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Fratto Home Improvement and Repair LLC
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Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When we began the process of our bathroom renovation, we were very impressed with Sam right off the bat. He is a very genuine, knowledgeable, professional and honest person. Once we met him and discussed what we wanted to do, we knew we wanted Sam to handle our renovation. Sam showed up when he said he would and worked every day straight through until the project was finished. He didn't start and then disappear for days or weeks and then show up again. When we met with the inevitable "unexpected issues" that come up with any renovation, Sam always had at least a couple of ideas/options for us to consider relative to dealing with those issues. Sam always cleaned up any debris, etc., and left everything very neat and clean. We are beyond pleased with the results and would certainly use Sam again. We would not hesitate to recommend Sam to anyone needing any sort of home improvements or repairs. Thanks, Sam, you're awesome!"
Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New Paint New Me, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Small jobs welcome

"Mike pays special attention to details. Cleaned up everything at the end of each day. Did a great job not only on painting a bedroom and two hallways but did an excellent job in patching a couple of dents in the sheet rock and replacing a bedroom door frame."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nova Home Improvement Svcs
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Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Fabian did an excellent job remodeling both of our bathrooms. He was fast, professional, and made sure every detail was exactly how we wanted it. I’d absolutely use Fabian again and highly recommend him."
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter LLC
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Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon cleaned and covered 2nd floor exhaust vent to prevent birds from building a nest. Work was done quickly and professionally. I will hire again for other home services required."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Williams Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was very pleased with the service they provided. Cesar made sure I was happy with everything before the crew left. The work was done quickly, neatly and very well."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Warranties offered

"I hired him to lay down a,tile floor andxre sheet rock and paint my down stairs bathroom. He was very good at doing hone repairs . He was very clean in his,work. I would recommend him to everyone I could."
Shower subway tile with accent in the corner
kitchen floor
kitchen backsplash
Tub Surround
bath floor

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Luxury
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Serving Nelsonville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan was very friendly and accommodating. He worked around my schedule, cleaned everything up when he was finished and his rates were reasonable. Would definitely use him again."
protecting first
protecting floors and appliances
ceiling and walls paint
Paiting Project
gold paint

+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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