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Avatar for J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"I cannot sing the praises of Jose and his team enough. I purchased a new home that had carpeting everywhere and hired J & J Elite Carpentry Inc to replace with wood floors. They did an AMAZING job as you can see from the pictures. J&J even took care of replacing a few closet doors. Jose and his team are very friendly, knowledgable, patient, responsive, on time and professional. They communicate and are transparent with you every step of the way and get the job done with such great detail and care. They also specialize in other areas so I plan to hire them for other home repair needs."
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+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wilber's Painting
4.7(
384
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were extremely happy having Wilber's Painting to do the work. The staffs are courteous, the carpenters and painters are very professional and take the time to make sure everything is done correctly and to the highest level. For the paint job it is just superb. They finished it much faster than I expected but still looks fantastic, and definitely way much better than I do it myself. Also I am glad they used primers and paints that don't have a strong smell as we were living in the house while the work was being performed. Now we are considering to have the exterior to be painted as well, and for sure we will hire Wilber's Painting."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ETC Home Improvement
4.8(
227
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
46
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"We are beyond happy with our new deck from Riteway Home Improvement! The craftsmanship is absolutely beautiful, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. Huge thank you to the team"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
182 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

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Warranties offered

"Mr. Santo Fiorino improved the quality of my home by reinstalling two exterior doors making use of proper technique to install rot-proof door frames. He improved the weather-proofing of my doors and windows. He finished the job installing Azek composite and aluminum trim. Santo's knowledge and experience is a huge asset when challenges present themselves. Santo brings enthusiasm and commitment to the job every day. He goes the extra mile to please his customer."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeMaster Construction
4.9(
50
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"I hired this company to replace my roof dumpster was delivered one day before they started the job. Very hard-working guys, they remove all shingles on a 20 square roof within 2h. unfortunately the plywood was bad and need it to be replaced these guys did something that no company would do it they removed all plywood did framing repair installed 5/8 plywood and charged me only for the cost of plywood. I give them 5 stars for the job that they did and i will never deal with any other company besides HomeMaster."
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment

+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
390 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Profine Construction
4.7(
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced missing siding and painted foundation: Eric was very prompt in responding to my request for a quote. He came to my house on a Sunday to give me an estimate and was extremely flexible with working within my time frame. His price was very reasonable and fair. He would check in with me as the job progressed to review what had been done to ensure I was happy with the work. He and his team were very polite, friendly and eager to make sure we were pleased with the job. I would definitely use them again."
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Battlecat Brushworks, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"I found Battlecat in Home Advisor. I am so happy that I hired them to build my deck! The team was so professional and courteous! They spent the time helping me with all of the requirements needed from the township. They were even here in the pouring rain to take measurements so the project would stay on calendar! The building team spent the time going through all of the plans and measurements-making sure that each inch of deck was level and precise! And their price was very reasonable and quite competitive! I would highly recommend Battlecat for any home design or renovation project!! I have every intention of hiring them when Iâ m ready to renovate my bathrooms!! Thank you Battlecat team-I love my new deck!!"
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Auditorium Project

+167

Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
4.5(
514
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Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Our carpenter was prompt, courteous and very neat. He did exactly what he said he would and his estimate was almost spot on. The work took place over a couple of days and scheduling was very easy even during their busy time"
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Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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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