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Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
85
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby is excellent. He quoted my job accurately and honestly. He worked quickly and effectively- and was done in the time he had predicted. His work is stellar- we are so happy with our deck. He is also so kind and wonderful to have around. I highly recommend Gaby- I will use him again for all my carpentry needs. He is an excellent carpenter!!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+98

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Alton Barnes, LLC
4.5(
105
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I Mende tile repair done because I was selling my house and the inspection got moved up He did it on a day Service and work excellent"
Deck Install
Deck Install
Deck Install
Interior painting
Interior painting

+69

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
4.9(
24
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmin and his team did a great job replacing our triple-decker back porch. He worked with an architect, that he found, to make sure there were no variances required. This made the permitting process quicker. It was a tricky job because building codes have changed since the porch was first built."
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pontes Painting, Inc.
4.9(
100
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our experience in selecting Pontes Painting is as follows: four paint contractors visited and surveyed the two story- shingled, sixteen window house to survey the project . I had prepared questions and took notes on each survey, sent an email to each contractor to confirm my notes of their survey, and requested a return confirmation and detailed quotation from each, via email. . Only Pontes Painting replied with an email detailed quotation, with each line item clearly explained. including paint type, manufacturer, color and number of paint coats, surface preparation, number of painters in the crew, schedule and detailed pricing breakdowns, , time to complete the project, warranty and payment terms, along with copies of the 13 house photos taken during R Pontess survey. One of the other contractors visited again in person to review his prepared hand written proposal. *** Pontes Painting was selected., pricing was competitive *** Sept 19, 2023, two, Pontes Painting and vans arrived promptly at 8:00 AM, with a total crew of four including a supervisor who remained on site ( and also painted) the entire day. The crew also included a skilled carpenter/painter. The carpenter completely rebuilt the basement door door frame. The crew was respectful, polite, clean cut, cooperative in every way, complied with several special requests. Safety first for the customer and crew, meaning that the crew took the time at the end of the day to take down the ladders, stack them and place off to the side of the yard walking area at the end of each day Also, they picked up trash & cleaned up each day, never asked for anything or to use our facilities, Email and phone communications with R Pontes was continuously expedient, he gave very good advice to us on what to do and what not to do on color combinations. We are very glad that we took his advice. They re-installed all of our shutters on sixteen windows. The project was completed in two days. We surveyed the project on ( sunny) Thursday(( 9/21) AM, found several spots that needed touch- up. The supervisor returned on that same Thursday afternoon, completed each touch- up to our satisfaction. I had to TIP them. I highly recommend Pontes Painting."
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Peabody
Peabody
Peabody
Peabody

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Midas Painting and Carpentry
4.9(
17
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Midas Painting did an excellent job scraping, priming, and painting our entire 95-year-old two family, which was peeling badly. Midas Carpentry also did extensive repair and rebuilding of our front porches which are now good as new. Brad Bogosian was on site supervising his very skilled (and friendly) carpenters and painters virtually every day and was very responsive to questions and concerns. Iâ d recommend Midasâ s painting and carpentry services to anyone."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Day & Night Painting & Carpentry Work
5.0(
12
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"They did other work besides brick work! Installed a basement window, a retractable screen door, outside railing. Extremely satisfied with work done! Pricing was good! Time frame was less than expected! They cleaned up, left no trash! I would highly recommend them! Workers were very polite!' Osvaldo stayed on top of everything! I can't say enough! I would definitely use them again."
Painting work
Painting work
painting & carpentry
painting & carpentry
painting & carpentry

+25

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Real Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
99
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had last painted our house over 10 years ago and it was in dire need of carpentry work and exterior painting. I found it very easy to work with Real Painting from the start - they had solutions to all of our needs and the quote was detailed and easy to understand. The carpentry team was very skilled and their work exceeded my expectations for quality. The painting crew did an amazing job preparing the house for painting. They completely stripped the paint in most key areas and sanded the clapboards to perfection. Their attention to detail was immaculate - from caulking all to way to the finishing touches with our two-tone paint scheme. They also kept the site very clean. Everyone on the team was friendly, easy to talk to, and always showed that they cared for me as the customer. I am very happy with the work from Real - they delivered a great product at a reasonable price and within the expected timeframe."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+80

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
34
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry and Cheryl, of DeVaux Home Improvement, did a fabulous job with the painting and carpentry work on my 100 year old Craftsman Bungalow! It was a challenging feat which they had accomplished with a high level of professionalism. I plan to contract with DeVaux Home Improvement for other projects next year. I highly recommend them for their craftsmanship, their meticulous care and their dedication to quality work! - Roberta Ingemi of Wakefield, MA"
REBUILD STAIRCASE
New treads , trim detail, polyurethane and painting
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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