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Avatar for Kittco Construction Services
Kittco Construction Services
4.8(
83
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lee provided a very reasonable quote, understood my vision, and completed the project exactly the way I wanted. He was easy to work with, communicated well, and finished in a timely manner. I will use Kittco in the future for carpentry projects. I am very appreciative."
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trex deck
new walkway finished
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trex deck

+71

Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Turner Crown Moulding and Home Improvements
Turner Crown Moulding and Home Improvements
4.9(
97
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michele, the owner of Turner Crown Molding Home Improvement was a pleasure to work with! When we first met Michele to go over our desired project, which was crown molding, chair rail and wainscoting for our dining room, she took her time with us, we didn?t feel rushed. She went over all of the material including options and came in with a very fair estimate. Her work is detailed and of excellent quality. We enjoyed having her in our home, not only as a carpenter but as a new friend we had just made. We will definitely be calling on Michele for future jobs!"
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+239

Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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The Deck Experts LLC
4.9(
31
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My deck building experience was spectacular. From the onset of meeting with Keith; every step was explained, communication was timely, schedule was adhered to resulting in a beautiful deck. I would highly recommend the team and company without hesitation."
Composite Deck
Composite deck
Deck
Fire Damage
Fire Damage

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.8(
484
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The Dutch lap siding that was installed made our house new again. We couldnâ t be happier with how it turned out. Tri the project manager walked through and explained everything with us. The crew did a great job with the install. Very satisfied with the service provided."
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

+24

691 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Fogle's Painting & More LLC
Fogle's Painting & More LLC
4.9(
29
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Allen (and Jeff) were fantastic! The work was done with excellence and care and in a timely fashion! Multiple projects were required. Our dishwasher leaked and ruined the floors in our kitchen and dining room. With needing this work done we decided we might as well have all the little DIY projects my husband completed over the years corrected as well. Cabinet repair, electrical, HVAC, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, new flooring - LVP - on entire main floor of house (and entrance to family room), new trim and paint in kitchen, DR, LR and family room, repair ceiling of garage and paint and I'm sure I missed some. This was an extensive project for us and Allen was forthcoming and honest with all of our decisions helping to guide us to the best outcome. We have lived in our home for 29 years and all the work Allen completed has truly made us fall in love with our house again. Major beautiful improvements - well done! Give him a call, ask to see his portfolio of past projects - we have lots of photos of before, during and after. Nice guy, hard-working and very clean! Give him a call - you will not be disappointed."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Country Pride Home Improvements
Country Pride Home Improvements
5.0(
19
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So, Happy with the work he did for us!!! He does such a great job, very clean, reasonably priced, and he is very sweet. I Highly recommend!!! My kitchen was a nightmare. The ceiling was in very bad shape. He fixed it up great! I am a Very happy customer!"
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Carport01
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Club01-02

+51

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Rooster And Eagle LLC
Rooster And Eagle LLC
5.0(
12
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They sent a crew called Pabin Matos who did phenomenal work for my parents. My mom has not stopped talking about them. They were very friendly, professional, and did a lot of little extras. The deck looks great. They also did a new roof that is awesome."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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.

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