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Avatar for DMM Siding, Roofing, Etc.
DMM Siding, Roofing, Etc.
5.0(
24
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Devin to reside my house and replace the front door, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, Devin was professional, reliable, and easy to work with. He clearly takes pride in his work—the attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the project. When replacing the front door, Devin discovered rot beneath the old frame. He took the time to properly address and repair all the issues around the door before installing the new one, and did an excellent job making sure everything was solid and well-sealed. The final result looks great and feels very secure. The new siding also came out fantastic and really improved the look of my home. Devin was flexible throughout the project and accommodating with any changes, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a contractor who does quality work and genuinely cares about the finished product, I highly recommend Devin."
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+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JLC Building Company
JLC Building Company
5.0(
8
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"JLC Building Co. was very professional and kept me updated all through the old deck removal and new deck install of trex. They also replaced my old wood cellar windows with quality vinyl replacements (4)."
Kitchen Renovation
Master Bathroom
Shower Tile Installation
Tile Surround
Bathroom Renovation

+2

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
508 Woodworks
4.8(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend this contractor. Very professional, proficient, and reasonably priced. Great communicator. Showed up when he said he would. Worked quickly and efficiently. End product looks great. My neighbor was so impressed when she saw his work that she hired him to clean, sand, and stain her deck too."
100 Foot Deck
100 Foot Deck
100 Foot Deck
Deck With Pergola
Deck With Pergola

+21

Response time30 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
JT's Masonry and Landscaping Design
4.0(
139
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John very professional and arrived when we had start date.Unusual to find a contractor who delivers on time,I would recommend him for all your home improvements ,will use company again in a heart beat.My fence is wonderful and improved my garden 100% Eileen Valle S Yarmouth"
deck
deck
driveway
driveway
Tree removal wellfleet

+6

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
QS & L Builders
3.6(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The whole experience really was excellent. Quade was very reasonable and the final product is not only gorgeous but very well done. We are relieved how this project went and very appreciative of level of service we were given."
Roofs
Ribbed panel
Roofs
Roofs
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Horsman Builders
4.3(
23
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Closet - Build

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim was fantastic. We live out of state and we felt so comfortable and confident that he and his staff could handle the whole house renovations. Tim went above and beyond his role of contractor. He understood the issues that we needed to get the house in shape and quickly to get it sold. We would not hesitate to hire him again."
General Remodeling Project
General Remodeling Project
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+4

Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Ashland, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."
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+6

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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