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Avatar for Harrop & Son Remodeling

Harrop & Son Remodeling

4.34(
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Harrop & Son Remodeling

4.34(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Harrop & Son Remodeling, we are family owned and operated in Johnston, Rhode Island. We are a full service additions and remodeling company with over 20 years experience in the home improvement trade we service both commercial and residential customers. We are committed to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We strive to complete all jobs, large and small, with the utmost professionalism, while remaining within your budget and timeline. We look forward to working with you for all your home improvement needs! For a free estimate please call us today.

"He hired Tom Harrop to install kitchen cabinets and a heater under the kitchen sink, vinal flooring, plastering in a small area, add ceiling lighting and a shiplap ceiling. Once the work was done I asked Tom to do a walk through and he refused saying he stood behind his empoyees work. Here are the PROs and CONs. PROs: 1.) work was completed in a timely fashion 2) they did a beautiful job on the shiplap ceiling and lighting. CONs: 1) The brand new white cabinets had some nicks requiring paint touch up. 2) Terrible job on the floors! Uneven spots, lengths are uneven at the edges, gaps showing, no finish work. Terrible job!! 3) plastering looks like it wasn't even done! And there is some peeling of paint on the plaster job. Terrible job!!! 4) we were promised and paid for an under the kitchen sink heater which we never received. Called multiple times with no response. Lesson learned, will never use Tom Harrop again!!"

Mandy A on January 2025

At Harrop & Son Remodeling, we are family owned and operated in Johnston, Rhode Island. We are a full service additions and remodeling company with over 20 years experience in the home improvement trade we service both commercial and residential customers. We are committed to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We strive to complete all jobs, large and small, with the utmost professionalism, while remaining within your budget and timeline. We look forward to working with you for all your home improvement needs! For a free estimate please call us today.

"He hired Tom Harrop to install kitchen cabinets and a heater under the kitchen sink, vinal flooring, plastering in a small area, add ceiling lighting and a shiplap ceiling. Once the work was done I asked Tom to do a walk through and he refused saying he stood behind his empoyees work. Here are the PROs and CONs. PROs: 1.) work was completed in a timely fashion 2) they did a beautiful job on the shiplap ceiling and lighting. CONs: 1) The brand new white cabinets had some nicks requiring paint touch up. 2) Terrible job on the floors! Uneven spots, lengths are uneven at the edges, gaps showing, no finish work. Terrible job!! 3) plastering looks like it wasn't even done! And there is some peeling of paint on the plaster job. Terrible job!!! 4) we were promised and paid for an under the kitchen sink heater which we never received. Called multiple times with no response. Lesson learned, will never use Tom Harrop again!!"

Mandy A on January 2025


"Exceptional Brian did many extra and the job was completed fantastic. I am proud of the choice to hire. Our basement and kitchens are next. Pay the price. It will be $s well spent!"

Joe D on May 2024

We are a full service General Contractor servicing the RI area. We have good relationships with lots of different trade sub contractors. We specialize in home, bathroom, basement remodels/ renovations.

"Exceptional Brian did many extra and the job was completed fantastic. I am proud of the choice to hire. Our basement and kitchens are next. Pay the price. It will be $s well spent!"

Joe D on May 2024


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3 Son's Siding & Gutters LLC

5.00(
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3 Son's Siding & Gutters LLC

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
101 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Family owned and operated home improvement company, with a very simple mission: provide quality home improvement services at affordable prices. We truly care for our customers! We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, siding, roofing, gutters, and more! Call today for a free consultation.

"After a few delays because of rain they came they completed the job within two and a half hours cleaned everything up actually did some extra reinforcement on my porch at no extra charge highly recommend"

Arthur D on June 2025

Family owned and operated home improvement company, with a very simple mission: provide quality home improvement services at affordable prices. We truly care for our customers! We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, siding, roofing, gutters, and more! Call today for a free consultation.

"After a few delays because of rain they came they completed the job within two and a half hours cleaned everything up actually did some extra reinforcement on my porch at no extra charge highly recommend"

Arthur D on June 2025


PLM Home Improvement

4.94(
53
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PLM Home Improvement

4.94(
53
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

PLM Home Improvement - Your Trusted Remodeling Experts in Providence. Licensed, insured, and with 30 years of experience, we deliver top-quality results for all your home remodeling needs. Contact us today for a seamless and stress-free renovation experience.

"PLM Home Improvement gave my home a complete update and refresh that was much needed! Pete was amazing to work with. He took the time to listen and communicate with me to bring the long-time vision of my new kitchen to life. Pete was willing to provide suggestions to ensure that I would be satisfied with the end results. He was also readily available and easy to get in contact with if I had any questions or concerns. Pete and his team truly took pride in their work and paid close attention to detail. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results of my flooring and kitchen remodel and look forward to having PLM Home Improvement return to my home for my next project!"

Rebecca J on February 2025

PLM Home Improvement - Your Trusted Remodeling Experts in Providence. Licensed, insured, and with 30 years of experience, we deliver top-quality results for all your home remodeling needs. Contact us today for a seamless and stress-free renovation experience.

"PLM Home Improvement gave my home a complete update and refresh that was much needed! Pete was amazing to work with. He took the time to listen and communicate with me to bring the long-time vision of my new kitchen to life. Pete was willing to provide suggestions to ensure that I would be satisfied with the end results. He was also readily available and easy to get in contact with if I had any questions or concerns. Pete and his team truly took pride in their work and paid close attention to detail. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results of my flooring and kitchen remodel and look forward to having PLM Home Improvement return to my home for my next project!"

Rebecca J on February 2025


"Excellent. We added a bathroom and a bedroom, took down paneling and completely redid the family room. These guys did all the electrical work, plumbing work, flooring, painting and everything else. Amazing communication, stayed on budget, worked very well with us and the work was done quickly and exactly as described. Any issues were immediately dealt with. Any questions were immediately answered. Would absolutely work with these guys again and would recommend them!"

Jaselyn C on July 2023

We specialize in all aspects of Residential / Commercial Construction and Remodeling. For an immediate response to all of your Remodeling and Construction needs, call Joe (Owner) at 860-823-7645

"Excellent. We added a bathroom and a bedroom, took down paneling and completely redid the family room. These guys did all the electrical work, plumbing work, flooring, painting and everything else. Amazing communication, stayed on budget, worked very well with us and the work was done quickly and exactly as described. Any issues were immediately dealt with. Any questions were immediately answered. Would absolutely work with these guys again and would recommend them!"

Jaselyn C on July 2023


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Herb Travis Handyman Services

4.49(
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Herb Travis Handyman Services

4.49(
125
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Customers say: Super punctual
116 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Looking for a reliable handyman in Providence? Look no further! Herb Travis Handyman Services is owner operated, since 2002. Ensuring personalized attention to your handyman needs. With no service charges and a commitment to quality, we're the perfect choice for your home projects. Contact us today via email or call at (401) 465-2658!

"Excellent ,excellent. First of all , they came with another man , They arrived at my house on time. Materials and equipment were ready to go. They work and cleaned up afterwards. Very efficient. I'm already planning on hiring him again."

Deborah P on January 2025

Looking for a reliable handyman in Providence? Look no further! Herb Travis Handyman Services is owner operated, since 2002. Ensuring personalized attention to your handyman needs. With no service charges and a commitment to quality, we're the perfect choice for your home projects. Contact us today via email or call at (401) 465-2658!

"Excellent ,excellent. First of all , they came with another man , They arrived at my house on time. Materials and equipment were ready to go. They work and cleaned up afterwards. Very efficient. I'm already planning on hiring him again."

Deborah P on January 2025


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Rustik Renovations

5.00(
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Rustik Renovations

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
103 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Small Local Business from Sterling, CT; Women & Veteran Owned/Operated--- Our Services cover CT and RI. Specializing in Innovation, Attention to Detail, and Customer Satisfaction! The Beauty of Rustic/Farmhouse Styles Created by Our Amazing Workmanship (and your ideas!), Will Have Your Home Radiating an Impressively Unique, Cozy, and Welcoming Vibe you are Guaranteed to LOVE! We can pretty much take on anything, give us a call 401-585-2957 or RustikRenovations@gmail Custom Designs and Pro-installs Include the below, but not limited to: Railings, Banisters, Stairs, Barn Doors, Shelving, Furniture, Entertainment Center Built-ins, Closet Built-ins, Decks (pool/hot tub wrap around decks), Treehouses, Forts, Clubhouses, Zip line install, Garden raised beds/fences, Remodeling, Renovations, etc...

"We are so pleased with the finished product. Christine was so pleasant and helpful throughout the process."

Kelly A on January 2024

Small Local Business from Sterling, CT; Women & Veteran Owned/Operated--- Our Services cover CT and RI. Specializing in Innovation, Attention to Detail, and Customer Satisfaction! The Beauty of Rustic/Farmhouse Styles Created by Our Amazing Workmanship (and your ideas!), Will Have Your Home Radiating an Impressively Unique, Cozy, and Welcoming Vibe you are Guaranteed to LOVE! We can pretty much take on anything, give us a call 401-585-2957 or RustikRenovations@gmail Custom Designs and Pro-installs Include the below, but not limited to: Railings, Banisters, Stairs, Barn Doors, Shelving, Furniture, Entertainment Center Built-ins, Closet Built-ins, Decks (pool/hot tub wrap around decks), Treehouses, Forts, Clubhouses, Zip line install, Garden raised beds/fences, Remodeling, Renovations, etc...

"We are so pleased with the finished product. Christine was so pleasant and helpful throughout the process."

Kelly A on January 2024


"We recently hired Custom Construction Services LLC for an interior painting project in my home, including painting our kitchen island cabinets, and installing 2 doors and an attic vent. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results! From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Derek took time to go over our plans, provided us with sound advice when needed, and sent estimates promptly. He was in constant communication throughout the whole process. Derek accommodated our last-minute requests, adjusted our quotes, and promptly addressed our questions or concerns over the phone. Derek’s team was incredibly professional and punctual, arriving exactly when they said they would. They took great care to protect my floors, ensuring that everything was covered and safe from any paint splatters. Their attention to detail was impeccable; every wall (including ceiling and trim in some rooms) and cabinet was painted with precision, leaving no streaks or missed spots. Clean-up was thorough, leaving my home spotless and the walls, especially our kitchen island cabinets, looking absolutely stunning. The final result exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for top-notch interior painting services, I highly recommend Custom Construction LLC. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. Thank you, Derek and team, for transforming my home with such beautiful results! We’re sure to hire them again for our next project."

Paula M on July 2024

Offering any residential sheetrock, plastering, or painting sevices. Anywhere from new construction to patch and repair.

"We recently hired Custom Construction Services LLC for an interior painting project in my home, including painting our kitchen island cabinets, and installing 2 doors and an attic vent. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results! From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Derek took time to go over our plans, provided us with sound advice when needed, and sent estimates promptly. He was in constant communication throughout the whole process. Derek accommodated our last-minute requests, adjusted our quotes, and promptly addressed our questions or concerns over the phone. Derek’s team was incredibly professional and punctual, arriving exactly when they said they would. They took great care to protect my floors, ensuring that everything was covered and safe from any paint splatters. Their attention to detail was impeccable; every wall (including ceiling and trim in some rooms) and cabinet was painted with precision, leaving no streaks or missed spots. Clean-up was thorough, leaving my home spotless and the walls, especially our kitchen island cabinets, looking absolutely stunning. The final result exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for top-notch interior painting services, I highly recommend Custom Construction LLC. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. Thank you, Derek and team, for transforming my home with such beautiful results! We’re sure to hire them again for our next project."

Paula M on July 2024


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ACE Handyman Services

4.69(
77
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ACE Handyman Services

4.69(
77
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
231 local quotes requested

Thank you for visiting Ace Handyman Services formerly HandyMan Matters (since 2010) now based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, servicing all of Rhode Island. Ace Handyman Services is locally owned and operated by Louis Paiva. Lou brings extensive experience in commercial and residential home improvements to help transform the handyman business one customer at a time. We are doing this by providing the upmost professional service and quality from the time you contact Ace Handyman Services to the point of completion of your project. Our company specializes in the small right up to larger remodel sized projects. With one call to us, you can fix or repair all your TO-DO-LIST. All of our craftsmen combined have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial applications. We have specialists in all fields including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as carpentry, interior and exterior painting, tile and flooring, electrical, plumbing, vinyl siding, custom crown molding, wainscoting just to name a few. You will be happy you called us, whether it's fixing the broken gate/fence or doing a complete custom kitchen with custom granite countertops. fixing the leaky faucet or partial/full remodeling of your bathroom. Ace Handyman Services is the company to call. Our registration number is #34055, and we are fully insured for your safety and peace of mind.

"After performing demo workout, our previous contractor took our $$ and ran. Because of this, we were too spooked to hire another “con”tracor and decided to try a service with a good reputation and warranty. I can not recommend ACE more highly. Our “handyman" Juan was skilled and super knowledgable with the HUGE project he was thrown into. He was on time, efficient and just a joy to deal with! By himself, Juan cleaned up the prior demo area, properly sealed the shower, installed a new shower bench/curbs and repaired the wall…he did everything but the painting, which we took care of. What a worker! Thank you so much Juan and ACE Handyman Services. We will certainly be working with you again!"

Kelly V on May 2021

Thank you for visiting Ace Handyman Services formerly HandyMan Matters (since 2010) now based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, servicing all of Rhode Island. Ace Handyman Services is locally owned and operated by Louis Paiva. Lou brings extensive experience in commercial and residential home improvements to help transform the handyman business one customer at a time. We are doing this by providing the upmost professional service and quality from the time you contact Ace Handyman Services to the point of completion of your project. Our company specializes in the small right up to larger remodel sized projects. With one call to us, you can fix or repair all your TO-DO-LIST. All of our craftsmen combined have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial applications. We have specialists in all fields including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as carpentry, interior and exterior painting, tile and flooring, electrical, plumbing, vinyl siding, custom crown molding, wainscoting just to name a few. You will be happy you called us, whether it's fixing the broken gate/fence or doing a complete custom kitchen with custom granite countertops. fixing the leaky faucet or partial/full remodeling of your bathroom. Ace Handyman Services is the company to call. Our registration number is #34055, and we are fully insured for your safety and peace of mind.

"After performing demo workout, our previous contractor took our $$ and ran. Because of this, we were too spooked to hire another “con”tracor and decided to try a service with a good reputation and warranty. I can not recommend ACE more highly. Our “handyman" Juan was skilled and super knowledgable with the HUGE project he was thrown into. He was on time, efficient and just a joy to deal with! By himself, Juan cleaned up the prior demo area, properly sealed the shower, installed a new shower bench/curbs and repaired the wall…he did everything but the painting, which we took care of. What a worker! Thank you so much Juan and ACE Handyman Services. We will certainly be working with you again!"

Kelly V on May 2021


"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025

Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025

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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. 

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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