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Avatar for Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
5.0(
11
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+1 more

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From our very first inquiry phone call, Adam was professional, friendly, and able to clearly explain the work in layman's terms — which we really appreciated. He was punctual for every meeting, extremely respectful of our time, and very communicative throughout the entire process. We had a short window to get the work done, and Adam and his team completed everything quickly, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. The quality of their work and the smoothness of the whole experience truly exceeded our expectations. We're planning more renovations around our home and will absolutely be hiring Adam and his team again. Highly recommend Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks."
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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Horsman Builders
4.3(
23
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Carport (Wood) - BuildCloset - Build

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and his team were fantastic. We planned for a significant renovation including several structural elements, carpentry, electrical, and siding and Horsman Builders delivered. Tim was a reliable communicator and addressed our questions in a timely manner. We replaced an entire roof, added walls, doorways, re-did a deck and covered porch, replaced doors, replaced siding, and added new outlets- to name a few. We felt like we could really trust Tim and plan to work with him again in the future."
General Remodeling Project
General Remodeling Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+4

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Griffin Ridge Builders, LLC
5.0(
14
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My experience with Griffin Ridge Builders was excellent, Benjamin Shaw , the Owner is a hands on professional with excellent work ethic, effective communication skills, commitment to quality, exemplary time management skills. Griffin Ridge Builders successfully met all of their commitments and more any and all changes were discussed in advance with me the customer. I would recommend Griffin Ridge Builders to anyone needing a large or small construction or renovation project. All who have seem the completed project were extremely impressed ! Marlon S. Frink"
Bathroom Remodel
Finished Garage
Finished Kitchen
Studio Apartment Reno
Rustic Multi-Room Reno

+55

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boyd Building
5.0(
17
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Boyd Builders. My sunroom and deck were coming away from the house. Shawn jacked up both replaced footings, posts and drain pipes. Budget was clear from the start. He is professional and exceptional in his work. I have already recommended him to friends."
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer

+80

Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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True North Contracting
4.4(
96
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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"True North Contracting is very attentive to my requests, does outstanding work, cleans up their worksite, have a great attitude and no foul language. I am very happy with my new bathroom. I would hire them for another project and I may."
Roof
Kitchen Reno
Finish
Ready for Grout
 Finished

+66

Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Many modern homes have soffits, but older ones don’t, and you may be wondering why. Older homes have eaves that extend further beyond the home and help to circulate air, negating the need for a soffit. This style of building has faded away, therefore, modern homes need separate soffit installation. Modern soffits are more efficient than this older style and require less material to construct, saving homeowners money.

While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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