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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

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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

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grace Jane Contracting
4.7(
12
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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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Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Gokey did a great job completing my roof/painting job. He was professional throughout and the finished product looked excellent. I will definitely be hiring Gokey again for future projects and recommending him to friends. Overall great job for a good price!"
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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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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N&Z General Contracting/Detailing
4.3(
12
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Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

"The job was done in a timely fashion. Very professional and friendly service. I was extremely pleased with the work when completed and the price was very affordable. I will be recommending to others and I will hire again to complete more work on my home."
Plumbing Project
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Joes camp
Plumbing Project

+74

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Richards Construction & Flooring
5.0(
8
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Serving Dexter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan was very accommodating and flexible with bidding and working on our project. We have several small kids at home and he was respectful of our space and time. We are very pleased with the work he did for us."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

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.

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