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Top-Rated Carpenters in Lafayette - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
5.0(
126
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich knew we needed it done before a home inspection later in week and came promptly to give us an estimate and then do the job quickly. He was very responsive, came when he said and did a good job. Would definitely recommend -
Used him last year to power wash our vinyl siding and had equally positive experience and would not hesitate to use again
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Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Dominion Construction
Dominion Construction
5.0(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim was prompt, professional & listened to my questions and answered my questions patiently. His knowledge of materials and costs helped me get this project done well & in my spending plan too. My decks are now in great shape, look better than they have for some time, since Dominion’s very skilled crew replaced worn decking and stained the deck and railings. Our family can really enjoy this special part of our home for years to come now!"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pro Master Construction NJ, LLC
Pro Master Construction NJ, LLC
5.0(
130
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Pro Master Construction fix some damaged siding on my house, and the experience was outstanding. They used top-quality materials and paid close attention to every detail. My home looks rejuvenated thanks to their excellent work.Thanks to Pro Master Construction."
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+71

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
130 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
5.0(
50
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so very happy with this contractor and highly recommend him! He was kind, professional and did an excellent job!!! If I ever need more work done, I would surely call White House Contractor, LLC!"
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC

+19

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Uprise Construction LLC
Uprise Construction LLC
5.0(
263
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Look no further than Uprise construction. They are a family owned business that takes pride in their work, and they are interested in helping you and solving your problems in the most efficient and helpful way!! Iggy and crew are tops!!"
New roof installed
Roof replacement
Roofing, siding, porch
New Roof
New sheathing

+44

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Steel Penn
4.6(
237
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was an involved project, involving both the deck and fence replacement, which Steel Penn did, in coordination with a second contractor who installed a paving stone porch underneath the deck. Since that work had to be done after the demolition of the original deck, the work of the two had to be coordinated. The other contractor did not quite adhere to the schedule, and that held up the project overall a bit, but Steel Penn folks were willing to reschedule the various parts of their work, so the net effect was smaller than it might have been. We are very pleased with the new deck. They did a great job, and left a very clean worksite. One of our neighbors is already planning to call them!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Pro Line Construction, LLC
Pro Line Construction, LLC
4.7(
479
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received 3 roofing estimates, but Pro line was the only to thoroughly understand the full scope of the project (water infiltration into the basement) and recommend all of the correct fixes (repair/replace 2 gutters, add valley flashing at roof/wall intersection, replace building paper on wall below and replace flashing at wall/porch intersection to divert water away from foundation). Both other companies just offered band-aid solutions to the gutters and/or tried to up-sell replacing gutters that were not involved in the basement leak. Pro line's work was completed all in one day and has not leaked since. We just had the first heavy rain since the work was completed and the basement remained dry. We're very happy with their work and will keep them in mind for any future roofing or chimney work we might need!"
Skylight repair
Skylight repair
Rebuild new chimney foundation up
ROOFING
new roof

+313

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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