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Handyman Connection of South Shore
4.2(
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Glenn was a pleasure to work with and Dan the owner could not have been more helpful with planning. The new porch, windows and doors look great as does the door that Glenn also installed."
hutch addition
Kitchen Cabinet / Floor remodel
Kitchen floor remodel
Tile work
bathroom remodel

+41

Response time1 day
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Alliance Home Improvement Inc
4.8(
210
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The windows were replaced in 1 day. Everything went well except one big problem. The picture window had a blemish about 2 x 3 inches. The UV coating had been scratched off during shipping. I called Sergiy and he came and checked it out the next morning. He then ordered a new window. A couple of weeks later his installers came out to replace the window. All of the windows have held up well in the 18 months since they've been put in. No problems. Would certainly hire again."
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+54

Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Colonial Restorations
4.5(
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

"I cannot speak highly enough of Tom and Brad Green of Colonial Restorations. We have lived in our antique house for 16 years now, and like most old homes, some of its previous repairs were good, some not so good. Tom Green worked on this house for its previous owners, and his work was, by far, the best in the house. So, we continued to use Colonial - Tom, then Tom and Brad - as we learned the ropes about caring for an old house - our first house, old or new. Over the years, they have replaced sills and posts and beams, and rebuilt parts of our loose stone foundation. Most recently, they replaced the last original posts in our basement, (one of which was a tree trunk still with bark on it), including pouring new custom footings, in advance of our finally cementing the dirt floor. The work here is never easy - nothing is level, nothing is square - but the Greens' end result has always been beautiful - strong and made to last. Their prices are fair and without hidden costs....maybe not the lowest bid you might get, but you know it's a real bid that they will stand behind. They triage projects for us, giving us an idea of what other items will likely need attention in the next few years. We're not done with this house yet....we've never won the lottery, and there's always another repair..... and plan to use them again soon. I feel confident knowing that the next owners of this house, whoever they might be, will see the quality of the work and know that we cared enough to have the right people help us with the ongoing repair and maintenance of a 275+ year old house. I am a real person, a real customer, with no ties to the company, and was more than happy to write this review."
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Barn Roof Replacement
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Facelifters
4.5(
31
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contacted Home Facelifters to remove a small concrete barrier from my garage, to repair the porch at the end of my house that was developing cracks and holes around the foundation, and to perform a couple of handyman tasks (replace a doorknob and replace smoke detectors). Joe replied to my inquiry and came out to give me an estimate within a couple of days of when I contacted him. When he and his crew started working on the porch repair they found that the problems were much more extensive than originally anticipated. The porch was actually pulling away from the house, and as the crew started to work on the porch they found a couple of large cracks running the length of the foundation under the floor of the porch, making it unsafe. It was clear to all of us that the porch would have to be replaced. Joe quickly came up with some estimates and found a solution to retain the roof over one end of the porch. He proposed replacing the porch with a new deck. The crew supported the roof on the side of the porch and removed the underlying porch and the concrete slabs. They dug holes for new piers and footing and poured concrete. It was also discovered there was some old (not active) termite damage on the lower side of the house where the new deck would be attached (this was damage that was treated when I bought the house 16 years ago so it was no longer active but the bottom portion of part of that side of the house had to be repaired and reshingled). During the entire process Joe was great about communicating the latest set-back and keeping me up to date on additional expenses. In the end the crew built a beautiful new deck with railings up to code. The job was much more complicated than what I originally anticipated and ended up being more expensive but was necessary. I may have been able to get the work done elsewhere for slightly less money but I do not know that I would have received the same quality craftsmanship. Joe and his assistant were great to work with throughout the process. They communicated clearly about when they were going to show up and about the progress of the work. They worked long days, often after dark, in freezing cold weather but finished most of the work as quickly as possible. There are still a couple of things left to be done (painting and building stairs to the deck) but those things have to wait until warmer weather. This is the second time I have used Home Facelifters for a major project at my home, and I highly recommend them."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rogerson HIC
5.0(
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything came out beautifully. The front steps are so beautiful and I really didn’t know what I wanted and Mark and his crew were so creative and it turned out to be exactly what I wanted. 2 new vanities and toilets.....new floors in bath and entr"
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+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brodowski Home Improvements
4.8(
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"Fantastic! Dave Brodowski and his crew were professional and friendly. They worked long hours to get the work done. Dave and his crew removed the old shingles, placed a coating on the bare roof, and put down new shingles. They cleaned up multiple times each day. They used a remote cart with an extendable slide. Dave let us know about any issues with the bare roof. The new roof looks fantastic! I would recommend them to anyone."
Reframed and decked
New EPDM rubber roof
Meadow st, Longmeadow. MA
Amherst St, Springfield, MA
Hilton St, Chicopee, MA

+8

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Vista Home Improvement
4.3(
419
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes the work was done. The two guys that came put in 7 windows and two big bay windows in one day. They did not even taken a break. They cleaned up the small pieces of scrap. Then one week later they came back and put in two new doors with the same professionalism when they did my doors."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bart's Floor & Tile
5.0(
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were extremely professional leaving the work area at the end of the day cleaner than when they started. He was extremely patient with installing the backsplash making it perfectly straight even around windows and corners. Pricing was extremely reasonable and I’m planning on hiring them for fireplace tiles and basement flooring."
Tile fireplace
Backsplash
Master Bathroom
Ceramic Tile Project
Hardwood/laminate

+51

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Empire Company
4.9(
100
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Serving South Hadley, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"High recommendations for all aspects of job (complete priming, scraping, wood replacement, painting, repair of exterior of house). The house had not been painted in a long time and it showed it. Bruno, the owner and sometimes crew member, gave a knowledgable assessment of what needed to be done in a walk-around inspection. He wrote out what he would do in a clear contract/proposal and stuck to the contract even though a lot of surprises showed up during the preparation process. The job was complicated by bad weather and rain but it never hindered the process or progress of the job. We also had not made a decision about the final color until the painting began. We never felt pressured to make a decision even when we had changed our minds from our first proposal - multiple colors rather than one. The crew was hard-working, friendly, professional, efficient. They didn't make us feel in the way or uncomfortable doing our activities while they were hard at work. Tireless workers. The price was fair and competitive. When asked, we have told our friends the price and they always said that they thought it would have been more. Excellent materials were used for the project. We have had the house painted before and the Empire Company performed many steps, especially in prep work, that had never been done to or considered for our house before. HIGH recommendation. No reservations."
Painting - Exterior Project
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Carpentry - replaced back door, clap boards, nailed loosing clapboards, scrape, caulking, full oil based primer and 2 coats of high quality paint.
Wallpaper and glue removed, patched walls and trim, full primer and two coats of finish walls, ceilings and trim
Exterior home restoration

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings installation and replacement projects in South Hadley, MA

Pressure-treated lumber is the most inexpensive deck railing material. It's a cost-effective option that offers a good balance of durability and affordability for budget-conscious homeowners. Pressure-treated wood meets essential safety standards while keeping upfront costs low. In contrast, vinyl, polyurethane, and composite materials tend to be more expensive but offer additional aesthetic and maintenance benefits.

To calculate how much deck railing you need, measure the length of all the edges of your deck where railings are required (excluding any openings or areas bordered by the house). Since precise measurements are crucial, it's a good idea to hire a professional. Contractors have the expertise to accurately measure and install your deck railings.

In most cases, safety standards require railings on steps with more than four risers, steps wider than 44 inches, and decks over 30 inches high, measured from the next level down.

Railings should also be between 34 and 38 inches tall. Regulations can vary based on your location, so it's important to check your local building codes or consult a local contractor. There are also rules about the size of the gaps between pickets and between the bottom of the railing and the deck.

Before installing a railing on your front porch, you'll need to check local permitting requirements. Local building authorities may have specific codes that require a permit—or, in some cases, no permit at all. Reviewing your city's guidelines and consulting a qualified professional will help ensure your project meets all legal and safety standards, preventing any unexpected issues during inspections.

Deciding whether to repair or replace your deck railings depends on the extent of the damage and whether you can match new materials to the old ones. If you have minor issues, repair might be an option. However, when it's challenging to match existing materials, replacing the railings can give your deck a fresh start and reset its lifespan. A decking expert can assess your railings and recommend the best course of action to improve safety and maintain a cohesive look.

The South Hadley, MA homeowners’ guide to wood stairs and railings installations and replacements

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