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Avatar for Collazo Home Improvement
Collazo Home Improvement
5.0(
28
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional workers. Very efficient. Constantly keep me updated on the work. Talented carpenters. Beautiful work. They really do take pride in their work. I will definitely recommend Collazo construction and used them again. Very satisfied customer 😊"
Remodeling - General Project
Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+20

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Collazo Home Improvements & Property Maintenance
Collazo Home Improvements & Property Maintenance
5.0(
109
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired them to finish a bathroom project in our basement. They framed , installed sheet rock, plastered and painted the walls and ceiling, laid down new flooring and installed baseboards trim All the tradesmen were professional and respectful of our time and home, keeping things clean and neat. They finished in a timely fashion. Highly recommended"
Completed
Completed
Flooring
New Handrails
New Handrails

+7

Response time5 hrs
115 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Remodel or Renew Home Improvement
4.6(
296
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with building our deck. They were quick to set up initial meetings, and spent a lot of time with us reviewing designs and options. Building went quickly and smoothly, and they were quick to respond to any questions and concerns. We are beyond pleased with our new deck, they did such a beautiful job."
Decks
Farmers Porch
Deck
Decks
Screened oom

+7

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
993 neighbors recently requested a quote
JM Begin Construction
4.8(
38
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Jim Begin for numerous jobs including replacing 10 windows in my home, siding, install a slider door, kitchen flooring, general carpentry. He does exceptional work, is organized, arrives on schedule, hard worker, very reliable. Quality work consistently! I have many more projects ion my list and will be looking to Jim!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exterior Elevation LLC
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Originally he told me what the project would consist of, the time frame and what to expect. The project went just as he said, no bumps….just rain, he told us it would probably be a week and he was true to his word. He was paid 1/3 at contract, 1/3 at start, and balance at finish. It was refreshing to have a contractor who was true to his word and kept us informed all thru the project! We cant say enough positive words about our experience and highly recommend him for your job!"
Worcester Deck
Deck Frame
Finished Deck
Patio and Deck
Walkway

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bowden and Son LLC
4.8(
10
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were efficient and very polite. I am happy with my new floors and plan on hiring them for a few other projects. They are also very dog friendly which made things easier on me. I would highly recommend their services."
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+13

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hill Home Renovations
5.0(
7
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was unbelievable! From start to finish, he was very professional, he keeps it clean and did a great job! He has done a lot of work and not only the roofing and it's all perfect! I highly recommend him!"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+30

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Victory Home Improvement LLC
Victory Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
5
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had our cabinets done and couldn?t be happier with the results. The quality of work was excellent and everything turned out amazing. He was professional, reliable, and very personable. Our cabinets turned out amazing and we?ve gotten so many compliments from guests already. I would definitely hire him again for future projects."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joe Flynn Handyman
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joe was fantastic! Promptly answering texts, showed up on time. Such a pleasure to work with. The quality of his work is amazing. Our once almost stuck sliding glass door now glides with 1 finger. Just amazing. Iâ d give him 6 stars if it was available."
Storm Door
New Storm Door
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

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.

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.

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