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Darrick Hill Construction Services
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mr. Hill and crew did an excellent job refurbishing an outdoor screened-in patio. Job included new doors, screens, paneling, and painting. Quality of work was good. Cost was fair. And they finished in 3 days."
Windows & Doors
Window
Barn Door
Entry door and Security door
Entry door

+22

Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Closet America, LLC
4.1(
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Closet - Build

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Easy process. Scheduling conflicts on the contractors part, but great customer service on their part, i.e. availability, responsiveness, etc. to exceed our expectations."
Contemporary Entry - Seat Beach Floral Pattern Cushion
Walk in
Maple Garage
Sunset Finish Walk-in
Media Center With Accent Wall

+62

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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SRA Home Products
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SRA- don’t only build sunrooms! They helped to maximize our design plans to include a bedroom and bath. Had a minor problem with the salesman. Customer service handled it quickly and completely. They arranged for the owner to handle our request. Great service and a fair price."
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+39

Response time1 day
374 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Two Shops Woodworking
5.0(
3
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom was professional and flexible. I asked him to rebuild a kitchen table top and match it to the base I already had. He completed this job in record time under a week with beautiful craftsmanship. Highly recommend."
Pedestal Oak Dining Table
Oak Candle Stick Table
Farmhouse Style Home Office Desk
Floating Kitchen Shelves
Floating Kitchen Shelves

+11

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Johnston Carpentry
New to Angi
Window Frame - Repair

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

My name is Matthew and I’m 24 years old with a background in accounting and finance from Temple University, but found my real passion in construction. After four years in accounting, I transitioned into rough framing and have spent the last two years fully committed to mastering the craft. I take pride in being dependable, hardworking, and easy to communicate with. I genuinely enjoy the work, care about doing things the right way, and bring a strong attention to detail to every project. Looking to continue building long-term relationships with homeowners and contractors who value quality work and professionalism.

Ascended Constructions
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Essington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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