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Bargerstock Construction
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Bargerstock Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
John Byler
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWindow Frame - Repair+3 more

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

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Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 6 years of experience. We value honesty and integrity and treat your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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J&L Wood Working
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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House & Home
4.5(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was there when he said he would be, worked with us on a diverse project list - carpentry, lighting, light plumbing, handyman jobs etc. - and was a pleasure to deal with. Will definitely have him back!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
4.8(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"Mark and Judy at Central Lending were the best that I have worked with in the industry, I absolutley would recommned them for your finanacial needs for your home. The were understanding and had all of the resources that we needed. They both were extremely professional and definately know the business. I will never use another provider and will HIGHLY recommend them to all of my clients (I am also a realtor). I can not say enough about this company.
Paula Stewart
Howard Hanna Realty
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Ferraro's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

"Extremely well. Nathan was able to complete a wide variety of work that needed to be done. He vented 2 bathroom fans to the outside, instead of the attic; replaced a GFCI outlet in bathroom; replaced 2 wired smoke detectors; adjusted 5 doors that didn't close properly; drywalled 2 holes in basement ceiling/wall; added styrene panels to 3 light fixtures in the basement; replaced kitchen lazy susan hinges; completely rebuilt and stained porch railing."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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