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Top-Rated Carpenters in Alfred - Updated Nov 2026

Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape
4.4(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Alfred, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Flaitz's reached out to my husband after he submitted a request on Home Advisor, and we are so glad he did. He built a VERY large raised deck tied into a smaller one for us at our cottage and it turned out perfect! Great workmanship and attention to detail. Gerry responded timely to any emails or questions we had and his quote was very reasonable. My husband and I, without a doubt, will be using Flaitz's again for any type of landscaping or construction work we may need. We highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R&D Design Studio
5.0(
1
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Alfred, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

"So happy we chose R&D for our exterior wall repairs! they were great to work with throughout the process of what turned out to be a complicated issue. Their communication was really appreciated as they dug into things and problem solved some unique issues with how the previous home owners had cut corners on the house. R&D wasn’t the cheapest initial bid we received but I have no doubt that we would have wound up paying more in the end for a lower quality result with anyone else. Thanks guys!"
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1800's Home Addiction

+6

Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Alfred, 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
Bell Tower Timber
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Alfred, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Bell Tower Timber is a small ornamental business specializing in repairs and re-finishing of buildings. Our work ranges from the simple act of cleaning and refinishing a home to replicating historic decorations and trim to the restoring and repairing timber framed buildings. Bell Tower timber prioritizes high-end quality work and using quality paints, stains, and finishes that will last for years to come.

Main Entrance
Custom Front Doors
Carved Handles
Carved Handles
Side Porch

+15

Response time10 mins
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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. 

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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.

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