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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

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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 remove and replace with wood floors. They did an AMAZING job (wish I could add pictures here) 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."
 12
 Warren
 Piscataway
East Rutherford
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+67

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

Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were extremely happy having Wilber's Painting to do the work. The staffs are courteous, the carpenters and painters are very professional and take the time to make sure everything is done correctly and to the highest level. For the paint job it is just superb. They finished it much faster than I expected but still looks fantastic, and definitely way much better than I do it myself. Also I am glad they used primers and paints that don't have a strong smell as we were living in the house while the work was being performed. Now we are considering to have the exterior to be painted as well, and for sure we will hire Wilber's Painting."
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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

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich and his crew were friendly and professional. They estimated the time and cost and stuck to both. They explained to us what process steps they would have to go through to do the job and then did the work according to our agreement. Both the deck and the interior areas they painted now look better than they have in years. The deck especially took a lot of work as it was in pretty bad shape before their work on it."
Response time12 hrs
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

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Warranties offered

"Amazing job installing wood fence. Quick response. Hard workers. Very impressed with this company, if you need a fence this is the company you should call. No talking to machines! JiI called Sunday job completed Wednesday 5 stars!!!"
  Fence
Chain Link Fences
Chain Link Fences
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum Fence

+36

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Fiorino Custom Homes
Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
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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

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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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When first meeting them, I was very impressed. I had to have work done on my shed. New roof, frame and a ramp. They never criticized that it was a small job. They gave me a great price and came to do the job as promised two days after meeting them. They (Tony, Eric and Jimmy) are perfectionists and came on time. They cleaned up so good, you wouldn t even have known there was work done. HIGHLY RECOMMEND them. I actually took extra business cards to recommend them to my neighbors and friends. They are my contractors for life!!"
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
15 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

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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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

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