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Avatar for Busby Home Services
Busby Home Services
5.0(
16
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving South Berwick, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan did excellent work! He is meticulous in his approach to his work, diligently paying attention to details. He is an excellent craftsman and a great individual! He presents as highly professional and genuine!"
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Decks & Porches Project
Handymen Project
Before repair

+15

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
5.0(
11
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build

Serving South Berwick, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam did an excellent job building our garage from the ground up. He was excellent to work with. Not only was he very professional, so were the subcontractors that he hired. Everyone was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Our project required that a road be built to accommodate large trucks in the springtime. The project stayed on track and proceeded smoothly. We were never left wondering “what’s next?” Adam has great communication and stayed in touch to make sure we knew what was coming up and when. I would definitely recommend using Magic Frog Carpentry."
High Ceilings. Inside 45 degree angles done with NO-Coat 450
Tall Foyer. Wrapped beam. Unfinished at post.
Outside corners with bead. Outside 45 degree angles with No-Coat 450.
Deep Skylights with drywall returns.
Before

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gavin Liscombe Residential Construction
4.4(
42
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South Berwick, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"I was very pleased with Gavin’s work, he did a great job! My deck boards were pretty bad and Gavin made sure the underneath was strong before he laid the composite floor. He arrived at my home when he said he would, he was efficient and cordial. He power washed my deck .. railings and all when done. I now have a beautiful strong deck! Thank you Gavin!"
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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True North Contracting
4.4(
96
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+2 more

Serving South Berwick, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"True North Contracting is very attentive to my requests, does outstanding work, cleans up their worksite, have a great attitude and no foul language. I am very happy with my new bathroom. I would hire them for another project and I may."
Roof
Kitchen Reno
Finish
Ready for Grout
 Finished

+66

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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B's Roofing & Construction
4.3(
29
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving South Berwick, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had B's Painting & do some carpentry and painting work for me. Brandon Aiken called me back right away and I had a written estimate within 48 hours. Brandon is very good at what he does, his pricing was reasonable, and the quality work was completed within his initial estimate and time frame promised."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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