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1 All Home Repairs, LLC

3.92(
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1 All Home Repairs, LLC

3.92(
6
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Customers say: Terrific value
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our home repairs and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Needed gutter cleaning not a sales pitch for gutter screens"

Ray B on May 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our home repairs and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Needed gutter cleaning not a sales pitch for gutter screens"

Ray B on May 2023


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Elite Pro Construction, LLC

4.98(
45
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Elite Pro Construction, LLC

4.98(
45
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
2015 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Elite Pro Construction Llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Gerald did an exceptional job on the stucco and foundation work for my house. His craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism were top notch. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and he made the entire process smooth and stress free. I highly recommend Gerald to anyone looking for skilled and reliable workmanship. "

Ernestine W on May 2025

Elite Pro Construction Llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Gerald did an exceptional job on the stucco and foundation work for my house. His craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism were top notch. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and he made the entire process smooth and stress free. I highly recommend Gerald to anyone looking for skilled and reliable workmanship. "

Ernestine W on May 2025


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DMR Millwork

4.95(
39
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DMR Millwork

4.95(
39
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1985 years of experience

At DMR Millwork, we pride ourselves on providing quality service, that customers can believe in. We will always see the project through to the customer's satisfaction. Call us for a free estimate and to get a service professional out to your home today.

"Great experience with DMR. They came to do a simple job of repairing a shower pan and it grew into a much more intense repair do to a leak. They got it finished in a relatively short timeline and the price seemed fair. I will use them again for any future work I need at my home. I highly recommend"

Joseph F on September 2023

At DMR Millwork, we pride ourselves on providing quality service, that customers can believe in. We will always see the project through to the customer's satisfaction. Call us for a free estimate and to get a service professional out to your home today.

"Great experience with DMR. They came to do a simple job of repairing a shower pan and it grew into a much more intense repair do to a leak. They got it finished in a relatively short timeline and the price seemed fair. I will use them again for any future work I need at my home. I highly recommend"

Joseph F on September 2023


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Monk's Home Improvements

4.73(
579
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Monk's Home Improvements

4.73(
579
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 years of experience

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"Fair price, very thorough scoping and quoting, great management and communication, and very skilled and friendly workers. Will continue working with Monks on all future home improvement needs."

David R on November 2025

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"Fair price, very thorough scoping and quoting, great management and communication, and very skilled and friendly workers. Will continue working with Monks on all future home improvement needs."

David R on November 2025


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Monk's Home Improvements, Inc.

4.89(
147
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Monk's Home Improvements, Inc.

4.89(
147
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 years of experience

Monk's is a family-owned home improvement company providing interior and exterior painting and carpentry, floor refinishing and floor installation, tile installation, kitchen and bath remodeling, custom closets, windows and doors, and decks. Our goal is to be your home improvement partner over the years. We stand behind our work and guarantee your satisfaction. We have a Kitchen & Bath Design Studio in Morristown, NJ where our in-house design team offer free design consultations. Our showroom features cabinetry, countertops, tile, vanities, flooring, hardware, fixtures, custom closet displays, windows and doors.

"Contracted Kurt Becker at Monkâ s to do a small repair and repaint of my foundation, mostly to cover pipes and fasteners from a Generac generator installation. As was done on a previous job, this was finished exactly as I expected; on time, on budget, zero hassle. Would recommend to anyone."

John B on November 2024

Monk's is a family-owned home improvement company providing interior and exterior painting and carpentry, floor refinishing and floor installation, tile installation, kitchen and bath remodeling, custom closets, windows and doors, and decks. Our goal is to be your home improvement partner over the years. We stand behind our work and guarantee your satisfaction. We have a Kitchen & Bath Design Studio in Morristown, NJ where our in-house design team offer free design consultations. Our showroom features cabinetry, countertops, tile, vanities, flooring, hardware, fixtures, custom closet displays, windows and doors.

"Contracted Kurt Becker at Monkâ s to do a small repair and repaint of my foundation, mostly to cover pipes and fasteners from a Generac generator installation. As was done on a previous job, this was finished exactly as I expected; on time, on budget, zero hassle. Would recommend to anyone."

John B on November 2024


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Prestige Design & Build Corp.

5.00(
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Prestige Design & Build Corp.

5.00(
34
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Customers say: Quick response
2021 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

🔨 20+ Years of Experience | Detail-Oriented | Owner-Supervised on Every Project At Prestige, we pride ourselves on delivering craftsmanship you can trust. Whether it’s a small upgrade, a full-scale renovation or a custom new build our team is here to bring your vision to life. ✅ Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Attics, Garages, painting, floors, trims ✅ Whole-House Renovations & Additions ✅ Add-a-Level Projects & New Construction ✅ Licensed & Insured 📲 Call/Text 201-884-3080 or visit www.prestigedesignbuildnj.com to schedule your in-home or phone consultation today. Check out our instagram profile for our projects: https://www.instagram.com/prestige_designbuild/

"Matt and his crew were incredible. Everything was done on time and on budget, he even finished a major reno two weeks early! He is professional, his subs like working for him and he is very thorough and detailed. He was always available to answer questions, explains things in details, and is not pushy. He took the vision that I had in mind and made into a reality. I highly recommend Prestige Design and Build. "

Yamaris B on May 2025

🔨 20+ Years of Experience | Detail-Oriented | Owner-Supervised on Every Project At Prestige, we pride ourselves on delivering craftsmanship you can trust. Whether it’s a small upgrade, a full-scale renovation or a custom new build our team is here to bring your vision to life. ✅ Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Attics, Garages, painting, floors, trims ✅ Whole-House Renovations & Additions ✅ Add-a-Level Projects & New Construction ✅ Licensed & Insured 📲 Call/Text 201-884-3080 or visit www.prestigedesignbuildnj.com to schedule your in-home or phone consultation today. Check out our instagram profile for our projects: https://www.instagram.com/prestige_designbuild/

"Matt and his crew were incredible. Everything was done on time and on budget, he even finished a major reno two weeks early! He is professional, his subs like working for him and he is very thorough and detailed. He was always available to answer questions, explains things in details, and is not pushy. He took the vision that I had in mind and made into a reality. I highly recommend Prestige Design and Build. "

Yamaris B on May 2025


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Armygroup Exterior

4.97(
65
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Armygroup Exterior

4.97(
65
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2015 years of experience

ArmyGroup Construction, is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. ArmyGroup Construction, is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The ArmyGroup owner, Florian, is the best. He went above and beyond my expectations. He fixed and completed a home project of mine that sat dormant close to a year due to my previous GC. I'm amazed at how the project came out and would recommend him to anyone. I will continue to work with him on future projects. Thanks Florian seriously you're the best!"

Vichai S on August 2024

ArmyGroup Construction, is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. ArmyGroup Construction, is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The ArmyGroup owner, Florian, is the best. He went above and beyond my expectations. He fixed and completed a home project of mine that sat dormant close to a year due to my previous GC. I'm amazed at how the project came out and would recommend him to anyone. I will continue to work with him on future projects. Thanks Florian seriously you're the best!"

Vichai S on August 2024


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Integrated Electrical Solutions, LLC

4.75(
610
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Integrated Electrical Solutions, LLC

4.75(
610
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
2010 years of experience

WELCOME!! WE DO GREAT WORK AT A FAIR PRICE!(Just look at our reviews :) We charge a $175 Service Fee and $150/hr for Lead Techs and $115/hr for Second Techs for electrical and interior/exterior work.Helpers are each billed at $85-$95 hr. We charge a $175 Service Fee snd $150/hr for Plumbing. Plus parts. Work done before 7am as well as nights after 5pm and on weekends and holidays is subject to additional charges. We provide outstanding well equipped mechanics who know their jobs and YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR - TOP SHELF 5 STAR SERVICE AND WORKMANSHIP..we are literally equipped to put in a light bulb or tear your house down and put it back together again. We handle ALL phases of electrical and plumbing and are experts in attic fan installations, lighting upgrades,car chargers, standby/portable generator service and repairs, and flooded basement restoration. We do EMERGENCY work 24/7/365. When you want the BEST and want it DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME..CALL US. ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED.

"Came before time and understood my needs. Very professional. "

lawrence n on November 2025

WELCOME!! WE DO GREAT WORK AT A FAIR PRICE!(Just look at our reviews :) We charge a $175 Service Fee and $150/hr for Lead Techs and $115/hr for Second Techs for electrical and interior/exterior work.Helpers are each billed at $85-$95 hr. We charge a $175 Service Fee snd $150/hr for Plumbing. Plus parts. Work done before 7am as well as nights after 5pm and on weekends and holidays is subject to additional charges. We provide outstanding well equipped mechanics who know their jobs and YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR - TOP SHELF 5 STAR SERVICE AND WORKMANSHIP..we are literally equipped to put in a light bulb or tear your house down and put it back together again. We handle ALL phases of electrical and plumbing and are experts in attic fan installations, lighting upgrades,car chargers, standby/portable generator service and repairs, and flooded basement restoration. We do EMERGENCY work 24/7/365. When you want the BEST and want it DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME..CALL US. ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED.

"Came before time and understood my needs. Very professional. "

lawrence n on November 2025


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Wilber's Painting

4.86(
343
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Wilber's Painting

4.86(
343
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2008 years of experience

You do not need an address book full of contractors. All you need is US. We are your award-winning one-stop-shop for all things home improvements. Whether you need a room painted or a complete home renovation, we endeavor to provide a stress-free experience at prices you can afford and quality which will exceed your expectations. OUR VISION is to be the first choice for New Jersey residents and set the highest standards as industry benchmarks with: • A zero tolerance policy towards defects in workmanship • A harmonious company-worker-client relationship OUR MISSION is to provide: • Comprehensive Service • Pleasant Experience • Quality • On Time Performance • Minimum Inconvenience OUR GUARANTEE: • All calls returned same business day • Competitive pricing • References available We are licensed and fully insured. Referrals are available upon request. Contact us at [email protected]

"I’ve been a customer of Wilber’s for several years. Up till now I’ve always found them to be reasonable in price, professional, reliable and trustworthy. I don’t know what’s happened but, they are no longer the company they used to be. I recently hired Wilbers to repair a loose newel post at the bottom of my stairs. When Danny the estimator came he explained that it might be an easy fix or more involved if they needed to install a new 4X4 interior post. Though I requested that he provide estimates for both scenarios he only sent the estimate for the worst case scenario. I let that go because I trusted that they would do the right thing should it prove to be an easy fix. When they arrived it turned out that all that was needed was to replace the wooden board in the basement with a 2 ft. 2x4 and tighten the bolt that runs inside the post. The workers were here for 1 hour and for this Wilber’s decided that a fair price was $820. It seemed absolutely outrageous to me that they would charge me $820 to tighten a bolt so I tried reaching out to Wilber 3 times and asked that he call me back to discuss. Well he never called me back. I can only assume that he knows full well that he did is wrong and is unable to justify his outrageous pricing. It’s sad that Wilber thinks this is how you should treat a loyal customer and it’s certainly disappointing to discover what an unprofessional and unethical person he is. I certainly will never utilize the services of Wilbers ever again and I would caution anyone thinking of hiring them to think twice. Wilber is a man that lacks integrity and therefore someone you cannot trust to do business with."

Don O on March 2025

You do not need an address book full of contractors. All you need is US. We are your award-winning one-stop-shop for all things home improvements. Whether you need a room painted or a complete home renovation, we endeavor to provide a stress-free experience at prices you can afford and quality which will exceed your expectations. OUR VISION is to be the first choice for New Jersey residents and set the highest standards as industry benchmarks with: • A zero tolerance policy towards defects in workmanship • A harmonious company-worker-client relationship OUR MISSION is to provide: • Comprehensive Service • Pleasant Experience • Quality • On Time Performance • Minimum Inconvenience OUR GUARANTEE: • All calls returned same business day • Competitive pricing • References available We are licensed and fully insured. Referrals are available upon request. Contact us at [email protected]

"I’ve been a customer of Wilber’s for several years. Up till now I’ve always found them to be reasonable in price, professional, reliable and trustworthy. I don’t know what’s happened but, they are no longer the company they used to be. I recently hired Wilbers to repair a loose newel post at the bottom of my stairs. When Danny the estimator came he explained that it might be an easy fix or more involved if they needed to install a new 4X4 interior post. Though I requested that he provide estimates for both scenarios he only sent the estimate for the worst case scenario. I let that go because I trusted that they would do the right thing should it prove to be an easy fix. When they arrived it turned out that all that was needed was to replace the wooden board in the basement with a 2 ft. 2x4 and tighten the bolt that runs inside the post. The workers were here for 1 hour and for this Wilber’s decided that a fair price was $820. It seemed absolutely outrageous to me that they would charge me $820 to tighten a bolt so I tried reaching out to Wilber 3 times and asked that he call me back to discuss. Well he never called me back. I can only assume that he knows full well that he did is wrong and is unable to justify his outrageous pricing. It’s sad that Wilber thinks this is how you should treat a loyal customer and it’s certainly disappointing to discover what an unprofessional and unethical person he is. I certainly will never utilize the services of Wilbers ever again and I would caution anyone thinking of hiring them to think twice. Wilber is a man that lacks integrity and therefore someone you cannot trust to do business with."

Don O on March 2025


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Aleni Construction, LLC

4.90(
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Aleni Construction, LLC

4.90(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2010 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Aleni Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Gave me a fair price and showed up on time. Their experience showed by the excellent work and speed to finish the job. I would highly recommend Aleni construction."

Phil L on November 2025

Aleni Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Gave me a fair price and showed up on time. Their experience showed by the excellent work and speed to finish the job. I would highly recommend Aleni construction."

Phil L on November 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are some rules regarding how far your exterior bump-out can go. For a cantilever bump-out that avoids the need to provide additional structural support, the limit is often 24 inches. However, if a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can encompass a whole room or more. Remember that many residential properties are subject to limits regarding the total house size relating to the size of the lot. 

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Costs depend on carport size, wood type, complexity of design, and labor for custom features. They typically start at $3,000 and extend beyond concrete thresholds.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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