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Anchors Away Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Joe, the owner is very customer oriented. He will be very fair in estimates and follows through when commits to the project. His completed work is excellent and he doesnâ t finish until the customer is satisfied. His specialty is building permanent docks and shorelines that need improvement."
Frame
Stringers
Decking
Finished dock
Forms set

+21

Response time7 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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A second set of hands
New to Angi

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality, I provide professional handyman services designed to make your home projects stress-free. With experience in a wide range of repairs and improvements—from small fixes to larger projects—I take pride in delivering workmanship you can trust.\n\nWhether it’s plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, or general maintenance, I approach every job with care, precision, and respect for your home. I show up on time, communicate clearly, and make sure the job is done right the first time.\n\nMy goal is simple: to provide dependable service, fair pricing, and results that last. No project is too small, and your satisfaction is always my priority.\n

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Fence
Fence

+7

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Serving Ovid, 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."
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My Name is RJ Williams (Owner/Carpenter) with R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance LLC, where we are here to provide various services for your most important and expensive investment. I have been remodeling homes starting with a flooring career, to windows & doors, kitchens & bathrooms and more. We pride ourselves on our care for our clients (communication & Cleanliness), competitive pricing, attention to details, and virtual (hassle-free) estimate/booking process.

Professional Trim Company
0.0(
1
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Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Professional Trim Company your one stop shop for all your home improvement needs. We are professional, efficient, and always get the job done right the first time. We go above and beyond to serve our customers, and pride ourselves on top notch quality work. Give us a call today for your free estimate. We'd love the chance to earn your business.

Response time6 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Premier Medical Equipment
4.7(
38
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Serving Ovid, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had contacted Mike at Premier Medical Equipment to install a ramp for my husband who was to be released from the hospital. I had paid the down payment and before it could be installed, my husband died. I contacted Mike and he quickly returned my money. He was very gracious about doing this. Initially when I contacted him for information about the ramp, options and time frame for installation, he was very professional and helpful. He spent time answering questions and quickly sent me a quote. He contacted me to let me know when it had been scheduled for installation. I certainly would recommend this service. Although I did not ever have the ramp installed, I gave 5â s for quality of work (customer service) and value for my money since he quickly returned my deposit."
Handrail Install
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

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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