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Avatar for D & K Handyman Service LLC
D & K Handyman Service LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hamlin, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Dave took out cabinets and put new ones in and painted our laundry room. He's done a few other small jobs for us. Great communication, super nice, he shows up and gets the job done on schedule. We'll be using him for other projects."
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+18

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cactus Contracting, LLC
4.4(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hamlin, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I approached several contractors for quotes to repair the deck with very slow response times. Jeff responded very quickly, visited the site and generated a quote. He also suggested some different approaches to comply with HOA requirements. Jeff generated the variance paperwork to the HOA. Great job. I would recommend Cactus for any type of work."
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+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Pro-Tech Exterior Home Solutions
5.0(
14
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hamlin, 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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Renslar Home and Woodcraft
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hamlin, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Renslar Home and Woodcraft. The owner, James is fantastic! He has done many projects for me small and large. I have personally referred him to family members who have also used his services. James is so professional, courteous and detail oriented! His prices are fair and competitive. I am always very happy and satisfied with his work. I cannot recommend James enough!"
Deck Erie Canal
Drywall Project
Deck Erie Canal
Drywall Project
Deck Erie Canal

+9

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Barndog Woodworking
4.9(
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Serving Hamlin, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jim and all of his employees that worked at our house were very knowledgable and professonial and very pleasant , always took time to answer any questions.Jim is a great craftsman and my wife and I consider him a friend and we will definetly hire him again and recommend him to others. Hats off to Jim and Barndog Woodworking . Ten stars for sure.**********"
Custom pool deck with privacy wall and security gate - Webster
1860 Home - replaced newel post, new railings and rod iron balisters - Spencerport
1860 Home - replaced newel post, new railings and rod iron balisters - Spencerport
1860 Home - replaced newel post, new railings and rod iron balisters - Spencerport
Custom deck with pergola - removed man door and window and replaced with sliding glass door - Brighton

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Renovations
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hamlin, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My project involved replacement of some vinyl siding that had blown off during a winter storm. Trevor came to my home to work up an estimate, and was back within two weeks to perform the work. He and his assistant had the work completed in less than two hours. They were courteous and left the work site clean. He even removed some moss from my siding while he was doing the installation. The job was reasonably priced. I’m very satisfied and would recommend Trevor at Precision Renovations to anyone."
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SheWorks Home Solutions
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+3 more

Serving Hamlin, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Jamie was hired to do HOUSE CLEANING ONLY. I've had here 3 times and im very pleased with the results. She is timely, she's efficient with her time and does a great job! I highly recommend her. She is very trustworthy!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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