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Top-Rated Carpenters in Raritan - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
5.0(
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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(
92
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
Mirror table repair
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
4.9(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Raritan, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+67

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

+158

Response time6 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Jocema Home Improvement
Jocema Home Improvement
4.8(
71
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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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18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pro Master Construction NJ, LLC
5.0(
130
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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
Response rate98%
130 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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