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Clukey Construction
5.0(
94
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We highly recommend Clukey Construction. We hired Clukey Construction to demolish an old 12x34 ft deck with screenroom area and build a new 12x18 ft deck, as well as frame and install a new exterior door just inside our bulkhead door in the basement, and install a new bathroom exhaust fan and vent it through the roof. The estimate Shawn provided was thorough, accurate, and fell right within the range this type of project should cost. He kept in contact with us from beginning to end and made sure that we were well informed throughout the entire project. Shawn and Neil are extremely professional and hard working. They were onsite everyday as long as weather permitted until the job was complete. Everyday they made sure our property was tidy and safe before leaving. Their attention to detail is impeccable, every cut is precise and fits together tightly. Shawn answered all our questions and was always timely in responding to us. I can't say enough positive things about Clukey Construction and we will definitely be calling them for future projects."
Carport
brazillian cherry
kitchen start
therma tru door
thats us

+428

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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T.J. Cormier Construction
4.7(
81
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TJ installed three exterior doors in the house I recently moved to. We were suspicious of a lot of rot under the doors, especially the large front door, and wanted to make sure new doors were not just installed, but the entire framing repaired and replaced before new doors went in. TJ measured everything before his estimate (which was highly detailed and accurate) and came back to confirm measurements before ordering materials. He completed the work in the exact timeline he had given us, and was great at communicating over text and phone calls. He found and repaired the rot under the front door, and then repaired and installed two normal sized exterior doors, including our basement door which was a mess to begin with. TJ also had to deal with some not-so-great flooring installation from the previous owners, and he made it work. The floor looks great, you could never tell there was a 3ft by 5ft section removed and repaired just a day before. With TJ's help, we were able to custom order the exact door style we wanted, and he helped us with some design and materials choices. The house has been given an incredible facelift, and I feel so much better knowing the doors are safe and sturdy. TJ was extremely courteous and thoughtful in his work. He left the work area and property looking immaculate each day he worked with us. He was also very conscientious with our dog, which I appreciated. I have received massive compliments on all the doors, and will be working with TJ again for our deck this summer. We signed the contract with confidence and excitement because TJ's results are very professional and will certainly last a lifetime."
Exterior
Deck
Deck
Response time2 days
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Handy Experts
4.0(
26
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Andre arrived a few minutes early. Which is great because I like people who are on time. He proceeded to carry the AC unit from my car located in the garage, to the bedroom where it was going to be installed in a window there. He immediately unpacked the contents of the box. Andre is very knowledgeable about this type of work. He had to adapt some pieces, as the unit was not compatible with the type of window I have. Andre did this with ease. His work ethic is excellent. In less than 2 hours he had the unit installed in the window. Andre was also very polite and personable. Thank you for referring him for this job. With Appreciation, Gilda Cannavino"
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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A&M Painting and Handyman Services
3.9(
24
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A&M Painting and Handyman Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We operate with integrity, fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility in everything we do. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship and dependable service with strong attention to detail.\n\nIn addition to professional painting and general handyman services, we specialize in decks, fencing, and flooring installations and repairs. With accurate knowledge of our trade and hands-on experience, we provide reliable solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. Above all, we remain focused on our customers’ best interests and make their satisfaction the foundation of our business.

Vinyl fence
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring

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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Affordable Home Repairs
3.1(
108
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Requested a quote for a repair in my leaking roof. Scott came over and fixed the leak on the spot. He also noticed several other trouble ares that needed to be sealed. He fixed everything for $100. Great experience, will hire again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elifaz Construction
5.0(
1
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving New Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent craftsmanship on a technically difficult job at a reasonable price. He listened to my concerns and was very intuitive about what needed to be done for a beautiful finished porch. I highly recommend"
Deck remodel
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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.

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