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Busby Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Arundel, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very smoothly with great efficiency and attention to details. Ryan also repaired some rotted clapboards and trim replacement that look fantastic."
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Decks & Porches Project
Handymen Project
Before repair

+15

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DizzlePro Decks
5.0(
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Serving Arundel, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sonny did a beautiful job on the build of our new deck! He came to the job prepared and was willing to put in long days to finish the deck in a timely manner. We couldn't be more satisfied with the quality of work he did for us! 10/10"
Front porch
Front porch
Front porch
Sunroom
Sunroom

+20

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All Time Builders
5.0(
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Serving Arundel, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Customers say: Quality work

"All Time did three significant projects, including fencing renovation, rebuilding a bulkhead, and enclosing a shed area with doors. Mike is professional with an associate's degree in building-related fields, training and on the job experience. Excellent communication, accurate estimates, fair pricing, measure twice cut once thoroughness, attention to detail, smart, well spoken, very nice."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Far North Woodworks LLC
5.0(
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Serving Arundel, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have used Far North for a number of projects from carpentry to electrical to furniture design and home remodeling work. Nate is great at setting expectations, partnering on the outcome and design goals, and is transparent with his pricing. Highly recommend him ; and if the job is outside his wheelhouse, heâ  ll let you know."
Ergonomic Adirondack Chair Side View
Ergonomic Adirondack Chair Side View
Ergonomic No Finish Side View
Ergonomic No Finish Side View
Ergonomic No Finish Side View

+51

Response time4 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Building Brothers, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Arundel, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Nothing stops this team of energetic, upbeat young men who work a tremendous number of hours each day and do not even stop for rainstorms in order to get a job done. Their price is reasonable, their work is great, their work ethic is amazing, and they take pride in their workmanship. Our roof is very big and has a lot of sections, which makes it complicated. But Building Brothers worked methodically and meticulously to do the job perfectly. They are also unfailingly polite and considerate. Not only did they do an excellent job, but they do the best cleanup I've ever seen. If I could give them a rating above 5, I would!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MTL Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Arundel, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tyler was responsive, friendly, and answered all of my questions about the project. His work is great and his prices are very fair. I would absolutely hire him again for another project."
MTL
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B's Roofing & Construction
4.3(
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Serving Arundel, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had B's Painting & do some carpentry and painting work for me. Brandon Aiken called me back right away and I had a written estimate within 48 hours. Brandon is very good at what he does, his pricing was reasonable, and the quality work was completed within his initial estimate and time frame promised."
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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