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Acadia Construction
4.7(
14
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Gallery
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dunn's Home Improvement
4.2(
68
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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+5 more

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Dunn's Home Improvement a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Deck Job
Deck I built
Deck I built
bench
entry

+19

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A&R Builders
5.0(
5
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+1 more

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generations Custom Homes
4.0(
11
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If I could give 10 stars, I would! Building a home from afar was daunting, but hiring Ricky Sprague of Generations Custom Homes (GCH) was the best decision we made. Ricky guided us patiently, respected our budget, and kept everything transparent with his “magic spreadsheet,” showing exactly where every dollar went. The craftsmanship is flawless—trim, tile, and finishes exceeded our expectations. Ricky’s integrity shone when he fixed small issues before we even noticed, like a window alignment and a quartz countertop cut that wasn’t 90 degrees. He had it redone perfectly at no cost to us. Communication was seamless, and his dedication, honesty, and care for his customers are unmatched. Our 3-bedroom cottage feels like a masterpiece, and the process gave us complete peace of mind. If you’re building in the MDI area, stop searching—hire Ricky and GCH. They don’t just build homes, they deliver excellence."
Completed and ready to move in
Completed!
New Slab
Time to get this project started
Started from the bottom

+163

Response time3 days
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Stone Solid Handyman
5.0(
1
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Stone Solid Handyman is your industry expert in Old Town and the surrounding areas. I pride myself on my extreme professionalism and attention to detail. My customer satisfaction guarantee will ensure that I will treat your home as I would treat my own. Give me a call today, I look forward to working with you!

Bathroom Re-model
Bathroom Re-model
Bathroom Re-model
Bathroom Re-model
Bathroom Re-model

+7

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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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