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Avatar for Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an old, massive chimney built years ago with the wrong brick, it was crumbling off my house. Most chimney repair contractors were quoting me upwards of 30, 40, 50k. Justin worked with me to find a solution which would cost me less than half of that and still ensure the longevity and safety of my chimney/house. It took a while to get done, we had to wait for the right weather but the outcome was fantastic and working with Justin was an easy, smooth and enjoyable process."
Pool fence
Pool fence
Pool fence
Decks
Decks

+14

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Fairfax, 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."
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Siding removal
Siding removal
Road shoulder repair
Barn roof painting

+5

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northern Oakes Property Management LLC
4.4(
7
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Northern Oaks property management for several projects on our home. Dakota was knowledgeable took his time and even recommended somebody else for one project we had that he wasn’t comfortable doing. Really appreciated His knowledge and honesty would absolutely recommend Northern Oaks to any of my friends looking for stuff done around their homes."
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Handyman Services Project
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant

+38

Response time5 days
Response rate91%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.8(
30
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys did a remarkable job. They put in a full days work to make a pool deck that had long been neglected look like new again! I highly recommend them to anyone that needs power washing. They did not miss a spot! Really nice guys, hard workers, very respectful!"
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+6

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Exteriors & Renovations
4.4(
19
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny and his crew were on time they were print they had took off old roof put on a whole new roof in one day plus fixed my porch roof at no additional cost they cleaned up all the mess which was well done Manny had everything right in order from the dumpster being delivered to getting the shingles he kept me posted at all times he gave me a price and stuck with the price even when he did extra work on my porch roof Manny gave me a really great price and his work and workers were excellent thank u Manny ! Yur hard workers thank u again and thank u Angie !"
Another beautiful new standing seam metal
New standing seam metal
New standing seam metal
Another beautiful standing seam metal
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
108 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JNG Building Services
4.7(
7
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I can?t imagine how everyone here is saying that they listen. This was absolutely to our experience. On any given day we never knew who was going to show up and what work was being done even thought we multiple times said that the bathroom was the priority they kept working on the secondary project which was our basement. They damaged our sink counter top, screwed right through the bathroom wall and into our living room and stained the floor with completely mismatched stain. I would. It recommend for renovation work. They also left behind a large pile of debris we had to dispose of."
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+14

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DG Building
5.0(
2
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Dan did a fabulous job on our deck. He was very professional and responsive. He was easy to work with and had excellent ideas on how to handle our needs. We would hire him again in an instant."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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