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Avatar for Beaver's Building, Home Improvement & Repair LLC
Beaver's Building, Home Improvement & Repair LLC
4.6(
15
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Beaver’s Building and Construction did a wonderful job making repairs to our stair’s railing. Our stairs have a unique contemporary design, and they were able to adhere to that design while making the stairs safe. They were responsive at all times and thoughtful in how they approached the work. We appreciate them working on our home!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Modern Home Improvements, Corp.
4.9(
7
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We completely redid our bathroom which included changing the layout, a very complex redo of plumbing lines, new concrete bathroom floor and installation of everything new and shiny. Dave was able to turn around this scary project into a wonderfully crafted beautiful looking bathroom. He is a very super detail oriented passionate artist. The project also included demo and installation of new tiles for the passage outside the bathroom and a new sliding barn door. Unlike other contractors, we had complete freedom in selecting the materials. Dave helped us throughout this tedious process via video calls and texts. Dave also had brilliant ideas and always gave us varying cost effective options for even the tiniest details. He was very transparent and patient with us. Thanks Dave and modern home improvements for this wonderful experience."
Amazing Kitchen with upgrades
Kitchen Without upgrades
hardwood Flooring done right
after with new matching Floor
before without the upgrades

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bella Home Renovations, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Bella Home Renovations did a great job. John worked with our insurance company to get job done. We have used him for multiple jobs since then. Always happy with his craftsmanship."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Dragon Home Repair, LLC
4.2(
11
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys ripped me mid project! They began a project, and claimed they did not like my tone after we paid. It is been three weeks now kitchen, no food, no water, no anything!!! My tone? Dude you took over 14k from me? are you serious?! I am not a millionaire!!!!"
After work was completed
During the Replacement
Before the repair
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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JJP CONSTRUCTION NJ LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Jose to assemble a bed frame and was very happy with the experience. He was punctual, sincere, and flexible in coordinating the timing. The assembly was done efficiently and with great attention to detail. He was also very personable, which made the whole process easy and pleasant. I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable help with home projects."
Framing houses
Framing houses
Framing houses
Decks
Decks

+26

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Sentri Homes
New to Angi

Serving Short Hills, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Short Hills, NJ

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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