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Steve Hare
4.8(
180
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Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve not only does excellent work, but is very friendly and reasonably priced. He not only replaced our existing windows and patio slider, but redid all of the interior and exterior trim as well. Everything looks beautiful, and we couldnâ t be more pleased. He explained everything before and during the process, so we knew exactly what to expect. Steve has done other work for us as well, including gutter and fascia repairs, lighting installation, and general carpentry. Heâ s truly a Jack of all trades, and I highly recommend him for any home improvement projects you might have!"
Remodel Dining Room
Kitchen
Install Cherry Flooring
Kitchen
Floor

+122

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Elite XGen Home Improvements, LLC
4.7(
91
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Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott did an outstanding job on the roof of the garage/and back half of the house. They installed and repaired gutters. Then they moved all the furniture, painted the whole first floor and removed some wallpaper. Replace some ceiling tiles. We are having them return to install a handrail and a towel bar. We would highly recommend them for any of your home repair needs."
Entry Porch
Entry Porch
Entry Porch
Back Entry
Back Entry

+4

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CRF Services
5.0(
25
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Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carl was fantastic! He made time in his day to put up our outdoor Christmas wreaths, much appreciated! Quick and professional. We will be happy to call on him again!"
Handyman Services Project
Demo and clean up, workspace always cleaned up after day is done
Framing
Painting - Interior Project
Before

+29

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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DVHomeInnovations
4.8(
21
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Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great young men to work with. Always punctual. Helped me with ideas that would fit with my styled home. Fantastic communication. Quickly returned calls and kept me informed every step of the project. Already have plans to use them in the near future. Many thanks to Vincent and Drake for a job well done! Sorry I don't have an outdoor photo, but it looks great. Nice curb appeal."
DV Home Innovations
Custom hand
Custom hand
Custom hand
Custom hand

+23

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Westside Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
58
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Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’m very happy with the work done by Dan from Westside Home Improvement. He was very professional and super knowledgeable about everything from the beginning to the end of the project; he was consistently communicative; and he gave me a fair price for the quality and quantity of work that he did. Now my deck looks nearly like new! I would definitely recommend Westside Home Improvement to anyone looking to get home repairs done!"
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Costello Home Renovation
5.0(
19
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Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We had repairs done to our siding after a new roof was installed. costello’s did a great job with the repairs. His price was fair and we were quit impressed by his professionalism and service."
Front
Rear
Side
Front
side

+18

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Scalia Development
4.6(
85
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Serving Rochester, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Scalia and son were so professional and yet friendly and approachable with my many questions I had. They were more than happy to explain things to me about the work they were doing. They were very efficient with their assignment and obviously experienced. I will definitely contacting them again for work that needs to be done. I would highly recommend them to anyone whoâ s looking for someone to build, repair etc. you wonâ t be sorry!"
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+169

Response time8 hrs
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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