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Avatar for Wilber's Painting
Wilber's Painting
4.7(
384
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As it happens, Wilber's Painting has skilled carpenters on staff who are competent, experienced, and committed to old world craftsmanship. Our good fortune was getting Maynor, a highly talented carpenter, who constructed and installed the door, which is quite attractive. The installation was tricky because the 90 year-old frame was not perfectly squared but he managed to get the right fit. Mahogany was used for the door frame and safety glass for the insert. I opted not to have a screen insert, so the glass is a permanent fixture."
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+30

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
5.0(
126
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I were very pleased with this company. They gave us a fair price and did an excellent job at restoring our aging deck by first pressure washing it and then applying a high quality paint. We were able to select the color we wanted from a variety of colors. This father and son team were very easy to work with, answered any questions and work in a highly professional manner. We would highly recommend them to others."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Arlind Construction, LLC
5.0(
414
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Warranties offered

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.

Foundation Waterproofing
Foundation Waterproofing
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Foundation Waterproofing
Foundation Waterproofing

+31

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
4.7(
600
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Recessed Shelving
Reach-In Closets
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+19

83 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
46
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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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%
186 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Replaced missing siding and painted foundation: Eric was very prompt in responding to my request for a quote. He came to my house on a Sunday to give me an estimate and was extremely flexible with working within my time frame. His price was very reasonable and fair. He would check in with me as the job progressed to review what had been done to ensure I was happy with the work. He and his team were very polite, friendly and eager to make sure we were pleased with the job. I would definitely use them again."
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Amaya Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The first time I met Nick I knew I had the right company, professional, informative and courteous. The job was done in a timely manner and the craftsmanship was spot on. From the carpenter., to the pavers job was done beautifully, I would recommend Amaya Cons. To anyone with complete confidence they would get the same top shelf I received!"
Front stair
New wood steps
Post holes and deck framing
Composite Decking
Composite deck

+25

Response time1 day
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC
4.9(
166
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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Emergency services offered

"We recently hired Joseph & Sons Construction for two separate projects. The first project was the installation of handrails on our front and rear steps. The second project was the building of a cement base for our outdoor shed to be moved. The work was completed in a very professional and expeditious manner. The entire crew should be complimented on a job well done. I would not hesitate to utilize Joseph & Sons Construction for any future home improvement project. Thank you Joseph & Sons."
custom luxury home
custom luxury home
remodeled spacious basement
Renovated backyard
renovated walkway and driveway

+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Experienced Landscape Design LLC
4.9(
44
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Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Completed a project in our front yard and sides of the house. Great experience! They are professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely hire them for my next job."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

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