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Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby is excellent. He quoted my job accurately and honestly. He worked quickly and effectively- and was done in the time he had predicted. His work is stellar- we are so happy with our deck. He is also so kind and wonderful to have around. I highly recommend Gaby- I will use him again for all my carpentry needs. He is an excellent carpenter!!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+98

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Moises Carpentry & Painting
4.8(
62
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Moises and his crew were fabulous! Not only did they engage quickly and provide and estimate quickly but they showed up when they said they would and left the work site in better shape than it was when they got here. The work they did to basically redo my front porch was excellent and fairly priced. I would recommend this Pro to anyone looking for carpentry worn on the eastern Massachusetts area. I have already made verbal references citing how great my experience was with Moises Carpentry and Painting!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Osmin's Construction and Carpentry
4.9(
24
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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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."
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My work
My work
My work
My work

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pontes Painting, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything working with Rafael and his team was easy. From the prompt responses and quote to the actual work there were no issues. The house needed a lot of trim and carpentry work and his team did a great job on that as well. The end result was excellent and the house looks brand new."
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Peabody
Peabody
Peabody
Peabody

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rudy's Carpentry & Painting
4.9(
31
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Rudy and his team from RUDY’S CARPENTRY AND PAINTING were great to work with, he did a thorough walk through to ensure he knew exactly what repairs we needed done, and then was quick to send over an accurate estimate. The work was timely, on budget, with no issues. I appreciated their flexibility and crews' ability in carpentry work. They removed the old rotten wooden posts on our deck and replaced them with new ones from pressure treated wood. I would highly recommend using RUDY’S CARPENTRY AND PAINTING for all kinds of jobs inside and outside of house as this is a very professional and hard working team."
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+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Day & Night Painting & Carpentry Work
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"They did other work besides brick work! Installed a basement window, a retractable screen door, outside railing. Extremely satisfied with work done! Pricing was good! Time frame was less than expected! They cleaned up, left no trash! I would highly recommend them! Workers were very polite!' Osvaldo stayed on top of everything! I can't say enough! I would definitely use them again."
Painting work
Painting work
painting & carpentry
painting & carpentry
painting & carpentry

+25

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
34
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry and Cheryl, of DeVaux Home Improvement, did a fabulous job with the painting and carpentry work on my 100 year old Craftsman Bungalow! It was a challenging feat which they had accomplished with a high level of professionalism. I plan to contract with DeVaux Home Improvement for other projects next year. I highly recommend them for their craftsmanship, their meticulous care and their dedication to quality work! - Roberta Ingemi of Wakefield, MA"
REBUILD STAIRCASE
New treads , trim detail, polyurethane and painting
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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C P Construction and Carpentry
4.1(
47
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CP construction and carpenrty did a great job building a new deck for my family. I was kept in the loop during the building process. Most importantly the price was right and great workmanship. I will use CP construction again and I highly recommend. Thanks again guys, from Nigel."
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remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
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+20

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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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