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S&D Construction
4.8(
34
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had a new porch added to our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, the construction crew was professional, efficient, and skilled. They took the time to listen to our ideas, offered helpful suggestions, and brought our vision to life. The team kept the worksite clean and communicated clearly throughout the entire project. The quality of work speaks for itself—our new porch is not only beautiful but also built to last. We've already received so many compliments from friends and neighbors! If you're looking for a reliable and talented construction crew, we highly recommend this team. They exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for helping us transform our home!"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+60

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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D&A Painting
4.8(
41
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Aldin was a pleasure to work with. I had entire inside of our home painted. The project is was completed when promised. Whenever I had a question or concern, Aldin answered and put my mind at ease. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Such a good feeling to hire someone to do a job and feel completely satisfied when complete. Will be hiring him again for a few future projects we have."
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+7

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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A&K CONSTRUCTION
4.9(
25
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Closet - Build

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ani and his brother were timely, communicative and sent updates when each piece of work was done. The old pool house old building had issues that were revealed as work progressed, and Ani gave me quotes for what each repair would cost. He also helped me pick tile, explain why a floor covering of tile would make more sense than wood in the house. He painted, replaced the roof, created a vent, and created a shutoff switch for the pipe so that a leak might not happen in the future. Above all, the project was completed on time within his estimates. In addition, he was very good to work with and together the project came together very well. He was clear and direct, which is how I like working with someone. I would recommend A&K construction and will definitely hire them again for future projects."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+87

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
The Hired Hand
5.0(
13
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We highly recommend "The Hired Hand" (formerly named B Squared Home Solutions). They made numerous repairs to our deck, and completely refinished it. The deck is 30 years old, and now looks as good as new. Also, they repaired a set of wooden stairs leading from outside into our basement. I thought they were beyond repair, but are now fully functional. They started the project on the date promised, kept us apprised of their progress, and finished the job on time and at the quoted cost. We are very pleased with the quality of their work, and plan to have them do future projects."
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allied Maintenance Solutions LLC
4.3(
34
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Allied Maintenance solutions was professional, helpful, and flexible. We had them handle a variety of odds and ends needed to get our property ready for sale, and they did a great job."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry 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.

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. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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