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Advanced QUALITY Contracting

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Advanced QUALITY Contracting

5.00(
28
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
93 local quotes requested

We specialize in landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, custom decks, porches, and patios! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! We also accept PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, in addition to cash and checks.

"Kristi was a pleasure to work with. He was prompt, courteous, and friendly. He replaced all the columns on our front porch in a single day, and we're very pleased with the results. I've already given Kristi's contact information to my son for some work on his house. I will contact Kristi again for future work. "

Tim K on November 2025

We specialize in landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, custom decks, porches, and patios! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! We also accept PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, in addition to cash and checks.

"Kristi was a pleasure to work with. He was prompt, courteous, and friendly. He replaced all the columns on our front porch in a single day, and we're very pleased with the results. I've already given Kristi's contact information to my son for some work on his house. I will contact Kristi again for future work. "

Tim K on November 2025


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Granger Brothers Contracting, LLC

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Granger Brothers Contracting, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Granger Brothers Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I'm pleasantly0ppl surprised. These brothers arrived on time, were courteous, professional, skilled, and hard-working. They completed the job a day early, leaving no trace that they were ever there. I highly recommend them and will call them again, if needed."

Harriet L on March 2023

Granger Brothers Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I'm pleasantly0ppl surprised. These brothers arrived on time, were courteous, professional, skilled, and hard-working. They completed the job a day early, leaving no trace that they were ever there. I highly recommend them and will call them again, if needed."

Harriet L on March 2023


Upstate Custom Remodels

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Upstate Custom Remodels

4.77(
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Customers say: True professional
11 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Welcome to Upstate Custom Remodels, proudly servicing Ballston Spa, New York and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!

"He arrived on time, polite & efficient, knowledgeable & communicative about the issues and how to resolve them. Was thorough in testing the repair, and went the extra mile to ensure my oven & stove were level and ready to cook! Highly recommend!! "

Pamela F on August 2025

Welcome to Upstate Custom Remodels, proudly servicing Ballston Spa, New York and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!

"He arrived on time, polite & efficient, knowledgeable & communicative about the issues and how to resolve them. Was thorough in testing the repair, and went the extra mile to ensure my oven & stove were level and ready to cook! Highly recommend!! "

Pamela F on August 2025


CE Construction

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CE Construction

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Quality is our Goal! We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in framing and drywall. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Quality is our Goal! We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in framing and drywall. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Everything Green Lawn & Landscape

4.75(
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Everything Green Lawn & Landscape

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
66 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Everthing Green Lawn & Landscape, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Devon and his crew were professional, courteous and dedicated to providing the best quality of work. They showed up when promised and their work on spring clean up, mulching, trimming shrubs, edging, and tree removal left the property looking like a magazine photo for high end landscaping. We highly recommend Devon and his crew and will use them for all our future projects."

Laura S on April 2025

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Everthing Green Lawn & Landscape, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Devon and his crew were professional, courteous and dedicated to providing the best quality of work. They showed up when promised and their work on spring clean up, mulching, trimming shrubs, edging, and tree removal left the property looking like a magazine photo for high end landscaping. We highly recommend Devon and his crew and will use them for all our future projects."

Laura S on April 2025


SAMs Handyman Services

5.00(
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SAMs Handyman Services

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I have hired Waseem for a few projects - among them was the installation of a new microwave over our oven and another to fix a leaking sink. Both were urgent (around holidays) and he came over quickly, he was knowledgeable, fair priced and did excellent work. I have recommended him to others. I hope to hire him in the future, as well."

Michele D on October 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I have hired Waseem for a few projects - among them was the installation of a new microwave over our oven and another to fix a leaking sink. Both were urgent (around holidays) and he came over quickly, he was knowledgeable, fair priced and did excellent work. I have recommended him to others. I hope to hire him in the future, as well."

Michele D on October 2023


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All Around Finishers

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All Around Finishers

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

All Around Finishers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

All Around Finishers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

4.56(
54
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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

4.56(
54
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Customers say: Quality work
56 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024


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Brian J Kopf

4.98(
21
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Brian J Kopf

4.98(
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Customers say: True professional
12 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We offer over 30 years of industry experience and will provide you with an unmatched level of experience and commitment to your home improvement project. We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Brian is a good tradesman who prioritises getting the job done right. He was a big help on my house renovation and I would hire him again."

Doug M on December 2025

We offer over 30 years of industry experience and will provide you with an unmatched level of experience and commitment to your home improvement project. We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Brian is a good tradesman who prioritises getting the job done right. He was a big help on my house renovation and I would hire him again."

Doug M on December 2025


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M Johnson Contracting

4.54(
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M Johnson Contracting

4.54(
48
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Customers say: Quality work
18 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

M Johnson Contracting is a locally owned company specializing in remodels, additions, and custom builds to make your dream home a reality. Whatever the project, M Johnson Contracting has the skills, equipment, and experience to bring your dreams to life. Our passion is revitalizing tired spaces, restoring original beauty, and helping you fall in love with your home again.

"What started as a deck rebuild turned into a three season room addition. Matt and his crew were easy to work with, offered some great suggestions to us, and the finished room is more than we hoped for! We loved his suggestion of putting pine on the vaulted ceiling, and the finish work at the bottom on the outside looks great. Matt took care to match our 20 year old siding, and finish the windows and doors to exactly match the others on the house."

Sarah C on February 2023

M Johnson Contracting is a locally owned company specializing in remodels, additions, and custom builds to make your dream home a reality. Whatever the project, M Johnson Contracting has the skills, equipment, and experience to bring your dreams to life. Our passion is revitalizing tired spaces, restoring original beauty, and helping you fall in love with your home again.

"What started as a deck rebuild turned into a three season room addition. Matt and his crew were easy to work with, offered some great suggestions to us, and the finished room is more than we hoped for! We loved his suggestion of putting pine on the vaulted ceiling, and the finish work at the bottom on the outside looks great. Matt took care to match our 20 year old siding, and finish the windows and doors to exactly match the others on the house."

Sarah C on February 2023

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Any bowing in a basement wall signals an issue that needs to be addressed. However, bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches. That’s why it’s essential to call a pro as soon as you notice the bowing wall. The sooner you address the problem, the easier (and less expensive) it will be to repair.

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes wall damage, but some holes for anchors or brackets are necessary for secure attachment. These can be easily patched if the bed is removed in the future, leaving your walls looking like new. Hiring a professional Murphy bed installer helps ensure minimal and repairable impact.

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