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Avatar for Wilber's Painting
Wilber's Painting
4.7(
384
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As it happens, Wilber's Painting has skilled carpenters on staff who are competent, experienced, and committed to old world craftsmanship. Our good fortune was getting Maynor, a highly talented carpenter, who constructed and installed the door, which is quite attractive. The installation was tricky because the 90 year-old frame was not perfectly squared but he managed to get the right fit. Mahogany was used for the door frame and safety glass for the insert. I opted not to have a screen insert, so the glass is a permanent fixture."
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+30

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
4.8(
203
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New siding and reconstruction of a front porch. this is the second time I have used this company they do a wonderful job they are courteous very professional and my neighbors complimented me on the job that was performed I would absolutely recommend them to all people who are looking for quality work . It was truly a pleasure dealing with this company ."
FLOORING
Remodel basements
Bathroom renovation
KITCHEN REMODEL
Decks

+151

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When first meeting them, I was very impressed. I had to have work done on my shed. New roof, frame and a ramp. They never criticized that it was a small job. They gave me a great price and came to do the job as promised two days after meeting them. They (Tony, Eric and Jimmy) are perfectionists and came on time. They cleaned up so good, you wouldn t even have known there was work done. HIGHLY RECOMMEND them. I actually took extra business cards to recommend them to my neighbors and friends. They are my contractors for life!!"
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Supreme Pro Construction
Supreme Pro Construction
5.0(
108
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are the real deal. They know how to build deck, I guess have been doing it for 20 years according to the sales person. It shows and we had a great experience during the renovation of our backyard."
Deck Project
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck Remodeling

+47

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Total Quality Construction Solutions
5.0(
44
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marco and his team just completed building a deck for my townhouse, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Marco provided a variety of material and color samples to choose from, making the selection process easy. The crew worked efficiently, finished the project quickly, and made sure to clean up thoroughly at the end of each day. I would highly recommend Total Quality Contracting if you are considering adding a deck or other home improvements, you wont be disappointed!"
Deck second floor
wood deck reparation
porch inovation
deck for pool
deck for pool

+158

Response time6 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Top Pros Construction LLC
4.9(
63
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I never thought I would ever write a positive review with contractors. Top Pros completely replaced my old wood deck with composite. The detail and customization of the job was impeccable. As a customer who pays extra attention to minor details I can honestly write this to say thank you to Eric for building my deck, he used quality materials even new wood to drop a dumpster on my driveway was shocking. Eric was always on time, went beyond my expectations and always backed up his work. Don't think twice hire Top Pros it will be hard to find the friendliest, amazing prices and quality work from a local contractor. This is a real review from a real customer who is never 100% satisfied!"
Roofing
Roofing
Framing
Roof repair
Chimney flashing

+3

Response time4 hrs
155 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Glass by Ro
5.0(
80
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and really knew what they were doing.I had broken a large window that was a built in frame and he knew exactly what to do.He got back to me right away and got the job done within a few days. Would definitely use him again.Very reasonable prices!"
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair

+1

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeMaster Construction
4.9(
51
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

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 time12 hrs
Response rate92%
398 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The cost to install a bow window can range from $1,500 to $15,000, with a national average of $3,900. The total price includes materials, which can cost between $1,200 and over $14,000, and labor, which typically adds $300 to $1,900. Several factors influence the final cost, including the window's size and frame material. For example, vinyl frames are the most budget-friendly option, while wood frames are more expensive. Custom features or energy-efficient upgrades will also increase the price. For comparison, a bay window installation typically costs between $1,000 and $7,000.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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