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Avatar for Capefort Custom Carpentry
Capefort Custom Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful experience with company owner and installation team. Would â  highlyâ  recommend Capefort Custom Carpentry. Professional, very responsive and extremely willing to make us happy! Their work is amazing!"
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects
Multiple Projects

+10

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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AJ Carpentry
4.9(
7
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Too young man of AJ carpentry bid on the job and were able to start immediately. They completed the deck in a timely professional manner. I was so satisfied with their work that I asked them to replace the trim on Shuffle all my windows. Again the job was done with expertise and skill and they cleaned up very nicely afterwards. I recommend him wholeheartedly for any kind of carpentry indoors or out"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PLJ CARPENTRY INC
4.5(
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Plj is one of the best companies to work with on Cape Cod. Plj is very intentional with what they do! If you are looking to do any type of carpentry work, contact Plj, you won’t regret it!"
Deck Built
Deck Built
Deck Built
Deck Built
Deck Built

+47

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Byam Construction
4.7(
239
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Byam Construction did a beautiful job on my deck. Their work was beautiful. They did many special details to make it look perfect. I highly recommend them for carpentry work."
Exterior Work
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bill's Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bill is an extremely good worker. He is on time, very polite, and does an excellent job. I have had Bill move furniture, put up curtain rods, and paint my shed. Absolutely no complaints."
Shutters,doors painting
deck repair
garage shelves installation
windows sill and trims
drywall repair

+16

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Paulo's Painting & Carpentry Inc
4.2(
32
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paulo did an excellent job, but more importantly, he showed up when he said he would and there were no "surprises." A very nice man and a professional. We will be hiring him for several more projects, including some carpentry/repairs."
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Response time5 hrs
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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New England Home Improvement, Inc.
4.9(
47
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and great installation and cleaning up afterward. Each section was cut to perfection. Highly recommend them ."
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Install of Hydro Ban
Installing Rubber Liner

+6

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Robert Home & Yard Improvement
4.8(
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos did a magnificent job! He is so polite and hardworking. Aside from being an excellent carpenter, he supports and works with his talented staff. He arrived on time and worked late to finish the job. I have no complaints about Carlos. He did an A plus job. I plan on using him for future projects as he is reliable and does great work!"
Deck stain
Deck stain
House painted
House painted
Patio in Harwich

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&C Home Improvement Contractor
4.5(
139
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Serving Cotuit, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Julio and his team were very professional, and did an amazing painting job on our front windows. We hired them to take siding off of our garage and paint the shingles. I would highly recommend this company."
 Hang drywall
Untitled Gallery 3
 Remove tile
 drywall
 painting

+48

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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