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McGrath Carpentry
4.4(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"McGrath Carpentry was recommended to me by a friend. Once I called Kieran to come view my project, he was prompt and on-time. Kieran surveyed the property and knew exactly what he needed to get for the job. Once all the windows had arrived to the manufacturer, Kieran collected and delivered them. Being an apartment building, scheduling needed to be worked out with tenants. Once arranged with all tenants, Kieran and his crew were on-time, courteous and diligent in their work. They cleaned up after every window and rehung all the blinds. Only for the new windows a person would not know McGrath Carpentry were even in the building. Prices are very fair. I would not hesitate recommending Kieran and McGrath Carpentry for any job. Very happy with my new windows."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Vins Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Hired Vin to jack up and level our deck frame. He was very responsive, friendly and was able to get the job done ahead of time. He recommended additional supports and installed them and came in right on budget. Would definitely hire him again for future work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nickel City Repair
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"My pro was skilled and had great attention to detail. Roger always let me know when he was on the way. He did extra work and was courteous. It could have been completed more timely, but honestly, the plaster took time to dry between coats. He painted our whole ceiling after repairing it. He also repaired cat scratches and chipped plaster. by our backdoor & repainted that whole wall. We have an old house and it needs work. He was very good."
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Drywall Project
Drywall Project
drywall hanging and finishing.
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
SZ Home Construction
5.0(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired SZ Home Construction to repair the exterior of our Tudor home. They were professional, reasonable, and reliable. We were very happy with their work. They were the 4th contractor we had look at the job and they came when they said they would and did fantastic work. We would definitely use them again"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Scarpone and Sons
4.5(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Sabino was great to work with. He was professional and thorough when initially inspecting roof. He completed a major job with tear off of layers of asphalt and cedar shingles. He installed the new roof with quality products. Most importantly he worked well with us in a honest manner when issues arose to rebuild a chimney and replace beams on a rotting porch. His prices were very reasonable. He did a solid job cleaning up the area when finished. It is never an easy experience to have an old roof torn off and replaced, but Sabino and his workers made the experience positive."
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7 replacement windows.
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+35

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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WNY Engineering and Construction Management
4.5(
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Serving Buffalo, 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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Team framing the roof.

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Affordable Quality Home Improvement
4.0(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They do EXCELLENT, AFFORDABLE and QUICK service and repairs! I am 1,000% satisfied! They came over in the morning and started and finished the work that afternoon!"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
American Exteriors of Western New York
4.2(
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"American Exterior replaced my shed roof,and they did an excellent job. The sales rep arrived at my home on time and provided a quote for job within a short time The quote was well within my budget so I scheduled the job. The employees showed up on time and had the job completed within 3 hours or so. When finished they did an excellent job of cleaning up the job site. I wouldn’t hesitate to have American Exteriors do more work at my home"
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Energy wasting windows

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by63%of homeowners
TJ Miller Company
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Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom is more than a carpenter, more than just a handy man, a plumber, an electrician. He is a skilled craftsman, talented, reliable and generous with good advice. Over the past two years Tom has demonstrated his talents by helping improve my beautiful but somewhat outdated home. He has done everything from designing and building a new dressing room closet, to repairing and replacing light fixtures, and he is currently laying a new bathroom floor. He has even put my gas grill together! Lucky I was the day he responded to my Home Advisor call."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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