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Avatar for Far North Woodworks LLC
Far North Woodworks LLC
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Far North Woodworks to take down an existing pool deck and build a new one. Nate provided me with a few different options and then had plans made to submit for the permit. He completed the deck with good timing to use for the summer. We love how it turned out and will definitely call him for any future projects!"
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Ergonomic No Finish Side View

+51

Response time4 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Leviathan Group LLC
5.0(
9
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have used this business for numerous projects. They always deliver excellent work and are very flexible with some of our creative carpentry ideas. So far we have custom bookcases in three separate spaces, boot box, an old farmhouse staircase redo and we are hoping to do a full kitchen in the near future."
Cabinet
Kitchen Island
Custom Cabinets
Pot Hangers
The Leviathan Group

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Birdy and Brush
5.0(
10
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are extremely pleased with the result of Erika’s work. Our painted rooms were beautiful. Her preparation flawless and her work ethic unsurpassed. She explained everything to us beforehand and took care of every detail. We feel we received great value for our money. Would we hire her again? Absolutely and without reservation. We highly recommend her for anybody who wants a superior result at a reasonable price."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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GrayBridge
5.0(
18
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCarport (Wood) - Build+6 more

Serving Durham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with this contractor. He gave me a fair estimate and stuck to it. He was also professional and showed up when he said he would. The job he did was more than satisfactory and I have no complaints."
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Finished Deck
Old Door
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Trim

+106

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

Professionals ensure safe, thorough repairs using quality materials, extending the life of your structure.

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

Carpentry is a skilled trade and requires many years of experience to acquire the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and correctly. Because every home requires a carpenter at some stage of the building process, carpenters are typically in high demand. The higher the skill level, the higher the hourly rate the carpenter can charge.

Many people, including professionals in the field, use baluster and spindle interchangeably to describe the vertical components of a railing (or technically, a balustrade). However, there are subtle or distinct differences, depending on who you ask. The most common interpretation is that spindles are thin or delicate versions of balusters.

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