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603 Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Danville, 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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Torin Soares Contracting
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Danville, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had demo of Jacuzzi bathtub and install of walk in shower. Work was done quickly and very happy with the final results. Also hired to build a feed and tack shed for horses. Love it! Poured concrete floor and added on to current barn. Looks great."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
ESP Remodeling
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Danville, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tiago did a great job building a custom madeà  wood cabinet for my new linear fireplace, He was extremely conscientious and courteous. He provided a fair price and fantastic workmanship I would recommend Tiago for any carpentry or remodelingà  job big or small.à   It was money well spent"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Remodel or Renew Home Improvement
4.6(
295
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Danville, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with building our deck. They were quick to set up initial meetings, and spent a lot of time with us reviewing designs and options. Building went quickly and smoothly, and they were quick to respond to any questions and concerns. We are beyond pleased with our new deck, they did such a beautiful job."
Decks
Farmers Porch
Deck
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
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Kelleher General Contracting
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Danville, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike answered my post quickly, was easy to negotiate a good deal with, and got the job done efficiently and right within the time frame he estimated. Iâ d hire Kelleher Exteriors for another project."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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