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Avatar for Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect! Talk about service after the sale, Manfredia Carpentry A +++. We have used this Company for over 15 years for projects ranging from commercial exterior renovation, residential - siding, addition, decks. Forgetting great craftsmanship and fair prices, anytime we have needed anything AFTER a project is over, Manfredia has been superb. Nice to see that craftsmanship and service after the sale still exists. Thanks Manfredia Carpentry & General Contracting."
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+24

Response time7 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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David Docherty Contracting
4.9(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave Docherty painting did an amazing job on the exterior of the house. He and his son were professional and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend them for their services."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Plymouth Nursery & Landscape Company
4.4(
184
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent; work done in the time frame and exactly as expected. Good looking result."
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Response time2 days
Response rate97%
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KKID Remodeling
4.7(
102
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin from @KKID Remodeling. He is very professional and knows how to repair or install stuffs around the house. Mostly importantly he loves what he does and even cares about the quality more than the owner does."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
298
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home genius came out to do my siding, window, and back door. The crew was great and the job looks amazing. Ethan was my project manager and made sure to answer any questions I had and made sure the job went smoothly."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
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MD Siding, LLC
4.9(
20
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"MD Siding provided a fair quote on a small siding job for a ranch house and also installed new seamless gutters and fascia. David was easy to contact via text or call. Work was done well, worked all day and finished in a timely manner. Everything looks great. Would definitely recommend them."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
16
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired D Design Woodworking to build a floor mirror utilizing an antique mirror from an English armoire. We discussed the design, the type of wood (maple) to be used and the stain color. I received the mirror yesterday and I couldnâ t be happier. The mirror looks great in the frame and Iâ m extremely impressed with the workmanship. The mirror is very substantial and the stain matches our new bedroom furniture perfectly. I cannot recommend D Design more highly."
Response time6 hrs
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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.

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 choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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