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"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


Raeburn Renovation

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Raeburn Renovation

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Based in picturesque Dorset Vermont, Raeburn Renovation takes on everything from minor repairs to major remodels. With 25 years in the field and an unwavering commitment to quality, I can insure your next project is a success. I deal in renovations, restorations, repairs, remodeling, historic preservation, kitchens, baths, tile, painting, decks, fine cabinetry and custom furniture. That said a picture is worth a thousand words, so please click below to view a sampling of my portfolio. Contact me anytime. I look forward to discussing your needs in a helpful and knowledgeable manner.

"Raeburn Renovations is competent, professional, reliable. Furthermore, Nick kept me up to date and communicated with me regularly. I recommend him highly"

Barbara M H on August 2024

Based in picturesque Dorset Vermont, Raeburn Renovation takes on everything from minor repairs to major remodels. With 25 years in the field and an unwavering commitment to quality, I can insure your next project is a success. I deal in renovations, restorations, repairs, remodeling, historic preservation, kitchens, baths, tile, painting, decks, fine cabinetry and custom furniture. That said a picture is worth a thousand words, so please click below to view a sampling of my portfolio. Contact me anytime. I look forward to discussing your needs in a helpful and knowledgeable manner.

"Raeburn Renovations is competent, professional, reliable. Furthermore, Nick kept me up to date and communicated with me regularly. I recommend him highly"

Barbara M H on August 2024


Bowen Ridge Construction

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Bowen Ridge Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are a full service building and remodeling contractor. We have been in the construction industry for more than 20 years. We remodel all aspects of your home, Kitchens, Baths, living areas and so much more. We also will build new homes, decks, garages, and out buildings. Our ability to accurately price jobs, puts us in a league of our own. We have the Best People, Best Products, Best Results, Everytime. Come experience the differences.

"Joe and his team put a beautiful addition on to my house. He did a great job of communicating and worked with us on pricing throughout. I would recommend him without hesitation."

Jesse Y on May 2024

We are a full service building and remodeling contractor. We have been in the construction industry for more than 20 years. We remodel all aspects of your home, Kitchens, Baths, living areas and so much more. We also will build new homes, decks, garages, and out buildings. Our ability to accurately price jobs, puts us in a league of our own. We have the Best People, Best Products, Best Results, Everytime. Come experience the differences.

"Joe and his team put a beautiful addition on to my house. He did a great job of communicating and worked with us on pricing throughout. I would recommend him without hesitation."

Jesse Y on May 2024


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Keegan Burnham Construction

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Keegan Burnham Construction

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Super Service Award
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He was courteous, prompt and performed the repairs in a timing manner. Very satisfied with his work! I?d hire him again and highly recommend him!"

kim s on July 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He was courteous, prompt and performed the repairs in a timing manner. Very satisfied with his work! I?d hire him again and highly recommend him!"

kim s on July 2025


Green Mountain Design Build

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Green Mountain Design Build

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Our team has the experience in this industry, to make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was a wonderful and stress free project. Brad was on point, on time and on budget with the entire project. Great communication and super knowledgeable."

Dave Y on March 2025

Our team has the experience in this industry, to make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was a wonderful and stress free project. Brad was on point, on time and on budget with the entire project. Great communication and super knowledgeable."

Dave Y on March 2025


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ACG Construction Group LLC

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ACG Construction Group LLC

4.67(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

ACG Construction Group 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. With services to fit any budget.

"ACG did a brand new roof for me. Insurance gave me three weeks to get it finished and they completed it efficiently and well before the deadline. Very communicative, responsive & professional. Job looks great, absolutely would recommend using ACG. "

Evan R on November 2025

ACG Construction Group 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. With services to fit any budget.

"ACG did a brand new roof for me. Insurance gave me three weeks to get it finished and they completed it efficiently and well before the deadline. Very communicative, responsive & professional. Job looks great, absolutely would recommend using ACG. "

Evan R on November 2025


Calvary Custom Builders, LLC

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Calvary Custom Builders, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Calvary Custom Builders, LLC is proud to be a locally owned and operated company that serves Windham and Bennington Counties and the surrounding communities. From custom home building to remodels we will bring our years of experience to your project. We have built our business on providing 1st class craftsmanship at a fair price. Each project is unique so we will work with you on finding out what you are wanting to accomplish and making that dream become a reality. Our reputation has been built on being timely, tidy and making sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when we are done with the job. Let us show you why we are #1 in the area. Get in touch to discuss your project today!

"Great, reliable, got the job done in a timely fashion and it looks fantastic. Very pleased!"

Lynne P on February 2016

Calvary Custom Builders, LLC is proud to be a locally owned and operated company that serves Windham and Bennington Counties and the surrounding communities. From custom home building to remodels we will bring our years of experience to your project. We have built our business on providing 1st class craftsmanship at a fair price. Each project is unique so we will work with you on finding out what you are wanting to accomplish and making that dream become a reality. Our reputation has been built on being timely, tidy and making sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when we are done with the job. Let us show you why we are #1 in the area. Get in touch to discuss your project today!

"Great, reliable, got the job done in a timely fashion and it looks fantastic. Very pleased!"

Lynne P on February 2016


Brown Dog Builders

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Brown Dog Builders

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Welcome to Brown Dog Builders! We are a custom home building and remodeling company focused on lifestyle upgrades to primary and second homes in southern Vermont. We take pride in the quality of our work and customer satisfaction. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"We hired Brian Spear to gut and renovate our coop at Birch Hill. Brian offered great insight with design concepts, took initiative and did an outstanding job on the project with the help of his intelligent, kind and skilled team that reflect his true intentions. Everything they did, they did well. The only improvement for all our sakes would have been to get a clear idea of overall cost in a contract but itâ  s clearly a hard time to do that with material costs, labor costs etc. We are in the home stretch now and have a short check list for Brian. He may not be back soon, but we know he will return when he can. Brian is a super guy and keeps on smiling. Thank you Brown Dog!"

Sarah E on September 2023

Welcome to Brown Dog Builders! We are a custom home building and remodeling company focused on lifestyle upgrades to primary and second homes in southern Vermont. We take pride in the quality of our work and customer satisfaction. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"We hired Brian Spear to gut and renovate our coop at Birch Hill. Brian offered great insight with design concepts, took initiative and did an outstanding job on the project with the help of his intelligent, kind and skilled team that reflect his true intentions. Everything they did, they did well. The only improvement for all our sakes would have been to get a clear idea of overall cost in a contract but itâ  s clearly a hard time to do that with material costs, labor costs etc. We are in the home stretch now and have a short check list for Brian. He may not be back soon, but we know he will return when he can. Brian is a super guy and keeps on smiling. Thank you Brown Dog!"

Sarah E on September 2023


Maverick Construction, LLC

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Maverick Construction, LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 8 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything in the realm of general contracting. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Maverick Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Bored."

Solange D on May 2019

With over 8 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything in the realm of general contracting. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Maverick Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Bored."

Solange D on May 2019


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Signature builds

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Signature builds

5.00(
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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He was prompt and got the work done quickly."

Denette A on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He was prompt and got the work done quickly."

Denette A on November 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

DIY is possible, but professional construction ensures structural integrity and proper anchoring.

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