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Avatar for Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
5.0(
10
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Colchester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We found Vermonty by word of mouth and glad we listened. Outstanding demo job, clean, organized, and efficient. They worked smart and hard and handled a variety of obstacles in our old building, electrical, plumbing, and general construction related work. Would 10/10 recommend and hire again. Also- excellent communication throughout the job, young guys like this with old school work ethic and quality are hard to come by."
Diggin’
Siding removal
Siding removal
Road shoulder repair
Barn roof painting

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Martin James Wood & Stone Works
Martin James Wood & Stone Works
4.7(
17
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Colchester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Martin is an A class worker, competent, detail oriented, timely and neat. He did excellent work repairing the rotted fascia boards on my roof in 95° weather and even did more than I was expecting. You can't go wrong with Martin."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Tejada's Remodeling Inc
Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
32
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Closet - Build

Serving Colchester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
N. B. Construction
4.2(
9
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Colchester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"He did a great job and saved me $2000 from the other Quotes. He was also the only one that took the time to go up on the roof to check it out before he gave me the quote. I would rehire in the future. Also he charged me what he quoted me"
repairing rotten plywood
roof completed
smith job
smith remodel
smith remodel

+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Guayacan Home Improvement LLC
Guayacan Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Colchester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just want to give a big shoutout to [Company or person’s name] for the amazing job they did! They were super easy to work with—punctual, professional, and paid great attention to detail. The results honestly blew me away.🤗 I highly recommend them to any homeowner looking for quality work and a smooth experience. I’ll definitely be calling them again for future projects!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

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