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Last update on October 19, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
My wife and I recently purchased a home in Townshend, VT. The home inspection was performed by David Goodman of Total Property Inspections-Goodman Group of Shaftesbury, VT. Mr Goodman was very thorough as he did the inspection and as he performed it, he pointed out each item of current or...
Total Property Inspections
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Reviewed in June 2025
Great job. Very quickly and expertly took care of deck support issues that I had. Very reasonable pricing and cost. Highly recommend.
EAM LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Warren is a dream to work with. He is not only motivated, but takes pride and ownership in everything he does. He is expanding our tiny house from 232 to 650 Sq ft with more than a few challenges to face. Not one has made him flinch. This project required someone with not only excellent...
Rokes Renovations
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Reviewed in May 2023
It was nice to have good, solid responses from a contractor these days. They called back very quickly and the work performed is holding up.
Pagano Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Call Jim for ALL of your home needs and/or repairs! Carpentry expert at it's finest! We will never call anyone else. We are MORE than happy with the results of all his hard work! He paid attention to every little detail in the repair of our home after the hot water heater broke and caused a...
Jim's Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Thomas repaired a broken strut on an antique rocking chair. He was very quick, resourceful, and effective. He did the job promptly, on the spot, and with no fuss. He was very considerate in calling, keeping his appointment, and following up.
Reliable Painters
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Reviewed in October 2016
Lavelle Painting did wonderful work in a very extensive exterior project. We had bought a 300+ year old house that had many carpentry and exterior repairs in addition to the painting. Mike had some great people working for him who restored the exterior beautifully and handling some surprises...
Lavelle & Co. Painting
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Reviewed in May 2014
I looked into Angie's list because I was having a difficult time finding anyone that would do repairs/painting at our house in Vt. There I found Ridge Top Painting and Carpentry. I called Jeff, who lived almost an hour from us, to give us an estimate and put us into his schedule. The work that...
Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry
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Reviewed in January 2014
Njofra provides high quality work at great price. Prompt, courteous , clean, on schedule, on budget. From rough-in to final carpentry and tile. Did for me 3 baths, kitchen and 2 rooms from gut to finish ~$40k in material alone. Highly reasonable labor. Managed sub-contractors without a...
Njofra Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Oliver came to our home to do a free estimate within just a day or so of using Home Advisor. His price was very reasonable. And he was able to start the project very quickly. He did a wonderful job with the vinyl siding installation. I highly recommend Oliver Druen Carpentry.
Oliver Druen Carpentry
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Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry

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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Customers say: Super punctual

"They did what they said they would . I had no problem with the quality and they did fine. They did my wall beautifully."

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Response time12 hrs

Response rate95%

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."

Response time1 day

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by82%of homeowners

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S.A.T. Handyman Services

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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Super responsible and reliable, great lawn and snow work."

Response time2 days

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Bowen Ridge Construction

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Serving Chester, 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!"

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Response time1 day

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Chester, 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

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I'm currently looking for some fill in work for this winter. I'm a very capable carpenter/painter. I have full time work Monday through Friday, but have some availability on weekends.

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Christopher's Handyman

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Serving Chester, 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."

+22

Response time9 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great worker and great to work with"

Response time50 mins

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Chester, 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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Serving Chester, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Brian is a true craftsman who went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that my remodeling project was completed on time and on budget. I refer him to family and friends."

Response time1 day

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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