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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

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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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dominion Construction
5.0(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

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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

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeMaster Construction
4.9(
51
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used this company to do my backyard, rhey did great 1800sq of pavers with they new base and 130F retaining wall 4F height. Pavers look great wall seems very solid ypu cant go wrong hiring this company highly recomended"
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment

+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
382 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

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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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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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Best Choice General Construction
4.9(
28
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beware of your choices when selecting contractors. This company did not deliver what they promised originally and did not send the right professional to repair my steps and install the railings. After numerous phone calls and text messages to the contractor, he finally responded to my needs by showing up to the job and repairing the steps and loose railings himself."
Bluestone Patio
Our Work
Chimney
Our Work
Steps

+35

Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

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