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Clark Handyman & Carpentry
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Serving Raymond, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Offers commercial services

"Brian installed a portable generator, transfer and outdoor outlet. He was knowledgeable, professional, and reasonably priced. He seemed quite experienced in carpentry and looking forward to hire him again for carpentry projects."
Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Bellevue Construction Company
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Serving Raymond, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Where do I begin? I hired this company to build me a deck off of my kitchen area. It’s so pretty. I spend all of my time out there. They did such an amazing job we had them install new vinyl siding and an asphalt shingle roof for us as well. They were so helpful with the deck design. We are having them come back to redo our master bathroom!"
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Response time1 day
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All Time Builders
5.0(
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Serving Raymond, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"All Time did three significant projects, including fencing renovation, rebuilding a bulkhead, and enclosing a shed area with doors. Mike is professional with an associate's degree in building-related fields, training and on the job experience. Excellent communication, accurate estimates, fair pricing, measure twice cut once thoroughness, attention to detail, smart, well spoken, very nice."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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GrayBridge
5.0(
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Serving Raymond, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with this contractor. He gave me a fair estimate and stuck to it. He was also professional and showed up when he said he would. The job he did was more than satisfactory and I have no complaints."
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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A & D Renovations
4.4(
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Serving Raymond, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A&D Renovations was a dream to work and I'll consider them for all my future home projects from now on. I contacted Dennis based on his rating here on Angie's List and was not disappointed. He scheduled in my appointments around his busy schedule and provided me a professional and courteous experience. I always felt we were on the same page and Dennis welcomed phone calls or emails from me, even over the holidays if I had any questions. His focus was understanding my vision and to execute it as I wanted it done. The job was completed on time and looks fantastic. I highly recommend A&D Renovations to any friend or family member."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sunapee Builder
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Serving Raymond, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Don and his assistant Clay did a great job installing interior closet doors and a stair railing in my home. They were great to work with from start to finish and I highly recommend them."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Birdy and Brush
5.0(
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Serving Raymond, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Erika did all kinds of things for house rehab-carpentry, cabinet painting, Sheetrock patching, wall painting. With utmost care and good cheer. Whatever the question, her answer was “yes, I can do that.”"
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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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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