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Avatar for J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
4.6(
342
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J&J Carpentry has exceeded my expectations. They have shown professionalism throughout the whole project. They have done an amazing job with replacing my stairs and rails. Their work is pretty neat and they Take the time to cleanup the work area before they leave."
 12
 Warren
 Piscataway
East Rutherford
 11

+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilber's Painting
Wilber's Painting
4.7(
385
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Wilburs did an excellent job on my floors and walls. I worked with Danny Salas and his crews and they did a fantastic job. My home had textured walls on the first floor and stairway. Wilburs skim-coated all the walls and repainted. They did a great job; you can’t tell that the walls are not the original surface! They also replaced the crown molding in all the 1st floor rooms. Danny was very helpful in deciding on the size of the crown molding and the end result looks great. Wilburs also redid the hardwood floors and stairs by sanding, staining and putting on polyurethane. They did a great job. The crews were professional yet friendly and they cleanup up after themselves really well. Everything they did turned out great and the pricing was very competitive!"
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+30

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for ETC Home Improvement
ETC Home Improvement
4.8(
227
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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. The crew cut (painted the corners and trim line) each room with a small brush before they rolled on the paint. I have hired four painters this year and ETC is the only one I would hire again."
Kitchen
Bathroom
Painting job
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service
Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service
4.7(
537
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"Summary: Bryan did an excellent job building a metal roof over an existing concrete slab in my backyard. I am very happy with the work that he did. In fact I have received compliments from three different neighbors, including one that I had never met before but saw the work being done from the street and wanted to take a look because he wanted to do something similar with his home. I have already recommended him to a friend, who decided to go with Bryan for a project. And I would hire Bryan again for future work. More Detailed Review: I have an existing concrete slab in my backyard that I wanted to build a roof over. Bryan was one of four contractors I interviewed for the project. I decided to go with Bryan because I liked that he was very straight forward and I felt his quote was fair and reasonable. My township requires that either the homeowner submit drawings for the project or that an architect be hired. I am not an engineer and I have never worked construction before. Although all of the contractors recommended that I submit my own drawings because it was a straightforward project and I could save myself several hundred dollars, Bryan was the only one that offered to help me with them, which he did. And this was before I even agreed to hire him. As a new homeowner and somebody who has heard one too many stories of home improvement projects gone wrong, I appreciated the fact that Bryan was very patient and always answered any questions or concerns that I had. In addition, I was always able to get a hold of him by phone or email. And once work had begun, he checked in with me at different stages of the project to make sure that I was satisfied with the progress so far. The start date was delayed a couple of times because of all the bad weather that we had. However, Bryan was very good about keeping me informed during this time and I was always able to get a hold of him when I wanted an update on things. When the project did begin, I was very pleased with how smoothly the work progressed and how everything was completed in a timely fashion. The footings were dug and inspected within a couple of days. Once the footings passed inspection, the frame was put up several days later. After the framing passed inspection, the roof was built and the trim was quickly put up. It is clear that when you hire Bryan to do a job, your project is his priority until it is completed. And I was pleased with how his crew kept the work area clean and professional every day after the day was done. As I mentioned, two of my immediate neighbors saw the work that had been done and were very complimentary of it. This includes my neighbor who has personally done a lot of home renovations on his own house. I also had a neighbor from the next street over stop by and ask to take a look at the work (at this time only the frame had been built) because he wanted to do something similar in his backyard. He was also very impressed with the quality of the work. I am very happy with the work that Bryan did and how professional and reliable he was during the whole process. And I highly recommend him."
Bathtub and wall
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeled bathroom
Staircase remodel
Basement Door

+377

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
30
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went really really good. I have an old house. It was built in the 1700's. Santo is a master carpenter and did a great job. The kitchen, the cabinets, sheetrock, spackling, woodwork, moulding, maple floors,were all done professionally and came out great. He worked very patiently with me and my wife. I would use him again and recommend his service. I already plan on using him on my next project, just saving money."
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+41

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Battlecat Brushworks, LLC
Battlecat Brushworks, LLC
4.9(
54
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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!!"
Auditorium Project
Auditorium Project
Auditorium Project
Auditorium Project
Auditorium Project

+167

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Rite-Way Home Improvements
Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
49
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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%
227 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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.

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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