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Avatar for H-M Quality Carpentry and Handyman Services
H-M Quality Carpentry and Handyman Services
4.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful work!! They did a great job on our projects!! And cleaned up after their work was done. We were very pleased with them, and will have them do work for us again. You will not be disappointed if you hired these fine men to work for you!"
Painting - Interior Project
Plumbing Project
Handymen Project
Plumbing Project
Painting - Interior Project

+38

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Weber construction
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt came quickly and promptly. Extremely respectful and knowledgeable in every way. I would recommend this company to anyone. Thank you!"
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+12

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Cookinham Construction
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cody is an outstanding contractor, he was very professional, would recommend his business 10/10!"
Old forge
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Old forge
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+9

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Whites Painting & Home Improvements
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Paint job gave a nice look to my aluminum sided home. Many neighbor compliments. Patrick is very skilled and very accommodating. He also follows good health and safety guidelines which I'm grateful for. Very pleased with the job. Will definitely hire again."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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GAST Handyman Services
2.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Have been helping friends, coworkers, family and community with jobs, repairs and remodeling/repairs for years and am looking at expanding into more of a business model than "the guy who does stuff"\nI do free estimates and can usually start working the same week.\nIf you have any questions or inquiries please reach out!\nI also currently have a full time job and am available for work on Sundays and Mondays.

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Central Builders Group LLC
2.3(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was knowledgeable honest and professional he explained what he as doing and his prices wad fir"
Second floor exterior steel, framing
Trusses
Wood trusses
Wood trusses
Wood trusses

+146

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hearth to Home Construction of CNY, LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick and team took two crumbling porches and transformed them into gorgeous eye-catching highlights of my home! Neighbors and visitors tell me all the time how much they love the porches. It added so much value to my home."
Response time2 days
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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