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Haggerty Contracting, Inc.

2359 Georgia Shore Road
4.25(
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Haggerty Contracting, Inc.

2359 Georgia Shore Road
4.25(
15
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Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We would like to introduce you to Kyle Haggerty Contracting, Inc. We specialize in additions and remodels for kitchens, basements, and garages. Major remodeling, and New Homes.

"Kyle is very affable and approachable to work with. His crew worked diligently and cleaned up well from the roofing job. There was a callback issue but Kyle quickly returned to rectify the problem."

Paul D on June 2021

We would like to introduce you to Kyle Haggerty Contracting, Inc. We specialize in additions and remodels for kitchens, basements, and garages. Major remodeling, and New Homes.

"Kyle is very affable and approachable to work with. His crew worked diligently and cleaned up well from the roofing job. There was a callback issue but Kyle quickly returned to rectify the problem."

Paul D on June 2021


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Bow-Vin Enterprise, LLC

10 Maple Hill Road
5.00(
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Bow-Vin Enterprise, LLC

10 Maple Hill Road
5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Bow-Vin Enterprise LLC is committed to making our clients' dreams a reality 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.

"Reliable and knowledgeable"

Donna I on August 2021

Bow-Vin Enterprise LLC is committed to making our clients' dreams a reality 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.

"Reliable and knowledgeable"

Donna I on August 2021


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Damiani Construction LLC

2 Cross St
5.00(
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Damiani Construction LLC

2 Cross St
5.00(
1
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15 local quotes requested
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 offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He did a great job "

George N on August 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 offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He did a great job "

George N on August 2025


David Desroches Construction

2 Houlton Street
4.09(
55
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David Desroches Construction

2 Houlton Street
4.09(
55
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Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
45 years of experience

David Desroches Construction has been in business since 1980 and is an expert builder and craftsmen. We have over 30 years of experience and are owner operated. I do the work personally. Come to us for all of your remodel, renovation, addition, and home building needs. Call us today.

"David, did a good job completing what was asked. Reason for not five stars is clean up and took longer than expected which might not be fair waiting in siding."

James C on October 2024

David Desroches Construction has been in business since 1980 and is an expert builder and craftsmen. We have over 30 years of experience and are owner operated. I do the work personally. Come to us for all of your remodel, renovation, addition, and home building needs. Call us today.

"David, did a good job completing what was asked. Reason for not five stars is clean up and took longer than expected which might not be fair waiting in siding."

James C on October 2024


MKC Inc

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MKC Inc

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5 years of experience

If you want lower prices for a project around the house but still want the skill set that goes behind a great work ethic and solid craftsmanship, I’m your carpenter/roofer you’ve been looking for. Things are out of hand these days, I’d like to eliminate some of the financial burden to getting projects done around the house small to medium size. You buy the material we’ll discuss payment to me and I’ll even make the material list for you. I currently do work full time at Engelberth Construction Inc. but I can commit and dedicate my time to you whenever it calls for it.

If you want lower prices for a project around the house but still want the skill set that goes behind a great work ethic and solid craftsmanship, I’m your carpenter/roofer you’ve been looking for. Things are out of hand these days, I’d like to eliminate some of the financial burden to getting projects done around the house small to medium size. You buy the material we’ll discuss payment to me and I’ll even make the material list for you. I currently do work full time at Engelberth Construction Inc. but I can commit and dedicate my time to you whenever it calls for it.




SMT Customs

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SMT Customs

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Small local business with 35+ years experience in home building and wood working. Can build custom cabinetry and any project you need done involving building and home renovation. Fair prices and very detail oriented.

Small local business with 35+ years experience in home building and wood working. Can build custom cabinetry and any project you need done involving building and home renovation. Fair prices and very detail oriented.


Phillips Quartz and Cabinets LLC

327 Jay Rd
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Phillips Quartz and Cabinets LLC

327 Jay Rd
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Free onsite estimate

At Philips Quartz and Cabinets LLC, we provide kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We pride ourselves on a can-do attitude and a willingness to make customer's dreams into reality. We are a small, family, and locally owned business.

At Philips Quartz and Cabinets LLC, we provide kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We pride ourselves on a can-do attitude and a willingness to make customer's dreams into reality. We are a small, family, and locally owned business.


Northern Oakes Property Management LLC

785 Jacobs Road
3.67(
3
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Northern Oakes Property Management LLC

785 Jacobs Road
3.67(
3
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83 local quotes requested

Hi there! My name is Dakota, with Northern Oakes Property Management! I specialize in your general Property Maintenance duties. Deck Building, lawn care, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, welding, painting, carpentry, and more. I have 10 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial maintenance combined. (Angi asks that all service companies attest to their compliance with state and local licensing laws governing their trade(s). As of the above date, this company did not hold the Vermont Plumbing and Electrical Licenses and agreed not to solicit work governed by this credential from Angi consumers.) All electric work and plumbing work is performed by VT state licensed contractors.

"Dakota is not a licensed plumber or electrician. If he is doing that kind of work for you, his insurance will not over any accidents or injury."

Shawn B on October 2024

Hi there! My name is Dakota, with Northern Oakes Property Management! I specialize in your general Property Maintenance duties. Deck Building, lawn care, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, welding, painting, carpentry, and more. I have 10 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial maintenance combined. (Angi asks that all service companies attest to their compliance with state and local licensing laws governing their trade(s). As of the above date, this company did not hold the Vermont Plumbing and Electrical Licenses and agreed not to solicit work governed by this credential from Angi consumers.) All electric work and plumbing work is performed by VT state licensed contractors.

"Dakota is not a licensed plumber or electrician. If he is doing that kind of work for you, his insurance will not over any accidents or injury."

Shawn B on October 2024

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

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.

Any bowing in a basement wall signals an issue that needs to be addressed. However, bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches. That’s why it’s essential to call a pro as soon as you notice the bowing wall. The sooner you address the problem, the easier (and less expensive) it will be to repair.

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.

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