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Heavy Metal Welding

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Heavy Metal Welding

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Welcome to Heavy Metal Welding! We specialize in new metal welding and fabrication, installation, upgrades as well as welding repair. We take pride in commitment to the quality of work we produce, and the long-term relationships we build with our clients. We guarantee quality and complete satisfaction at no additional cost on all of our services. We set ourselves apart from our competitors by offering the highest quality of work combined with experience, guaranteed. Call today for a free estimate! Minimum of 2 hours per job an it is $150.00 per hour.

"Prompt, professional, thorough."

Matthew S on October 2019

Welcome to Heavy Metal Welding! We specialize in new metal welding and fabrication, installation, upgrades as well as welding repair. We take pride in commitment to the quality of work we produce, and the long-term relationships we build with our clients. We guarantee quality and complete satisfaction at no additional cost on all of our services. We set ourselves apart from our competitors by offering the highest quality of work combined with experience, guaranteed. Call today for a free estimate! Minimum of 2 hours per job an it is $150.00 per hour.

"Prompt, professional, thorough."

Matthew S on October 2019


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Semcore Professionals, LLC

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Semcore Professionals, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Semcore is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He does an excellent job!"

Lindy X on September 2021

Semcore is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He does an excellent job!"

Lindy X on September 2021


North Peak Builders, LLC

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North Peak Builders, LLC

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28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

North Peak Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

North Peak Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business


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R&R Restoration, LLC

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R&R Restoration, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We have the experience and are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at R&R Restoration strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Nothing."

Wanda B on November 2020

We have the experience and are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at R&R Restoration strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Nothing."

Wanda B on November 2020


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Tito & Son Construction, LLC

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Tito & Son Construction, LLC

4.94(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
19 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

With over 40 years experience in the construction industry, Tito & Son Construction is your industry expert in New Jersey and New York. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "

Marianne G on September 2025

With over 40 years experience in the construction industry, Tito & Son Construction is your industry expert in New Jersey and New York. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "

Marianne G on September 2025


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Prestige Design & Build Corp.

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Prestige Design & Build Corp.

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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

🔨 20+ Years of Experience | Detail-Oriented | Owner-Supervised on Every Project At Prestige, we pride ourselves on delivering craftsmanship you can trust. Whether it’s a small upgrade, a full-scale renovation or a custom new build our team is here to bring your vision to life. ✅ Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Attics, Garages, painting, floors, trims ✅ Whole-House Renovations & Additions ✅ Add-a-Level Projects & New Construction ✅ Licensed & Insured 📲 Call/Text 201-884-3080 or visit www.prestigedesignbuildnj.com to schedule your in-home or phone consultation today. Check out our instagram profile for our projects: https://www.instagram.com/prestige_designbuild/

"Matt and his crew were incredible. Everything was done on time and on budget, he even finished a major reno two weeks early! He is professional, his subs like working for him and he is very thorough and detailed. He was always available to answer questions, explains things in details, and is not pushy. He took the vision that I had in mind and made into a reality. I highly recommend Prestige Design and Build. "

Yamaris B on May 2025

🔨 20+ Years of Experience | Detail-Oriented | Owner-Supervised on Every Project At Prestige, we pride ourselves on delivering craftsmanship you can trust. Whether it’s a small upgrade, a full-scale renovation or a custom new build our team is here to bring your vision to life. ✅ Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Attics, Garages, painting, floors, trims ✅ Whole-House Renovations & Additions ✅ Add-a-Level Projects & New Construction ✅ Licensed & Insured 📲 Call/Text 201-884-3080 or visit www.prestigedesignbuildnj.com to schedule your in-home or phone consultation today. Check out our instagram profile for our projects: https://www.instagram.com/prestige_designbuild/

"Matt and his crew were incredible. Everything was done on time and on budget, he even finished a major reno two weeks early! He is professional, his subs like working for him and he is very thorough and detailed. He was always available to answer questions, explains things in details, and is not pushy. He took the vision that I had in mind and made into a reality. I highly recommend Prestige Design and Build. "

Yamaris B on May 2025


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AMS Home Improvements, LLC

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AMS Home Improvements, LLC

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

AMS Home Improvements is locally owned and operated since 1996. We pride ourselves on the quality craftsmanship and the top notch customer service you will get. We are an American Quality Craftsmanship contractor. We have built, designed, and renovated many clients homes and 2nd homes throughout the state. Experience the difference with our owner operated company. We stand by our workmanship. We work on your home the way we would work on our own home. We are reliable. We can provide as many references and pictures as you need. 100% financing available.

"We’ve worked with Armando & AMS Home Services on a wide range of projects in our home, from minor repairs like patching drywall and fixing window sills, to major undertakings such as finishing our basement, building a shed, and most recently, constructing a large backyard patio. Across every project, the quality of their work has been exceptional. Armando and his entire team are professional, efficient, and respectful of our home and property. They communicate clearly, show up on time, and always deliver exactly what they promise — often ahead of schedule and exceeding all expectations! If you’re looking for a contracting team who take pride in their work, treat your home like their own, and can handle anything from routine maintenance to large-scale builds, AMS Home Services should be at the top of your list. Armando and the entire team at AMS Home Services are like family to us and we wouldn’t trust our home projects with anyone else! "

Nick C on August 2025

AMS Home Improvements is locally owned and operated since 1996. We pride ourselves on the quality craftsmanship and the top notch customer service you will get. We are an American Quality Craftsmanship contractor. We have built, designed, and renovated many clients homes and 2nd homes throughout the state. Experience the difference with our owner operated company. We stand by our workmanship. We work on your home the way we would work on our own home. We are reliable. We can provide as many references and pictures as you need. 100% financing available.

"We’ve worked with Armando & AMS Home Services on a wide range of projects in our home, from minor repairs like patching drywall and fixing window sills, to major undertakings such as finishing our basement, building a shed, and most recently, constructing a large backyard patio. Across every project, the quality of their work has been exceptional. Armando and his entire team are professional, efficient, and respectful of our home and property. They communicate clearly, show up on time, and always deliver exactly what they promise — often ahead of schedule and exceeding all expectations! If you’re looking for a contracting team who take pride in their work, treat your home like their own, and can handle anything from routine maintenance to large-scale builds, AMS Home Services should be at the top of your list. Armando and the entire team at AMS Home Services are like family to us and we wouldn’t trust our home projects with anyone else! "

Nick C on August 2025


Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

4.56(
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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

4.56(
54
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Customers say: Quality work
56 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024


"AI and his team did great job for me. Even a small job for a gutter or window trim they are willing to come to reasonable price. I replaced my roofing two years ago from a different company that charged me too much. I regret not meeting Lincoln roofing earlier and I will definitely come back to this company in the future next time I need something fixed 。"

Kang C on August 2025

Lincoln Roofing, LLC, specializes in quality residential roofing. Our team is highly skilled and qualified to make sure your roof is meeting code requirements, and we provide high quality materials and expertise to every job we handle.

"AI and his team did great job for me. Even a small job for a gutter or window trim they are willing to come to reasonable price. I replaced my roofing two years ago from a different company that charged me too much. I regret not meeting Lincoln roofing earlier and I will definitely come back to this company in the future next time I need something fixed 。"

Kang C on August 2025


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Gilligan Home Development Group, LLC

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Gilligan Home Development Group, LLC

4.64(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
43 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

With over 40 years of experience, Gilligan Home Development Group LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Jason and his team were amazing. We had some masonry work done and a new deck built. From the masonry work to the decking to the railing,..it was flawless. They also showed up on time and finished on time. . The end results exceeded our expectations. Soo happy we chose them!"

Suzanne B on September 2025

With over 40 years of experience, Gilligan Home Development Group LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Jason and his team were amazing. We had some masonry work done and a new deck built. From the masonry work to the decking to the railing,..it was flawless. They also showed up on time and finished on time. . The end results exceeded our expectations. Soo happy we chose them!"

Suzanne B on September 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

DIY is possible, but professional construction ensures structural integrity and proper anchoring.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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.

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