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Avatar for Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC
Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC
4.9(
166
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rockaway, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angelo and his team were amazing on repairing my foundation. They Finished on schedule. I would definitely use them again. They go beyond to meet expectations And For a local contractor Iâ m very pleased and happy."
custom luxury home
custom luxury home
remodeled spacious basement
Renovated backyard
renovated walkway and driveway

+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JM Contracting Group, LLC
4.7(
85
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rockaway, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"It's nice when a contractor actually does what he says he will do. John is a super, hard working man who has a fantastic crew. They all take the utmost pride in their work. We more than doubled the size of our deck and he did a beautiful job. We're quite pleased. Thanks, John!"
West Windsor NJ
First Floor MakeOver
Springfield Makeover
Master Bedroom
Living Rm

+55

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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CSZ Construction
4.6(
69
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rockaway, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cesar and his workers' were prompt. Most importantly, they are efficient and professional individuals. They completed the home improvement projects as promised. Cesar also fixed another home improvement project; we had not discussed. Lastly, the team cleaned-up after they finished the home projects."
 ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
 PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rockaway, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"They are not local to my area. Please, hire local. And this is for Angi: Try not to recommend contractors who are a significant distance away, in this case around 80 miles (and 2 states) away. Great website, appears to be professionally designed and maintained, I like what they do (judging from the content in the website) but I am outside their service area. I don't live in that area. If I owned a home or apartment in that area, I would hire them."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Chifla R Painting and Home Improvments
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rockaway, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Tony and his team were great and very professional. The job was very well done. Tony was very attentive and proactive from scheduling through the work and completion. I would definitely recommend them for your painting needs"
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+35

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allure Properties and Maintenance
4.7(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Rockaway, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project expanded as we added a deck, central air and painted the entire first floor. John and his guys took it all in stride and just kept plugging away. John is very professional, trustworthy and talented. As an engineer with over 40 yrs of experience I know quality when I encounter it. Canâ t say enough about this entire crew. All good guys. Kept the area very clean during all the mayhem. I would recommend them without pause"
Bathroon Renovations
Bathroon Renovations
Bathroon Renovations
Bathroon Renovations
Bathroon Renovations

+44

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Unfinished 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.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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