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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano was a pleasure to work with. He was punctual when showing up to provide an estimate and to the project itself. He gave me accurate time lines and updates in real time when fixing my deck. After comparing 4 other contractors to replace my deck, Fabiano gave the best quote with no surprises and the estimate was spot on! I would absolutely recommend Fabiano for your next project"
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Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project

+23

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Manfredia Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC in finishing a basement project. From start to finish, the team was highly professional, communicative and reliable. They consistently showed up on time, kept me informed throughout the project and were proactive in addressing questions and making any necessary adjustments. The quality of the workmanship exceeded my expectations and the final result was a beautiful new living space. I would highly recommend Manfredia to anyone looking for a dependable contractor who delivers exceptional results."
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Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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PG Tedesco Construction
4.4(
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Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our master bathroom is now our favorite room in our house! We knew what designs we liked but had a hard time making decisions but Paul took all of our ideas and designed a gorgeous master bathroom. Paul is an extremely responsive contractor. He answers almost every call or calls back immediately. Paul is friendly, straight forward, professional, efficient, and will do everything to make the client happy."
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+2

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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T A F Construction Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom from TAF was first to respond from the contractors you suggested. Came and inspected area the next week and emailed me proposal next day. More detailed work than I expected but work nevertheless needed done. Price very reasonable and hope to reach out again if/when I can fit into budget."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L2C Contractors L.L.C
5.0(
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Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found L2 Contractors L.L.C. to be very reasonable with their rates and efficient with their work. They are extremely professional and helpful. I plan on using them for additional projects in the future."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D. Sheerin General Contractor
4.8(
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Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Desmond and his team were very professional, prompt, and easy to work with. My husband and I have had numerous workmen in our home over the years and they were by far the best. I came home every night to a house where I could immediately start dinner without having to clean up after workmen. They were very mindful of my 88 year old mother who lives with us, making sure she was not inconvenienced."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stephen H Wagner General Contractor
4.8(
30
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Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stephen is a good honest contractor who has excellent staff who work clean, on time and as promised. I can not say enough good things about him. The job is beautifully done. I would highly recommend him ."
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+105

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Nolan Painting
4.7(
435
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Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nolan have to be amongst the best professionals that I have ever worked with over the years. They were always professional and arrived early every day and worked in a remarkably clean and high quality manner. They were very customer service oriented and constantly responded to our requests promptly. This was quite a large project, it took them about two weeks to complete due to changing weather conditions, and everything went perfectly."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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.

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

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.

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