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Bellevue Construction Company
4.8(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Pittsfield, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Bellevue construction was amazing to work with. They were helpful throughout the whole process and honest and upfront about what needed to be done in order to complete the job properly. Both my wife and I were very impressed with the finished product and with how reasonably priced the whole project was. I will deffinitly be hiring them in the future for other projects on the house!!"
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Conley Inc.
4.8(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Pittsfield, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Worked within our budget to create our dream bathroom and did an amazing job! Project was completed within timeframe promised and communication was clear throughout entire process. Conley was incredibly professional and knowledgeable, answering all my questions and easing concerns. If you’re spending hours online searching for a contractor, stop searching and go with Conley. We can’t thank him enough, 10 out of 10 stars definitely recommending to friends and family!"
Response time3 days
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Gilmax General Contractors
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Pittsfield, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 20 years experience in the Remodeling industry, Gilmax General Contractors is your industry expert in Somerset county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

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Wilder Maine Co. LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Pittsfield, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Wilder Maine Co. is a Maine-based crew specializing in full-scope residential construction, sawmilling, and custom builds ? from groundwork to finish work. We handle framing, trim, outdoor structures, and custom-milled lumber with craftsmanship, reliability, and clear communication.\n\nWhat makes us different? We?re versatile, resourceful, and hands-on. We don?t just build ? we solve problems, adapt to real-world conditions, and treat every project like it?s our own.\n\nCustomer satisfaction is at the core of what we do. We show up, we communicate, and we finish strong. No shortcuts. No surprises. Just ask.

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Precision Workscraft, LLC
4.7(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Pittsfield, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was timely and professional. He was able to help me out with some minor home repairs for a reasonable price.. He was friendly and upfront about pricing. I will most definitely be hiring him again. I can't recommend him enough!"
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Wall and Ceiling Repair

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Unfinished Carpentry 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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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