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ET Construction
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have had them work on multiple items. Most recently was a brick garage that needed a wall repaired, a caved in roof torn off And completely redone. They showed up on time, great cost and completed the job above expectations. I have had sheetrock, doors, and roofing done all for great prices , quick turnaround and extremely high quality. Ten out of ten would hire again and recommend work done by them"
3 duplicate remodel
3 duplicate remodel
3 duplicate remodel
3 duplicate remodel
3 duplicate remodel

+107

Dream Designs
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My name is Rusty Wescott and after working 22 years building from the ground up, 22 years of dialing in my skills.But my other love is art I have always loved art, from my paintings, to wall murals, to home decor, and custom furniture. And Dream Designs new add-on is epoxy, tables,floors,countertops, stair treads and risers with a epoxy pour design, we pride our self on customers satisfaction, and if you can dream it up we can design and build it for you to make your dreams reality.

Demo
Sabrinas remodel
Sabrinas remodel
Demo
Sabrinas remodel

+17

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at J.Garrison property maintenance we specialize in landscaping and general property maintenance we take much pride in our work to ensure our customers high quality and reliability we specialize in lawn care, spring /fall clean up, tree trimming, mulch/topsoil, also retaining walls and small concrete jobs

Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Lawn care 2025
Lawn care 2025

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grace Jane Contracting
4.7(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and I am very happy with all their work I will continue to hire for all my home and would recommend who ever is looking for a very honest hard working contractor"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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GOKEYs Painting & Const
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Chris was very motivated and started the job promptly. His work ethic was great, staying late a couple of days late to complete job on time as agreed. He reviewed any issue found and was flexible when extra work was needed. The quality of the work was great in making the breezeway siding look the same as the garage, so with the paint job the house/garage improvement was dramatic. His pricing was reasonably and his clean-up appreciated. We would definitely recommend Chris to others and would engage him for work ourselves."
second story done with painting and before pictures of first level of house
SIMPLE MSI FLOORING INSTALL
Framing Walls & stairs assist
After carpet removal
finished roof and painting exterior of house

+53

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, 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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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