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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 Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Summary: Bryan did an excellent job building a metal roof over an existing concrete slab in my backyard. I am very happy with the work that he did. In fact I have received compliments from three different neighbors, including one that I had never met before but saw the work being done from the street and wanted to take a look because he wanted to do something similar with his home. I have already recommended him to a friend, who decided to go with Bryan for a project. And I would hire Bryan again for future work. More Detailed Review: I have an existing concrete slab in my backyard that I wanted to build a roof over. Bryan was one of four contractors I interviewed for the project. I decided to go with Bryan because I liked that he was very straight forward and I felt his quote was fair and reasonable. My township requires that either the homeowner submit drawings for the project or that an architect be hired. I am not an engineer and I have never worked construction before. Although all of the contractors recommended that I submit my own drawings because it was a straightforward project and I could save myself several hundred dollars, Bryan was the only one that offered to help me with them, which he did. And this was before I even agreed to hire him. As a new homeowner and somebody who has heard one too many stories of home improvement projects gone wrong, I appreciated the fact that Bryan was very patient and always answered any questions or concerns that I had. In addition, I was always able to get a hold of him by phone or email. And once work had begun, he checked in with me at different stages of the project to make sure that I was satisfied with the progress so far. The start date was delayed a couple of times because of all the bad weather that we had. However, Bryan was very good about keeping me informed during this time and I was always able to get a hold of him when I wanted an update on things. When the project did begin, I was very pleased with how smoothly the work progressed and how everything was completed in a timely fashion. The footings were dug and inspected within a couple of days. Once the footings passed inspection, the frame was put up several days later. After the framing passed inspection, the roof was built and the trim was quickly put up. It is clear that when you hire Bryan to do a job, your project is his priority until it is completed. And I was pleased with how his crew kept the work area clean and professional every day after the day was done. As I mentioned, two of my immediate neighbors saw the work that had been done and were very complimentary of it. This includes my neighbor who has personally done a lot of home renovations on his own house. I also had a neighbor from the next street over stop by and ask to take a look at the work (at this time only the frame had been built) because he wanted to do something similar in his backyard. He was also very impressed with the quality of the work. I am very happy with the work that Bryan did and how professional and reliable he was during the whole process. And I highly recommend him."
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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Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Though the original start of the project was pushed out one day, work was done quickly the next day without sacrificing quality. Project completion including cleanup done in a day. They have all the materials needed and necessary safety equipments as they had to repair the siding from the third floor of the building."
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dominion Construction
5.0(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Dave's Handyman Services
5.0(
47
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was perfect. I’m very pleased and impressed with Dave’s responsiveness, professionalism and ability. Some stubborn parts on our old tub and shower were tricky, but he persevered and made everything work wonderfully well. He hung a large framed painting that had been leaning against the fireplace for ages (this required a pro to hang correctly) and it looks outstanding. It’s centered just right and is secure. Lastly, he installed a new faucet in another bathroom and that looks gorgeous also. Dave does it all and I will definitely hire him again for other home improvements and repairs. Very reasonable and honest. He goes the extra mile to do the job right. I’m so happy to have found him on Angies List."
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Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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HomeMaster Construction
4.9(
51
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Trenton, 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%
391 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Complete Construction, LLC
4.8(
900
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam is the best person. This roofing company is very responsive to their customers. They have provided excellent work at our apt buildings, business and church building. Our family is very satisfied with their work and service. I would definitely highly recommend All Complete Construction for roof work."
Old Side Walk
Replacing Side walk
New Concrete Side Walk
New Steps
New Steps

+140

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HDL Construction
5.0(
229
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best porch contractor to work with. Very knowledgeable with New Jersey building codes and uses top quality materials. Only company I recommend to clients!"
Projects
Projects
Projects
Projects
Projects

+58

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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White House Contractor, LLC
5.0(
49
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Val came explained what he would do in replacing our front porch , posts and steps. He was here at 7 :30 and work till 5. They were very neat. Cleaned up every day. Finished the job with in the time frame he told us. I would strongly recommend."
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%
102 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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. 

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