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Last update on February 15, 2025

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Avatar for HD Finished Carpentry LLC
HD Finished Carpentry LLC
5.0(
31
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Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had HD carpentry repair my deck steps, and add a new handrail. Excellent work, decent prices, very polite. Cleanup was immaculate. I would give them 10 stars if I could. I would definitely recommend them and I look forward to calling them again."
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
4.9(
39
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Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve did an amazing job on the painting. He also does my landscaping and snow removal. Highly recommend!"
past projects
paint
mulch
mulch
mulch

+162

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
290
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Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience. They did exceptional work and the house looks 100x better. Ethan was my project manager and made sure I was happy with the end result!"
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3565 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZVL Contracting
4.8(
16
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Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an excellent experience working with ZVL on my basement remodel. Ivan and his team were outstanding from start to finish. Communication was always clear and timely, and the entire project stayed within the budget outlined in the original proposal, which is rare and greatly appreciated. Ivan did a great job walking me through each phase of the project, offering thoughtful options and practical suggestions along the way. He truly listened to what I wanted and helped refine the ideas into something even better than I originally envisioned. In the end, he and his team brought the concept to life exactly as promised. I would absolutely recommend ZVL to anyone looking for a reliable, professional contractor who takes pride in their work and delivers on what they say they will do."
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.S.B. Renovations LLC
4.4(
25
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Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great quality work with attention to detail. Very reasonable rates. I would definitely recommend Steve and use him for future jobs I may need."
New Home Construction
New home construction
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Atlantic Contracting & Handyman Service, LLC
3.2(
23
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Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up the same day we called to look at the job,gave a timely estimate and completed the work when promised. They also took care to cover everything and clean up after themselves"
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
New Bathroom
Backsplash

+18

Response time5 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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S&S Painting & Construction
4.3(
15
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Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Very professional job stairs were done to code I was also impressed with their solution for a post coming down in a parking lot. They put it at an angle into the building with a go plate at the bottom, anchoring it in my hand fence came out gorgeous. They were timely and very clean about the job I appreciate their work. The job was well done."
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel

+30

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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