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Avatar for Michael Butler
Michael Butler
4.9(
24
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Furniture - Build CustomCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Local woodworker with 30 plus years experience that works with you to create custom pieces all wood. Also provide a handyman service for your convenience. Visit our website: www.MABwoodworking.com

The shop
The shop
The shop
The shop
The shop

+44

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
353
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bob has successfully completed numerous small and medium sized projects for us including a significant amount of re-siding and insulating, painting, wood gutter repair and maintenance, painting, wood stair railings,exterior threshholds, screen door installation, bathroom fan installation and masonry window wells. Bob is an excellent carpenter, thorough, accomodating and knowledgable. We have enjoyed working with him over the course of the last 20 years and will continue to do so."
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Recent Basement Alteration
2
Recent Bathroom

+33

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
34
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Love the new bar shelf and wine rack that Larry built for us! He kept us up to date on the proposed design, incorporated feedback, and kept us informed along the way. Process went smoothly and we’re very happy with the final result!"
REBUILD STAIRCASE
New treads , trim detail, polyurethane and painting
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Ultimate Service Provider
Ultimate Service Provider
5.0(
31
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Ultimate Service Provider, we are a relationship-based company committed to being the single point of contact for your home. Backed by 22 years of industry experience, we act as a true one-stop shop, equipped to handle everything from minor maintenance jobs to building a custom home from the ground up. To ensure you receive the highest level of focused expertise, our business features two specialized departments designed to seamlessly address all your project needs.\n\nOur ultimate goal is making the homeowner's vision come to life. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we provide and our dedication to a positive, stress-free customer experience. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with our unique structure, makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, making your concerns the very basis of our business.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Greenstone Construction
4.6(
21
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Casey did a phenomenal job. He is thorough and very detail oriented. He installed a paved walkway and three sets of steps that dramatically changed the aesthetics of the front of our home. Highly recommended."
New Steps and Patio
Entry Stair Upgrae
Completed Steps and Walkway
Front Entry Steps upgrade
Entry Stair Upgrade

+11

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Joseph McWhinnie
4.3(
19
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarport (Wood) - Build+2 more

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Joseph McWhinnie to convert my existing deck into a screened deck and extend it out for some outdoor space. He worked hard and smartly and improvised as things got along and made the correct adjustments. He is a multi-talented fully licensed general contractor, experienced at what he does, and proud of his thorough work. He showed up every day at 8 AM and did not leave the property until everything was cleaned and organized at the end of each day. He took his time ensuring the work was completed to the highest standards. Thanks to his great work, my screened deck came out amazing, and I’m truly impressed by his detail and craftsmanship! A very responsive and responsible contractor which is hard to find these days! I just wanted to acknowledge Joseph McWhinnie for a job well done. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a skillful, detail-oriented general contractor."
Full kitchen Remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+108

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
1 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 - Install

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely pleased with the service rendered. The staff was on time every day and very professional! My project was completed exactly on time. I definitely enjoyed working with CP Construction, I highly recommend them and I would hire them again for any project without hesitation!"
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
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Titanium Construction & Design
4.9(
17
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a very good job building a new deck in our backyard. Loved the meticulous measurements and finishing work. I would definitely hire their services again and recommend this company. A++ in my opinion!! Thank you for your great work!!!"
Exterior Painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking 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 is common for a contractor to ask for a down payment before starting a project, especially for jobs that require purchasing materials and equipment or hiring a crew. The deposit amount can range from 10% to 50% of the total job cost. While a request for up to 50% is not unusual, a contractor should not ask for more than that, and you should never pay for a project in full before the work has begun. To protect yourself, always discuss payment terms before starting and have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Additionally, be sure to hire reputable contractors and check their licensing and insurance before the project begins.

Most landscape timbers are 8 feet long, but some are also available in 10-foot and 12-foot lengths. Choose the length that will allow you to install landscape timbers using the least amount of cutting to fit. Shorter timbers will allow you to more easily create angles and shorter plant bed sides.

Carpentry is a skilled trade and requires many years of experience to acquire the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and correctly. Because every home requires a carpenter at some stage of the building process, carpenters are typically in high demand. The higher the skill level, the higher the hourly rate the carpenter can charge.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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