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Diamond Construction & Remodeling Inc

5.00(
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Diamond Construction & Remodeling Inc

5.00(
116
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Founded in 1991 as a family owned and operated construction company, Diamond Construction & Remodeling, Inc. has grown to become one of Pittsburgh's most recognized and respected construction companies. Our attention to detail & unmatched commitment to customers is what truly sets us apart from the rest. When dealing with Diamond Construction you meet directly with one of the owners, not a commissioned sales person. We take great pride in completing each project in a timely manner, within budget and not only meeting our clients' expectations but EXCEEDING them. It's our commitment to Customer Service, Quality, Communication and Timeliness that separates Diamond Construction from the competition. Find out today!

"The work was done to Diamond Construction's high standards of customer satisfaction and professionalism. Always a job well done."

Ron M on July 2025

Founded in 1991 as a family owned and operated construction company, Diamond Construction & Remodeling, Inc. has grown to become one of Pittsburgh's most recognized and respected construction companies. Our attention to detail & unmatched commitment to customers is what truly sets us apart from the rest. When dealing with Diamond Construction you meet directly with one of the owners, not a commissioned sales person. We take great pride in completing each project in a timely manner, within budget and not only meeting our clients' expectations but EXCEEDING them. It's our commitment to Customer Service, Quality, Communication and Timeliness that separates Diamond Construction from the competition. Find out today!

"The work was done to Diamond Construction's high standards of customer satisfaction and professionalism. Always a job well done."

Ron M on July 2025


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Chris Jackson's Contracting

4.84(
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Chris Jackson's Contracting

4.84(
578
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Looking for a top-notch handyman in Pittsburgh? Look no further than Chris Jackson's Contracting. As an owner-operated business, we take pride in delivering exceptional results. Our award-winning team is ready to tackle any job, and we offer flexible scheduling options. Contact us today for all your handyman needs!

"Chris is very professional and experienced. He not only completed all the repairs I originally hired him for, but also took the time to thoroughly check the house and point out other items that needed attention. He went above and beyond by taking care of several small fixes at no extra charge — tightening loose screws on a sagging screen door, adjusting a door strike plate so it would close properly, and carefully sealing exposed wood with caulk to prevent future issues. Chris is detail-oriented, honest, and clearly takes pride in his work. Communication was easy, the job site was left clean, and the quality of work was excellent. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable handyman."

Leon L on December 2025

Looking for a top-notch handyman in Pittsburgh? Look no further than Chris Jackson's Contracting. As an owner-operated business, we take pride in delivering exceptional results. Our award-winning team is ready to tackle any job, and we offer flexible scheduling options. Contact us today for all your handyman needs!

"Chris is very professional and experienced. He not only completed all the repairs I originally hired him for, but also took the time to thoroughly check the house and point out other items that needed attention. He went above and beyond by taking care of several small fixes at no extra charge — tightening loose screws on a sagging screen door, adjusting a door strike plate so it would close properly, and carefully sealing exposed wood with caulk to prevent future issues. Chris is detail-oriented, honest, and clearly takes pride in his work. Communication was easy, the job site was left clean, and the quality of work was excellent. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable handyman."

Leon L on December 2025


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TrokStar Construction LLC

5.00(
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TrokStar Construction LLC

5.00(
25
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! BBB - Business ID# 71104074 Contractor License# PA170976 EIN: 92-0586468

"Joe communicated via text and let me know when he would be coming, Then texted when he was on his way. He quickly solved my problem with the sliding doors and we engaged in a discussion about a couple future jobs. I believe he is the handyman we have been searching for!"

Sharon A on September 2025

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! BBB - Business ID# 71104074 Contractor License# PA170976 EIN: 92-0586468

"Joe communicated via text and let me know when he would be coming, Then texted when he was on his way. He quickly solved my problem with the sliding doors and we engaged in a discussion about a couple future jobs. I believe he is the handyman we have been searching for!"

Sharon A on September 2025


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Jaft Enterprises, LLC

4.98(
21
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Jaft Enterprises, LLC

4.98(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Please call or text -315-244-2002

"Jeff did each of the jobs efficiently and in a timely manner. Jobs Work included installing dry wall on the game room ceiling (damaged by water), covered a damaged kitchen floor with wood laminate, reinstalled a heavy bathroom mirror, and covered water stains on the living room ceiling. Jeff was extremely efficient and did the jobs in a timely manner."

Alan B on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Please call or text -315-244-2002

"Jeff did each of the jobs efficiently and in a timely manner. Jobs Work included installing dry wall on the game room ceiling (damaged by water), covered a damaged kitchen floor with wood laminate, reinstalled a heavy bathroom mirror, and covered water stains on the living room ceiling. Jeff was extremely efficient and did the jobs in a timely manner."

Alan B on December 2025


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McCann Home Improvement Pittsburgh

4.93(
60
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McCann Home Improvement Pittsburgh

4.93(
60
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

My name is Anthony McCann and I have been in business for over 24 years. I am a multi year super service award winner. Please read the reviews that my customers have provided. When reading the reviews that my customers wrote about work that I have completed it will provide you with definite reassurance that no tasks can not be done.

"McCann Home Improvement did a fantastic job on my new deck. I was so pleased with the exceptional work they did. I love my new deck."

Monica W on November 2025

My name is Anthony McCann and I have been in business for over 24 years. I am a multi year super service award winner. Please read the reviews that my customers have provided. When reading the reviews that my customers wrote about work that I have completed it will provide you with definite reassurance that no tasks can not be done.

"McCann Home Improvement did a fantastic job on my new deck. I was so pleased with the exceptional work they did. I love my new deck."

Monica W on November 2025


Affordable Painting & Repairs

5.00(
15
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Affordable Painting & Repairs

5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We hired Mike initially to fix the drywall and paint the interior of the condo that we were planning to move in. He was very easy to communicate from the beginning to the end, showed up on time and worked hard every day, did a thorough job that did not miss any details and gave us a very fair price. Because we liked him so much, we ended up hiring him for other jobs including plumbing, lighting, installing appliances and cabinet painting. Throughout this process, he was trustworthy, very knowledgeable in his work and tried really hard to accommodate my schedule. Although we were on a tight schedule, we were able to move into our apartment on time because of his excellent work ethic. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him for any home improvement projects."

Daniel C on January 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We hired Mike initially to fix the drywall and paint the interior of the condo that we were planning to move in. He was very easy to communicate from the beginning to the end, showed up on time and worked hard every day, did a thorough job that did not miss any details and gave us a very fair price. Because we liked him so much, we ended up hiring him for other jobs including plumbing, lighting, installing appliances and cabinet painting. Throughout this process, he was trustworthy, very knowledgeable in his work and tried really hard to accommodate my schedule. Although we were on a tight schedule, we were able to move into our apartment on time because of his excellent work ethic. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him for any home improvement projects."

Daniel C on January 2019


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Aaronson Repairs & Improvements

4.94(
31
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Aaronson Repairs & Improvements

4.94(
31
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Aaronson Repairs & Improvements 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.

"Wonderful guy professional hard worker "

Bobby C on September 2025

Aaronson Repairs & Improvements 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.

"Wonderful guy professional hard worker "

Bobby C on September 2025


Sky Wood & Tile Flooring

4.77(
105
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Sky Wood & Tile Flooring

4.77(
105
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

At Skywood & Tile Flooring, Inc., we pride ourselves in attention to detail and never leave until you are happy! We have been making customers happy for 17 years installing beautiful ceramic tile and hardwood floors. Call us for your free estimate today. We do not work on bathrooms but are happy to provide all of your other tile and flooring needs. Please only inquire if you have the materials. ***Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English***

"I hired Luiz to remove kitchen cabinets, dishwasher, cooktop, oven and lift hardwood flooring. He then reinstalled the cabinets and appliances. Ceramic tile was installed to perfection. He also repaired some walls and painted the ceiling. Looks great! Easy to work with, very professional and fair market value pricing too. Iâ  m recommending him to my family!"

Jonathan G on August 2024

At Skywood & Tile Flooring, Inc., we pride ourselves in attention to detail and never leave until you are happy! We have been making customers happy for 17 years installing beautiful ceramic tile and hardwood floors. Call us for your free estimate today. We do not work on bathrooms but are happy to provide all of your other tile and flooring needs. Please only inquire if you have the materials. ***Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English***

"I hired Luiz to remove kitchen cabinets, dishwasher, cooktop, oven and lift hardwood flooring. He then reinstalled the cabinets and appliances. Ceramic tile was installed to perfection. He also repaired some walls and painted the ceiling. Looks great! Easy to work with, very professional and fair market value pricing too. Iâ  m recommending him to my family!"

Jonathan G on August 2024


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Converge Construction, LLC

4.99(
37
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Converge Construction, LLC

4.99(
37
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Hello and thank you for your interest in my company. My name is Jeff and I have been involved in carpentry/construction since I was 15. I love what I do and I consider myself fortunate to have found my passion early in my life. I have always been adept at building and taking things apart and back together again. At a young age I was lucky enough to work under several highly skilled and trained wood workers that specialized in working with and without power tools. This helped to develop my skills of improvisation and problem solving. In 2010 I began my own company and have succeeded since. I take pride in everything that I do , and I am not capable of taking shortcuts or allowing bad craftsmanship to surface. I believe that my job has two sides. To not only perform the needed project the right way, but also to save the customer as much money as possible. And I always aim to do both. Thank you once again and I hope that we can work together.

"Do yourself a favor and get on Jeffâ s waitlistâ ¦.because you WILL wait for his services and you WILL be glad you did. No more honest, thorough, hard working, dedicated, exacting,â -did I say honest?â -Professional can be found. Heâ s a master tradesman and always looking for ways to make a good job even better. Youâ re the man, Jeff! And weâ re grateful that you have us as your customers."

Jane and Mike M on May 2023

Hello and thank you for your interest in my company. My name is Jeff and I have been involved in carpentry/construction since I was 15. I love what I do and I consider myself fortunate to have found my passion early in my life. I have always been adept at building and taking things apart and back together again. At a young age I was lucky enough to work under several highly skilled and trained wood workers that specialized in working with and without power tools. This helped to develop my skills of improvisation and problem solving. In 2010 I began my own company and have succeeded since. I take pride in everything that I do , and I am not capable of taking shortcuts or allowing bad craftsmanship to surface. I believe that my job has two sides. To not only perform the needed project the right way, but also to save the customer as much money as possible. And I always aim to do both. Thank you once again and I hope that we can work together.

"Do yourself a favor and get on Jeffâ s waitlistâ ¦.because you WILL wait for his services and you WILL be glad you did. No more honest, thorough, hard working, dedicated, exacting,â -did I say honest?â -Professional can be found. Heâ s a master tradesman and always looking for ways to make a good job even better. Youâ re the man, Jeff! And weâ re grateful that you have us as your customers."

Jane and Mike M on May 2023


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Rough Diamonds Construction LLC

5.00(
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Rough Diamonds Construction LLC

5.00(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 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!

"I’d really like to take this time to thank rough diamond construction and Nate Miller for a wonderful wonderful job that they did for us. They took my bathtub and made a walk in shower, beautiful job and moved my washer and dryer upstairs where it was a lot more convenient for me and my husband to do laundry. I can’t thank them enough. They’re very courteous. They’re great if you ever need any kind of work done, I would highly recommend them to do the job. Thank you again Nate thanks for everything."

sherry h on January 2026

is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 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!

"I’d really like to take this time to thank rough diamond construction and Nate Miller for a wonderful wonderful job that they did for us. They took my bathtub and made a walk in shower, beautiful job and moved my washer and dryer upstairs where it was a lot more convenient for me and my husband to do laundry. I can’t thank them enough. They’re very courteous. They’re great if you ever need any kind of work done, I would highly recommend them to do the job. Thank you again Nate thanks for everything."

sherry h on January 2026

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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.

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.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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