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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

"Manfredia's Carpentry is a top notch contractor. I did a fireplace surround with stone and also added the stone on two columns off of the kitchen to match. The quality of their work is exceptional. They are very professional and always on time. They kept me informed every step of the way. They always kept the work site very clean. I couldn't be happier with the final outcome. We also stayed on budget. I would highly recommend Manfredia's Carpentry for any job. Well done. Thank you. Debbie"
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+24

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
72
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Repair+14 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was awesome, they were on time and worked every day. They cleaned up after their day was complete and were extremely easy to work with through the process. Their workmanship is top notch. I will be using them again to build a barn and eventually to build an addition off the back of my house."
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+6

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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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."
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Composite Deck
 ivy and lattice on faux painted wall
Wall Tile
 aged stucco over brick

+29

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plymouth Nursery & Landscape Company
4.4(
182
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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

"I hired Plymouth Nursery after speaking with several neighbors who recommended this company. I met with John the owner and found him to be very knowledgeable and very professional. I moved into my home in November of 2020 and discovered that when it rained there was a tremendous amount of water that would build up in front of my front t door. John offered several solutions and I elected to address the drainage issue with a French drain solution around the front and side of the house . In addition Plymouth Nursery installed a flag stone porch and walk way with Belgium blocks as a border. Lighting was included in the package as well as new shrubs and plants. The team that worked on my property were very courteous and professional. John checked on the status of his team every day and kept me well informed. The end product exceeded my expectations and my family is very pleased with the final product. I found John to be honest and true to his word. I am very satisfied with Plymouth Nursery and would hire them again in a second . It is difficult to find a reliable contractor who provides detailed scope of work with itemized costs. John was great to work with and his team members cleaned the site every day. I had 3 quotes and Plymouth Nursery was the only contractor who provided an itemized scope of work and a company who I felt comfortable dealing with."
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+46

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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David DeCecco Services
4.6(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Dave and his team to build a deck in our backyard and it was a truly great experience. Dave was friendly, knowledgeable and answered all of our questions during the estimate process, and then was reliable and communicative during the building. We always knew what step was next and the expected timing, so we never felt out of the loop. On top of the great professionalism, the work completed was excellent and immediately felt worth the time and money we spent. We will definitely be reaching out to Dave for our next project and many more in the future. If you are looking for a skilled contractor who is professional, knowledgeable and has a wide range of skills, Dave and his team are your best bet."
Updated kitchen-reconfigure and re-use cabinets
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
290
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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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+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3663 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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