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Harris Contracting LLC
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, AK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Called Harris Roofing after the wind storm and was blown away with how quick they responded. Within 24 hours I had a repair done, a quote for a new roof and a contract sent to me. Fast forward 2 weeks later and he tore off and replaced my roof and only took about 1.5 days. Always kept me updated along the way and job site was always clean. Price was reasonable and didn't feel like I was being taken advantage of. Would recommend this roofing company to anyone for any roofing needs!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L P Services
4.6(
52
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, AK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent job by Luzberto with Junior as foreman. Good communication, fair price, excellent attention to detail! I certainly will hire them again. House is beautiful."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Rizer Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, AK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is trustworthy, honest, and easy to work with. He sends regular invoices. He can be reached by phone easily six days a week with questions. He provides good advice."
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Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wolf Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, AK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Wolf Maintenance is 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.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Arctic Septic and Restoration, LLC
4.8(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The gentlemen were very professional. They were able to give me some valuable information (1st time homeowner) while they were doing the repair. Their schedule was so flexible that I was and to get an appointment the same day I requested a quote. Most definitely will recommend there friendly and informative service to friends. Thank you!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WPS Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired WPS Construction for several projects including a bathroom remodel and building a large 60x20 floating floor. Walker has great attention for detail and I am very happy with how both turned out. I’ll continue to use WPS for future projects."
Response time1 hour
Response rate91%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

The cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

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. 

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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