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Avatar for Just Right Carpentry & Painting
Just Right Carpentry & Painting
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+2 more

Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe Woods and Just Right Carpentry did a superb job building our new deck. They were responsive, kind, and easy to work with. In addition to building a beautiful deck at a reasonable price, they left everything neat and clean after they left. They went above and beyond and I will certainly use their services again."
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Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for New Edge Carpentry
New Edge Carpentry
5.0(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Customers say: Quick response

"Punctual, clean, and great pricing. Bob was great. He arrived on time, cleaned up and was extremely polite and courteous to my family. Bob installed two outside doors and they look great. We will be using New Edge Carpentry again for more work around the house."
Bifold doors/flooring and trim
window/floor trim and laminate flooring
trim installation
floor and window trim installation
sliding door installation

+1

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LB Maintenance & Contracting, Inc.
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lou did a deck repair for us. One fifth the price of replacing the deck and it looks great. He stripped out the rotted wood, fixed the sub-structure, put in new boards where needed, painted with a wood stain. Very professional, courteous, friendly."
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+47

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for I & M Painting and Handyman Services
I & M Painting and Handyman Services
5.0(
48
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ivan and his crew were friendly, professional, and always on time. The work was completed to a high quality. I am so glad to have found this multi-talented handyman. The first job was to install new curtain rods and rehang curtains—perfect! Next, power washing entire house, windows, gates, painting exterior doors all the jobs on my summer wish list completed to perfection at a reasonable cost with a sunny bright smile and positive energy that lifts the spirit. Thank you Ivan—looking forward to working again with you again when the need arises!"
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Drop ceiling replace.

+90

Response time1 day
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Lein Carpentry And Handywork
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Lein Carpentry And Handywork we pride ourselves on being the best Home Improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!\n

Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
4.9(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent!! Extremely happy with the service. The workers were on time, professional and cleaned up after the work. The project was done on time and excellent quality. Would certainly hire them for future projects."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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