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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 Highland Park, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"I want to tell you of the great experience I had with J&J Elite Carpentry. The relationship with them started with the owner Jose Lugo. We had to replace two old staircases that were falling off the wall and also to install hardwood floors in a foyer at the bottom of one of the staircases. After looking over the whole job and taking measurements Jose assured us that the job we needed and wanted could be done. This was important to us because the house is very old and you can imagine that it is not easy to work in old homes. Joseâ s team had to create a staircase around an old sewer pipe in the basement, it was a tricky job and they did a great job of creating a solid staircase to incorporate the pipe - they created the staircase on site. Leo, the head carpenter, ensured that the crew did a good job throughout. Any issues or concerns we had were taken care of. The project ran two days longer than we all expected but that was necessary and they did a beautiful job. Jose was attentive to what was going on and stopped by to see how the work was coming along - he was very pleasant to work with. They stand by their work and that is extremely important. And they cleaned up everything before they left. They did an excellent job - we are happy. We highly recommend J&J Elite Carpentry for your staircases and hardwood floors."
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 Piscataway
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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D's Fencing, LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Highland Park, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At D's Fencing, LLC we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction. With attention to detail and a commitment to our clients you won't be disappointed. Call today and set an appointment!

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Chain Link Fences
Chain Link Fences
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum Fence

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Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Highland Park, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

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"He was good. Meticulous contractor, knew what he was doing. Reliable, showed up everyday. Has 30 yrs of experience. Brought full workshop with him in his truck. Excellent from rough to finish carpentry."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Dominion Construction
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Highland Park, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With almost 15 years of experience We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \n \nhttps://dominionconstruction-nj.com/ \nEnglish and Spanish Available \n \nSenior Citizen, Military Veteran and First Responder Discounts Available - Inquire Within \n \nDeposits May Be Required - Inquire Within \n \nAccepts Cash, Checks & Zelle, credit cards etc

Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete

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Glass by Ro
5.0(
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Highland Park, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The glass in the bedroom window came off the frame . It was going to fall off. Rolando came the same day and fix the window. Huge stress off my shoulders. That the glass didn’t fall and break in pieces."
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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