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Avatar for Touched by God Carpenters, LLC
Touched by God Carpenters, LLC
4.7(
95
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Touched by God is a very professional business with highly skilled carpenters. The work they did to install custom molding, trim, door casings, and picture frames really transformed our home. What was a 20 year old home is now a beautifully updated home. Diego and his team really worked with us to achieve everything we wanted and then some â - all within committed timeframes."
Shadow Boxes
Shadow Boxes
Shadow Boxes
Custom Window Boxes
Moldings,window boxes,shadow boxes

+115

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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 South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J&J Carpentry has exceeded my expectations. They have shown professionalism throughout the whole project. They have done an amazing job with replacing my stairs and rails. Their work is pretty neat and they Take the time to cleanup the work area before they leave."
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East Rutherford
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+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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D's Fencing, LLC
4.8(
53
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Warranties offered

"D’s Fencing, LLC was professional. He replaced a wood stockade fence with vinyl privacy fence to be meet an existing vinyl fence. The labor went smoothly despite some pandemic shutdown delays. Mr Williams attention to detail is impeccable. He adjoined the new vinyl to the old vinyl and it looks amazing. I am highly satisfied. I would recommend highly."
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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 South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Santo did such a beautiful and professional job. He remodeled our Powder Room by removing the old vanity and flooring. He installed a sink and tiled the floor. He painted, added molding and baseboards, repurposed a light by adding it to the powder room. He demolished our kitchen and then remodeled it so beautifully. He removed soffits that served no purpose, added new cabinets, added beautiful storage cabinets, put in molding, did custom wood work around our refrigerator so that the refrigerator blends in with the woodwork around it. He also added a lovely backsplash and painted. He then painted our first floor which consists of our living room, dining room, and hallway leading to our front door. He re-did the molding that we had initially done. He also put molding in our hallway that was not previously there. He then remodeled our basement. He put in walls, baseboards, doors, flooring, ceiling, column covers , he literally recreated the staircase that leads to the basement, and he painted. He worked with us by helping us pick the best cabinets and accessories needed for the kitchen. He was there with us when we were picking the new powder room sink and tile and fixtures. He went to the flooring stores with us so that we made sure to pick the best products for the basement. He also has many contacts and would go and pick up items needed to finish the job that we couldn't find in the main home stores. I can't say enough about Santo. He is professional and pleasant to work with. We have received so many compliments on his work from family and friends. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone! Extremely Happy Customer, North Brunswick, NJ"
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+41

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Princeton Design Build Group, LLC
4.6(
228
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You don t usually see excellent customer service with Contractors but Princeton Design Build Group, LLC is definitely the exception. Add that to the quality work he did and you have an overall great experience and job well done."
kitchen cabinets and floor
new cabinets and floor
new kitchen cabinets and floor
kitchen remodel
kitchen remodel

+12

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Dominion Construction
Dominion Construction
5.0(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim was prompt, professional & listened to my questions and answered my questions patiently. His knowledge of materials and costs helped me get this project done well & in my spending plan too. My decks are now in great shape, look better than they have for some time, since Dominion’s very skilled crew replaced worn decking and stained the deck and railings. Our family can really enjoy this special part of our home for years to come now!"
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete

+132

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Glass by Ro
5.0(
92
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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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

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for HomeMaster Construction
HomeMaster Construction
4.8(
52
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used this company to do my backyard, rhey did great 1800sq of pavers with they new base and 130F retaining wall 4F height. Pavers look great wall seems very solid ypu cant go wrong hiring this company highly recomended"
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment
New Roof Replacment

+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
374 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
5.0(
50
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving South River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Val did an excellent job on our deck. He replaced the floorings, railings, stairway and add solar lights on the posts. He and his team are always on time. Val is very professional, polite and honest person. They keep the place clean before they leave the backyard. We love our new deck Amazing great job Val !!!!! I highly recommend Whitehouse Contractor for your home improvement needs. We will hire him again in the future !!!!!!!"
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC

+19

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

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