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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lovell, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

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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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Rider's Home Improvements
4.6(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lovell, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rider Home Improvement did a great job with our cabin portico project. We wanted to cover our front entry steps with a small exterior addition to protect the steps and keep the entry free of snow and rain. The cabin is rustic, so we wanted rough sawn cedar and stone bases to keep the look of our log cabin. Craig Rider was extremely good about being pro-active, following up promptly, and showing up when he said he would. We had a few sub-contractor and weather issues that impacted our schedule, but Craig kept us on his radar and made our small project a priority. We had a few concerns about material quantities, measuring, and overall design aesthetics, but with continuous in-person conversations, we achieved what we set out to achieve. Craig’s pricing was fair and transparent. We enjoyed working with both Craig and his son, David, and are very pleased with the final project."
Bathroom Renovation
Siding
Exterior Painting
Framing
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Exteriors & Renovations
4.4(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lovell, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was most impressed with the cost. The work was good, nothing special but everything was done properly and looks good after some adjustments. Very responsive project manager !"
Another beautiful new standing seam metal
New standing seam metal
New standing seam metal
Another beautiful standing seam metal
Response time1 day
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
311
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lovell, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went wonderfully with this company.  They were very professional, listened to exactly what my problem was, and explained to me how they were going to diagnose the problem and/or solve it before doing any actual work.  Once they started, the team (three people came) worked together like a well-oiled machine.  One was in the room with diagnostics, one was at the fuse box looking for possible problems there, and the third went into the crawlspace beneath our house to look at the physical wiring.  Once the problem was found (there was a faulty wire beneath the house that had come loose from the junction box), it was fixed and tested within minutes and another full diagnostic was done to make sure there were no other possible issues.  They cleaned up after themselves very neatly.  They also replaced the light switch with a dimmer switch at no extra cost!  Well within my budget, and came in even lower than their original (FREE) estimate!  I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Bergen County area.
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New boiler install
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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