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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bolton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada’s remodeling will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the services provided. They were flexible and worked around our schedule. I already have them scheduled for more work this month! They do it all! Thank you Tejada’s!!!"
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+6

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
John Ledsworth
4.9(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bolton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John is incredible. After weeks of getting estimates from general contractors and carpenters, John was the easiest to work with as he was straight-forward and scheduled the work within days and got it done with incredible efficiency; moreover, the quality was top notch and he went above and beyond in his demolition work to prep our basement for an interior drain system. John demo'd old drywall, removed old insulation, and meticulously dismantled the wall framing such that it can be easily reinstated after our drain system is installed. I feel lucky to have found John and look forward to working with him for much of our carpentry needs into the future!"
Interior tree house
Tree house
In progress
Kitchen renovation and addition
Kitchen remodel and addition

+13

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kennison Construction LLC
4.1(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bolton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matthew and his crew did a great job on our project. They remodeled a bathroom and made a bedroom out of an unfinished room. The workers were knowledgeable and performed well. Matthew was extremely responsive and caring when working in my parents'home. We would definitely hire them again in the future."
Bathroom remodel
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Northern Oakes Property Management LLC
4.4(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bolton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Northern Oaks property management for several projects on our home. Dakota was knowledgeable took his time and even recommended somebody else for one project we had that he wasn’t comfortable doing. Really appreciated His knowledge and honesty would absolutely recommend Northern Oaks to any of my friends looking for stuff done around their homes."
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant
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Landscaping Project
Handyman Services Project
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant

+38

Response time5 days
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exteriors & Renovations
4.4(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bolton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thoroughly professional company, detailed explanation of the job they would do and they followed through on everything. Competitively priced and got my job done really fast. Can't ask for more than what they delivered. Highly, highly recommend!"
Another beautiful new standing seam metal
New standing seam metal
New standing seam metal
Another beautiful standing seam metal
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Free Range Builders
4.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bolton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Les, Matt and the entire Free Range team did a wonderful job in our Vermont home. Very conscientious and detail oriented. Despite the chaos of boxes and appliances in the living/work space, our house was left clean each day. They were very open and honest about the cost of the project from the very beginning. We were not present for most of the work so the crew sent daily progress updates and pictures. We will definitely hire them for all of our future projects."
Interior Renovation and built ins
Curved Railing
New Entry Door system
Interior stiarway
Garage/mudroom addition

+15

Response time5 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blanchard Design Build
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bolton, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and respectful. Listened to my concerns. Work completed was well done and completed in a timely way. Original project was to install support beams in the basement, but then he also made time to do an additional unplanned project- rebuilding an upstairs wall."
Cabinets
Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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SEJAY CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.8(
24
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Bolton, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"We had searched for a roofing contractor for several weeks to replace deteriorating ridge cap shingles, but it was tough to get a response from most. Rick responded within a day, and came out to look at the project. He described what he would do and the materials he would use. A contract followed a few days later with an estimated start date. Price looked very reasonable. We had a little confusion leading up to the job due to difficult weather, but Rick was in constant contact throughout. In the end the crew showed up one day before the estimated start date. They started at 9:00am and finished the job by 3:00 the same day. Work was done professionally and they cleaned up after themselves completely. Rick was very considerate of our Covid concerns, and careful to wear a mask when speaking to us. Overall they did a great job, for a good price, and were easy to work with. Highly recommended."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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