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Avatar for Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman
Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman
5.0(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our back landing and stairs were in disrepair and needed to be completely rebuilt. My next door neighbor referred me to Mike. He provided a very specific written explanation of the work he would perform and the pricing was very reasonable so we hired him. He and his partner Jeff completed the project as promised and kept my mother and me informed about the progress of the job so we had a clear understanding of what was being done. Mike's work is meticulous and he is a stickler for the smaller details. We are quite pleased with our landing and stairs!"
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+1

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
4.8(
206
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harvey and his team did a great job, everything looks great now and is properly installed. They were on time and completed on time and cleaned up after themselves. Harvey fixed work that was very badly done by another contractor."
FLOORING
Remodel basements
Bathroom renovation
KITCHEN REMODEL
Decks

+151

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
4.5(
514
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I've contracted with Mr Handyman for several years and could not be happier. We have a fraternity house at Rutgers and regularly need a wide range of projects done. Ron and his team are always timely and do a quality job at very fair prices. They make great suggestions and are agile in dealing with change, irregular dimensions, and in working with college students."
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+350

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilber's Painting
4.7(
385
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We've owned our home for just over two years, and we have worked with Wilber's on several occasions now. I want to write to whole-heartedly recommend them. Enthusiastically. We've had them do smaller jobs like repairing some of our plaster walls in places that were beyond our ability, rebuilding porch posts that were rotten, and installing lattice around the porch. Recently we started a renovation of our garage -- which will involve replacing windows, repairing siding, and the largest part, completely replacing the roof. I'm writing this review after one of their teams just finished the new roof. I cannot speak highly enough about the professionalism of everyone we've worked with from Wilber's. Work areas are tidy. Work moves efficiently while attention to detail is totally maintained. The roofing foreman communicated with us throughout the job -- making sure we talked through any choices that had to be made. In those conversations, he was always clear and patient. I also have to say the same for Erick Granados who has been our point person on all of the jobs we've done with them. Erick's a pleasure to work with. Total pro. Direct about choices, costs and tradeoffs. The day we started work on the garage, we actually had a mishap -- which was that the foreman had ordered shingles that were close to what was on the house (IKO shingles) but not identical. When we realized the issue, we hit that point you sometimes reach contractors -- where something isn't quite right, and fixing it will require time and effort... and therefore expense... on behalf of the company. Erick and the roofing foreman simply made it right. No tension, no run around -- just made it right. I appreciate that so much. They just asked for the name of the shingles on the house, and before I knew it, someone came to get the other shingles, and brought the right ones within a few hours. The work itself on all of the work we've contracted Wilber's for has been terrific. Also want to mention, there's tons of little things contractors can do -- just to be helpful and great. For example, the crawl space in our garage was filled with random stuff. Barrels, dairy crates, coolers, old dish racks. It's the kind of thing that isn't in a contract, but the guys carefully brought it all down, and helped us sort out and set aside anything we'd want to keep. In the middle of the job, I pulled out shelving units in the garage from the previous owner, and when the team cleaned up the site -- which they did quickly and thoroughly -- they loaded all of that shelving wreckage (lots of it), into the dump truck. Once we complete this work on our garage, this will be the third project we've done with Wilber's. I have every expectation that they'll be our first call on the various work we'll need to do going forward."
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+30

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
4.8(
166
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"—-Great Contractor —- We decided to remodel our kitchen and after speaking with a few contractors, we chose Built- Well Builders. From the initial consultation we found Grant and Keith to be great to work with. They did an amazing job with the kitchen, which was on time and on budget and they kept us informed though out the project. They are professional, neat, responsive and personable. Their product knowledge along with vendor relationships were quite beneficial to us when selecting the materials needed for our kitchen. From demolition to the finished product, we were very satisfied and would definitely call Grant for our next project Edwin"
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CSZ Construction
4.6(
69
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have hired Cesar and his team for several jobs now, and wouldn't consider anyone else. From first contact to the completed project, we were impressed. After having some bad experiences with contractors it was such a relief to find a team of professionals. Not only do they complete the project, but they went above and beyond. For instance, while shoring up our main staircase, Cesar fixed a door that never closed right, now almost a year later it still closes! The projects we hired him for were to replace loose tiles in our tub/shower and fix the faucets as well. Just yesterday they finished removing tile and carpet from our kitchen, hallway and bathroom. They also installed a combination of vinyl plank flooring, tile and a bathroom vanity. The job took only 2 days. Overall Cesar and his team worked quickly and efficiently, in a timely manner and they cleaned up afterward. I highly recommend this operation."
 ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
 PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"They are not local to my area. Please, hire local. And this is for Angi: Try not to recommend contractors who are a significant distance away, in this case around 80 miles (and 2 states) away. Great website, appears to be professionally designed and maintained, I like what they do (judging from the content in the website) but I am outside their service area. I don't live in that area. If I owned a home or apartment in that area, I would hire them."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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GST carpentry
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer general remodeling service. \n Always trying to go the extra mile making sure the costumer be happy with the results. \n\nWe do finishing carpentry, bathrooms, kitchen and basement remodeling. We also built and fix decks or any exterior project.\nPainting and any other detail that makes your house look better than others. \n\nWe have been working in remodeling for 10 years

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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prince Akeems Royal Service
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Prince Akeem's Royal Service LLC, specializes in Home Renovations, TV Mounting, Drywall Repair, Computer Repair, Cell Phone Repair, Security Cameras, and Cable Pulls/Drops/etc for both business and residential needs alike.

Samsung Frame Over Fireplace
Laptop Screen Replacement
Samsung Frame Over Fireplace
Laptop Screen Replacement
Samsung Frame Over Fireplace

+25

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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