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Avatar for Hickman Handywork
Hickman Handywork
4.7(
35
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Big Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Thomas showed up each day exactly on time. He was courteous and answered all of my questions. Tom took time explaining the damage that would need repairing and how he thought it should be done. His work is meticulous and his attention to detail refreshing. I'll upload pictures once the deck staining is complete, but I am very happy with the work."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
3.9(
244
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Big Cove, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a good job. I was just hoping it would stop my wood floors from creaking but they are worse. Overall believe the work done will be good for the house support though"
 Encapsulation 1
 Sealed Super Sump
 Sump amd liner
Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
564 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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