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Broad Road Services
5.0(
34
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe Savelesky was absolutely perfect for this job (deck repair). He was polite, friendly and professional, and extremely skilled in performing the repairs. He treated me and my home with respect, and worked quickly to complete the job. I felt that his estimate was appropriate, and we liked the quality of his work so much that we are asking him to do some further work on the interior of our home."
New bath
Cottage exterior
Cabin Ceiling
Midway
New color

+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction
4.9(
100
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+3 more

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to have a support beam put in my livi g room. They took great care to make sure I was satisfied with everything they did. Their workers knew exactly what they were doing. While they were here a pre-existing issue with my house came up. They took a look quickly diagnosed an electrical issue as being as bad as I thought. I worked with them to schedule and fix the issue the next day."
Addition 30'x40'
Live edge counter top
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar

+86

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M.Snyder Construction
4.8(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired M. Snyder Construction to replace 3 ceilings. This was demo and waste disposal through to finish paint. They started and finished according to the schedule. Mike even took my tenantâ s schedule in mind when planning his time frame. While the dumpster was still on site, Mike let us dispose of construction waste we had gathered up from another project. The entire crew is courteous, trustworthy, professional and capable. I was a Designer at an architectural firm that did historic restoration. I have done many a punch list. I had NO post job issues that needed addressing. We heartily recommend M. Snyder Construction"
Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Above service
5.0(
11
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I need my house repainted. I?m very happy with Sergey?s work. He was easy to communicate with, showed up on time and did the work efficiently and professionally! Everything turned out great. Highly recommend!"
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full fire place
Full kitchen repainting

+20

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hodgson Homes
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Wonderful! They were able to schedule the work quickly, were there when they said they would be, the work which was performed is absolutely beautiful and their pricing was very reasonable. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor. Well done!"
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
McLeod Remodeling
3.5(
143
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Sean explained all steps in the remodel process. He also got our approval for suggestions he had and was very punctual and let us know if he had delays. Overall great experience, beautiful job, and would highly recommend."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

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.

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