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Avatar for Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
5.0(
11
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Candia, NH and surrounding areas

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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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JR Carpentry
JR Carpentry
4.5(
72
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+2 more

Serving Candia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and reliable, on time, clean and great work. JR Carpentry built a privacy fence for me and they did a great job in timely fashion. I would definitely recommend them for all carpentry projects!"
Our work
Our work
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel

+201

Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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BLAKE'S CLEANCUT CARPENTRY
4.9(
18
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Candia, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin was great, he was very responsive on a Saturday and came to hang a new door for me the next day. The installation was more complicated than I originally anticipated. The hinges, deadbolt and door knob did not align with the existing cut outs. Kevin did a great job making the door look like it was pre-hung on the existing frame."
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Remodel
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shoreline Woodcraft, LLC
5.0(
11
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Candia, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Conlan and his crew did a great job! He was onboard and helpful with changes I wanted to make during the building process. He was very professional and work was completed in a timely manner…they even worked in the rain. They cleaned up every bit of debris from the job and left me with a beautiful new deck ready to use. Good quality work is hard to come by these days at an affordable price, but there was no price gouging from his company. I highly recommend Shoreline and would use them again!"
Before
Before
Transformation
Took it down to the studs
Tile floor and shiplap walls

+51

Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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603 Contracting LLC
5.0(
19
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Candia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired 603 Construction during Covid to build an addition on our home, and the result completely transformed how we live in the space, especially our kitchen, which has become the heart of our home and an incredible gathering place for family and friends. Like any major project (especially during Covid), there were challenges along the way, but Mike and team handled them and delivered a final product that has created lasting memories for my family and friends. Great group of guys that work hard to deliver! Highly recommend!!"
603 Contracting
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Kelleher General Contracting
4.8(
48
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Candia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike absolutely surpassed any expectation that I had of him for re-siding my home. His attention to detail is amazing and he went above and beyond to make sure that we got everything that we wanted from the job. We would recommend to anyone in search of a residential carpenter!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
J.A. Longden Construction
4.6(
41
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Candia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was looking to have an in law second floor kitchen done, and had been searching for awhile for a contractor to do the cabinet installation and then I found Jim Longden . I challenge anyone to find a contractor better than Jim Longden. He responded quickly to do an estimate, was professional, personable, and did a great job in a short amount of time for a price that was very affordable. Jim told me he could do it in one day, and it took him one day. He gave me an affordable price, and stuck to that price. He was clean in his workspace, no mess, and was respectful of the existing structure, like the hard wood floor. If you want something done right, for a great price, and in a timely manner, you'd be hard pressed to find someone better than Jim."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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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