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Tim Gagnon Frame to Finish
4.7(
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Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Very quality conscientious. Very professional and quiet a great carpenter. He tackled 2 separate jobs for me and will do 2 more jobs for me in the spring. Tim is the one people should hire if they want precision and quality. Tim will b doing all my work from now on."
closet
mantel living room
stairs and entertainment center
new mantel
new bedroom

+22

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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603 Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"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!!"
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P Jordan Construction LLC
4.7(
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Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"Very efficient and detail oriented! I had a vision of how I wanted the design to look and Parker was able to bring the idea to life. I highly recommend P Jordan Construction and will be using them again in the future."
Rot repair
Built in fireplace
3 season addition
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
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Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Freedom Framing and More, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"I had a great experience with Freedom Framing! Matthew was very easy to work with and did a great job for a great price! Matthew is not only a great carpenter he is a very good project manager, ensuring the supporting contractors needed to complete the work arrived on time and performed top quality work. I would strongly recommend him for any construction work needed. I will be calling Matthew for the next project on my list! Excellent job Matthew! Thank you very much!"
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+34

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
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Fournier’s Home Services
4.5(
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Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tristan was fantastic! He handled several small jobs for me, including replacing some interior doors, mounting my TV and a large shelf on the wall, plus various other tasks. He did excellent work on everything, and his prices were very fair. He was always on time, professional, polite, and left the area spotless after every visit. I would definitely hire him again without hesitation."
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DCL Construction
5.0(
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Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bob was amazing throughout the entire project. Was very knowledgeable about everything we requested and helped with the planning process from beginning to end. Gave extremely realistic cost and timeframe. Was extremely professional the entire time and always made sure to clean up and it never felt like we were in the middle of a “construction sight”! We were so happy with his work that we are planning more projects. I would not have any hesitation in recommending Bob for a project. You won’t regret it!!!"
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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

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