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Avatar for BLAKE'S CLEANCUT CARPENTRY
BLAKE'S CLEANCUT CARPENTRY
4.9(
14
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin did a great job mounting our t.v. And sound bar on the wall. He was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. We are very happy with his work."
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Remodel
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Atsalis Enterprises
5.0(
9
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lexi was professional and had great ideas. I was very happy with his work and will be using his company for future projects."
Deck renovation
Deck renovation
Deck renovation
Deck renovation
Deck renovation

+3

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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GrayBridge
5.0(
15
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joshua did an incredible job on our drywall project. He was so communicative, flexible with our schedule and did great work. We had an incredibly tight timeline and Joshua came in and saved the day for us. Can’t recommend him enough. "
Working on Deck
Finished Deck
Old Door
Progress Pic
Trim

+104

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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MTL Renovations
5.0(
5
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tyler was responsive, friendly, and answered all of my questions about the project. His work is great and his prices are very fair. I would absolutely hire him again for another project."
MTL
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Innovative Construction
4.2(
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This contractor DID NOT FINISH THE JOB and when I requested he leave the material needed to. finish he agreed but did not leave the materials. I learned, after hiring, the owner and crew drink at lunch and the electrician had to inform him that the bottom studs in my wall were not attached or ready for finishing. Ceiling seams are not finished properly. The area was not cleaned properly and I had to hire a professional to clean. The windows were not protected when they painted and the overspray coated my windows and had to be cleaned by me. He provided me with referrals and they were glowing. I don't know why he was unwilling to complete this room. "
Before
Deck Repair
Deck Repair
Before
MIDWAY

+6

Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Homeright Handyman Services
5.0(
5
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great experience, professional, timely, personable and skilled. Will definitely hire for my next project."
Third floor remodel.
Third floor remodel.
Third floor remodel.
Third floor remodel.
Third floor remodel.

+59

Response time2 days
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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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G.A. Doughty Construction
3.9(
14
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My job was extremely small, just repairing squirrel damage to the flashing around our chimney. They were extremely prompt in responding and did a great job for an extremely reasonable price. I am very appreciative."
Custom Kitchen
Response time2 days
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Scarborough, ME

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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