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PV Painting and Decorating, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"PV Painting & Decorating provided exemplary/timely service, and impeccable quality of work on our house. Petar is an incredibly kind and considerate person who made sure to check-in at every step making sure we were comfortable and happy with the work he was providing. He provided us both interior and exterior services including drywall, painting and carpentry all around our house. I want to thank Petar for a job well done! Would recommend him for anyone looking for top notch service in the Western New York Area."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Rick's Repair Work
4.9(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough great things about my experience! From start to finish, Ashton was absolutely wonderful to work with. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and extremely skilled at what he does. He took the time to answer questions, provided excellent customer service, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The quality of work on my Cedar Springs bar exceeded my expectations — I am truly in love with how my project turned out! His attention to detail and craftsmanship really show. I would without hesitation hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality work and outstanding service."
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+115

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Helixx Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Austin Gifford installed crown moulding for me. Did a great job despite dealing with some odd corners in the room. Friendly young man. Great attention to detail. Highly recommended!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ed Morrow Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Small jobs welcome

"Ed repaired the staircase newel posts, balusters and railings taking great care to preserve the wood finishes. He was able identify the carpentry errors and safety issues in the work left undone by the previous contractor. Without disparaging the previous contractor, he professionally pointed out what needed to be done and provided detailed steps to complete the project with a timeline for completion. All work was completed as described. We are very impressed with Ed?s carpentry work, attention to safety details and the cost of the project which was done in 2 days. We definitely recommend him if you looking for a personable professional!"
composite deck steps and p.t. wood railings
rail & post replacement
railing and post replacement
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custom baseboard & trim

+90

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
SZ Home Construction
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an excellent experience with SZ Home Construction?. They completed the chimney maintenance, cleaning, and painting professionally and at a very reasonable price. The work was finished on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. What impressed me the most was their attention to detail and respect for cleanliness ? they cleaned the entire area thoroughly after finishing the job, leaving everything neat and organized. Their team was polite, calm, and very easy to deal with. They worked smoothly and quietly without creating unnecessary noise or disturbance, which made the whole experience comfortable and stress-free. I also appreciated their professional and legal payment process through bank checks, which added an extra level of trust and reliability. I highly recommend SZ Home Construction? to anyone looking for honest, professional, and high-quality home service work."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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WNY Engineering and Construction Management
4.5(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jose and his crew were a pleasure to work with. Not only did they do a great job on the drywall, they also put in new hardwood flooring and a beautiful staircase. Very happy with the price and workmanship"
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Two story construction.
Roofing for two story addition.
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scarpone and Sons
4.5(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with all of my new siding, trim and roof. He was very patient with me about all of the changes and colors and he added extra touches. Motion sensor light, lighted door bell, gutter leaf guard and the roof was done at a very good price."
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+35

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Revive Renovators
4.4(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Revive renovators really came through in this issue. The carport was creating many issues on my house so they had to build a temporary support until a storm passed through. Once that was complete they demo'ed and rebuilt the carport. The work they did throughout the project was always top notch and I would definitly hire them again"
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Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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