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Avatar for Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
4.8(
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul was amazing - truly exceeded our expectations for the built ins around our fireplace that he helped design. They have changed the whole room, we could not be happier!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fitzpatrick Home Inspection
4.5(
25
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael is a fantastic builder, very personable, informative and I value his opinion. Overall I will recommend Michael to anyone who needs building needs and I will continue to use him for future building needs."
wanescoting
wall repair and paint
deck repair
deck repair
pressure washing

+88

Response time11 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Tejada's Remodeling Inc
Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys did a remarkable job. They put in a full days work to make a pool deck that had long been neglected look like new again! I highly recommend them to anyone that needs power washing. They did not miss a spot! Really nice guys, hard workers, very respectful!"
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+6

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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LGRYAN CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
7
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great workers. Everything was done perfectly. The guys were friendly and professional. Very reasonably priced. Very respectful of my house. Cleaned up afterwords and took the trash with them. Very happy with the work and will definitely hire them for any future projects. Highly recommend."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bowen Ridge Construction
5.0(
7
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

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

+106

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for EAM LLC
EAM LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
2
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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

+22

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

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 load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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