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

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

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
Avatar for D Design Woodworking
D Design Woodworking
5.0(
16
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek and D Design Woodworking did an incredible job with my wife and I's table! He kept us updated throughout the entirety of the project and was very flexible regarding our wishes for the table. He went above and beyond in terms of his customer service, and did exceptional work. We would highly recommend him!!"
Response time6 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Santo is the ultimate professional when it comes to designing your home. As I have reviewed him TN the past his work is second to none. He initially did work on home that we loved and therefore asked him to do our upstairs. He painted, put in molding and wood flooring. He updated our master bath, he even replaced our doors to our bedroom with pocket doors. His woodwork mastery is just exceptional. He has given our home a look and feel that it didn't have before. We had carpet on our staircase and landings leading up stairs. We asked Santo to replace that with wood flooring Not only did he replace the flooring, he went with us to pick it out.My staircase hS become the focal part of our home. I can't tell you how many compliments we receive and the woodwork he did in the staircase and all points around it is exceptional. I would recommend Santo for any job you have. Simply Put: He is awesome!!! Kind Regards Very Happy in North Brunswick"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilber's Painting
4.7(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wilber's is excellent and went above and beyond what we contracted the company to do. Got three quotes from different vendors and Wilber's had the most competitive pricing. The job manager, Eric, was excellent at communicating about the work and steps needed to complete the job. Wilber's even helped to order the doors that they needed to install from a local vendor they recommended. You could not ask for more in terms of craftsmanship, communication, and consideration. For example, the workers even returned after the job to clean up an inconsiderate bird that treated my newly painted white house like a personal toilet. I would recommend the company to anyone in NJ looking to do work on their home."
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+30

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for JT Custom Woodwork, LLC
JT Custom Woodwork, LLC
4.9(
14
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Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh was professional, easy to work with, very communicative and did an amazing job designing and building custom bookshelves for us. He was able to seamlessly incorporate our existing crown molding to make the full wall bookshelves look as if they had been there for 100 years. We highly recommend JT Custom Woodwork and can't wait to use them again!"
Custom Desk & Cabinetry
Custom Desk & Cabinetry
Custom Refrigerator Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry & Microwave Cabinetry
Custom Banister

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Prime Wood Glass, LLC
Prime Wood Glass, LLC
5.0(
34
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Closet - Build

Serving Edison, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Needed to replace a shower door whose glass was tearing away from the frame. Prime Wood expeditiously came in and replaced with a more stable and modern frameless glass door and glass enclosure. They were professional and were able to make the replacement in under a week:) would highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
36 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

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good contractors are hard to find. I was pleasantly surprised and now a fan of Battlecat Brushworks LLC. From start to finish their team was Professional, Service Oriented, and very Tidy. Thank you for my new deck. I absolutely love it"
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Auditorium Project

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Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

It is common for a contractor to ask for a down payment before starting a project, especially for jobs that require purchasing materials and equipment or hiring a crew. The deposit amount can range from 10% to 50% of the total job cost. While a request for up to 50% is not unusual, a contractor should not ask for more than that, and you should never pay for a project in full before the work has begun. To protect yourself, always discuss payment terms before starting and have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Additionally, be sure to hire reputable contractors and check their licensing and insurance before the project begins.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

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