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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 Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manfredia's Carpentry is a top notch contractor. I did a fireplace surround with stone and also added the stone on two columns off of the kitchen to match. The quality of their work is exceptional. They are very professional and always on time. They kept me informed every step of the way. They always kept the work site very clean. I couldn't be happier with the final outcome. We also stayed on budget. I would highly recommend Manfredia's Carpentry for any job. Well done. Thank you. Debbie"
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+24

Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
74
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Repair+14 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Fabiano's Construction. Our experience with him was fantastic from beginning to end. The project was to restore and replace the exterior window frames of our 1830 Trinity. The previous owners had installed new windows on the inside but left the old ones outside for beauty. Many of these old windows were completely rotten at the bottom, barely holding the small panes of glass together. We got three estimates. One builder wanted to replace the old windows with a second set of new ones. Another was going to patch them up with wood filler. Fabiano was the only one who was willing to actually restore them, using green wood for the parts that were beyond salvaging. It was precision carpentry work requiring problem-solving ingenuity. The new frames and sills are green wood plus Azek (PVC), so they should last forever. Although more major restoration was necessary than foreseen, Fabiano and his crew—his son Will and assistant Simon—still finished the job in the predicted time. They were careful, focused, hard-working, and also really nice, honest people. It was a pleasure to meet them, and the result is a stunning improvement to our house both inside and out. Fabiano is responsive and friendly, an expert who takes pride in his work. Incredibly, his price was the lowest the three. We plan to hire him for another project."
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KKID Remodeling
4.7(
102
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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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."
 cranberry 3 color faux wall
Composite Deck
 ivy and lattice on faux painted wall
Wall Tile
 aged stucco over brick

+29

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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David DeCecco Services
4.6(
39
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beautiful work on my custom build-ins and stone fireplace that went from floor to ceiling. Dave is an expert carpenter with an amazing eye for detail and design. I would highly recommend for any and all housing projects."
Updated kitchen-reconfigure and re-use cabinets
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
290
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home genius came out to do my siding, window, and back door. The crew was great and the job looks amazing. Ethan was my project manager and made sure to answer any questions I had and made sure the job went smoothly."
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Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3670 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bill the Handyman
4.7(
40
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job itself was done perfectly, which is why the 5 stars. . My only problem is that I was not aware that the part Bill ordered for our storm door was NOT just a small part as I was told but an entire frame for the entire door! What I thought was an easy fix ended up costing me $250. The price for the frame was $75. I feel totally overcharged."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Sunny's Services
4.7(
55
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great pricing for a last minute weekend job. I'm disabled and going through a divorce and absolutely could NOT paint that room with all the other work I needed to do on the house. Jermaine did a great job and kept us right on our selling timeline."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

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