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Avatar for RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Rich and Jared (father and son team) of R.A.P. Painting did an amazing job on our much-needed pressure washing of the house in addition to the cleaning/staining of our 2-level deck and the wood frame surrounding the hot tub.

I called Rich and he returned my call the same day.  He came out to the house and gave us a very fair price for all of the services we requested.  He and Jared completed the work in about 2 1/2 days - they were very professional in their application of the stain and clean-up.  They both notified us of any changes to their schedule and returned my calls promptly if we had any questions.

We are very pleased with the results and would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of deck staining, pressure washing or gutter cleaning.  We will definitely use them again.


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Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Glass by Ro
5.0(
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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!"
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Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair
Mirror table repair

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JNA General Contractor LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Super punctual

"JNA did a terrific job. They were extremely efficient and competent. They were very helpful and receptive to my direction. I highly recommend JNA for deck staining, they are the best."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Total Quality Construction Solutions
Total Quality Construction Solutions
5.0(
44
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marco and the team were excellent. They arrived on time. I had air leaking from around an attic ladder that was improperly installed by another contractor. The team not only performed the essential carpentry work, but also painted the ladder door which added a professional touch."
Deck second floor
wood deck reparation
porch inovation
deck for pool
deck for pool

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Response time6 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Jocema Home Improvement
Jocema Home Improvement
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Raritan, 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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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pro Master Construction NJ, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What a pleasure to do business with a company that answers calls quickly, shows up when they say they will and does the work as contracted.Pro Master Construction is always professional and their price are reasonable. I highly recommend Pro Master Construction."
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Response time6 hrs
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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