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Brian J Kopf
4.9(
24
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian is an excellent carpenter and handyman. He is personable, a good listener and excellent at pointing out solutions we had not considered. Brian took on 3 outdoor carpentry projects. His work is precise and the work quality is impeccable. He was always on time, cleaned up the work areas, and never raised his price. We are so pleased with his work, we offered him a much larger project for 2024. We highly recommend Brian Kopf and look forward to working with him in the future. Five stars!"
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel (before)
Bathroom remodel (before)

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Rodriguez
5.0(
5
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+2 more

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Experienced home improvement professional specializing in wood fence installation, wood carpentry, roof inspection/repair, and other residential repairs for home owners.\n\nServices offered:\n• Exterior Wood Fence Install\n• Professional Roof Inspections and Documentation \n• Exterior Porch, Deck, Shed, Roof & Steps Repairs \n• Wood carpentry, wall framing and install\n• Renovations & remodeling\n\nI have experience in a broad range of renovation and construction projects and understand that homeowners are happy when they receive: clear communication and quality work, at a fair price. My goal is to provide craftsmanship that lasts while helping homeowners improve and protect their home.

Full Bathroom Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel
Granville Fascia Repair
Granville Fascia Repair
Granville Fascia Repair

+36

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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
42
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCarport (Wood) - Build+4 more

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Arite Home Maintenance and Property Services for a wide range of projects in both our home and business, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. From flooring installation to plumbing, washer and dryer setup, wall removals, additions, and countless other odd jobs, Arite handled everything with professionalism, skill, and attention to detail. Every task was completed on time and to a high standard. He communicated clearly, offered helpful suggestions, and made the entire process stress-free. It’s rare to find someone so versatile and dependable—he truly takes pride in his work. Our space looks amazing, and we’ll definitely be calling Arite for future projects. Highly recommended!"
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Upstate Custom Remodels
4.8(
14
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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!!"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

Many modern homes have soffits, but older ones don’t, and you may be wondering why. Older homes have eaves that extend further beyond the home and help to circulate air, negating the need for a soffit. This style of building has faded away, therefore, modern homes need separate soffit installation. Modern soffits are more efficient than this older style and require less material to construct, saving homeowners money.

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

Floor joists provide support and stability to the flooring installed above them, whether it be hardwood, tile, or carpet. They’re essentially horizontal beams that hold up the subfloor and everything that lies on top of it. Floor joists also help evenly distribute weight across their structure so that it’s shared between walls, beams, and your foundation.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

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