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Top-Rated Contractors in Hartford - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for J W Construction, LLC
J W Construction, LLC
5.0(
50
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My bathroom looks amazing! I really appreciate the attention to detail. I recommend JW Construction because John did a wonderful job starting immediately on my bathroom remodeling project and communicating all the steps. Their estimate and planning was more thorough than other contractors I looked into and the quality is the best."
Rich
Rich
Rich
Rich
Rich

+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Lee Construction
5.0(
5
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"My husband and I have used Lee Construction over the last 22 years on projects ranging from a new home, a recent complete remodel of a second home. They do excellent work and reasonably priced and complete the construction on time. I would highly recommend them!!"
Custom Cedar deck and storm room
Kitchen done back in 2004.
2016
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Prairie Grass Construction LLC
Prairie Grass Construction LLC
5.0(
4
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with Jordan. He Was polite and very timely. His bid was spot on and the cost was exactly what he said it was going to be. He had several different recommendations to make the project even better when it came to insulation. I would definitely use Jordan again And refer him to other people I know."
Accent Wall
Accent Wall
Accent Wall
Cabinet Install
New Stair Case

+97

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for 3D Construction
3D Construction
4.6(
5
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Overall very good experience. Quality work at a fair price. Good communication on progress of the project. Just a couple of small issues for follow-up that were completed in a timely fashion. I would recommend 3D to others."
custom shower pan and seat/shelf
custom shower pan and seat/shelf
new deck railing and pergola
new stairway from back yard down to the lake
match miters and grain pattern

+14

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for BRS Construction LLC
BRS Construction LLC
5.0(
6
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. Brent had lots of ideas for details I hadn’t thought of and took pictures I liked and made it come to life on our walls. Amazing! We couldn’t be happier with our finished home"
Response time1 hour
Response rate86%
Avatar for Dakota Maintenance, Inc.
Dakota Maintenance, Inc.
4.6(
32
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have an old house built in 1880. Not sure when the bathroom was last updated but needless to say there were many surprises in the project but Joseph, Paul and Crystal (and of course all the other individuals that assisted) handle these with professionalism and were always kind, honest and pleasant to work with. They went above and WAYYY beyond my expectations of a contractor. I will most definitely use them again….of course after I save up for the next project. Lol. You will not be disappointed when you use this company/individuals. I had them in and out of my home for about 3 months and felt confident that there was nothing to worry about and when they left every day my house was left better than they found it. SUPERB!!!"
TownePlace Suites
Lounging area
The close up
Handyman job
Handyman job

+58

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for RT Handyman LLC
RT Handyman LLC
5.0(
5
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"RT Handyman did an excellent job creating the vision we had for our main level remodel. TJ is very detail oriented and a perfectionist! He walked us through each area of the remodel to discuss details including price, time for completion and what to expect throughout the process. RT Handyman and their crew were very respectful of our home and very clean. Every day their work area was cleaned and I never had to worry about kids or dogs getting hurt or stepping into a mess. We LOVE our remodel and TJ's work is truly amazing! I would absolutely recommend RT Handyman for any home project."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Fencing Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

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