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Avatar for Fabiano's Construction
Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano was a pleasure to work with. He was punctual when showing up to provide an estimate and to the project itself. He gave me accurate time lines and updates in real time when fixing my deck. After comparing 4 other contractors to replace my deck, Fabiano gave the best quote with no surprises and the estimate was spot on! I would absolutely recommend Fabiano for your next project"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZZeo's Home Renovations
4.9(
121
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were excellent contractors. Changes that came up during the project were handled efficiently and they offered sound advice and opinions. Prices were fair and they kept in contact."
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Daniel Robert Remodeling
4.8(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wonderful, attentive to my needs, and truly cares about how they could help me. Aimee is the best bathroom remodel manager a company could ask for. Local crew, improving the neighborhood. 5/5"
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JWL Construction
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional presentation. Clean work spaces. Timely work schedule. Constant progress. Beautiful outcome. I've referred JWL at least 4 times. Just invited them back for spring tune up on some things at my home. Extremely pleased."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nany Construction LLC.
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Yes, the job was done beautiful. He was very professional and definitely has the skills and knowledge as a general contractor. He kept me informed and contacted immediately if there were any issues. I highly recommend this company for any home improvement projects."
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JMD Builders LLC.
4.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"They did an outstanding job!! Very professional and friendly and they worked clean. They asked me questions about placement of the sink and faucets and then they double checked just to make sure it was done the way I had asked. I will definitely be hiring them again!!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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N. A. Russo Corp.
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Russo Homes has been proudly serving the tri-state area for over 30 years, Russo Homes has provided nothing but quality homes delivered on time with a stress free experience. As a family owned company we take pride in customer satisfaction and offering a more personalized experience that other homebuilders may not be able to offer. With unmatched experience and award winning custom home designs, we dedicate ourselves to providing one of a kind, fully customizable homes. Team with Russo Homes and you're guaranteed to create the dream home you've been waiting for.

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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