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Wood Luck Property Management & General Contracting

4.39(
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Wood Luck Property Management & General Contracting

4.39(
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Customers say: Terrific value
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We listen to you, work with you, and build for you. We look forward to building you a deck that will last for decades. We are proud to offer financing (up to $100k) to help you complete your projects. References always available upon request.

"Same as other recent reviews. Rod took my money, hasn't shown up at all, won't return calls. STAY AWAY"

Steven L on October 2024

We listen to you, work with you, and build for you. We look forward to building you a deck that will last for decades. We are proud to offer financing (up to $100k) to help you complete your projects. References always available upon request.

"Same as other recent reviews. Rod took my money, hasn't shown up at all, won't return calls. STAY AWAY"

Steven L on October 2024


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Nova Roofing

5.00(
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Nova Roofing

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Nova Roofing is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Estimate given and my additional questions answered. Repair was done quickly. Andy was knowledgeable and courteous."

Kathleen M on October 2025

Nova Roofing is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Estimate given and my additional questions answered. Repair was done quickly. Andy was knowledgeable and courteous."

Kathleen M on October 2025


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HMG Construction

5.00(
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HMG Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

This company keeps a small crew that is talented in a wide range of projects. Keeping the employees low helps to maintain top quality work and customer satisfaction. We aim to get the job done right the first and to our customers liking. We provide top quality craftsmanship and the highest level of professionalism. Call HMG Construction today!

"My kitchen renovation went very well. They always showed up when they said they would. Very easy to work with and I would hire them again."

Diane P on September 2024

This company keeps a small crew that is talented in a wide range of projects. Keeping the employees low helps to maintain top quality work and customer satisfaction. We aim to get the job done right the first and to our customers liking. We provide top quality craftsmanship and the highest level of professionalism. Call HMG Construction today!

"My kitchen renovation went very well. They always showed up when they said they would. Very easy to work with and I would hire them again."

Diane P on September 2024


Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

4.56(
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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

4.56(
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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


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HZ Builders, LLC

4.65(
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HZ Builders, LLC

4.65(
385
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

HZ Builders, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that specializes in doors and Carpentry, Interior Remodeling & Roofing. With years of experience, we can handle all of your needs. Call us for further information and with questions. Thank you for your interest.

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Patrick C on June 2025

HZ Builders, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that specializes in doors and Carpentry, Interior Remodeling & Roofing. With years of experience, we can handle all of your needs. Call us for further information and with questions. Thank you for your interest.

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Patrick C on June 2025


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Lastor Home Improvement, LLC

4.93(
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Lastor Home Improvement, LLC

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

Lastor Home Improvement, LLC is locally owned and operated company with over 15 years of experience. We specialize in professional home improvement services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call for a free estimate today!

"Tomas did a great job!"

David E on October 2025

Lastor Home Improvement, LLC is locally owned and operated company with over 15 years of experience. We specialize in professional home improvement services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call for a free estimate today!

"Tomas did a great job!"

David E on October 2025


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ZJ’s Construction LLC

4.75(
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ZJ’s Construction LLC

4.75(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

ZJ's Construction LLC. provides home improvement services with many years of experience. The owner, Luis Stalin Rivera, delivers only the finest work and is well known for his efficiency, honesty and competence. All of our employees come with experience of over a decade. Our company provides quality and professional services to exceed our customers' expectations. We provide 100% satisfaction leaving our customers proud of choosing our services. We can only guarantee the best!

"Zj's has a friendly and knowledgeable crew of fine craftsman.There were a few small hiccups along the way but quick thinking came up with fast alternative solutions to make a great final product. They blended a new tub install with existing tiles and fittings almost seamlessly. Well done guys! Thank you! "

Matthew M on November 2025

ZJ's Construction LLC. provides home improvement services with many years of experience. The owner, Luis Stalin Rivera, delivers only the finest work and is well known for his efficiency, honesty and competence. All of our employees come with experience of over a decade. Our company provides quality and professional services to exceed our customers' expectations. We provide 100% satisfaction leaving our customers proud of choosing our services. We can only guarantee the best!

"Zj's has a friendly and knowledgeable crew of fine craftsman.There were a few small hiccups along the way but quick thinking came up with fast alternative solutions to make a great final product. They blended a new tub install with existing tiles and fittings almost seamlessly. Well done guys! Thank you! "

Matthew M on November 2025


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American Home Remodeling Inc

4.85(
473
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American Home Remodeling Inc

4.85(
473
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
356 local quotes requested

American Home Remodeling is a family owned and operated full service remodeling and renovation company. You will work directly with an owner from the initial estimate process to the completion of your job! We offer complete home services with over 40 years of remodeling experience. We have completed thousands of projects with one simple goal: quality workmanship and great prices. We have an experienced team who specialize in premium product lines for roofing replacement, Vinyl siding and insulation, replacement windows, masonry walkways and patios, stone and brick face, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and more. We offer 100% Financing with various different programs tailored to your budget and needs. At American Home we take great pride in our work and are completely committed to customer satisfaction! American Home Remodeling is licensed and fully insured in New Jersey and parts of New York to operate as a home remodeling company. Our licenses include The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, and a registration with The New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut Division of Consumer Affairs. We respectfully ask when scheduling an estimate that all homeowners please be present. Our reasoning is due to our estimates being concise, descriptive, and hopefully educational in the home remodeling field. We feel when researching a home improvement contractor, allowing us to interact and provide information to all parties involved works best! Thank you for giving American Home Remodeling the opportunity to be considered as your next home improvement specialist! We will work hard to earn your business and look forward to servicing you on your next home project!

"American Home replaced my roof and siding, porch windows and some add-on exterior lighting. One of the reasons I chose AHR was not just due to the best price, they came in line with other estimates I received, but because they included things with their final price that similar companies had as add-ons at an extra cost such as the dumpster and gutter system. I did not know what to expect as this was the first time I've had these things replaced. My rep John was awesome, he was professional, friendly and accommodating, and was able to work with me on the spot vs. "I have to check back to the owners" which I got from other companies. John was readily available by phone, text, and in person. He walked me through all the steps, timelines, and the whole process. After the crew finished, he took my list of 'nit-pick' things and made sure they were addressed. Overall I am satisfied with the job, In fact, we recommended them to our neighbors who hired them to do their siding this Spring."

Paul G on March 2024

American Home Remodeling is a family owned and operated full service remodeling and renovation company. You will work directly with an owner from the initial estimate process to the completion of your job! We offer complete home services with over 40 years of remodeling experience. We have completed thousands of projects with one simple goal: quality workmanship and great prices. We have an experienced team who specialize in premium product lines for roofing replacement, Vinyl siding and insulation, replacement windows, masonry walkways and patios, stone and brick face, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and more. We offer 100% Financing with various different programs tailored to your budget and needs. At American Home we take great pride in our work and are completely committed to customer satisfaction! American Home Remodeling is licensed and fully insured in New Jersey and parts of New York to operate as a home remodeling company. Our licenses include The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, and a registration with The New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut Division of Consumer Affairs. We respectfully ask when scheduling an estimate that all homeowners please be present. Our reasoning is due to our estimates being concise, descriptive, and hopefully educational in the home remodeling field. We feel when researching a home improvement contractor, allowing us to interact and provide information to all parties involved works best! Thank you for giving American Home Remodeling the opportunity to be considered as your next home improvement specialist! We will work hard to earn your business and look forward to servicing you on your next home project!

"American Home replaced my roof and siding, porch windows and some add-on exterior lighting. One of the reasons I chose AHR was not just due to the best price, they came in line with other estimates I received, but because they included things with their final price that similar companies had as add-ons at an extra cost such as the dumpster and gutter system. I did not know what to expect as this was the first time I've had these things replaced. My rep John was awesome, he was professional, friendly and accommodating, and was able to work with me on the spot vs. "I have to check back to the owners" which I got from other companies. John was readily available by phone, text, and in person. He walked me through all the steps, timelines, and the whole process. After the crew finished, he took my list of 'nit-pick' things and made sure they were addressed. Overall I am satisfied with the job, In fact, we recommended them to our neighbors who hired them to do their siding this Spring."

Paul G on March 2024


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Inson Dubois Wood LLC

5.00(
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Inson Dubois Wood LLC

5.00(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 local quotes requested

Full Service Residential Design Firm that focuses on full transparency and meeting our clients budget and timeline. Impeccable attention to detail and cost analysis are our strong point. A full design team takes your project from inception to completion in record time.

"Inson is a creative genius with a superb eye. He did everything with meticulous detail and completely transformed our apartment into an amazing, gorgeous home. We enjoy entertaining, and our friends love coming over, always remarking how beautiful and inviting our home is- and that was exactly what we wanted, except Inson brilliantly upgraded our concept, within budget and on time (even with our aggressive timeline because we needed to be out of our old place and into our new within months!). Inson’s team was also great to work with - always polite and professional. We highly recommend Inson and plan on working with him again on our Hamptons home!"

Sandy T on November 2021

Full Service Residential Design Firm that focuses on full transparency and meeting our clients budget and timeline. Impeccable attention to detail and cost analysis are our strong point. A full design team takes your project from inception to completion in record time.

"Inson is a creative genius with a superb eye. He did everything with meticulous detail and completely transformed our apartment into an amazing, gorgeous home. We enjoy entertaining, and our friends love coming over, always remarking how beautiful and inviting our home is- and that was exactly what we wanted, except Inson brilliantly upgraded our concept, within budget and on time (even with our aggressive timeline because we needed to be out of our old place and into our new within months!). Inson’s team was also great to work with - always polite and professional. We highly recommend Inson and plan on working with him again on our Hamptons home!"

Sandy T on November 2021


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TAS Construction Corporation

4.92(
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TAS Construction Corporation

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
84 local quotes requested

TAS Construction was established in 1996. I personally have 46 years of experience in construction and I take pride in holding customers' hands throughout projects from beginning to end. We pass along any discounts we get from our suppliers onto our customers and we treat your home like it's our own. We look forward to helping you in your construction needs.

"Very well."

Bob S on August 2024

TAS Construction was established in 1996. I personally have 46 years of experience in construction and I take pride in holding customers' hands throughout projects from beginning to end. We pass along any discounts we get from our suppliers onto our customers and we treat your home like it's our own. We look forward to helping you in your construction needs.

"Very well."

Bob S on August 2024

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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.

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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