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Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry
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Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Customers say: Super punctual

"We hired Jeff based on reviews from Angie's List. We wanted our basement converted to 2 bedrooms, bath, and workshop. Based on already roughed-in plumbing, he completed the job with help from a plumber and electrician. In order to comply with window egress codes, he built benches in both bedrooms beneath the windows, after replacing the windows with compliant models - by crawling under a 3-ft deck. He was punctual, reliable, and we trusted him in our home. He is quiet and straightforward, and he provided us with itemized invoices. He is about to begin a second bathroom renovation for us and we have hired him for a partial garage re-build. We recommend Jeff with no reservations - from framing to painting to carpentry."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.8(
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Serving Athens, VT 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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Bowen Ridge Construction
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Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"Fantastic! Bowen Ridge Construction has a great team! They know how to get the job done! They get right to the task and do an amazing job. We were amazed as to how much they were able to accomplish in the time frame that they had! Quality work. Highly recommend! Can’t wait for them to be back for our next renovations!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

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Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EAM LLC
5.0(
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Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Very quickly and expertly took care of deck support issues that I had. Very reasonable pricing and cost. Highly recommend."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Christopher's Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Christopher is doing a nice job repairing some water damage in my kitchen and refinishing my hard wood floors. I have a few more projects that I will be doing in the near future and will not hesitate calling Chris for these as well."
Bathroom Renovation
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Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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We Do It All
5.0(
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Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam and his team did an amazing job on completing a backyard fence for my family. He was hardworking and detailed with the work. Kept me updated through every step of the way from the permit process, ordering materials and check-ins as the build was happening. Our fence is great! He also completed a custom railing and gate to attach to our existing deck. Will definitely be using we do it all again for future projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

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