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Avatar for West Coast Carpenters, LLC
West Coast Carpenters, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Anchorage, AK and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"West Coast Carpenters did a great job on my cedar fence. Also put in a garage door and other miscellaneous tasks to complete a home remodel. Knew their craft, timely, neat, easy to work with and totally professional. I would hire them again for any kind of building project."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
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L P Services
4.6(
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Serving Anchorage, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I used them on 2 outside painting projects. They were experts in their field and performed the work very expediously, efficiently and professionally. Their bids were honored and well below other companies. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to my friends."
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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84th Street Construction
4.4(
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Serving Anchorage, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Ryan to do extensive work in our house. His team scraped and replaced popcorn ceilings in the whole house, remodeled a bathroom from the ground up, did some repair work in the attic and various and sundry small jobs. Not only was he there right on time and finished as scheduled, he excelled. I chose the floor for the bathroom and told him to choose the rest. He made a lovely elegant and practical bathroom and chose accessories and paint that brought out the colors in the floor and all complemented each other. It's truly beautiful and I am delighted with it! Everything looks absolutely wonderful. I would hire his team again in a heartbeat."
Living Room With A View
Finished Exterior
Front Door
Master Bath Jetted Tub
Master Bath Walk-in Shower

+25

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Renovations LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Anchorage, AK and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was performed on time & with the care & exceptional quality the I found unique & certainly appreciated. Plan to hire him for deck/fire pit and some roof repair this summer. Need a redo of kitchen next winter that I’m hoping Marlon will do"
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation

+37

Response time1 day
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AK Snowmass Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Anchorage, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He's really professional, one of the best work if ever experience, price is in good price range, good communication and he finishes the job in a good time frame."
Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Northern Horizon Property Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Anchorage, AK and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Northern Horizon Property Services is a licensed, bonded, and insured handyman and property repair company serving the Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage, and Southcentral Alaska. We're veteran-owned and built around one core focus: getting your property repaired right the first time.\nWe specialize in the repairs property owners and managers actually need — drywall, interior painting, fencing, flooring (LVP and tile), and general maintenance. We work regularly with property management companies and know how to coordinate efficiently with tenants, minimize disruption, and deliver work that holds up in Alaska's climate.\nNo overselling. No unnecessary upsells. Just honest estimates, reliable scheduling, and quality craftsmanship from a crew that shows up when we say we will. Alaska Contractor License #253784.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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