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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 Kenilworth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

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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+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 Kenilworth, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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 Profine Construction
Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kenilworth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Though the original start of the project was pushed out one day, work was done quickly the next day without sacrificing quality. Project completion including cleanup done in a day. They have all the materials needed and necessary safety equipments as they had to repair the siding from the third floor of the building."
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rite-Way Home Improvements
Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
49
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kenilworth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
240 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JNA General Contractor LLC
JNA General Contractor LLC
4.9(
38
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kenilworth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Super punctual

"This company did an excellent job with a reasonable price. The crew is very professional and the job was done quickly and effective! I would recommend this company the JNA Painter Contractor to everyone who needs a job done right and on time. It really worth every penny spent!!"
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+67

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Supreme Pro Construction
Supreme Pro Construction
5.0(
108
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kenilworth, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for GST carpentry
GST carpentry
5.0(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Kenilworth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job performed at my residence by GST Carpentry was precise and completed in a timely fashion. Lester is very professional and easy to work with, he took care of every detail from beginning to end. Lester also ensured that the site was left clean and free from any debris upon completion. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for top-notch service at a good price."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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