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NP Carpentry
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick was initially here to install cat doors for me. Then I threw a bunch of other jobs his way and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do! I even had a pretty complex carpentry job his way that he approached with creativity and precision. It was exactly what I was hoping for! I will definitely be using NP Carpentry for future home maintenance and upgrades."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Adam to convert our single-car garage into a bonus room (framing, drywall, electrical, flooring, moved a gas line, rerouted the hose spigot, and replaced the garage door with a slider). The quality is fantastic. I’d recommend him to anyone. What really stood out: Adam cared about the details. I had a rough vision, but when we hit decisions I hadn’t thought through, he’d flag it and, if I didn’t have a strong preference, steer me toward the right choice. He had a real vision for how it should look, not just doing the bare minimum or blindly following directions. The other thing was how clean he and any of his crew kept their workspace. This didn't actually matter since they were in a garage we weren't using, but every day it was immaculate, and all the material scraps were removed. Hire Adam because he delivers excellent workmanship, sweats the details, and helps you make smart decisions along the way. Plus, he runs a clean, organized job site."
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.
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boyd Building
5.0(
17
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Shawn/Boyd Building to complete an addition that included a new half bath and expansion of existing bathroom. Shawn displayed incredible craftsmanship while satisfying our creative ideas - including relatively complicated carpentry and unique designs. I would (and have) recommend Boyd Building to anyone looking for work done on their home."
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Stone veneer

+80

Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Aubrey & Son Home Improvement
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Big thank you to Bo and his crew for building us and awesome deck and front stairs..great craftsmanship attention to detail overall we are very happy"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Kelleher General Contracting
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dover, 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%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Revive Roofing & Siding LLC
4.5(
44
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessWindow Frame - Repair+1 more

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keith Jordan and his crew did a great job installing our siding. They paid attention to all the little details. Keith went above and beyond to help fix a problem that was discovered during installation. Would definitely recommend for future jobs."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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.

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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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