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Edes Helping Hands
4.2(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Belfast, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He was quick and thorough. Had all materials on hand. Professional and good customer service. Has done electrical and plumbing also. I would recommend him. He also did mechanic work on vehicle and four wheeler."
Edes Helping Hands
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Clarke Builders
4.8(
7
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+6 more

Serving Belfast, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Zac is a hard worker who listens to his customers needs and crafts a plan that gets the job done. His work is both beautiful and serves the purpose needed. He is by far the best worker I have had to do jobs at my house. He is honest, trustworthy and professional. Highly recommend!!"
Deck before
Deck before
Deck After
Deck After
Kitchen Before

+7

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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J&M Exteriors
5.0(
3
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Belfast, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J & M Exteriors provided us with professional and efficient service. They were respectful of our specific requirements for the work being done. They were also respectful of our time and communicated well about dates and timelines. The repairs to our fence look better than the original installation. J & M put in extra effort and details so that our fence is extra sturdy and we expect that it will survive any massive windstoms in the future. A great experience with masters of fence installation. We plan to use them again for future projects."
6' Black Chain Link
6' Vinyl Privacy
3 Rail Aluminum
3 Rail Aluminum
Cedar Privacy

+6

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G.A. Doughty Construction
3.4(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Belfast, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can't overstate the quality of the work these folks did. We had our unfinished attic converted to living space, and the space had a lot of funky angles and old framing. G.A. Doughty's team did an incredible job making it work, including a half-bath! We're very pleased with the result. Everyone at G.A., the project manager, office staff, and all the subcontractors were very polite and fun to work with. Everyone who came to the house was very friendly. The only issue we had was that for a few months during the middle of the project, things seemed to stall out for about 6-8 weeks. I think they were having some availability issues with subcontractors and were overloaded from other projects."
Custom Kitchen
Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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