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Revive Renovators
4.4(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was great to work with. He was excellent at communication and was always available for a call when I had questions. Jim is also very knowledge about what needed to be done and the best way to get them accomplished. Will use American United Construction Services for future work as well!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate87%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hibbard Home Improvement
3.9(
47
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As soon as I met Dale Hibbard to discuss project, I felt very confident that his company would be the right choice. The expertise of the crew, attention to detail, willingness to answer my questions along the way, respect for me and my home, all made for a very positive experience."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Bilt Rite
4.5(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dealing with Bilt-Rite and owner Mike Ferraraccio was a pleasure. From the design to the finished project it was a very streamlined process and communication was bar none. The workers were very professional and competent. The owner visited the work site several days per week to ensure schedules and timelines were being met. It’s not often you can put your complete trust in a company but we did with Mike and Bilt-Rite. We would not hesitate to work with them again."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Buffalo Builders Craftsmen & Design
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer friendly and courteous service. We are always ready to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing exceptional service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work with competitive prices.

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Joshua Maroney
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

I've a skilled and personable house cleaner who has been cleaning houses in the Buffalo area for about 6 years. I take pride in offering clients peace of mind by understanding their needs and being flexible with scheduling. Recently I've gained experience in construction and handyman work to add to my repertoire. \nI clean thoroughly and fast, leaving your house feeling brand new in a matter of hours!

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PR Carpentry
5.0(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Bottom Line Up Front: Paulo is THE BEST, and you should call him for all your household carpentry needs. Work Performed: Structural Carpentry - Support for addition room above my two-car garage. Paulo replaced an undersized garage header (two 18” deep x 18’ long LVLs), and sistered 21 floor joists (9.5” deep x 19’ long LVLs). Why Paulo and his crew is THE BEST: Personable. Thorough. Great communication. Extremely high-quality work. Reasonable prices. Paulo and his crew showed up on time every day, worked long hours, and promptly completed the job in ONLY TWO DAYS. I called four separate contractors for quotes on the job. Paulo was the most thorough in analyzing the specifics of what needed to be done, and he clearly communicated his plan of execution. The job was tricky because the garage header is located below an eight-foot-wide picture window, and the header needed to be jacked up to remove 1-1/8” of sag in the floor above”. Paulo clearly communicated jacking up the floor could cause a crack in the window, but took extra care to help avoid it (constructed an additional support wall on the 2nd floor to help take some of the pressure off the exterior wall while jacking up the header). Guess what…. NO CRACK IN THE WINDOW! Paulo even performed additional work beyond what was included in the initial scope AT NO ADDITIONAL LABOR COST. Paulo cares. Paulo does high-quality work. Paulo does things the right way. This included removing/reinstalling numerous pieces of siding, cutting/installing OSB, Tyvek wrapping the exterior wall, and caulking to ensure a watertight seal. I was also highly impressed with his knowledge of residential building codes. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, AND CALL PAULO."
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Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+100

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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