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CRF Services
5.0(
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Serving Greece, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a list of projects we wanted done. Carl took care of everything on our list, within the time he said it would take & the amount we paid was exactly the amount he quoted. We are totally satisfied with the work done & the amount charged. Would definitely hire Carl for our next project."
Handyman Services Project
Demo and clean up, workspace always cleaned up after day is done
Framing
Painting - Interior Project
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+29

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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DVHomeInnovations
4.8(
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Serving Greece, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great young men to work with. Always punctual. Helped me with ideas that would fit with my styled home. Fantastic communication. Quickly returned calls and kept me informed every step of the project. Already have plans to use them in the near future. Many thanks to Vincent and Drake for a job well done! Sorry I don't have an outdoor photo, but it looks great. Nice curb appeal."
DV Home Innovations
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Westside Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
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Serving Greece, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"Dan and his team did a great job repairing my collapsing deck. He used a creative approach to solve the foundation problems and he stuck with the job until it was completed. He also installed new deck boards and now the deck looks terrific."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Costello Home Renovation
5.0(
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Serving Greece, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Customers say: Quick response

"We had repairs done to our siding after a new roof was installed. costello’s did a great job with the repairs. His price was fair and we were quit impressed by his professionalism and service."
Front
Rear
Side
Front
side

+18

Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Pro-Tech Exterior Home Solutions
5.0(
14
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Serving Greece, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Working with this company was a pleasure from beginning to end! They did excellent work for a fair price and communicated in a timely manner. I would hire them again in a minute!"
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

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