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Wilber's Painting
4.7(
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Serving Paterson, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"Wilber's Painting did a fantastic job painting the exterior of my home. I own a 1926 Sears & Roebuck Kit house. The house is the Osborn kit model and has exquisite detailed wood exterior moldings. The house is part asbestos, part stucco and part wood. Wilber's painters did a magnificent job paying very close attention to each and every detail. Wilber's replaced rotted wood. Wilber's repaired damaged areas. The painters evenly, thoughtfully and generously applied the paint to the house in painstaking detail. The painters were friendly, kind and professional. Wilber guarantees his work and personally came to the home to review the job. Wilber's painting is really an excellent choice if you're painting your house -- interior or exterior. I highly recommend!"
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+30

Response time3 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arlind Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Paterson, 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.

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Foundation Waterproofing
Foundation Waterproofing
Foundation Waterproofing
Foundation Waterproofing

+31

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Home Line Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Paterson, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Warranties offered

"Very professional, efficient and fairly priced. Great team and they did a wonderful job widening my driveway and building new retaining walls, sidewalks and stairs."
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+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Renovo Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Paterson, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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"Renovo Home Improvement did an amazing job repairing my siding. From the first phone call, they were responsive and professional. The team worked efficiently and made sure everything looked perfect before they left. The quality of their work was excellent, and their attention to detail was top-notch. I highly recommend Renovo Home Improvement."
New Vinyl Siding
New Vinyl Siding
Repair Roof Tiles
Replacement Skylight
Replacement Skylight

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Paterson, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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%
184 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Profine Construction
4.7(
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Serving Paterson, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Though the original start of the project was pushed out one day, work was done quickly the next day without sacrificing quality. Project completion including cleanup done in a day. They have all the materials needed and necessary safety equipments as they had to repair the siding from the third floor of the building."
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Supreme Pro Construction
5.0(
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Serving Paterson, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"These guys are the real deal. They know how to build deck, I guess have been doing it for 20 years according to the sales person. It shows and we had a great experience during the renovation of our backyard."
Deck Project
Deck
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Deck Remodeling

+47

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Top Pros Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Paterson, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I never thought I would ever write a positive review with contractors. Top Pros completely replaced my old wood deck with composite. The detail and customization of the job was impeccable. As a customer who pays extra attention to minor details I can honestly write this to say thank you to Eric for building my deck, he used quality materials even new wood to drop a dumpster on my driveway was shocking. Eric was always on time, went beyond my expectations and always backed up his work. Don't think twice hire Top Pros it will be hard to find the friendliest, amazing prices and quality work from a local contractor. This is a real review from a real customer who is never 100% satisfied!"
Roofing
Roofing
Framing
Roof repair
Chimney flashing

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
185 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aleni Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Paterson, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aldo and the team did a stunning job on our deck! They replaced an old wood deck with Trex. Great customer service, answered all my questions, and made adjustments as needed."
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Response time7 hrs
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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