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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

"I cannot sing the praises of Jose and his team enough. I purchased a new home that had carpeting everywhere and hired J & J Elite Carpentry Inc to replace with wood floors. They did an AMAZING job as you can see from the pictures. J&J even took care of replacing a few closet doors. Jose and his team are very friendly, knowledgable, patient, responsive, on time and professional. They communicate and are transparent with you every step of the way and get the job done with such great detail and care. They also specialize in other areas so I plan to hire them for other home repair needs."
 12
 Warren
 Piscataway
East Rutherford
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+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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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
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D's Fencing, LLC
4.8(
53
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Chain Link Fences
Chain Link Fences
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum Fence

+36

1 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(
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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

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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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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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

"When first meeting them, I was very impressed. I had to have work done on my shed. New roof, frame and a ramp. They never criticized that it was a small job. They gave me a great price and came to do the job as promised two days after meeting them. They (Tony, Eric and Jimmy) are perfectionists and came on time. They cleaned up so good, you wouldn t even have known there was work done. HIGHLY RECOMMEND them. I actually took extra business cards to recommend them to my neighbors and friends. They are my contractors for life!!"
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
14 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

"Bryan's technician was terrific. He figured out an ingenious way to hoist the heavy door to the second floor, and very skillfully and quickly adjusted the frame to fit the door, and affixed the heavy-duty hinges. And for the first-floor door, he figured out a way to repair the existing frame (rather than replace it), thereby saving me hundreds of dollars. All the work was done to a very high standard by a skilled professional who worked quickly and efficiently. And the price-tag for all this was remarkably low -- only a third the price I'd been quoted by another local handyman firm. I am delighted to have discovered Bryan, and look forward to calling him the next time I need help with a home repair."
Bathtub and wall
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeled bathroom
Staircase remodel
Basement Door

+377

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Top Pros Construction LLC
Top Pros Construction LLC
4.9(
65
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast quote, fast response, very hard-working, and super clean up after. Very polite, and they finished the job on time and fast. They inspected, and cleared debris, leaves, and dirt off 3 industrial building roofs and cleaned up all the mess. Communicate every step of the process. Job did 2 days after quote."
Roofing
Roofing
Framing
Roof repair
Chimney flashing

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

"We had Supreme Pro Construction and his crew build our deck in our townhouse complex. Our deck was old and rotting. Supreme Pro Construction earned their name by doing a fabulous job reconstructing our deck in Trex. He was great with the building dept here in Wayne and submitted beautiful drawings for us. Supreme Pro Construction and his crew did a beautiful job. Start to finish and at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend Supreme Pro Construction!"
Deck Project
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck Remodeling

+47

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Jocema Home Improvement
Jocema Home Improvement
4.8(
71
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our roofing and siding and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

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