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L&B Services
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Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"L&B Services did a tear down and rebuild of an old deck. They really know how to build a solid deck with poured cement footings, sauna tubes, and sturdy lumber. Bob was very good at keeping us informed of the work to be done and the timeline. The deck was done on time. It is a large deck (30x12) with 3 sets of stairs, dog gates, and skirting. The end result was a sturdy deck that will last for decades. Very easy and personable group to work with."
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by46%of homeowners
Swift Carpentry LLC
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Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"This crew did a great job repairing my deck, jacking and leveling my addition, building a new retaining wall to support the addition as well as new cedar shingle siding. They are hard working and skilled as well as polite and honest. I will be happy to hire Nate and his crew to do more projects in the future."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clean Slate Home Services
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Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Josh did an excellent job installing an epoxy floor in our basement. I absolutely love it! Josh is a true professional and a pleasure to work with, polite, and answered any questions that we had. Communication was excellent and he kept us informed throughout the process. He is very true to his word, He was there when he said he would be and finished the job in the stated time frame."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Leviathan Group LLC
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Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Offers commercial services

"Extremely easy to work with. I made several design changes as we went along as ideas came to me. They were handled seamlessly and with no issues."
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The Leviathan Group

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Response time2 days
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC
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Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulous communication ,and work. I live out of state, and each time that work has needed to be done The Golden Rule Handyman has been on time and very professional . One of the few companies that is excellent in all phases of the business world. I highly recommend this company !"
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jamie Adams Building, Remodeling, and Property Maintenance
4.8(
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Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"I very highly recommend Jamie Adams. He showed up on time, finished on schedule, and did an amazing job, absolutely top-notch work. He has attention to detail, finds great solutions to weird quirks that come with a property's existing layout. I trust his judgement, and take his recommendations/solutions. Which is saying a lot I am normally quite suspicious of contractors, but Jamie has won my trust and loyalty. If any of my buildings need work, Jamie will get it. The quality is great and the cost is reasonable, with no sticker shock."
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

The Oakland, ME homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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