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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

"Eddie Costa and his ETC Home Improvement team are the only general contractors I will work with. I have used ETC many times over several years, and I am never disappointed. Eddie is my general contractor for several rentals and my home. He put a beautiful kitchen in a shore rental, does every aspect of the construction bringing in great plumbers and electricians, too. Eddie aligns his work and subcontractors so it goes fast. He brings in locally constructed kitchen cabinets that are beautiful. Eddie is just finishing a home office addition and master closet for me, and it turned out perfect. Finish carpentry by Carlos is amongst the best I have seen. I can’t say enough about how professional Ed is, and all the team he brings in. His prices are very reasonable for the quality you will get. For major projects, you will not have to hires anyone else, he has the best on his team. I recommend Eddie and ETC at the highest level."
Kitchen
Bathroom
Painting job
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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HomeMaster Construction
4.9(
50
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this company to replace my roof dumpster was delivered one day before they started the job. Very hard-working guys, they remove all shingles on a 20 square roof within 2h. unfortunately the plywood was bad and need it to be replaced these guys did something that no company would do it they removed all plywood did framing repair installed 5/8 plywood and charged me only for the cost of plywood. I give them 5 stars for the job that they did and i will never deal with any other company besides HomeMaster."
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment

+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
389 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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%
17 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

"The All Complete Construction guys are courteous and always professional. Their quality of work to brick chimney build exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend them for any brick chimney build."
Old Side Walk
Replacing Side walk
New Concrete Side Walk
New Steps
New Steps

+140

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise, LLC
4.8(
113
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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

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had such a wonderful experience working with Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise. I called for a quote and received a return call from the owner ( Eric ) within hours. Within a day he came to review the scope of work, gave me a written proposal, and a start and finish date. Everything was done as promised, on time and for the agreed upon price. He and his staff are always on time, very polite and honest. Eric does work to his standard which honestly was higher than my expectation. In addition, he offered to return after the carpenters were done to handle any touch ups. I cannot think of a negative thing to say with regards to my experience with this company and have already recommended them to friends and family."
exterior deck (before)
exterior deck
House uplift
Metal Roof 1940s barn house
Barn house outcome

+41

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by98%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

With almost 15 years of experience We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\nhttps://dominionconstruction-nj.com/\nEnglish and Spanish Available \n\nSenior Citizen, Military Veteran and First Responder Discounts Available - Inquire Within \n\nDeposits May Be Required - Inquire Within \n\nAccepts Cash, Checks & Zelle, credit cards etc

Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete

+132

5 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

We specialize in concrete, structural, masonry and termite damage, cracked basement walls and foundations, support beams and columns, damaged floor joists, sill plates and all structural framing. \n\nWe provide fast service! All work is performed by professional craftsman whose main goal is customer satisfaction. \n\nVisit http://www.aztekrepair.com/ or call us today at 856-979-3484 or email [email protected] for your free estimate and be our next safe and sound customer.

Clayton Termite Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Repair of Foundation

+2

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Lenny's Home Improvements
4.9(
58
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lenny replaced 8 interior doors and then had to tear apart and relevel a very out-of-level door jam for me and repair the whole door frame. He also helped me with the repair of an old sliding screen door. He is extremely knowledgeable, competent, and on-time. his work was excellent and he cleaned up all the work areas when he completed work each day."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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