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Complete Restoration Services Inc
4.7(
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went great! Tony listened to our flooring needs, and then gave me the name of the contractor with the specialized machinery needed to complete my job. I really appreciated his honesty and helpfulness. When we purchase our next home, I will surely call Tony to help us with the remodel! Thank you!"
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+7

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Heartstrong Services
5.0(
26
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a mold and water issue under my 2,700 SqFt ranch home found by an HVAC contractor. I had both AFS and Crawlspace Dr provide quotes for identical repair and remediation. The only difference was a small difference in the thickness of the liner material. AFS was substantially higher and used very high pressure sales techniques. So I went with Crawlspace DR. They were timely every day and worked with the HVAC contractor to complete the total crawlspace repair. They dug a drainage system and installed two sump pumps prior to soda blasting the entire Crawlspace. The space was then encapsulated and dehumidifier installed with new electrical circuits and water alarms in the garage. I can't say enough about how they walked me through the whole process and accommodated my schedule for the repair. I would use them and recommend them any time."
Heartstrong Crawlspace
Heartstrong Services
Crawlspace Dehumifier
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Professional Leadership

+7

Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Beta Pro Services
5.0(
5
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely phenomenal! Luis and his crew were polite, honest, and professional. My husband and I have never experienced working with a contractor before, so we prayed for God to put the right people in our path, and He answered our prayers tremendously. We were clueless about materials and how much things should cost on average, but Luis guided us step-by-step. He and his crew built a second walk-in closet for our master bedroom. The work looks so professional, it looks as if the closet is a part of the house’s original design, very seamless! Part of our back porch was used for the space, and one of the living room windows had to be removed. We’re still in awe of how it looks like a window was never there! We plan on using BetaPro in the near future, and highly, HIGHLY recommend this business to anyone!!"
Electrical Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Tree Service Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Masonry Project

+43

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Matice Home Maintenance
3.8(
8
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I feel like I struck gold when I decided to use Matice Home Maintenance for a project involving siding repair and complete exterior painting. Unlike most contractors, Jerry (owner) replied to my initial inquiry promptly, and his communication throughout the process was timely. His "right hand man," Fred, was easy to work with, explained their work when I had questions, and kept the project on track from day one. If you're looking for skilled, courteous professionals whose charges are reasonable, I can't imagine a better contractor to put your trust in. Matice will be my go-to contractor for all my home maintenance and renovations in the future. Thank you, Jerry!"
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+34

Response rate91%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Ancient Path Handyman Services LLC
5.0(
47
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had several small projects to complete, including replacement/installation of a bathroom vent fan, replacement of a dryer vent hose and minor deck and fence repairs. Micah Douglas was responsive, knowledgeable and friendly. I am very happy with the quality of the work done and would hire him again."
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Demo of existing storm door and trim.
Enlarging Door Case Opening/Trim/Building Closet Shelving
Beginning to frame new clothesline posts.

+152

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brad Rogers Paint Contractors
4.5(
91
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Rogers and all of his crew were very professional, prompt and hard working from beginning to end.  They went well above & beyond what was expected, working late into the night and on the weekend in order to finish the job before our scheduled move date of November 15th.  Mr. Rogers and Wade, his foreman, made sure that all work was done properly. Many of the rooms required three coats of paint.  They did a superb job of cleaning up after the job was done, including vacuuming carpets and cleaning all of the hardwood floors with Murphy's Oil Soap.  This made our move-in prep much easier than it might otherwise have been.  If you want the job done right, Brad Rogers Paint Contractors is the company to call.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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T&H Handyman Services
5.0(
12
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jason and his crew were absolutely amazing! Went above and beyond and I have his contact info saved now in my phone for anything needed in the future! Excited to find a handyman like Jason and his crew!"
Tile in greystone
Built porch
Tile floor
Built porch
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pittner Services
4.9(
29
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Price was great, they showed up on time, finished the job right away, real professional. Cleaned right away and hauled all the trash away. The manager, Ken who came out during the estimate is really personable."
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+2

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CUSTOM HOME WOODWORKS
5.0(
5
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Great contractor. He's punctual, friendly, listened to what I needed. Everything Chad has done around my house has been top notch. He takes pride in his work, and goes above and beyond to create what I wanted, above standards of other contractors I have used."
SAFER PASSAGE 6x4 Deck Const.
DECK REPLACEMENT
DECK REPLACEMENT
DECK REPLACEMENT
DECK REPLACEMENT

+78

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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, 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. 

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.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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