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A and J Installations

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A and J Installations

4.95(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience under our belt, we are your first choice for excellent customer satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated, and our professionals are always prompt, clean, and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Had a few small jobs & A& J was able to knock them out for us!"

Kym H on August 2025

With over 20 years of experience under our belt, we are your first choice for excellent customer satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated, and our professionals are always prompt, clean, and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Had a few small jobs & A& J was able to knock them out for us!"

Kym H on August 2025


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Malver LLC

5.00(
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Malver LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Since our founding in 2018, we have been dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients, consistently earning high praise for our results. We take a comprehensive approach and offer a wide range of services. Malver LLC ensures that tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time—from managing bureaucratic processes to coordinating subcontractor work. Contact us, and we’ll bring your vision to life. We specialize in a wide array of home improvement services, including painting, repairs, additions, deck installations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, as well as electrical and plumbing work. Our service areas include Anchorage, Palmer, Wasilla, Big Lake, and Girdwood. Malver LLC is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmans

"Gave an assessment, suggestions, didn’t mind shopping for missing parts to get the job done. Install kitchen sink and pipe."

Kathy K on December 2025

Since our founding in 2018, we have been dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients, consistently earning high praise for our results. We take a comprehensive approach and offer a wide range of services. Malver LLC ensures that tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time—from managing bureaucratic processes to coordinating subcontractor work. Contact us, and we’ll bring your vision to life. We specialize in a wide array of home improvement services, including painting, repairs, additions, deck installations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, as well as electrical and plumbing work. Our service areas include Anchorage, Palmer, Wasilla, Big Lake, and Girdwood. Malver LLC is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmans

"Gave an assessment, suggestions, didn’t mind shopping for missing parts to get the job done. Install kitchen sink and pipe."

Kathy K on December 2025


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Spartan Contracting

4.89(
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Spartan Contracting

4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Spartan Contracting is an Alaskan owned firm with over 100 years of combined experience in residential and commercial construction. We are a fully licensed, bonded, insured and residentially endorsed general contractor able to meet all your remodeling and new construction needs. We are also Municipality of Anchorage certified excavators and septic installers, providing exceptional value to our clients. From small remodels to full ground up construction, we have the experience and expertise to make your dreams a reality!

"Levi and his crew did an outstanding job refinishing our decks. Levi has excellent and prompt communication. Pricing was honest and straightforward. Would highly recommend Levi and I would hire again."

Ian G on September 2025

Spartan Contracting is an Alaskan owned firm with over 100 years of combined experience in residential and commercial construction. We are a fully licensed, bonded, insured and residentially endorsed general contractor able to meet all your remodeling and new construction needs. We are also Municipality of Anchorage certified excavators and septic installers, providing exceptional value to our clients. From small remodels to full ground up construction, we have the experience and expertise to make your dreams a reality!

"Levi and his crew did an outstanding job refinishing our decks. Levi has excellent and prompt communication. Pricing was honest and straightforward. Would highly recommend Levi and I would hire again."

Ian G on September 2025


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RMC Contracting

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RMC Contracting

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Outstanding work. He was very knowledgeable on what we needed done. Our bathroom came out very nice."

William B on August 2025

Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Outstanding work. He was very knowledgeable on what we needed done. Our bathroom came out very nice."

William B on August 2025


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Harris Contracting LLC

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Harris Contracting LLC

5.00(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"10/10 would recommend! Super responsive, worked us in right away, the work was OUTSTANDING! Will definitely use them again!"

Donnie H on March 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"10/10 would recommend! Super responsive, worked us in right away, the work was OUTSTANDING! Will definitely use them again!"

Donnie H on March 2025


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Elite Renovations LLC

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Elite Renovations LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The job done by this group of professionals was outstanding. The project was completed in two days. The leadership was great. I would highly recommend Marlon and his crew for your repair needs.

Jesse S on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The job done by this group of professionals was outstanding. The project was completed in two days. The leadership was great. I would highly recommend Marlon and his crew for your repair needs.

Jesse S on April 2025


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Work of Art Drywall and Construction

5.00(
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Work of Art Drywall and Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

Hello! John Wiggins, general contractor, work of art drywall and construction, living in anchorage Alaska.. some key things to know about me and my profile.. I am a professional, with 40 years experience.. I only do rapid, super clean, high quality work, all trades.. all my work accomplishes current industry standard, and meets or exceeds current Alaska building code.. no exceptions.. I am not a handyman.. I do not do handyman or “do-it-yourself” construction activities or quality of any kind, unless you want to pay a pro for handyman repairs… my time and recommendations are extremely experienced, well versed, insured, and valuable.. phone consultations are free.. job site visits outside of anchorage are refundable $55 fee if you contract me.. local site visits are free, unless your project requires extensive planning or permitting.. I am also willing to spend an hour with you sharing my extensive knowledge on any construction questions or issues for a $55 refundable fee.. my business invoices at $110 / hour.. remember if you ask for my services, please anticipate the experience and content of a master builder.. thank you.. John Wiggins

"Work of Art Drywall was a fantastic choice for our remodel project. Our home, a 1941 gem, needed a complete overhaul. John was a pleasure to work with and was able to break down the project into manageable phases. A remodel such as this can be somewhat overwhelming. He made the process manageable and we are now living in an amazing space!"

Stacy K on September 2025

Hello! John Wiggins, general contractor, work of art drywall and construction, living in anchorage Alaska.. some key things to know about me and my profile.. I am a professional, with 40 years experience.. I only do rapid, super clean, high quality work, all trades.. all my work accomplishes current industry standard, and meets or exceeds current Alaska building code.. no exceptions.. I am not a handyman.. I do not do handyman or “do-it-yourself” construction activities or quality of any kind, unless you want to pay a pro for handyman repairs… my time and recommendations are extremely experienced, well versed, insured, and valuable.. phone consultations are free.. job site visits outside of anchorage are refundable $55 fee if you contract me.. local site visits are free, unless your project requires extensive planning or permitting.. I am also willing to spend an hour with you sharing my extensive knowledge on any construction questions or issues for a $55 refundable fee.. my business invoices at $110 / hour.. remember if you ask for my services, please anticipate the experience and content of a master builder.. thank you.. John Wiggins

"Work of Art Drywall was a fantastic choice for our remodel project. Our home, a 1941 gem, needed a complete overhaul. John was a pleasure to work with and was able to break down the project into manageable phases. A remodel such as this can be somewhat overwhelming. He made the process manageable and we are now living in an amazing space!"

Stacy K on September 2025


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Top Tier Remodel

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Top Tier Remodel

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!


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Quality Restorations LLC

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Quality Restorations LLC

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20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Quality Restorations LLC has provided residents of Anchorage, Wasilla and Palmer with the best bathroom and kitchen designs and restorations since 2006. Quality Restorations LLC is fully licensed and insured. We offer written and verbal warranties on our work. You can be sure we will do the job right the first time. We will leave you with a lasting remodel or renovation you can count on and love! The plumbers, electricians, painters, and general contractors at Quality Restorations LLC have decades of experience. When it comes to bathroom and kitchen appliance installations we are the best in town. While we are knowledgeable about all aspects of bathroom renovations, we specialize in tub and shower conversions.

Quality Restorations LLC has provided residents of Anchorage, Wasilla and Palmer with the best bathroom and kitchen designs and restorations since 2006. Quality Restorations LLC is fully licensed and insured. We offer written and verbal warranties on our work. You can be sure we will do the job right the first time. We will leave you with a lasting remodel or renovation you can count on and love! The plumbers, electricians, painters, and general contractors at Quality Restorations LLC have decades of experience. When it comes to bathroom and kitchen appliance installations we are the best in town. While we are knowledgeable about all aspects of bathroom renovations, we specialize in tub and shower conversions.


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Maple Leaf Construction Inc.

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Maple Leaf Construction Inc.

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30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a 360 General Contractor and network solution provider for residential and commercial services. From Architectural , Engineering, 3D design, Green tech and smart tech and security to home remodeling and new construction with emergency service 24/7 makes us Alaska’s preferred construction company for 20 years and counting.

We are a 360 General Contractor and network solution provider for residential and commercial services. From Architectural , Engineering, 3D design, Green tech and smart tech and security to home remodeling and new construction with emergency service 24/7 makes us Alaska’s preferred construction company for 20 years and counting.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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