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Raeburn Renovation

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Raeburn Renovation

5.00(
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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


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TAB BUILDERS LLC

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TAB BUILDERS LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to TAB Builders LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"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."

Dave R on August 2025

Welcome to TAB Builders LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"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."

Dave R on August 2025


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Keegan Burnham Construction

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Keegan Burnham Construction

5.00(
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Approved Pro
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

5.00(
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Green Mountain Design Build

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
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

4.67(
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ACG Construction Group LLC

4.67(
6
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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

5.00(
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Calvary Custom Builders, LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
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(
2
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Approved Pro
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

4.25(
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Maverick Construction, LLC

4.25(
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Approved Pro
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

5.00(
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Signature builds

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
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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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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.

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