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Avatar for DAVE JOHNSON BUILDING & REMODELING INC
DAVE JOHNSON BUILDING & REMODELING INC
4.4(
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and his team are top notch. Dave listens to your ideas and offers some wonderful ideas of his own. He started the 6 week job on time and finished on time. His team were professional, courteous and, most of all, very tidy. They cleaned up the mess everyday. Dave was recommended to me by a neighbor that renovated their home. In fact he is here again right now building a mantle for my center fireplace. I will also hire him to install a tile back splash over my stove. His prices are very reasonable and competitive with other contractors out there. I am now living full time in a home that previously I lived in April through October. It has been warm and cozy all winter long. I love my year round home! I highly recommend Dave and his team for any or your building or renovation needs, be it large or small."
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Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paradise Construction LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lance was very well organized regarding plans for this project. . His communication was clear and knowledgeable. He managed all aspects of the job under very trying circumstances. We would highly recommend him and would definitely rehire for future work! 5 stars all the way!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chris Johnson Custom Builder
5.0(
9
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris took my rough design, refined it and used his drawing for permitting and as a guide for subcontractors. Chris supervised excavation the foundation pour, utility connections and a variety of specialty contractors including plumbing and electrical, wallboard and plaster including the a very nice ceiling, windows and roofing. He did all the framing, rough and finish carpentry, flooring including tile, himself. There was no element of the build where he wasn’t intimately involved. Chris was considerate of my ideas, and enhanced and often expanded on the them. He was conscious of my budget and stretched my dollars without sacrificing quality. Two years later when a sliding door seal failed he replaced the door at no charge. My home is modest but “feels” bigger and more expensive than what it was. It is open concept with a lot of natural light. It takes advantage of passive solar heating and with my wood stove this 1800 square foot house makes it through the coldest winter without turning on the gas heat yet only consumed two cords of wood! It’s too bad Chris moved to the coast, contractors with integrity and skill are not easy to find. Our community’s loss, is Coastal Maine’s gain. I would be happy to recommend Chris to anyone in need of his many skills."
Donica road
Cappy’s lane York Maine
Donica road
Cappy’s lane York Maine
Donica road

+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Tejada's Remodeling Inc
Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada’s remodeling will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the services provided. They were flexible and worked around our schedule. I already have them scheduled for more work this month! They do it all! Thank you Tejada’s!!!"
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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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K&A Renovations, LLC
4.9(
24
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kaydn was great to deal with! It was very refreshing to work with a contractor who acted like he wanted your business. I've had dealings with a couple different contractors in this process and Kaydn was extremely responsive, did fantastic work and the price was great! I will definitely reach out to K & A Renovations for my next project."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Warrior Construction
5.0(
29
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This very professional and knowledgeable crew know what they’re doing! I’ve worked with several local contractors throughout the years and this one is one of the best. Here’s a couple reasons why: - They will arrive on time and as agreed every day they are scheduled to work - They clean up after themselves at the end of every duty day to make sure that there is no mess on your property or in your property at the end of working days - They will not nickel and dime you they agreed-upon price is what you’re going to pay!"
Matt Klein
Matt Klein
Matt Klein
Response time4 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Garrett R Gerard Construction
5.0(
5
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Garrett  to build an attached mudroom and garage to our home.  After interviewing many contractors, we decided to go with Garrett. Don't let his age  scare you. We found him to be hard working, honest, caring fair and professional.  We were very impressed with his quote. Everything was spelled out. None of our other quotes were broken down like Garrett's.  During the work if there was any issue, Garrett dealt with it immediately.      We would highly  recommend Garrett R Gerard Construction and if we build anything again we would definitely  use Garrett again."
Stump grinding
Stone under porch and stairs. Millstone landing
Stone drip edge
Hood and trim box
Vinyl flooring

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GUTTERS BY DESIGN & HOME RENOVATIONS
4.8(
31
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would 100% hire this company again! Highly recommend! Great to find friendly, experienced, professionals with integrity and understanding. I had to reschedule our appointment due to a medical emergency but Trey wished us well then checked in on us a couple weeks later. When they came out, they did an excellent job! Price was great too! Hire them. You wont regret it!"
Stainless steel mesh/ hidden hangers installed
Gutters Project
Beautiful
Thank you to all our Customers for the opportunity to serve in your communities!!!
One man carried this 18'+ foot piece 3 stories/secure and go between a slotted awning atached below to 1st story of home!!

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Response time6 days
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

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.

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