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Top-Rated Contractors in Fair Lawn - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for EMILCO Construction, LLC
EMILCO Construction, LLC
4.9(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! Emile and his crews were complete professionals in all aspects of the project and relationship. We communicated frequently and stayed on schedule. His men arrived on time and were respectful, organized and always cleaned up at the end of the day. Their workmanship is beautiful. Emile kept me up-to-date daily on progress and had great suggestions. He managed my expectations from our first conversation and throughout the project. Overall I had a great experience and would not hesitate using him again."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+21

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
4.8(
167
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Built-Well to install new doors in our house. This involved work in nearly every room in the house, but Grant and his team moved quickly, working around our schedule, and kept everything spotless as they worked. We are so happy with the finished project and will absolutely hire Built-Well for future projects. We have worked with several contractors in the past, but none have come close to the professionalism and quality of their work! We can not recommend them enough!!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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BEX Contracting, Inc.
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bex is hands down the most capable and reliable contractor I've ever worked with. I have thrown all sorts of challenges at him in our new apartment, from removing a pocket door and converting it into a regular door, to fixing the wall and plumbing behind our washer/dryer and much more. He has met every challenge. He's also very courteous and careful. I can't recommend him enough!"
Manhattan Commercial Remodel
Manhattan Commercial Remodel
Manhattan Commercial Remodel
Manhattan Commercial Remodel
Manhattan Commercial Remodel

+29

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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You Break We Fix
4.3(
55
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect. No other words needed. On time. Polite. Professional. Worked like dogs all day. Knew exactly what they were getting themselves and how to get it done. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
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+48

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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CSZ Construction
4.6(
69
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the third and largest project that Cesar has done for me. He is without question the best contractor I have ever used. His tiling work is fantastic! He is Knowledgeable, Honest, Fair and completely trustworthy. We were away for long periods of time while he worked alone in our house. I won't even consider another contractor for any additional work that we would do in the future. We just did two bathrooms with him and they came out perfect. Cesar is an easy guy to work with and has a great work ethic. He's a first class, stand up guy!"
 ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
 PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Axia Contracting Corp.
Axia Contracting Corp.
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have had a lot of experience with contractors in the past for work in my house. I must say this was my best experience. The workers were on time each day as is Very important with my work schedule. Protective of non work areas , to and from the bathroom project. They completed the project on time. The work was exceptional. The (owner) contractor was in contact with me during the whole project in person and on the phone anytime I needed."
Copper Beach Renovations
Renovation
Copper Beach Renovations
Copper Beach Renovations
Copper Beach Renovations

+32

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"It went extremely well. They knew what they were doing. When something went wrong they took care of it. They were punctual. They showed up when they said they would. They were clean and didn't leave any trash. We were extremely pleased with them. The retaining wall 8 feet high and 90 ft long. I would highly recommend them."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Steadfast Carpentry LLC
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fair Lawn, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"When we bought our house we needed to completely replace the carpeting with laminate flooring before we could move in. Pat helped us get everything handled quickly and the floors came out looking great. He was very knowledgeable about the process and we will definitely be working with him again for other home improvement projects."
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+54

Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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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