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Avatar for Profine Construction
Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Annandale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Top Pros Construction LLC
4.9(
65
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Annandale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast quote, fast response, very hard-working, and super clean up after. Very polite, and they finished the job on time and fast. They inspected, and cleared debris, leaves, and dirt off 3 industrial building roofs and cleaned up all the mess. Communicate every step of the process. Job did 2 days after quote."
Roofing
Roofing
Framing
Roof repair
Chimney flashing

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
144 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 Annandale, 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%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dominion Construction
5.0(
37
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Annandale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim offered a very reasonable price, arrived promptly and he and his team were so nice and did a terrific job cleaning my gutters and downspouts. I've had my gutters cleaned many times and this is by far my very best experience. In moving forward, Dominion Construction will be my go to. Very please with their work and excited to learn about such a great company!"
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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White House Contractor, LLC
5.0(
48
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Annandale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so very happy with this contractor and highly recommend him! He was kind, professional and did an excellent job!!! If I ever need more work done, I would surely call White House Contractor, LLC!"
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC

+19

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Uprise Construction LLC
5.0(
262
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Annandale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing deck transformation. I recently had Uprise Constructjon build a deck for my home and I couldnt be happier with the results. From the very first consult Iggy was professional tborough and knowledgeable. They took time to understand my vision for the space and provided great suggestio to make it better."
New roof installed
Roof replacement
Roofing, siding, porch
New Roof
New sheathing

+44

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A1 Loyalty Construction LLC
4.9(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Annandale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used A1 Loyalty Construction to fix our siding on one side of our house. Cesar and his team were amazing! Explained every step, worked with us while we replaced windows on that side also and were very professional and attentive. They did a great job taking down our siding and putting everything back up, even power washed that side! Definitely calling them up again once we are ready to do other work along with masonry work. A+++"
Asphalt roof shingles replacement
Asphalt roof shingles replacement
Stairs stucco and paint
Stairs stucco and paint
stairs

+122

Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Jocema Home Improvement
4.8(
70
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Annandale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our roofing and siding and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

Projects
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Best Choice General Construction
4.9(
28
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Annandale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They work quickly. Reasonable price. Cleaned up afterwards. I've searched for over a year for a trustworthy, highly skilled contractor to do this work. I'm delighted with the results."
Bluestone Patio
Our Work
Chimney
Our Work
Steps

+35

Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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