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M.Snyder Construction
4.8(
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Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent contractor! Responded right away. Paid attention and did everything I asked them to. Workers were a delight to deal with. Work performed was top notch. Came when they said they would. Fast and efficient. Couldn't be happier!"
Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Elevated Property Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kitchen renovation was better and faster than I expected. He showed up every day on time and stayed each day until that dayâ s work was complete.,He was very cooperative and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Above service
5.0(
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Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I need my house repainted. I?m very happy with Sergey?s work. He was easy to communicate with, showed up on time and did the work efficiently and professionally! Everything turned out great. Highly recommend!"
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full kitchen repainting

+20

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Elevated Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent service with quick turn around for estimate. Worked started as soon and supplies were in. Hired him to remodel front deck as well. Great pricing."
Back of Ranch
Front of Ranch
Front
Back
Porch Remodel

+31

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Usee Builders, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I don't think that I could have hired a better company. Frank designs beautiful decks, and builds them quickly. Hire him!"
Dura life Composite
Response time3 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hodgson Homes
5.0(
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Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Wonderful! They were able to schedule the work quickly, were there when they said they would be, the work which was performed is absolutely beautiful and their pricing was very reasonable. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor. Well done!"
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

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.

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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