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Avatar for Odd Job Services
Odd Job Services
4.7(
45
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Alexandria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian was amazing and professional. His experience enabled his to make appropriate adjustments during the project meeting my (the home owners) needs and saving me money. I strongly recommend using him and I will give Brian more of my business in the future!"
Bath tile
Kitchen floor repair
Kitchen floor repair2
Kitchen floor repair3
Kitchen floor repair4

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Harnas Home Services
5.0(
10
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Alexandria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had a few small projects that needed to be done. One was a toilet issue which he knew the problem and was able to fix it very fast. The other was my outdoor lights. The winter ice build up destroyed my front lights and he managed to get those repaired fast and at a good price. I would fully recommend if you have any issues. Very knowledgeable and willing to help any way he can."
Ceiling fan
Deck Rebuild
Patio
Post repair
Shed siding

+10

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EMC Property and Excavation
4.6(
9
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Alexandria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris is the best contractor we have ever worked with. He removed my fathers harbor and kept us informed on progress daily. You could not ask for a more honest businessman. What he thought would only take a few days turned into many days, he never complained and we know he absorbed some of the extra cost. He and his team are the Best in the business! I would never hesitate to hire him and his ethics were outstanding. He worked hard and God bless him he got the job done .I would recommend him highly. You won't be dissapointed."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
46
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Alexandria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Alexandria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed stucco repair work on an old chimney (and other spots). Grady was meticulous and thoughtful on what approaches and materials would work. Throughout the project they allocated sufficient time for each treatment to cure and inspected the work before proceeding to the next step. Grady started the project with no money down and only required ongoing payments for materials until the project was well underway. The final payment was due only after they did a final inspection. Total project cost was also below other bids."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Tims Handyman Services
4.9(
33
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Alexandria, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellently! Tim arrived the day a placed my job on Angi. He evaluated the job and scheduled for later in the same week. His quote was fair. On the day of the repair Tim arrived shortly after the arranged time and got right to work. The job was completed in approximately 30 minutes or so. The door works great now! Thanks, Tim! I highly recommend Tim’s Handyman Service."
Hardwood flooring
Landscaping Project
Handyman Services Project
Finished product
Hardwood flooring

+35

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Scott Property Services
5.0(
10
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Alexandria, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing work, amazing customer service. The best by far for all home projects! Love them and have already rehired them for other projects and will continue to use them in the future. I cannot say enough about the quality of their work. They care and do a great job at a fair price!!! Simply amazing. They are perfectionists and will the job right, great communicators ...everything they've done from painting rioms, patching ceilings, hanging fixtures to installing sinks.has been stress free for me and they've done an exceptional job."
Living Room
Living Room
Interior Paint
Interior Paint
Interior Paint

+55

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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