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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Bridgeport, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Fabiano's Construction. Our experience with him was fantastic from beginning to end. The project was to restore and replace the exterior window frames of our 1830 Trinity. The previous owners had installed new windows on the inside but left the old ones outside for beauty. Many of these old windows were completely rotten at the bottom, barely holding the small panes of glass together. We got three estimates. One builder wanted to replace the old windows with a second set of new ones. Another was going to patch them up with wood filler. Fabiano was the only one who was willing to actually restore them, using green wood for the parts that were beyond salvaging. It was precision carpentry work requiring problem-solving ingenuity. The new frames and sills are green wood plus Azek (PVC), so they should last forever. Although more major restoration was necessary than foreseen, Fabiano and his crew—his son Will and assistant Simon—still finished the job in the predicted time. They were careful, focused, hard-working, and also really nice, honest people. It was a pleasure to meet them, and the result is a stunning improvement to our house both inside and out. Fabiano is responsive and friendly, an expert who takes pride in his work. Incredibly, his price was the lowest the three. We plan to hire him for another project."
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project

+23

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Wekz Multiservice LLc
5.0(
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Serving Bridgeport, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willie did the work we needed very efficiently, professionally and with expert understanding of our needs. We would recommend Willie to any friend or family member who would need home repairs, and would definitely use your company again in the future. Thank you, Rose and Milt Fredericks"
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+45

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Aztek Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Bridgeport, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am VERY happy with the work that Aztek Enterprises did for me. Everything looks great! Pat Bowen was such a pleasure to speak with and made the whole process easy. He also gave me a great price for the work that needed to be done. Everyone that came to my home was professional and courteous. I will defiantly call Aztek enterprises again in the future and I highly recommend them if you need work done in your home. Thanks guys!!!"
Clayton Termite Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Repair of Foundation

+2

Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Israel & Xavier’s Services
4.9(
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Serving Bridgeport, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My contractor came to my home, and the first thing I noticed was his genuine care and passion for getting the job done while making sure the family was comfortable during the process. The dedication and precision in completing the job proved to be successful. I recommend this company whenever someone needs work done at their home. You can trust your family’s most prized possession—your home—to Israel's hands."
Update bedroom
Remove falling tree
Carpet removal
Moving gym equipment
Handyman Services Project

+40

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Great Group Home Improvement, LLC
4.7(
50
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Serving Bridgeport, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Sam from great group decking to build my deck and it was the best decision and investment on my deck. My deck increased the value of my house drastically ? highly recommended. These guys work so hard and they don?t get tired. They cleaned out and left the place better than it was . I am extremely satisfied."
Roof Replacement
Roof Installation
Custom Deck build
Chimney
Deck

+15

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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SRA Home Products
4.1(
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Serving Bridgeport, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not be happier with my new enclosed porch! Mike came out in 11/21 and described options, took measurements and gave me an estimate and financing options to enclose an existing side porch for a 3-season room that had a concrete floor, roof and 4 posts. I was told that the project would take about 3 weeks and would begin in March. Everything was spot on! The completed project has aluminum framing, two steel doors, and vinyl floor. Everybody who's seen it says it's gorgeous! I am very satisfied."
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+39

Response time1 day
535 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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