"Lindholm carpentry is the best. The price was great compared to the other estimates I received. Their work was impeccable. They were here when they said they would be here. Customer service was terrific. The deck turned out wonderful it’s beautiful. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. words can’t describe how happy I am. I would recommend them to anybody who needs a carpenter."
"Spends time prior to the job speaking with the client and listening, makes recommendations, provides alternatives to any installation. Strong degree of professionalism. His pricing is reflective of the job. He's done a lot of work in woods landing adult community."
"I am delighted with the work done. He was professional, fairly priced, quick and cleaned up after himself.
I would and will call him without question the next time my hundred year old house needs repairs again."
"Everyone worked very hard to complete the siding on my house in less than 2 days Mike answered any questions I had about the project and explained everything into detail"
"This husband and wife are a Dream Team in Cape May County. I had a few pressing items I needed repaired before renters came into the property. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and thorough. Can’t recommend them enough-definitely will use them again. 5 STARS!!"
"I moved from NY to Brick NJ and I was in need of flooring . Vince was so easy to work with as the process from ordering measuring and scheduling to the installation was so seamless. I had a problem with the delivery he rearranged his schedule to work out a new date that worked on my time line. I am so pleased with his professional and his team that I work recommend him to my family and friends."
"609 Renovations was very responsive to my request for an estimate of the job and showed up exactly when they confirmed they would. I was extremely satisfied with the quality of their work and happy with the price. I highly recommend using them!"
Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.
While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.
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.
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.
Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.
The Avalon, NJ homeowners’ guide to carpentry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When you’re tackling a project or hiring a contractor, it’s helpful to know key carpentry terms. From end grain to dovetail joints, here’s a complete list.
