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Avatar for Island Painting & Carpentry
Island Painting & Carpentry
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Tenants Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. With over 30 years of experience, you will find us to be competitively priced while paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. I provide interior and exterior home improvements for a fair price.\n\n

Front Garage Butler's
3 car garage and guest apt.
Poor Farm
Poor Farm
Poor Farm

+26

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clarke Builders
4.8(
7
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+6 more

Serving Tenants Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over 10years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Deck before
Deck before
Deck After
Deck After
Kitchen Before

+7

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC
4.4(
32
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Tenants Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael does high-quality work. He is conscientious, thoughtful , reliable, personable and punctual. We hired Michael to build a car port. The finished project is excellent. I recommend Michael without reservation and will hire him again for any future project."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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J&M Exteriors
5.0(
3
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Tenants Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J & M Exteriors installed a vinyl fence at our home. Prior to doing so, they had to uninstall a wooden fence. We were not charged for the removal of the fence. Justin, Dan, and the rest of the crew were extremely professional, courteous, and hard working. They were able to get the job done quickly and meticulously. We have hired them again to build us a deck and to replace another wooden gate with a vinyl one in another area of our property. A veteran-owned business offering a military discount for veterans. This is an outstanding company. You can’t go wrong."
6' Black Chain Link
6' Vinyl Privacy
3 Rail Aluminum
3 Rail Aluminum
Cedar Privacy

+6

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G.A. Doughty Construction
3.4(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Tenants Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can't overstate the quality of the work these folks did. We had our unfinished attic converted to living space, and the space had a lot of funky angles and old framing. G.A. Doughty's team did an incredible job making it work, including a half-bath! We're very pleased with the result. Everyone at G.A., the project manager, office staff, and all the subcontractors were very polite and fun to work with. Everyone who came to the house was very friendly. The only issue we had was that for a few months during the middle of the project, things seemed to stall out for about 6-8 weeks. I think they were having some availability issues with subcontractors and were overloaded from other projects."
Custom Kitchen
Response time1 day
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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