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Avatar for J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
4.6(
342
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J&J Carpentry has exceeded my expectations. They have shown professionalism throughout the whole project. They have done an amazing job with replacing my stairs and rails. Their work is pretty neat and they Take the time to cleanup the work area before they leave."
 12
 Warren
 Piscataway
East Rutherford
 11

+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for CurbAppeal Property Maintenance LLC
CurbAppeal Property Maintenance LLC
4.9(
62
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with refurbished deck. The pergola was pressure washed and stained. The deck was demoed to the framing and rotted joists replaced. All of the deck boards were replaced and meticulously cut around the pool. The worksite was cleaned up every night. Very pleased."
Pressure Washing Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Holiday Lighting Project
Pressure Washing Project Ambler, PA
Pressure Washing Project Philadelphia, PA

+32

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for D's Fencing, LLC
D's Fencing, LLC
4.8(
53
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"D's Fencing did an amazing job installing a split rail fence with metal mesh to make a large dog run on our property. The work was beautifully done and they were meticulous. The workmen were lovely and worked very hard. The owner was amazing and called us from his vacation to explain the short delay in obtaining the metal mesh. We're new to the area and relied on Home Advisor and reviews to locate a professional fencing company and we hit the jackpot with D's!"
  Fence
Chain Link Fences
Chain Link Fences
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum Fence

+36

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(
203
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New siding and reconstruction of a front porch. this is the second time I have used this company they do a wonderful job they are courteous very professional and my neighbors complimented me on the job that was performed I would absolutely recommend them to all people who are looking for quality work . It was truly a pleasure dealing with this company ."
FLOORING
Remodel basements
Bathroom renovation
KITCHEN REMODEL
Decks

+151

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for HomeMaster Construction
HomeMaster Construction
4.9(
50
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this company to replace my roof dumpster was delivered one day before they started the job. Very hard-working guys, they remove all shingles on a 20 square roof within 2h. unfortunately the plywood was bad and need it to be replaced these guys did something that no company would do it they removed all plywood did framing repair installed 5/8 plywood and charged me only for the cost of plywood. I give them 5 stars for the job that they did and i will never deal with any other company besides HomeMaster."
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment

+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
370 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Profine Construction
Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service
Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service
4.7(
537
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had an old deck in my backyard which was several decades old and while it still looked good had clearly become dangerous due to extensive rotting of most of the deck posts as well as some steps. Bryan came over and discussed all the options to deal with the issues I identified and sent a team of three workers over a couple of weeks later to complete the renovation. Replaced all the rotted decking with new cedar but during their work also discovered other issues with the deck structure I had not noticed. This caused the crew to have to put in an extra day of work and also added somewhat to the project's total cost. Was disappointed about the overage in the project cost but Bryan and the crew showed me where other parts of the decking clearly were deteriorated and needed to be replaced to insure both the stability and safety of the project. All in all am completed happy with the way everything worked out and the quality of the workmanship and carpentry skills evident in the finished project."
Bathtub and wall
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeled bathroom
Staircase remodel
Basement Door

+377

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Dave's Handyman Services
5.0(
43
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was perfect. I’m very pleased and impressed with Dave’s responsiveness, professionalism and ability. Some stubborn parts on our old tub and shower were tricky, but he persevered and made everything work wonderfully well. He hung a large framed painting that had been leaning against the fireplace for ages (this required a pro to hang correctly) and it looks outstanding. It’s centered just right and is secure. Lastly, he installed a new faucet in another bathroom and that looks gorgeous also. Dave does it all and I will definitely hire him again for other home improvements and repairs. Very reasonable and honest. He goes the extra mile to do the job right. I’m so happy to have found him on Angies List."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Supreme Pro Construction
Supreme Pro Construction
5.0(
108
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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
Deck
Deck
Deck Remodeling

+47

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for HZ Builders, LLC
HZ Builders, LLC
4.1(
451
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry contacted me immediately once I put my request through, even though it was Sunday. We made an appointment for that same Sunday afternoon, he saw what had to be done, gave me a very reasonable estimate and went to work right away. Very professional, open minded and friendly. We scheduled more repairs for next week, which I hadn’t planned, due to his likable, friendly and professional demeanor. I would Highly recommend him to anyone needing home repairs."
 C Molding
new columns
beams
 Work proces
 insulation

+43

Response time10 hrs
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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