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Leviathan Group LLC
5.0(
9
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Bethel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommended! We did a kitchen remodel. Don and his son did quality work. Beautiful custom cabinets and woodworking. Easy to work with & even went beyond expectations. They were quick to respond to any messages. We plan on hiring them again."
Cabinet
Kitchen Island
Custom Cabinets
Pot Hangers
The Leviathan Group

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Coffe First Carpentry
New to Angi
Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Bethel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello,\n\nMy name is Adam. \n\nI just started my own LLC doing carpentry. I’ve done carpentry throughout my life, and professionally for three years. I have also worked as a fireman, and rock climbing guide, a painter, and a cobbler. I enjoy using really big saws (of all kinds, chainsaws included) and working with big pieces of timber. I love making my work clean and precise. I also enjoy making big oil paintings and stretching my own canvases. Angi asked me to write a little about myself. How’s that?

Up N' Adam Handy Man Services
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+4 more

Serving Bethel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Started in 2025, Up N' Adam Handyman Services brings more than 15 years of real-world carpentry experience to homes in our community. As a sole proprietor, Adam works directly with you—no middlemen, no shortcuts—just skilled workmanship, dependable service, and results you can trust for projects big or small.

Joshua Indermuehle
New to Angi
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving Bethel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

I'm a carpenter, handyman, and Builder with 30 years experience working in and around the Portland area. I can handle anything from small handyman projects to additions and garages, I have a lot of experience doing full remodels, additions, roofing and siding, decks, built-in Cabinetry, and sheds.

Spindell Handyman Services
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Bethel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I’ve been a business owner for over 15 years. Operating a gym out of Lowell, Ma. (Spindell Barbell). Home improvements have always been something I’ve enjoyed doing both as a hobby and a side hustle. Everything from home additions to roofs, floors, and everything in between. I genuinely enjoy helping others and meeting new people. Respect, Curtesy, and customer satisfaction are always my top priority. *Base fee is $80 and all work there after is $80/hr including travel time plus materials. *

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GWB Carpentry
4.4(
7
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Bethel, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Garret is polite, and professional. He responded the next day to my request, with-in a day he came to give an estimate. Five days later the job is completed. He is prompt , well prepared, his workmanship is excellent and he is tidy and clean. I asked him to give an estimate on a second job! I highly recommend GWB Carpentry."
Finished stair case
Pole barn
Rotten deck
Old carpet stairs
Pole barn

+22

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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NVS Affordable Painting
4.8(
48
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Bethel, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional work at an affordable price! We hired Nick to paint our kitchen, hallway and bathroom, which included carpentry work (we removed a built-in ironing board). Nick and his team take great pride in their work and it shows. The results were fantastic! Nick was a pleasure to work with. We will definitely work with him again."
front enrty way
first floor
basement floor
basement floor
third floor-4th

+29

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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