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MJT Builders
3.7(
22
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with Matt once we got started late because of the pandemic. I've lived in my first house for 18 years and have always wanted to put a deck in the front. The back door frame had rotted out so here was my excuse to do some fun stuff. I met two other builders. One was an old curmudgen and the other was a young kid that didn't seem to care about appearance. Then i met Matt. 34 yr. old and professional looking. I told him about the back door and said not a problem. Then I told him my ideas for the deck which turned into a beautiful screened in 8x10 porch. I had my ideas and told me what he had done in the past. The project was not "set in concrete" so to speak. We both had ideas and my vision came out through his work. It could not have come out any better. I would highly recommend Matt for any project you can think of. Once we got started it was done quickly. His work was simple yet elegant. Perfect job. Thanks Matt. '"
Kitchen
Deck and bench
Finished outside
Deck
Trim and siding

+25

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Brian Jones Construction
5.0(
5
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - Repair+2 more

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response to schedule appointment, promptly answers all questions, very respective, high quality of work. Already looking at him for several other jobs. Strongly recommend him. Was leary of home advisor before after many bad experiences. Glad I tried again and found Jones construction he will be on my short list of contactors in the future."
Marble entry
bathroom
backsplash and floor
Shower
Kitchen entry

+56

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Honestus Woodworks & More, LLC
5.0(
16
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Barry back in November of 2020 to remove one of our built-in cabinets in preparation for our plumber to replace our cast iron pipes and to install some window trim for house. Throughout the process, Barry was highly professional, personable, and the quality of his work was second to none! Barry made the process easy and I was glad that I hired him. I would highly recommend him for any type of carpentry-related job. His knowledge of woodwork is one another level. I will definitely hire him again when I need more work done in the future."
Heater Cover Before/After
Custom Office with Floating shelves
Heater Cover Before/After
Desktop
Desktop Glue up

+1

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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M Grigs Construction
5.0(
39
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike is an experienced professional, he is easy to work with and very honest person. His work ethics and quality is top notch. I would definitely hire him on more of my jobs. ð ð"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Start 2 Finish Waterproofing Construction
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ed and Bob were incredibly detail oriented from design to implementation. Very high quality solution done in a short time period - worked within the confines of my very old home and did the work with lots of care not to disturb existing structure. Extremely professional work (end of day tools kept neatly, no trash, very organized job) and clean. Highly recommend for french drain or basement drain systems."
Water Leak Basement
Water Leak Basement
Basement Finishing
Basement Finishing
Basement Stairway

+44

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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KBBuildings
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kye and the team at KBBuilders transformed my old deck into a beautiful new one that looks absolutely gorgeous! From start to finish, communication was excellent, the price was very fair, they arrived on time, and the quality of their work exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would definitely hire them again. Highly recommended!"
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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
32
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Closet - Build

Serving Rochester, 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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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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.

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