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Vins Contracting
4.9(
124
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lackawanna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Vin to jack up and level our deck frame. He was very responsive, friendly and was able to get the job done ahead of time. He recommended additional supports and installed them and came in right on budget. Would definitely hire him again for future work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
American Exteriors of Western New York
4.2(
75
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Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Lackawanna, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company was a joy to work with!!!!!!! From the time they came to give an estimate until the completion of the project, nothing but punctuality, clean up after everyday's work, questions of mine answered and the quality of their work superior. These workers worked in snow, rain, cold and windy conditions. The quality of the work was unchanged by conditions. My estimate was broken down on a line by line contract and every item was completed. My house is 121 years old and I have lived here for 44 years. many projects have been done but this company met every standard I had with excellence."
Before
Dated exterior
warren
 After
Energy wasting windows

+9

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
47
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Lackawanna, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Redeemed Home Repair
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+6 more

Serving Lackawanna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Redeemed Home Repair, I aim to provide honest and quality work. I am a small, single person, handyman service that can help with a large variety of tasks. Honesty, punctuality, and quality workmanship are the pillars of which my business stands.

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Wirth & Son Property Services
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+8 more

Serving Lackawanna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello, I've noticed how difficult and frustrating it can be to hire someone to do a project, only to have them not follow it through to completion, or to just not show up at all, or to pass the blame of their mistakes to someone else. I started Wirth & Son Property Services because of all the incompetence and poor communication I've seen with service providers. I'll show up, do what I say I'm going to do, and keep communicating with you. Over the last several decades, I've completed a wide variety of home improvement projects, from footing to ridge, and everything in between. Whether you need something as small as a picture hung to something more complex, like a custom, site-built shed, I'll show up, competently complete the project, and communicate along the way. \n\nSome of the things I have experience in include: wasp removal, custom shed & chicken coops, curtain rod hanging, deck/porch repair, gutter cleaning, siding repair, drywall repair, assembly, fench repair, dryer vent cleaning

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Carpentry questions, 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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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