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Avatar for DMM Siding, Roofing, Etc.
DMM Siding, Roofing, Etc.
5.0(
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Serving Bristol, 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
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Riemer Contracting, LLC
4.7(
62
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Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm thrilled to provide a glowing review for our contractor who built our deck! From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were exceptional. The team listened to our ideas, offered valuable suggestions, and delivered a stunning deck that exceeded our expectations. They completed the project on time and within budget, demonstrating reliability and integrity throughout. We're absolutely delighted with the quality of their workmanship and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch contractor for their home improvement projects."
Bathroom
Composite with hog fence railing
Composite with hog fence railing
Composite with hog fence
Stairs with pvc

+24

Response time6 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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JLC Building Company
5.0(
8
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Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was so impressed with the professionalism of Jay at JLC Building. From our very first meeting to the completion of the project I felt informed every step of the way. They lived up to the commitments as it related to price, quality of work and completion date. I would hire them again for any home improvement project in the future."
Kitchen Renovation
Master Bathroom
Shower Tile Installation
Tile Surround
Bathroom Renovation

+2

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
508 Woodworks
4.8(
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Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

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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
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Horsman Builders
4.3(
23
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Serving Bristol, 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(
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Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Wolf Construction
4.3(
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Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great communication, completed the job as we discussed, very considerate of where my car was so it wouldn't get damaged. Cleared all the debris, deadfall, pine cones , pine needles and trimmed off the low branches. Would hire again, great man to work with and I'm very happy with the results."
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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