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Avatar for Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman
Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our back landing and stairs were in disrepair and needed to be completely rebuilt. My next door neighbor referred me to Mike. He provided a very specific written explanation of the work he would perform and the pricing was very reasonable so we hired him. He and his partner Jeff completed the project as promised and kept my mother and me informed about the progress of the job so we had a clear understanding of what was being done. Mike's work is meticulous and he is a stickler for the smaller details. We are quite pleased with our landing and stairs!"
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Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Waxtel LLC
4.9(
109
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently closed on my new-build condo in Stuyvesant Heights area of Brooklyn this past March 2023, & needed a local general contractor to execute a long list of works to bring my designs for the unit to life & add some character to it. When I contacted Waxtel LLC, Dave (owner) priced the large job I requested (general contractor, electrical, and plumbing works) reasonably within my budget, was very responsive, & kept communication clear. Rich (PM) helped support the contractor team in execution of the works, but myself/husband did have to handhold some of the contractor works to ensure it was done on time & met our quality standards."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
4.8(
203
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harvey and his team did a great job, everything looks great now and is properly installed. They were on time and completed on time and cleaned up after themselves. Harvey fixed work that was very badly done by another contractor."
FLOORING
Remodel basements
Bathroom renovation
KITCHEN REMODEL
Decks

+151

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Prestige Design & Build Corp.
5.0(
40
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Really enjoyed working with Matt (owner) and Dino- they were friendly and professional, able to accommodate our time frame, and did an amazing job! Would hire them for any home project!"
Demarest multiple room remodel
completion of renovation
Addition project progress
Rear addition project
Master bedroom suite

+542

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Gomez Vision Construction, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Gomez and team did an excellent job on my kitchen remodel. He treated my home as if it was his own. The team was very efficient, so I hired them again to paint my dining room and living room's. Best contractor ever 💕"
COMPLETE HOME REMODELING
job#387 house renovation
job#391
master bath
hard wood refinishing

+326

Response time3 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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John Michaels Contracting
4.8(
27
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John Michael is professional contractor his work is perfect his workers are capable of performing multiple projects perfect he is willing to listen to you and get the job done the way you want it hes on the job till its finished"
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Staten Island Deck

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
4.8(
164
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Built-Well to install new doors in our house. This involved work in nearly every room in the house, but Grant and his team moved quickly, working around our schedule, and kept everything spotless as they worked. We are so happy with the finished project and will absolutely hire Built-Well for future projects. We have worked with several contractors in the past, but none have come close to the professionalism and quality of their work! We can not recommend them enough!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Indigo Construction Co.
5.0(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan Jones is the most competent contractor I have worked with. I have done many renovations to my 1059 year old house. This time we had two small rooms reconfigured into 1 master bedroom. Heat, electricity, framing, a beam added and plumbing were all part of the project. All done impeccably. Ryan’s strength is his knowledge, problem solving skill and excellent communication skills. The price was reasonable even with multiple change orders . I will definitely use him again"
Doors Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Buena Vista
N. Mich
Remodeling - General Project

+64

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
4.5(
514
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"didn't like that they came for an estimate and then when the contractor came he didn't know what needed to been done. the estimate was off . was given a range of 450.-750.00 the contractor had to remeasure all of the things i wanted done and then had to go purchase the materials which i was paying by the hour, i felt like the initial estimate should have given him the required information so that he could show up at the job site with the materials."
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Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Wilber's Painting
4.7(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"We've owned our home for just over two years, and we have worked with Wilber's on several occasions now. I want to write to whole-heartedly recommend them. Enthusiastically. We've had them do smaller jobs like repairing some of our plaster walls in places that were beyond our ability, rebuilding porch posts that were rotten, and installing lattice around the porch. Recently we started a renovation of our garage -- which will involve replacing windows, repairing siding, and the largest part, completely replacing the roof. I'm writing this review after one of their teams just finished the new roof. I cannot speak highly enough about the professionalism of everyone we've worked with from Wilber's. Work areas are tidy. Work moves efficiently while attention to detail is totally maintained. The roofing foreman communicated with us throughout the job -- making sure we talked through any choices that had to be made. In those conversations, he was always clear and patient. I also have to say the same for Erick Granados who has been our point person on all of the jobs we've done with them. Erick's a pleasure to work with. Total pro. Direct about choices, costs and tradeoffs. The day we started work on the garage, we actually had a mishap -- which was that the foreman had ordered shingles that were close to what was on the house (IKO shingles) but not identical. When we realized the issue, we hit that point you sometimes reach contractors -- where something isn't quite right, and fixing it will require time and effort... and therefore expense... on behalf of the company. Erick and the roofing foreman simply made it right. No tension, no run around -- just made it right. I appreciate that so much. They just asked for the name of the shingles on the house, and before I knew it, someone came to get the other shingles, and brought the right ones within a few hours. The work itself on all of the work we've contracted Wilber's for has been terrific. Also want to mention, there's tons of little things contractors can do -- just to be helpful and great. For example, the crawl space in our garage was filled with random stuff. Barrels, dairy crates, coolers, old dish racks. It's the kind of thing that isn't in a contract, but the guys carefully brought it all down, and helped us sort out and set aside anything we'd want to keep. In the middle of the job, I pulled out shelving units in the garage from the previous owner, and when the team cleaned up the site -- which they did quickly and thoroughly -- they loaded all of that shelving wreckage (lots of it), into the dump truck. Once we complete this work on our garage, this will be the third project we've done with Wilber's. I have every expectation that they'll be our first call on the various work we'll need to do going forward."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

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. 

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.

The cost to install a bow window can range from $1,500 to $15,000, with a national average of $3,900. The total price includes materials, which can cost between $1,200 and over $14,000, and labor, which typically adds $300 to $1,900. Several factors influence the final cost, including the window's size and frame material. For example, vinyl frames are the most budget-friendly option, while wood frames are more expensive. Custom features or energy-efficient upgrades will also increase the price. For comparison, a bay window installation typically costs between $1,000 and $7,000.

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