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First Chair Carpentry, LLC

52 Weymouth St
4.83(
3
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First Chair Carpentry, LLC

52 Weymouth St
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

As a skilled, licensed, and insured general contractor in AREA, First Chair Carpentry, LLC is at your service for projects large and small. From quick household fixes to major property renovations, BUSINESS provides thorough, efficient service every step of the way. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the end results.

"I love how communicative they are. It has been a great experience. Good value."

Mitch F on December 2017

As a skilled, licensed, and insured general contractor in AREA, First Chair Carpentry, LLC is at your service for projects large and small. From quick household fixes to major property renovations, BUSINESS provides thorough, efficient service every step of the way. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the end results.

"I love how communicative they are. It has been a great experience. Good value."

Mitch F on December 2017


Merry and Son Construction

39 Pioneer St
5.00(
1
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Merry and Son Construction

39 Pioneer St
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With over 12 years of experience in General Construction, Merry and Son Construction, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

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Alyssa X on May 2021

With over 12 years of experience in General Construction, Merry and Son Construction, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"No comments."

Alyssa X on May 2021


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Bavineau Enterprises

8 Alder Street Apt. 2
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Bavineau Enterprises

8 Alder Street Apt. 2
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Bavineau Enterprises we have a main focus of quality over quantity. We are driven by integrity, good communication, and professionalism. With over 15 years of experience there is no job that we shy away from when it comes to your home project needs. Please call today for a free estimate we look forward to earning your life long business

Here at Bavineau Enterprises we have a main focus of quality over quantity. We are driven by integrity, good communication, and professionalism. With over 15 years of experience there is no job that we shy away from when it comes to your home project needs. Please call today for a free estimate we look forward to earning your life long business


Big Green, LLC

100 Elm Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Big Green, LLC

100 Elm Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Big Green LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Big Green LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


A 'Little' Renovations

678 Foreside Road
5.00(
30
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A 'Little' Renovations

678 Foreside Road
5.00(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Welcome to "A Little Renovations". My name is Kevin Little. I'm the sole owner, and operator of A "Little" Renovations. I offer home improvements for residential clients, as a licensed and insured contractor. I specialize in bathroom, kitchen and basement remodels. I do all of the work myself from all types of flooring (Tile, laminate, hardwood), plumbing, electrical, decks, paint etc. I do it all! Based in Topsham Maine, I provide great customer service, quality work and I am extremely competitive on pricing. I know there are lots of medium to large jobs that you can't find anyone to do, well look no further, I'm your guy for the job! Call A "Little" Renovations, for all your home improvement needs! I also have multiple references as needed.

"Kevin is a great person and fantastic professional. Will definitely work with him again."

Jaime B on April 2024

Welcome to "A Little Renovations". My name is Kevin Little. I'm the sole owner, and operator of A "Little" Renovations. I offer home improvements for residential clients, as a licensed and insured contractor. I specialize in bathroom, kitchen and basement remodels. I do all of the work myself from all types of flooring (Tile, laminate, hardwood), plumbing, electrical, decks, paint etc. I do it all! Based in Topsham Maine, I provide great customer service, quality work and I am extremely competitive on pricing. I know there are lots of medium to large jobs that you can't find anyone to do, well look no further, I'm your guy for the job! Call A "Little" Renovations, for all your home improvement needs! I also have multiple references as needed.

"Kevin is a great person and fantastic professional. Will definitely work with him again."

Jaime B on April 2024


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Evolution Home Solutions

108 Agamenticus Road
5.00(
1
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Evolution Home Solutions

108 Agamenticus Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

A leading construction company in Ogunquit, Evolution Home Solutions, Inc., focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services for everyone in York County and surrounding areas. As the company owner, Ivaylo "Ivo" Petrov, I have been in the industry for over 20 years. Thus, you can rest assured that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert work. Our gallery of photos from previous construction projects can attest to the amount of time, planning, and effort that we put into the services we provide. Of course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality work!

"Easy to work with. Good sense of design. Said what they said they would do."

Jim S on May 2018

A leading construction company in Ogunquit, Evolution Home Solutions, Inc., focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services for everyone in York County and surrounding areas. As the company owner, Ivaylo "Ivo" Petrov, I have been in the industry for over 20 years. Thus, you can rest assured that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert work. Our gallery of photos from previous construction projects can attest to the amount of time, planning, and effort that we put into the services we provide. Of course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality work!

"Easy to work with. Good sense of design. Said what they said they would do."

Jim S on May 2018


Williams Construction, New Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

266 Carding Machine Rd.
3.50(
3
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Williams Construction, New Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

266 Carding Machine Rd.
3.50(
3
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Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"They don?t answer messages through Angi and they don?t answer the phone. No voicemail either."

Christine F on March 2022

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.

"They don?t answer messages through Angi and they don?t answer the phone. No voicemail either."

Christine F on March 2022


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Innovative Construction

9 Union St, # 1
4.31(
21
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Innovative Construction

9 Union St, # 1
4.31(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
23 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Greg answered on my questions. Got the work done in a timely manner and I would hire him again."

James K on August 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Greg answered on my questions. Got the work done in a timely manner and I would hire him again."

James K on August 2025


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G.A. Doughty Construction

178 Augusta Rd
3.77(
13
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G.A. Doughty Construction

178 Augusta Rd
3.77(
13
)
Approved Pro
75 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

G.A. Doughty Construction, we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism; our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 19 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide all of your construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today for a quote! References available per request.

"We had a great experience working with G.A. Doughty Construction. From the start, their team was communicative, responsive, and collaborative—making sure we were involved and informed at every step. They helped us navigate and recover from a difficult prior experience, stepping in with professionalism and integrity to get the work done right. Their commitment to quality and transparency gave us real peace of mind, and we’re grateful for their expertise and support throughout the project."

Jared A on June 2025

G.A. Doughty Construction, we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism; our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 19 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide all of your construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today for a quote! References available per request.

"We had a great experience working with G.A. Doughty Construction. From the start, their team was communicative, responsive, and collaborative—making sure we were involved and informed at every step. They helped us navigate and recover from a difficult prior experience, stepping in with professionalism and integrity to get the work done right. Their commitment to quality and transparency gave us real peace of mind, and we’re grateful for their expertise and support throughout the project."

Jared A on June 2025


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B's Roofing & Construction

PO Box 1474
4.72(
20
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B's Roofing & Construction

PO Box 1474
4.72(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

B's Painting & Construction brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your home improvement project. We have over 10 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. Give us a call today.

"Brandon’s team did really great work! They were friendly and efficient."

Elizabeth J on April 2024

B's Painting & Construction brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your home improvement project. We have over 10 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top-quality workmanship. Give us a call today.

"Brandon’s team did really great work! They were friendly and efficient."

Elizabeth J on April 2024

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

Costs depend on carport size, wood type, complexity of design, and labor for custom features. They typically start at $3,000 and extend beyond concrete thresholds.

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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