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Wilber's Painting
4.7(
384
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Serving Newark, 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

Response time3 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
4.8(
200
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent workmanship!! The new roof looks beautiful! They cleaned up and the work was excellent. Also had 2 minor projects which were also completed excellent. They came on time and the work was completed quickly !! Will definitely use again highly recommend"
FLOORING
Remodel basements
Bathroom renovation
KITCHEN REMODEL
Decks

+151

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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1 All Home Repairs, LLC
5.0(
734
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recommend this company 100%. They are reliable, experienced, and completed the work in a few days. My husband and I are very pleased with their work. We will definitely contact them for future projects."
Slate Roof Repair
New Gutters and Covers
New skylight
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Glass by Ro
5.0(
75
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional and really knew what they were doing.I had broken a large window that was a built in frame and he knew exactly what to do.He got back to me right away and got the job done within a few days. Would definitely use him again.Very reasonable prices!"
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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Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman
5.0(
32
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Having had work done in my home from small tasks to significant renovations I have encountered several contractors who perform marginal or substandard work so I decided to source a reputable contractor from Angi. After reading the comments and reviews, I arranged a personal meeting with Mike Melia for my bathroom renovation. Mike responded quickly to evaluate and explore and explain the best options while taking into consideration my handicaps. Throughout the project there was much infrastructure from prior work performed and existing conditions. Mike addressed all structural problems, plumbing and electrical repairs including a new sub panel. Mike has remarkable attention to detail for every aspect of work and he completed the work with a high standard of professionalism with his employees and subcontractors. Mike was on site everyday in constant communication with myself and my insurance company. He was unexpectedly neat and clean throughout the process. This very challenging project could not have gone smoother. He is personally knowledgeable and takes pride in his work. I would highly recommend Mike and his team. I am now using Mike and his team to build a full deck and to make structural repairs to my garage. I hope my experience inspires others to contact Mike Melia when it comes to finding value versus price. Not the lowest bidder, but worth every penny to have all aspects of service completed to a high professional level. Mike also went above and beyond not charging for several tasks! Mike did the most professional and comprehensive work ever done in my home! Richard Dunn Nutley New Jersey"
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+1

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aleni Construction, LLC
4.9(
61
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had an outstanding experience with Aleni Construction. Aldo was responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly an experienced professional who could identify smart enhancements others might miss. His recommendations were thoughtful and genuinely helpful, never salesy. His crew completed our project ahead of schedule and delivered beautiful, high-quality work with excellent attention to detail. When unexpected issues came up, Aldo handled them creatively and professionally, including custom-building molding for our French doors. His quote and pricing were more than fair, he communicated clearly throughout, and personally made sure every detail was perfect before finishing. The entire process was smooth and low-stress, and the results exceeded our expectations. We love our home even more now and will absolutely hire him again. Highly recommend Aleni Construction."
pavers
Response time7 hrs
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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GST carpentry
5.0(
4
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was an absolute pleasure working with GST Carpentry and Lester! Lester was dedicated to ensuring my dining room vision was brought to life. His work exceeded all of my expectations. I could not recommend this company enough! From start to finish all of the details were discussed with me. Lester sent photo updates throughout the day so I could see the progress. He even went above and beyond to leave my home clean after finishing for the day."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CSZ Construction
4.6(
69
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My parents and I live in a old brick apartment building in Hoboken that is from the 1880s. The bathroom in our apartment had not been updated since the 1940s. We needed help ASAP. We checked out Cesar s page and wanted to hire him immediately. The reviews speak for themselves. When he came into our apartment to give us a quote we knew that this was contractor we needed to get the job done. Cesar is affordable, friendly, and very accommodating to any issues or concerns you have before starting the project. Two massive issues with our project were that my dad has spinal & walking issues, so we needed the floors clear of all tools and materials at the end of the each day so that father could walk efficiently through the apartment. The other big issue was that we only have 1 bathroom, so Cesar agreed to work with us on pulling the toilet off and on as every day finished so that we did not have to leave our building to use the toilet. Him and his crew are the best and take pride in their work so that owner is happy with the final result. We brought the bathroom down to the bare bones and rebuilt it back up. I worked with him every step of the way to make sure that he needed all materials to get the job done in the time we needed. This project was an intense remodel with some of the hardest demo and substrate materials that an old bathroom can have. He didn t think anything of it. He has veteran experience in the field and this remodel only took 3 weeks. We are very impressed with Cesar s craftsmanship and professionalism and we will be hiring him again for any future interior projects."
 ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
 PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
4.8(
160
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Grant and the Built-Well team to renovate our kitchen, and they were fantastic to work with. I appreciated how communicative and approachable Grant was from beginning to end, especially about timelines. I was impressed with everyone on his team also — the designer, demo crew, plumbers, electricians, flooring guys, carpenters, and painters — they were all meticulous, tidy, and incredibly experienced in their areas. We love our new kitchen and are so happy that we went with the Built-Well team."
Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Elite Pro Construction, LLC
5.0(
50
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Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Denis did an excellent job and communicated well so we were aware of each step in the process and when he would be at the job site. Elite completed the project in a timely manner as they said they would will navigating through some weather events . Overall we are very happy with the appearance of our new deck and the service s provided by Elite. i would highly recommend them based on my experience"
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+32

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

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