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Avatar for ETC Home Improvement
ETC Home Improvement
4.8(
227
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eddy's crew worked in stages to remove two walls, dispose of wallboard and other lumber trash, and replace a load-bearing wall with an LVL beam.  The removal and re-construction, adding the LVL beam took one day.  It passed the building inspection on the first inspection.  At the end of the day, the room was swept, dusted and the floor washed to remove wallboard dust.  During the work, the entire area was totally sealed in plastic sheeting so that no dust escaped to other parts of the house.  The second stage, installing wallboard and taping and spackling, took two days - the joint compound takes at least overnight to cure hard.  When complete, the walls and beam were smooth and looked great.  Again, after the work, each day, clean up was thorough, furniture in the room was dusted clean, and the finished job passed township building inspection.  Overall I am very pleased.  Eddy is honest, does what he says he will, has experienced tradesmen to do each part of the job, and charged reasonably - midway between the lowest and highest quotes i got for the job. I would definitely used ETC again."
Kitchen
Bathroom
Painting job
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Though the original start of the project was pushed out one day, work was done quickly the next day without sacrificing quality. Project completion including cleanup done in a day. They have all the materials needed and necessary safety equipments as they had to repair the siding from the third floor of the building."
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeMaster Construction
4.9(
51
)
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did the most incredible job and I am extremely satisfied! I am physically challenged and needed a walkway in the back yard to exercise. They understood what I needed and worked with me to get the best possible solution! The crew all worked flawlessly together. They took two days to finish the job. The first was the ground preparation and setting up the framing for the concrete. The second was to pour the concrete and finish off the job. Everyone knew exactly what to do to keep the concrete flowing from the truck to the back yard. One guy maned the truck, one guy worked the destination surface and two ran the wheelbarrows back and forth from the truck to the walkway! They put in great effort to keep my driveway and the street clear from residual concrete. I am extremely pleased with the work they did for the price they charged. They gave me an estimate and the final price was exactly the same! I highly recommend this service provider to all!!!"
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment

+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
380 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Complete Construction, LLC
4.8(
900
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam is the best person. This roofing company is very responsive to their customers. They have provided excellent work at our apt buildings, business and church building. Our family is very satisfied with their work and service. I would definitely highly recommend All Complete Construction for roof work."
Old Side Walk
Replacing Side walk
New Concrete Side Walk
New Steps
New Steps

+140

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise, LLC
4.9(
119
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+1 more

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very careful and professional job. Neat work. Not a speck of paint where it shouldn't be. Came exactly when they said they would. Moved furniture and belongings when needed, put things back, cleaned up perfectly. Polite, accommodating, thoroughly trustworthy. Intelligent ideas for solving unusual problems, no complaints when complications in the job arise. . Pleasant and polite people."
exterior deck (before)
exterior deck
House uplift
Metal Roof 1940s barn house
Barn house outcome

+41

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Dominion Construction
5.0(
37
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dominion Construction was both inexpensive and very responsive. They showed up when they said they would they did a beautiful job and I would recommend them for any of the roofing or trim work that you might need in your house."
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete

+132

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aztek Construction, LLC
4.7(
21
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Aztec for major repairs due to termite damage. They were prompt, professional, and easy to work with. They came in less than 10 days after we contacted them to FINISH the work. First, they evaluated the damage and walked me through the needed repairs which included placing three new steel support beams along with two main horizontal wood beams and several sistered beams. They were able to complete the work, once they started, in three days. At each step, I was informed of progress and there were no surprises (from my end). The work included everything from removing electrical wiring and then replacing it, pouring the new steel vertical support beams, affixing them solidly into my concrete floor, and then pacing the numerous horizontal beams. I could not recommend AZtec (and Greg!) more."
Clayton Termite Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Repair of Foundation

+2

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Elite Pro Construction, LLC
5.0(
50
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gerald did an exceptional job on the stucco and foundation work for my house. His craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism were top notch. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and he made the entire process smooth and stress free. I highly recommend Gerald to anyone looking for skilled and reliable workmanship."
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+32

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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