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Avatar for Gaby's Carpentry
Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
89
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby helped us remodel our kitchen. We wanted to keep our existing custom cabinets but modernize the appearance. Gaby transformed the look from a country style kitchen to a more modern, crisp design by: -extending the cabinets about 10” to the ceiling, and adding molding and trim work -replacing faux legs in our island and cooking area with clean edges -building custom decorative panels for the island and columns -removing a cabinet to make room for a beverage center -countless repairs and fixes Gaby also coordinated painting - both the cabinets and the ceiling/walls, and painted over 50 cabinet doors/drawers himself. The painting turned out absolutely beautiful and professional - as if the cabinets were white from the beginning. He also coordinated many of the other jobs, including recommending an electrician for us who was also very reliable and professional. In many ways, he acted like a GC for us in addition to a carpenter. Can’t say enough about Gaby. He is an outstanding, meticulous carpenter. He knows his stuff in and out. He is reliable, prompt, efficient, reasonable, and goes above and beyond to deliver amazing results. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone and already planning other carpentry projects with him in mind. A+, 10/10, fabulous to work with. Thank you Gaby!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+98

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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DC57 Construction
5.0(
68
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Closet - BuildWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Lucas & Tiago did an amazing job. They are skilled carpenters who were easy to communicate with and made intelligent suggestions for implementing our unique stairway handrail design. Their work was speedy, efficient, and of the highest quality. Also they meticulously cleaned up after they finished. We could not be happier."
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+27

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
4.8(
25
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C P Construction and Carpentry
4.1(
47
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The CP construction crew were very hard working and competent. Clod as the owner is extremely customer service oriented. He communicated with me throughout the permitting process, the build and the inspection process. The new deck and stairs look great and bring compliments from all the neighbors. I will definitely reach out to CP construction in the future."
close up view of tile job on shower
remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
bathroom

+20

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
92
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+10 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert Pino and his brother were amazing not only did they do an impecable job building the shed but he also helps do another project redoing the bathtrom in the house. He was very responsive and fast about scheduling us in. I highly recommend them for future projects"
Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Avatar for Phalan Construction & The Handyman
Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
340
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Bob to do repairs and renovation of a condo rental unit. He renovated the bathroom with new tiles, replacing bathroom rotten wood frame window with a vinyl frame, installing new light fixtures and repairing bathroom plumbing, repairing torn screens, as well as repainting interior walls and trim throughout the unit and installing new shades throughout. He also plastered water-damaged ceilings and cleaned and organized the basement storage area. On the exterior he replaced a rotted window frame and missing clapboards, then patched and painted the wall. Bob arrived early each day and worked diligently. Bob is a great problem solver and works with you to suggest ways to do repairs for the best outcome while keeping costs down. His work is high quality. I would definitely hire him again."
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Recent Basement Alteration
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Recent Bathroom

+33

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for McCann Gutters and Carpentry
McCann Gutters and Carpentry
4.9(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colm has been great. We originally hired to to repair some weatherstripping that blew off the house during a storm, and he was so prompt and so good that we've hired him for much bigger project since -- and now our neighbors are calling him, too. Strongly recommend."
brookline install
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for All Season Construction
All Season Construction
5.0(
20
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"David and crew did a great job replacing my deck railings with new composite maintenance free material. They were very hard working in making sure my needs were addressed; and cleaning up well afterwards."
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for D & R Construction
D & R Construction
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Basement project: We met with Eric and he was our point person for the whole project. He and his team couldn't have been better. We were ripped off by another contractor a few years prior to this so to say we were gun shy was an understatement. Eric definitely made us feel comfortable with the whole process. The 2 guys who came in to do the carpentry did an excellent job, always included us on decisions, cleaned up after themselves, and were very personable. The quality of work was better than we could have ever imagined and the space looks awesome. They had to do some demo and redid a wall, added shelves and laid a floor. They stayed on track and on schedule and we felt the price quoted was fair and worth every penny.

The second project was exterior about a year later. We needed so panels replaced and repainted. Once again, on time and cleaned up after themselves.

Its hard to find a contractor to begin with and one that is honest and takes pride and cares about their work is a gem. We'll definitely use them again.
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

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