and complete
Custom Shower Prep
Before Mold Issues
Bathroom Remodel

+89

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Coastal Marine Construction
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Coastal to do rip rap on our shoreline and build a new dock. They did a fantastic job on both projects. They communicated with us as the project moved forward keeping us informed. They are great company."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LC Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once I walk them through my home and shared my vision with them, they became spot on, I was even given ideals, and suggestions that would better my home for the future, once everything was said, and agreed upon the work started promptly, and the quality is very satisfying."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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.

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.

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

The Laurel, DE homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.