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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

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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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Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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David Docherty Contracting
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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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
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Plymouth Nursery & Landscape Company
4.4(
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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

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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
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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

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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
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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
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Recommended by52%of homeowners
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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
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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
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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