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Avatar for F. Oliveira's Home Improvement LLC
F. Oliveira's Home Improvement LLC
4.9(
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The porch is absolutely beautiful. I have gotten so many compliments. Flavio was professional and courteous. He completed the porch in such a short time frame. I would absolutely hire him for another project. Very pleased with my new porch!!!!"
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+34

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Custom Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Custom Construction did an excellent job painting bedrooms and hallway walls, ceilings and trim and bathroom ceiling. They contacted us quickly with an estimate, and responded promptly during the job. Very professional and courteous, on time, cleaned up every day. They were meticulous with their work and their crew finished efficiently. We are very happy with the work they did and would hire them again. Highly recommend them"
Home Addition
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodel
Exterior House Paint Project
New Deck Build

+245

Response time12 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Scott's Handy Services
4.8(
21
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott did a great job! He was completely dedicated to job completion and honoring the time estimate. Very good hourly rates, I would highly recommend Scott for your repair needs."
Storm door replacement
Custom built in bookshelves
Raynham Jacuzzi Deck
Installed attic pulldown staircase
Patio Swing Mount

+84

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Herb Travis Handyman Services
4.3(
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Herb did a great job. His responses were always timely and clear. He properly diagnosed and fixed issues that others either did not understand or did not take the time to do right. The price was very fair, and the quality was excellent. I hope to work with him again in the future."
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Response time2 days
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PAR HOLDINGS LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would highly recommend par holdings to anyone that needs electrical work done. They handled everything from the permit to calling the town inspector. Dennis sr and Dennis Jr were both wonderful to deal with. Had the work done on time, on budget, and no stress. I highly recommend their company for anything that you might need."
Dishwasher Install
Dishwasher Install
Replace Rang Hood
Replace Range Hood
Kitchen Sink

+2

32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.8(
30
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"
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+6

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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L2 Homes
5.0(
13
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys did a fantastic job, very professional and clean. They were able to renovate both floors on my two family home within my budget and in a timely fashion. Handled everything from top to bottom, full clean out, gut bathrooms and kitchen, completely transformed the place. Couldn’t be happier with the finish product. Would recommend and hire again!"
Rubber Roof Install
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Complete Home Renovation

+8

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R&J Handyman Services, LLC
4.8(
18
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They installed my front door and fixed my bedroom door after the disaster I made with the frame. They also installed my gas stove when the company I bought it from wouldn’t install it. Very friendly guys and their work is literally perfection."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Harrop & Son Remodeling
Harrop & Son Remodeling
4.1(
26
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Serving Kingston, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom worked with us to ensure our needs were met in the design and throughout the construction project and we are pleased with the end result but the communication throughout the process was challenging. We had to initiate all communication and he did not keep us in the loop frequently enough. Still has not come back to fix two defective wood rails after completing the project over 8 months ago. Very frustrating experience."
Pawtucket Kitchen
Pawtucket Kitchen
Pawtucket Kitchen
North Kingstown Deck
North Kingstown Deck

+67

Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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