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Avatar for Steadfast Carpentry LLC
Steadfast Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Simply stated, the best possible carpentry service you can hire. In building a large deck off of the back of my house (project with a countless variables), Pat at Steadfast Carpentry worked to complete a design to my exact wants that will continue to impress everyone who sees it for decades. Pat demonstrated a deep knowledge and care for well-built and beautiful woodworking, and was able to exceed any expectations of build quality, cost, and aesthetics, whilst working safely and within the constraints of our town codes. I cannot overstate how friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and diligent he has been throughout the entire process. I am overjoyed with the final product, and can personally assure anyone looking for a carpenter that you have found the gold standard with Steadfast Carpentry. It is a true rarity to find the affordability, knowledge, and quality at this level."
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The custom balusters before top plates were installed on the railing.

+54

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Two Crowns Painter
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Carlos and team quickly and efficiently insulated and sheetrocked my garage ceiling. They showed up early and worked all day. Ceiling finish is very smooth and ready for primer and paint. Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. I highly recommend them."
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+33

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
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Stagecraft.tech LLC
5.0(
8
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired for electrical, masonry, gutters, waterproofing, grouting, painting, spackling, Roofing, plumbing. Every single job was done to 100% perfection. They are meticulous and very clean. They leave and clean up perfectly. That best attribute is the knowledge and thought into planning and completing a project. They carefully assess and even provide before and after photos. They also know when a project is outside the scope of their expertise, they will refer you to a more specialized firm."
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Sam The Man Home Solutions, LLC
4.7(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"Hiring Sam the Man Solutions was the best home repair decision that I ever made. Sam was extremely professional. All of his work was done with the utmost care. He was in my home for over a week and I never felt that there was a stranger working in my home. He was friendly, hard-working, thoughtful and extremely neat. I was so impressed with his work that I plan to hire him back in the near future. If you need work done in your home, don't think twice, hire Sam!!!!"
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Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair

+130

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for AUSTIN RENOVATIONS CORP.
AUSTIN RENOVATIONS CORP.
4.4(
79
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"​If you need work done on your deck, Austin is your guy. He just finished up mine and it came out perfect. Solid construction, great attention to detail, and he kept everything clean while working. Super easy to deal with, too. Will definitely reach out to him again for future projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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