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Mavridis Contracting Services
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our house is 50+ years old and had the original casement windows, which were starting to fail. In addition, the exterior of our house need to be painted and there were a great deal of shingles or trim that was rotted and needed to be replaced. George and his team did an outstanding job, kept us informed as they went along and completed everything on time and on budget. We couldn't be happier with how the house looks. I would highly recommend Mavridis Contratcing to anyone looking for a contractor."
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Condo Reno

+73

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was buying a new house, the home inspector had some questions about the attic joists and suggested I have a professional take a look at them. I needed it done quickly and I called three contractors. Matt from MMP was the only one that called me back the same day and agreed to come look at them the next day. He showed up on time, suggested a remedy and gave me an estimate. After buying the house I had him complete the work. It was done as promised in a very tight and dirty attic space, they cleaned up before leaving. I also chose Matt to replace my roof after getting three estimates. The crew did the complete job, chimney flashing, ice and water shield, small roof repair and venting channels in the attic. Clean up was great, no mess left in the yard. He was not the lowest estimate but all the work was done without any additional charges. I was very pleased with the results."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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DC57 Construction
5.0(
68
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent service. Was a pleasure to work with. Installed exterior door. Arrived on schedule. Cleaned up. Would definitely hire again and plan to soon for other exterior carpentry needs."
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
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Neary Construction
4.8(
174
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is surprisingly difficult to find reliable contractors with good communication skills that do quality work, especially for these smaller projects. So I was pleased with how smoothly this project went from start to finish. A formal written quote was provided via email which I accepted and he scheduled the work for the following week. They completed it in less time than I thought it would take and did a great job. I will definitely use them again for future projects."
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+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D & R Construction
4.7(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"D & R Construction was one of 3 contractors that we contacted for quotes for remodeling work. We were looking for someone to help with knocking down walls, gut renovating a kitchen and two bathrooms, as well as doing flooring and some work in bedrooms. This review pertains to the quote process. Eric Dutra was very responsive and professional throughout the process, offering insight and past experience as part of the quote. Furthermore, he gave a very detailed and transparent breakdown of the pricing on a line item basis. The pricing seemed very fair and jived with other quotes. we received. We ended up selecting another contractor due to time constraints, but would certainly look at D & R Construction for any future work."
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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SR Enterprises LLC
4.8(
41
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired SR Enterprises to assemble a very complex electric standing desk and a bookshelf, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. RJ handled the entire process with care, efficiency, and great attention to detail. Even with all the wiring, components, and moving parts, he put everything together flawlessly and made sure everything was working perfectly before he wrapped up. My workspace looks fantastic, and the desk and bookshelf are solid, level, and exactly how they should be. I’m extremely happy with the end result and highly recommend SR Enterprises for any assembly projects!"
Bathroom Remodel
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Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+23

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crystal Renovations LLC
4.9(
64
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro and crew were great. They showed up every day on time and worked throughout the day. I was not home all the days, but we easily coordinated them getting into the house and locking up when done. I felt my house was in safe hands while gone. When I was home they were respectful and pleasant to chat with. They were careful to protect my new hardwood floors and cleaned up after themselves. The work they did was excellent. As you can see from the description, I had them do a lot of projects. I initially was only going to have them do the trim. But I was impressed with their work and Pedro was helpful about providing estimates and suggestions along the way so we greatly expanded the project. Even with all the extra added work, there was no delay in scheduling work days. Pedro was helpful in working within my budget and even did a couple of small things without charging like fixing a stuck door. It didn’t take him much time, but that’s the type of mentality I look for in a contractor! Pedro was great about ensuring I was happy with the work. We did a thorough walk through and he fixed up a few small things I had issue with without complaint. There was one small fix that we didn’t get to prior to me leaving the country for three weeks. I had already fully paid so it would have been easy for Pedro to just move on, but HE reached out to me when I got to schedule the work. He was great to work with and I would definitely hire him and his crew again."
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Construction
4.6(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dorchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Phil remodeled my whole kitchen. He remolded my bathroom into a new full bath. His workmanship is excellent and his idea and design is good. His price is very reasonable. I will definitely hire him again for my next remodel job."
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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