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Avatar for Longacre Handyman Improvements
Longacre Handyman Improvements
4.8(
16
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. \nOr as large projects like finishing basements. \n We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. \n - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111

framing walls
deck painting
flower bed
framing walls
deck painting

+109

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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4 Pillar Fix
5.0(
30
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our " 4 Pillar Fix " goal is to bring Honesty, Quality, Reliability, and Communication skills to property owners who are seeking a wide variety of handyman services. If you need help fixing, repairing, painting, installing, assembling, and overall general maintenance of your property...We Can Help. \nWe aim to satisfy and exceed our customers' needs and expectations. We can help assure you that your home is safe, comfortable, pleasing, and fully functional. \nWe have over 19 years of experience in most areas of home maintenance and have identified an ever growing need as home owners desire to find reliable partners to help repair, fix, improve and maintain their homes. If you're looking for Honesty, Quality, Reliability and Communication... please contact Steve at "4 Pillar Fix LLC". Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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+4

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Kittco Construction Services
4.8(
83
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lee provided a very reasonable quote, understood my vision, and completed the project exactly the way I wanted. He was easy to work with, communicated well, and finished in a timely manner. I will use Kittco in the future for carpentry projects. I am very appreciative."
Deck remodel finished photo
trex deck
new walkway finished
Deck remodel before photo
trex deck

+71

Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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I Can Fix It
4.9(
25
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Can Fix It, provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Born Construction, LLC
4.9(
4
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Traditional carpentry and modern methodology. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gregory Clarke Walls & Wallcoverings
5.0(
8
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Gregory Clarke here, practitioner of various handcrafts, wallpaper installation among them.\n\nI started wallpapering as an actual apprentice, doing the construction equivalents of kitchen work - dicing and slicing and stirring and plating and taking orders. Mop and bucket work. Sponge work. Back when the most popular musical listening device was a Walkman and it was the latest greatest thing. If you’re counting fingers, trying to figure out how long ago that was, you’re out of fingers.\n\nI did that and I eventually became chief, cook, and bottle washer. I hang wallpaper and it’s still one of my main things. People tell me I am good.\n\nIn addition to being an Angi Pro, I am a member of WIA aka Wallpaper Installers Association.\n\nOur Process start with a call, and then maybe a zoom... and we go from there.\nMr. Clarke has been crafting commercial and residential interiors for over 30 years. Building homes. Fixing things.

Future bedroom
Phillip Jeffries
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Before

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Under the Sun Painting, LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A great owner/operator to work with. He competed the job within our time frame. The completed project looks incredible, we would hire Mike again."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen
Wall stripes
Two greens meet
Faux finish

+11

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Philip Home Improvements LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Duenas, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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