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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 Spotswood, 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 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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East Rutherford
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+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Spotswood, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New siding and reconstruction of a front porch. this is the second time I have used this company they do a wonderful job they are courteous very professional and my neighbors complimented me on the job that was performed I would absolutely recommend them to all people who are looking for quality work . It was truly a pleasure dealing with this company ."
FLOORING
Remodel basements
Bathroom renovation
KITCHEN REMODEL
Decks

+151

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
30
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Spotswood, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was good. Meticulous contractor, knew what he was doing. Reliable, showed up everyday. Has 30 yrs of experience. Brought full workshop with him in his truck. Excellent from rough to finish carpentry."
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+41

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Profine Construction
Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Spotswood, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced missing siding and painted foundation: Eric was very prompt in responding to my request for a quote. He came to my house on a Sunday to give me an estimate and was extremely flexible with working within my time frame. His price was very reasonable and fair. He would check in with me as the job progressed to review what had been done to ensure I was happy with the work. He and his team were very polite, friendly and eager to make sure we were pleased with the job. I would definitely use them again."
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
16 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 Spotswood, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Deck repair, power wash and done in timely manner. Happy with the end result. I wasn t expecting to be charged for supplies so be sure to ask about materials. Overall very satisfied. Will use the company again."
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 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 Spotswood, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bryan's technician was terrific. He figured out an ingenious way to hoist the heavy door to the second floor, and very skillfully and quickly adjusted the frame to fit the door, and affixed the heavy-duty hinges. And for the first-floor door, he figured out a way to repair the existing frame (rather than replace it), thereby saving me hundreds of dollars. All the work was done to a very high standard by a skilled professional who worked quickly and efficiently. And the price-tag for all this was remarkably low -- only a third the price I'd been quoted by another local handyman firm. I am delighted to have discovered Bryan, and look forward to calling him the next time I need help with a home repair."
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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Glass by Ro
5.0(
90
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Spotswood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Pros Construction LLC
4.9(
65
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Spotswood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I never thought I would ever write a positive review with contractors. Top Pros completely replaced my old wood deck with composite. The detail and customization of the job was impeccable. As a customer who pays extra attention to minor details I can honestly write this to say thank you to Eric for building my deck, he used quality materials even new wood to drop a dumpster on my driveway was shocking. Eric was always on time, went beyond my expectations and always backed up his work. Don't think twice hire Top Pros it will be hard to find the friendliest, amazing prices and quality work from a local contractor. This is a real review from a real customer who is never 100% satisfied!"
Roofing
Roofing
Framing
Roof repair
Chimney flashing

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

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