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Avatar for Fabiano's Construction
Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Shillington, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was awesome, they were on time and worked every day. They cleaned up after their day was complete and were extremely easy to work with through the process. Their workmanship is top notch. I will be using them again to build a barn and eventually to build an addition off the back of my house."
decks
decks
decks
decks
decks

+6

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Stewart Home Improvement
4.8(
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Serving Shillington, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service. Quickly responded to my siding repair needs. I really appreciated the next day service as there were high winds forecasted and I didn't want to lose more siding. After the job was done, Jim gave me an explanation of the work his team did. Would definitely recommend Stewart Home Improvement!"
Repair
Rusted
New
Paint house and trim
Paint house and trim

+14

Response time5 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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I Can Fix It
4.9(
25
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Serving Shillington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilson was awesome! Estimate, and job completed in one day. Exactly what I needed, cleaned up, too. Looking forward to working with him again!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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CRM Trades Solutions Co. LLC.
4.9(
83
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Serving Shillington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Curtis was very professional and completed the restoration of my deck in a time frame that I needed. He does high quality work and is very versatile in all areas of home improvement."
Response time3 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Born Construction, LLC
4.9(
4
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Serving Shillington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Traditional carpentry and modern methodology. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gregory Clarke Walls & Wallcoverings
5.0(
8
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Serving Shillington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Remodeled a kitchen, bathroom, and playroom that came out just as I hoped. Greg is easy to work with, has great design suggestions, and makes sure work is finished to customer satisfaction."
Future bedroom
Phillip Jeffries
Closer view of ceiling
More wide angle
Before

+2

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Griffin's Service All Exterior
4.8(
38
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Serving Shillington, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional. They had an issue with the pressure washer. Came back the next morning (worked with me on time) to finish. While they were here on day 1, they noted additional things for me: 1) roof had mold/moss on it 2) gutter was not pitched correctly They gave me a "package deal" for the power washing and roof cleaning. it looks great. Gutters look like new. Stucco (that was stained and black under the deck) looks like new. I'm very happy and would recommend!"
Exterior clean
Exterior clean
Exterior clean
Exterior clean
Exterior clean

+8

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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