"Anton is a first class craftsman and his team is super detail oriented! When he first came into look at the mess we were dealing with he had no worries and had a plan for everything. We worked along side him and I was really amazed with his work arounds and attention to detail. He went above and beyond to keep the entire project under budget and even did more work because he did not like how some things looked. I wouldn’t even bother with anyone else. You’ll be sorry if you pass on Anton. He is a real diamond in the rough! I cannot say enough good things about Anton and European Craftman and Remodeling."
"Excellent company to work with. Professional work from the initial site visit to assess the work, to execution, and changing course when new issues were found. Work staff were efficient, courteous and great to have on site. Very happy with the completed deck and bare roof on our pool house."
"We ran into a few kinks with time, but it was well worth it. My coffee table came out beautiful. Customer service was great, we were in constant contact with each other. He is very much a man of his word and takes a lot of pride in his work. Mike also repainted two other pieces of furniture for me at no cost, to make up for my coffee table taking longer than expected. I would definitely use mike again and recommend him to others."
"Joe and his partner did excellent work. They replaced my deck and railings (with 2 sets of stairs), and my front porch and railings with Trex. Their estimate was fair. Communication was excellent. They showed up on time every day, even when they had to shovel snow around where they were working. They found ways to work around any issues that arose. I love my new deck and porch. Highly recommend them and would definitely hire them again."
"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."
"James is a class act. Consummate craftsman is installing a new kitchen window today for me, the kitchen cabinets will be installed next. James is always willing to help and explain everything. Cleans his work area up every day and his prices are reasonable."
"Joe responded immediately on a Sunday evening in January when I submitted an inquiry to Home Advisor after losing heat. He arrived at 8am Monday morning and worked through to after 9pm to finish the job. His rates were reasonable, he was knowledgeable and reliable."
"I got work done of replacing windows and doors at my house, as well as repairing the kitchen drainage area, very responsible and organized, and works within your budget."
"I am very impressed with the work Mike has done with the front porch. Great compliments from people that have seen the great work done. Shout out to Paula very good communication and coordination. All could not be done with ownership. Would recommend and use company again. Sorry also has excellent service on power wash"
Many contractors prefer checks because they’re easy to track and have no associated fees. However, many also accept credit cards (though they might add a fee to cover their processing costs).
No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.
While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.
Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.
Most contractors do not charge for meetings, but it can depend on the project, mainly if it includes detailed consultations or project planning. For general estimates, homeowners shouldn't expect to be charged. Always ask up front about meeting fees to avoid surprises and ensure you know what’s included in the process.
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