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Top-Rated Carpenters in Garnet Valley - Updated Nov 2026

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 Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect! Talk about service after the sale, Manfredia Carpentry A +++. We have used this Company for over 15 years for projects ranging from commercial exterior renovation, residential - siding, addition, decks. Forgetting great craftsmanship and fair prices, anytime we have needed anything AFTER a project is over, Manfredia has been superb. Nice to see that craftsmanship and service after the sale still exists. Thanks Manfredia Carpentry & General Contracting."
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+24

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Affordable Fencing Solutions
4.5(
102
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After trying to contact several fence companies who did not return my call, forgot about our appointment, and never followed through with an estimate even after I called to remind them, it was a relief to find Affordable Home Soultions. Mike called me right away after I described what I wanted online. He came at the agreed upon hour, he gave me an estimate shortly after he looked at the job to be done. He took care of the permit for me (I didn't even realize I needed one). He and his crew did the job in one day. I am satisfied with the fence. It is better quality than what was there before. They cleaned up when they were finished. Would I hire Affordabe Home Solutions again? Yes, I would."
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 3 season room

+10

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for David Docherty Contracting
David Docherty Contracting
4.9(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and his son did a terrific job. I first hired him to stain my deck and he did such a wonderful job, I decided to have him paint my whole house. Dave provided a very fair price, communicated clearly and was very efficient. I would highly recommend him for any painting needs."
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+12

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Falgiatore Construction, LLC
4.8(
57
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an unexpected party and needed to repaint two rooms to spruce up for it - Tom fit us in his schedule by giving up his weekend - he also gave great advice about color, paint quality and proper repair. The rooms look great and we look forward to working with him again-"
Kitchen Remodel
 Crown molding
Broomall Deck
 Master Bath
 Bath wall tile

+20

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Nelson and Sons Builders
4.9(
147
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best porch in town - DELCO comes through! John, Greg, Ronny, John, and Eric- thank you all so much. Not only was your skill set impressive but your consideration of our property and meeting deadlines made the entire build a pleasant experience. We will certainly recommend you to anyone we know for building projects."
Deck with Stone Pillars
Cedar deck
Cedar Deck
Trex Deck with Roof
Pressure Treated Deck with Hot Tub

+119

Response time12 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for KKID Remodeling
KKID Remodeling
4.7(
102
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for autLAWS Carpentry
autLAWS Carpentry
5.0(
6
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCloset - Build

Serving Garnet Valley, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"AutLaws Carpentry came out to measure for my crown mouldings and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He was prompt, reached out immediately, and met with me the same day. He measured everything carefully and double checked his measurements, which gave me a lot of confidence. He was friendly, professional, and detail-oriented. I am 100% positive I chose the right person for the job."
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Decorative moldings
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+8

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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