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Professional Contracting

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Professional Contracting

4.75(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
295 local quotes requested

Call us today for a free quote! Professional Contracting Builders, LLC is a premier full service home improvement and construction company that offers a large array of products and services. Professional Contracting Builders, LLC holds customer service to the highest standards ensuring every interaction is professional, courteous and prompt. We staff knowledgeable professionals that will be able to assist in every level of your home improvement or construction needs. Offering a full line of products from Arizona Tile to Delta Fixtures, Professional Contracting Builders, LLC is truly your 'one stop shop' for your remodeling, renovating and construction needs.

"We had a first-rate experience with this renovation team. They truly helped us realize the vision of what we imagined, and beautiful results were delivered. A home project of this scale is daunting to say the least and if issues arose they were addressed and resolved. We are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and would hire them again."

Daniel S on September 2025

Call us today for a free quote! Professional Contracting Builders, LLC is a premier full service home improvement and construction company that offers a large array of products and services. Professional Contracting Builders, LLC holds customer service to the highest standards ensuring every interaction is professional, courteous and prompt. We staff knowledgeable professionals that will be able to assist in every level of your home improvement or construction needs. Offering a full line of products from Arizona Tile to Delta Fixtures, Professional Contracting Builders, LLC is truly your 'one stop shop' for your remodeling, renovating and construction needs.

"We had a first-rate experience with this renovation team. They truly helped us realize the vision of what we imagined, and beautiful results were delivered. A home project of this scale is daunting to say the least and if issues arose they were addressed and resolved. We are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and would hire them again."

Daniel S on September 2025

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Chuck Snyder New Construction and Remodeling

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Chuck Snyder New Construction and Remodeling

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Experienced homebuilder and carpenter with over 20 years of experience in Durango. Specialties include remodels, additions, new construction, decks, garages, siding, and door and window replacements. We treat every project like it's our own home and provide reliable, excellent service. Your project is our top priority.

Experienced homebuilder and carpenter with over 20 years of experience in Durango. Specialties include remodels, additions, new construction, decks, garages, siding, and door and window replacements. We treat every project like it's our own home and provide reliable, excellent service. Your project is our top priority.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

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38 years of experience

The company was organized in July 1987 by its Founder/CEO Thomas L. VanDyk. We know you have many choices when shopping for a mortgage lender. We are proud of our Company and staff and will strive to deliver you great service at a great rate ! We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

The company was organized in July 1987 by its Founder/CEO Thomas L. VanDyk. We know you have many choices when shopping for a mortgage lender. We are proud of our Company and staff and will strive to deliver you great service at a great rate ! We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all wood that’s been softened by termites needs to be replaced. You may be able to salvage wood using a wood hardener instead of replacing beams. However, you’ll need to hire a structural engineer to assess the damage and the overall stability of the wood before making a replacement plan.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart.

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.

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