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Avatar for Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
4.6(
476
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Had to reschedule my original appointment due to their late arrival for the first scheduled time. The office admin was helpful in taking care of that. Once they did arrive on a later date, the work was done quickly, efficiently and of high-quality. I will consider them for an additional project in the future."
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+350

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for HD Renovations
HD Renovations
4.7(
101
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dom and his crew were very professional and pleasant to deal with. Strong communication, swift responses throughout, stayed on track with deadlines, and very reliable. The work came out beautifully. I would 100% recommend and hire again for future work."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Bathroom renovation
Accessible shower two days
Complete demo of existing shower or bathtub area completed in two days.
Bathroom and kitchen remodel

+94

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Tito & Son Construction, LLC
Tito & Son Construction, LLC
4.9(
35
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+42

Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for JJP CONSTRUCTION  NJ LLC
JJP CONSTRUCTION NJ LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"José did a great job installing vinyl railings on my steps and I love his work. He was always on time, and very professional He completed the job very throughly. Also he made new stairs in my basement and he was very fair with his price. I would definitely hire him again for future projects "
Framing houses
Framing houses
Framing houses
Decks
Decks

+26

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Modern Home Improvements, Corp.
Modern Home Improvements, Corp.
4.9(
7
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Serving Summit, 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
Avatar for Dynamic Contracting & Development LLC
Dynamic Contracting & Development LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From beginning to end they were hands on. Project manager Valmir checked in regularly to make sure the job was being done right. His team was very professional and detailed oriented. Felt comfortable asking questions with the contractor to ensure the job was being done right and it was what we wanted done. I love my bathroom beautiful work. If I need anything other remodeling needs, I will call on this company and would recommend them to my family and friends."
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Studs and Insulation
Studs, Insulation and Vents

+4

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Summit, 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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