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Top-Rated Contractors in Albany - Updated Nov 2026

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M Johnson Contracting
4.6(
50
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What started as a deck rebuild turned into a three season room addition. Matt and his crew were easy to work with, offered some great suggestions to us, and the finished room is more than we hoped for! We loved his suggestion of putting pine on the vaulted ceiling, and the finish work at the bottom on the outside looks great. Matt took care to match our 20 year old siding, and finish the windows and doors to exactly match the others on the house."
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+19

Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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F and D General Home Repairs
5.0(
20
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"I can’t recommend Farzad highly enough! He completely transformed my home from top to bottom. He installed beautiful new flooring throughout the house, replaced all of the windows, and completely remodeled my bathrooms. Every part of the project was completed with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Farzad was professional, reliable, and easy to work with from start to finish. He communicated clearly throughout the entire process, showed up when he said he would, and made sure everything was done the right way. His work exceeded my expectations, and the finished result has completely changed the look and feel of my home. If you’re looking for an honest, skilled, and dependable contractor who truly takes pride in his work, I highly recommend Farzad. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again for future projects. Thank you for the incredible work!"
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+158

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Con-Tech Construction
4.9(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great contractor to work with, very knowledgeable and able to explain all options and provide expert advise, no matter what problems may pop up along the way. Would not hesitate to call Frank for any work at all."
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Hubbell's Carpentry & More
5.0(
14
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We started meeting with Chris in winter to plan our project. We met several times to exchange ideas and he was very careful to listen to our needs and to suggest the best ways to achieve them. Once the building began he and his assistant worked efficiently and communicated their plans and progress daily. The work site was left well organized and clean each day and after the project was done. The project itself was to build a Trex deck with solar lighting and to restore power to our barn (the line had been cut when our new well was installed). We are very happy with the finished product and look forward to working with Chris in the future!"
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Deck Patio Replacement
Deck Patio Replacement
Deck Patio Replacement
Deck Patio Replacement

+229

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Evolution Power and Development
4.8(
26
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Jesse did a great job installing the under cabinet lighting I got my wife as a present. He installed the new LED under kitchen cabinet lights which included installtion of the low voltage transformer/converter and light switch/dimmer. His experience was evident with his selection of dimmer switch location and optimum running of wiring to cover both sides of the kitchen cabinets."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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