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Philip Home Improvements LLC
5.0(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"New floors, new sink, pantry shelves installed, microwave with built in range put in, some repairs to pipes and electric outlets. He did an awesome job. I’m very happy we connected through Angie’s"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
William Staniscia
4.2(
15
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bill Staniscia was responsive, professional, and performed quality work. He had to remove bushes and a cracked sidewalk. He is studded out the frame for the larger sidewalk to the house. He laid stone for the foundation and his son tamped it. Then they poured the cement. I love it!!. It is beautiful and makes the curb appeal better. Thank you, Bill!"
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
SHC Contracting
3.9(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

SHC Contracting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience of engineering unique solutions to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. If you are handy and just not sure where to start, we also provide consulting services. Please feel free to contact us today! Call us directly for a faster response.

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bond Home Remodeling
4.7(
71
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"The project went well. Mark Bond is a very knowledgeable and skillful craftsman and problem solver. He also is a cheerful "People Person" who cares for his clients and their projects. The project site was always left clean at the end of the day. His assistant was a hard worker."
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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HRL Roofing
5.0(
13
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

HRL is a local owner-operated business that has 25 years of experience in roofing, siding, windows, framing and carpentry. Our honesty, flexibility, and experienced employees provide customers with outstanding professional service. There are no sales pitches or gimmicks here at HRL. We have relied on word of mouth advertisement from our customers for the entirety of our companies existence.The Owner, Harry Laughlin, will be present on every job and will work with the homeowner hand in hand to insure 100% satisfaction. Harry and his team are the roofers that the highest rated companies in the area use to do their work. Harry has been receiving A plus ratings for the top roofing and framing companies for two and a half decades. Why hire others when you'll be getting HRL anyway?Give us a call to cut out the middle men and to receive the best price on the best quality job in the Tri state area.

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+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Montco Fence & Superior Structures LLC
4.6(
124
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They come out and provide estimate, on time, when work started they arrived later in the AM than expected but no specific time was set. They installed fence after I showed them where to install. Came home that night to a VERY crooked section of fence. I called they came out next day and fixed it. Installer was very nice."
6' High White Viking Scallop with New England Caps
5' High Viking Step With New England Caps
4' High White Spartan Straight With Gothic Caps
6' High White Lakeland with Gothic Caps
6' High White Lakeland with New England Caps and 1 Decsending Section

+23

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
4.8(
72
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"Mark was fantastic. We contacted him at Noon on Saturday and set up an appointment to go over everything that evening at 7 pm. We were able to discuss our credit and how much we want to spend on a mortgage with him and he was very honest with us in terms of what he could provide us with versus a conventional loan offered by a bank we previously went to. He advised us about what was in our best interest which may be to go with a conventional loan. My husband and I truly appreciated his honesty and interest in our home buying process. Should we need any further assistance in the future I would definitely contact Mark. I highly recommend speaking with him.
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Reichardt Remodeling
4.6(
83
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work, as always! This was the first she-shed on Dan's resume but I found out he will be doing a second one soon. Dan installed shiplap on all four walls and the ceiling and painted the walls (soft green) and ceiling (soft yellow). Tyles as usual also worked alongside his dad."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Reading, PA

Both steel and wood can last over 100 years with proper care. However, wood could rot or warp when exposed to moisture, whereas galvanized steel is rotproof, insect-proof, and much more fire-resistant. Steel is friendlier to the environment as it doesn’t require cutting down trees, and the frame can be recycled. The energy-efficiency rating of metal stud framing can be higher than conventional wood construction. Metal studs are easier and quicker to install.

Whether you’re using wood or metal stud framing, follow the “16 on center” rule, meaning you should have a stud every 16 inches. A 20-foot wall spans a total of 320 inches. This works out to 20 spans of 16 inches, plus one starting stud, for a total requirement of 21 studs to frame a 20-foot wall.

Drywall installation costs $1.15 to $2 per square foot on metal stud framing or $2,300 for an average 2,000-square-foot house. The total cost for metal framing and drywall ranges from $20 to $30 per linear foot. Metal frames often seem light, but they can be exceptionally strong once drywall or sheathing is attached.

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