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Top-Rated Carpenters in Somerset - Updated Nov 2026

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 Somerset, 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."
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 Piscataway
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+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilber's Painting
Wilber's Painting
4.7(
385
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wilber's painting always does first rate work!!! We have used them in the past to paint the exterior trim of our 100+ year old house. Because we were so happy with the job they did on our old house, we used them again for painting the interior of our new home. They do high quality work and are courteous, responsive and very professional. I highly recommend them and will use them again for future needs."
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+30

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
5.0(
126
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I were very pleased with this company. They gave us a fair price and did an excellent job at restoring our aging deck by first pressure washing it and then applying a high quality paint. We were able to select the color we wanted from a variety of colors. This father and son team were very easy to work with, answered any questions and work in a highly professional manner. We would highly recommend them to others."
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for D's Fencing, LLC
D's Fencing, LLC
4.8(
53
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Somerset, 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!"
  Fence
Chain Link Fences
Chain Link Fences
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum Fence

+36

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Fiorino Custom Homes
Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
31
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went really really good. I have an old house. It was built in the 1700's. Santo is a master carpenter and did a great job. The kitchen, the cabinets, sheetrock, spackling, woodwork, moulding, maple floors,were all done professionally and came out great. He worked very patiently with me and my wife. I would use him again and recommend his service. I already plan on using him on my next project, just saving money."
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+41

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 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 Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very pleased with the new deck build by Bryan and his team. They first tore down the old deck to the frame, which was still in good shape. They then rebuilt the deck. They replaced the floorboards, the side railings and boards, and the steps. It looks great and is very solid. See attached pics."
Bathtub and wall
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeled bathroom
Staircase remodel
Basement Door

+377

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
4.5(
516
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Just bought a house, and I needed some carpentry and handyman work before we moved in. Ron Potesky, the owner, is extremely friendly and helpful. He was able to accommodate me and schedule me on the date that worked for me. John Witkowski was the handyman Ron sent over. John arrived on time and went right to work after we discussed the times. John is also extremely friendly and very knowledgable. He did all the jobs requested in a very reasonable amount of time. As someone who is not very handy, I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Handyman and John."
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+350

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dominion Construction
Dominion Construction
5.0(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dominion Construction was both inexpensive and very responsive. They showed up when they said they would they did a beautiful job and I would recommend them for any of the roofing or trim work that you might need in your house."
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Home Siding Is Complete

+132

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JNA General Contractor LLC
JNA General Contractor LLC
4.9(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Somerset, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, 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.

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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