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Avatar for RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
RAP Painting & Pressure Washing
5.0(
126
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"RAP did a wonderful job power washing my house and paver patio. I live on a busy road and the house builds up a lot of dirt; the back of the house faces north and gets a lot of green buildup on the siding. After Rich and his crew powerwashed, everything is clean, bright and beautiful. The pavers came out great, too, they look like new! Easy to work with and a really good price."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Profine Construction
4.7(
178
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When first meeting them, I was very impressed. I had to have work done on my shed. New roof, frame and a ramp. They never criticized that it was a small job. They gave me a great price and came to do the job as promised two days after meeting them. They (Tony, Eric and Jimmy) are perfectionists and came on time. They cleaned up so good, you wouldn t even have known there was work done. HIGHLY RECOMMEND them. I actually took extra business cards to recommend them to my neighbors and friends. They are my contractors for life!!"
Bathroom (Floor and Wall)
Porcelain Tile
Outdoor Brick Mini Staircase
Wooden Outdoor Staircase
Indoor Tile Bathroom

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Pros Construction LLC
4.9(
63
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast quote, fast response, very hard-working, and super clean up after. Very polite, and they finished the job on time and fast. They inspected, and cleared debris, leaves, and dirt off 3 industrial building roofs and cleaned up all the mess. Communicate every step of the process. Job did 2 days after quote."
Roofing
Roofing
Framing
Roof repair
Chimney flashing

+3

Response time4 hrs
148 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All Complete Construction, LLC
4.8(
900
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In 2024 our self-managed their faced our largest project to date on our 1965 building. The balcony membranes and stucco needed to be replaced and repaired. We did our due diligence and had companies give us proposals and estimates. We decided on they're after inspecting other buildings, researching their methods and comparing prices. We liked that they use their own teams rather than sub-contracting the work."
Old Side Walk
Replacing Side walk
New Concrete Side Walk
New Steps
New Steps

+140

Response time3 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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White House Contractor, LLC
5.0(
48
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work that was done on my house. I was given an honest reasonable price and the work was excellent! I would highly recommend them if you have any roofing work."
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC
White House Contractor, LLC

+19

Response time10 mins
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dominion Construction
5.0(
37
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dominion Construction was both inexpensive and very responsive. They showed up when they said they would they did a beautiful job and I would recommend them for any of the roofing or trim work that you might need in your house."
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete
Home Siding Is Complete

+132

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Uprise Construction LLC
5.0(
262
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Look no further than Uprise construction. They are a family owned business that takes pride in their work, and they are interested in helping you and solving your problems in the most efficient and helpful way!! Iggy and crew are tops!!"
New roof installed
Roof replacement
Roofing, siding, porch
New Roof
New sheathing

+44

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Steel Penn
4.6(
237
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very Professional. Worked well with the building inspectors etc. They designed and built a dock, and a set of stairs to the side entrance of my house. They removed a cantilevered deck and replaced it with a large composite deck, which stopped water leaks into my basement. They also rebuilt and painted a small cantilevered deck. Excellent work."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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THE GOAT CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
25
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend THE GOAT CONSTRUCTION to anyone needing a roof replacement. They exceeded my expectations in every way, and Iâ  m confident my home is in great hands with their work!"
Deck sanding and painting
Deck sanding and painting
Deck sanding and painting
Deck sanding and painting
Deck sanding and painting

+24

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Team Home Remodeling
5.0(
60
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Serving Wantage, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was upgrading my deck from old wood to Trex. Ardi and his team showed up on time everyday, worked hard, kept my property neat each night, and cleaned everything before leaving when the project was complete. Excellent all around!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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