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

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul was great to work with. I had a vision and he built two beautiful pieces. I would highly recommend Paul for any project. Big or small. Thank you!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TAB BUILDERS LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Dover, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Tanner to build a small porch, replace some vinyl siding and do some other carpentry work. Tanner answered all my questions promptly and took the time to explain everything thoroughly . He showed up when he said he would, cleaned up the jobsite when he was finished and I was very happy with the quality of his work. I will definitely hire him again in the future."
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fitzpatrick Home Inspection
4.6(
27
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Serving Dover, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joe Fitzpatrick did an amazing job. The price was extremely reasonable. He refinished and repaired wood floors in three rooms. They look incredible now!"
wanescoting
wall repair and paint
deck repair
deck repair
pressure washing

+88

Response time11 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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The Handyman Company
4.9(
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Serving Dover, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is fantastic. They went above and beyond what was required for a small project that I didn't have the time to do myself. It's so difficult to find good people to do these jobs, so I was really grateful for the fast, reliable, and high quality service. I would hire them again in a heart beat. They got right back to me when I initially made the request for service, and even though they said they were busy, they went out of their way to accommodate my request in a short span of time. They also communicated consistently and reliably when I messaged them about the project. This company gets my highest endorsement."
Tear out and clean up debris
Taking out old cabinets
Tile installation
sheetrock/tile
Custom Cabinets

+68

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Serving Dover, 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."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allstate Quality Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving Dover, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Manny and his crew were phenomenal! Diagnosed our issue, quoted us and completed in just 2 days. The siding matches completely and looks fantastic. We recommend them first for any and all work on the house. We will be using them again for another roof we own!!"
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
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+3

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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