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Touched by God Carpenters, LLC
4.7(
92
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Serving Middletown, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Touched by God is a very professional business with highly skilled carpenters. The work they did to install custom molding, trim, door casings, and picture frames really transformed our home. What was a 20 year old home is now a beautifully updated home. Diego and his team really worked with us to achieve everything we wanted and then some â - all within committed timeframes."
Shadow Boxes
Shadow Boxes
Shadow Boxes
Custom Window Boxes
Moldings,window boxes,shadow boxes

+115

Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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ETC Home Improvement
4.8(
227
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Serving Middletown, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eddie Costa and his ETC Home Improvement team are the only general contractors I will work with. I have used ETC many times over several years, and I am never disappointed. Eddie is my general contractor for several rentals and my home. He put a beautiful kitchen in a shore rental, does every aspect of the construction bringing in great plumbers and electricians, too. Eddie aligns his work and subcontractors so it goes fast. He brings in locally constructed kitchen cabinets that are beautiful. Eddie is just finishing a home office addition and master closet for me, and it turned out perfect. Finish carpentry by Carlos is amongst the best I have seen. I can’t say enough about how professional Ed is, and all the team he brings in. His prices are very reasonable for the quality you will get. For major projects, you will not have to hires anyone else, he has the best on his team. I recommend Eddie and ETC at the highest level."
Kitchen
Bathroom
Painting job
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
James Div 6
4.7(
17
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Serving Middletown, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

With over 40 years of experience, our customers have come to know and trust James Div 6. Our core values of integrity, reliability and innovation are integral to delivering a superior customer experience. We take ownership of the issues and understand our responsibility and commitment to clients. We make sure that every project is completed on time and on budget, with no surprises. Our collaborative construction approach sets the standard for communication with our customers to provide client-driven solutions and satisfaction. We pride ourselves on being very flexible and reacting out quickly to customer needs, as well as market demands. Call today for a free estimate!

Genovese building
Footings
Demo
Drmo
Demo

+55

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Glass by Ro
5.0(
75
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Serving Middletown, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From our first meeting Rolando explained the process from start to finish. As promised he did the job accordingly and has exceptional work ethic. He is calm and knows how to converse with you. Highly recommend Roland into your home if you want the job done right. Sincerely, Carol"
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HZ Builders, LLC
4.1(
451
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Serving Middletown, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Henry to do an exterior project at my apt. building. I was very pleased at his quick response . he came and did the work and understood exactly what i wanted done and how i wanted it done. He was thorough and cleaned up. I was very Happy with the quality of work and hope to hire Henry again for future projects. Lori Regn"
 C Molding
new columns
beams
 Work proces
 insulation

+43

Response time10 hrs
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Design For Living Contracting LLC
4.9(
36
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Serving Middletown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company. Benjamin, the owner, has done work for our house. He renovated our bathroom completely. He needed to re-cement and did reconstruction. He helped us pick out materials. He customized our cabinets for us. The house was completely clean. The house was left spotless. He also did painting. We are going to have them come back to do more work for us. I would definitely recommend them."
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+67

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, 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. 

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.

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.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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

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