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Avatar for Ace Handyman Services of South Central PA
Ace Handyman Services of South Central PA
4.6(
321
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"OK in general. The work was delayed a lot by the weather. The rotten top two 2x4 beams (10 feet long) were removed and replaced and primer placed on the bare wood during the first visit. That part of the job was excellent. When it came time to paint the new wood, the worked thought he was to do the carpentry work first. He noted it was done and offered to paint the entire trellis. He used a roller then a brush, but it was blue on blue, and I couldn't tell if anything was not painted. However it was clear he did not cover the white primer on the new wood well at all. There were multiple white areas showing. This could not be seen at eye level, but was glaringly obvious as you went up the stairs to our front porch, and was easily seen from the porch. I reported this to the manager, and she sent out a professional to finish the job correctly."
Palmyra Kitchen
Enola Bathroom Remodel
Pressure Wash
Wall Panel Install
Storm Door Install

+1

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Wilson Renovations LLC
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+1 more

Serving Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

"Working with this contractor to repair my ceiling was an absolute breeze. He came in with a top-notch attitude, offered fantastic suggestions, and delivered expectional craftsmanship while keeping the process smooth and stress-free. Outstanding work!"
Staircase Remodel
Staircase Remodel
Staircase Remodel
Staircase Remodel
Custom Bathroom Remodel

+15

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Blue Ridge Construction Services
4.3(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The ramp and mini-deck is very sturdy, and we are happy with it. They worked fast and showed up when they said they would. When they found out via my first review that I needed spindles on the sides to keep my grandchildren from falling in my little pond, they called me and offered to place them at no extra charge. Yay. They know the building codes, they follow through. I would definitely hire them again."
New deck
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Johnston General Contracting
4.0(
93
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex did a great job with our deck. Quite a bit of work involving powerwashing, replacing boards, and staining. Follow through from beginning to end was awesome."
Garage roof tear off
Garage tear off
New garage Roof
New garage roof
Roof Coating

+101

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Out Of The Ordinary Construction LLC
4.8(
13
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+5 more

Serving Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Out of the Ordinary Construction is a father and son team, they built a deck at the rear of my home after removing some dilapidated steps. They did an outstanding job, I was impressed on their work ethics and dedication to completing the project. They arrived early in the morning and worked until late evening; their professionalism was astonishing and amazing!! My new deck is gorgeous and I am a very happy customer, I will use this company again on a future project and I highly recommend them for anyone needing a project done. They are definitely a five star company!! ?"
remodels
remodels
remodels
remodels
remodels

+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cold Creeks Construction
4.4(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Swatara, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Cold Creeks Construction, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks

+1

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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

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.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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