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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

5.00(
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

5.00(
23
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2024 years of experience

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

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

Blanchard Design Build

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro

Blanchard Design Build

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
Warranties offered

Looking for reliable remodeling services in the Burlington area? Look no further than Blanchard Design Build. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your remodeling needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for your home projects. Contact us today for all your design, carpentry, woodworking, timber framing , and remodeling needs.

"I hired Jason of Blanchard Design Build for a full basement renovation, and the results were outstanding. Work included drywall, recessed lighting, outlets, a boiler hookup, pool light, laminate flooring, custom shelving, two utility closets, and a bump‑out storage solution. Plumbing was separate, but Jason managed all other aspects seamlessly. The contract was clear, communication excellent, and updates timely. He offered smart design ideas—like covering protruding piping, recommending upgraded flooring, and designing the bump‑out—that elevated the space. This followed a poor prior contractor who pushed peel‑and‑stick vinyl, which failed; Jason explained why and guided me to proper laminate. He worked efficiently with materials I had, kept costs controlled, and finished on time and near budget, with only my chosen upgrades adding expense. Professional, approachable, and fully insured, Jason delivered quality craftsmanship and reliability. Highly recommended for dependable results."

Ronald P on December 2025

Looking for reliable remodeling services in the Burlington area? Look no further than Blanchard Design Build. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your remodeling needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for your home projects. Contact us today for all your design, carpentry, woodworking, timber framing , and remodeling needs.

"I hired Jason of Blanchard Design Build for a full basement renovation, and the results were outstanding. Work included drywall, recessed lighting, outlets, a boiler hookup, pool light, laminate flooring, custom shelving, two utility closets, and a bump‑out storage solution. Plumbing was separate, but Jason managed all other aspects seamlessly. The contract was clear, communication excellent, and updates timely. He offered smart design ideas—like covering protruding piping, recommending upgraded flooring, and designing the bump‑out—that elevated the space. This followed a poor prior contractor who pushed peel‑and‑stick vinyl, which failed; Jason explained why and guided me to proper laminate. He worked efficiently with materials I had, kept costs controlled, and finished on time and near budget, with only my chosen upgrades adding expense. Professional, approachable, and fully insured, Jason delivered quality craftsmanship and reliability. Highly recommended for dependable results."

Ronald P on December 2025

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Free Range Builders

4.88(
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Free Range Builders

4.88(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2012 years of experience

Free Range Builders, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We had a terrific experience with the team from Free Range Builders from start to finish! Every one of their team not only showed up promptly each day and worked hard but where always professional and very clean at the end of day!! I would absolutely recommend this amazing team !! We love our finished kitchen !!!!"

Angela r on October 2023

Free Range Builders, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We had a terrific experience with the team from Free Range Builders from start to finish! Every one of their team not only showed up promptly each day and worked hard but where always professional and very clean at the end of day!! I would absolutely recommend this amazing team !! We love our finished kitchen !!!!"

Angela r on October 2023

S.D. Handyman Services

5.00(
10
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S.D. Handyman Services

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I provided quality work. From carpentry to plumbing/electrical. I grew up on a dairy farm and had to learn it all!

"Sam was very friendly and went right to work. He also didn’t mind my dogs."

Betsy R on March 2024

I provided quality work. From carpentry to plumbing/electrical. I grew up on a dairy farm and had to learn it all!

"Sam was very friendly and went right to work. He also didn’t mind my dogs."

Betsy R on March 2024

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Benedict Building and Remodeling LLC

5.00(
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Benedict Building and Remodeling LLC

5.00(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, Benedict Building and Remodeling LLC, serves the Central Vermont area. We are dedicated to making your construction and remodel projects a rewarding experience. Owner Kevin Benedict has been in the construction trades for over 20 years. Having performed a wide array of tasks, he brings the skills you need to get your project done.....On time and On budget. Estimates are always free. So give us a call, and we'll help you get your next project underway. Office: 802-767-9143 Cell: 802-349-6964 Additional Email: [email protected]

"I can highly recommend Kevin Benedict. His attention to detail and communication are really impressive. Kevin did a major remodel for us and despite supply delays, his final cost was spot on with his original estimate. I plan to use Kevin for more work in the future."

joshua p on January 2022

Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, Benedict Building and Remodeling LLC, serves the Central Vermont area. We are dedicated to making your construction and remodel projects a rewarding experience. Owner Kevin Benedict has been in the construction trades for over 20 years. Having performed a wide array of tasks, he brings the skills you need to get your project done.....On time and On budget. Estimates are always free. So give us a call, and we'll help you get your next project underway. Office: 802-767-9143 Cell: 802-349-6964 Additional Email: [email protected]

"I can highly recommend Kevin Benedict. His attention to detail and communication are really impressive. Kevin did a major remodel for us and despite supply delays, his final cost was spot on with his original estimate. I plan to use Kevin for more work in the future."

joshua p on January 2022

Laurie’s Certified Construction

4.10(
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Laurie’s Certified Construction

4.10(
10
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Customers say: True professional
1982 years of experience

Laurie’s Certified Construction is a family owned contracting company specializing in interior and exterior remodeling, building garages and additions, including decks. If you need new siding, windows, roofing or want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, trust Laurie’s Certified Construction to turn your dream into a reality. Planning on building a garage or remodeling your existing home? Trust in the integrity and expertise of our family team.

Laurie’s Certified Construction is a family owned contracting company specializing in interior and exterior remodeling, building garages and additions, including decks. If you need new siding, windows, roofing or want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, trust Laurie’s Certified Construction to turn your dream into a reality. Planning on building a garage or remodeling your existing home? Trust in the integrity and expertise of our family team.

John J. Coty Jr

4.00(
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John J. Coty Jr

4.00(
9
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Customers say: Quality work
2007 years of experience

My service is very wide ranged. I have many clients that just have me do virtually everything from here fall and spring clean up to taking care of there pool aan anything that might come about. Such as a roof jog or a garage they want built. Generally it is only me doing the work but from time to time I might have a helper. I tend to work time and materials but will give bids on jobs. Tends to work out to be a higher number. It's hard to forsee every possibilty in the job. I tend to bill on a weekly basis but if discussed, i will do sooner or when job is complete.

My service is very wide ranged. I have many clients that just have me do virtually everything from here fall and spring clean up to taking care of there pool aan anything that might come about. Such as a roof jog or a garage they want built. Generally it is only me doing the work but from time to time I might have a helper. I tend to work time and materials but will give bids on jobs. Tends to work out to be a higher number. It's hard to forsee every possibilty in the job. I tend to bill on a weekly basis but if discussed, i will do sooner or when job is complete.

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Chris May Construction Inc.

4.50(
4
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Chris May Construction Inc.

4.50(
4
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned construction company out of Bolton, Vermont that has the abilities to build a house from top to bottom. We do framing work, interior finish work, siding, roofing, flooring, and also repairs. We have been business for ourselves for 11 years and been doing construction for other companies beforehand for around 31 years. We are looking for local business in northern through Central Vermont. We will work by the job or by the hour. We also offer free estimates. Contact us if you would like to get an free estimate!

"It went well. They were on time and professional."

Frank B on December 2020

We are a family owned construction company out of Bolton, Vermont that has the abilities to build a house from top to bottom. We do framing work, interior finish work, siding, roofing, flooring, and also repairs. We have been business for ourselves for 11 years and been doing construction for other companies beforehand for around 31 years. We are looking for local business in northern through Central Vermont. We will work by the job or by the hour. We also offer free estimates. Contact us if you would like to get an free estimate!

"It went well. They were on time and professional."

Frank B on December 2020

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Cupping and bowing are both types of wood warping, but they affect the board in different ways. Cupping happens when the edges of a board curl upward or downward, creating a concave or convex shape across its width. Conversely, bowing is when the board curves along its length, forming a gentle arc. 

Not all wood that’s been softened by termites needs to be replaced. You may be able to salvage wood using a wood hardener instead of replacing beams. However, you’ll need to hire a structural engineer to assess the damage and the overall stability of the wood before making a replacement plan.

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