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Total Home Fencing & Decks
4.7(
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Serving Calera, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Mike White and his builders were absolutely wonderful. They were careful of my property, very professional, and at a great price. I love my new fence and would recommend this company to everyone I know. I couldn’t be happier."
Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ant's Lawn Care
5.0(
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Serving Calera, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony explained the entire experience to me being that I am women. He was professional and kind. I could not have chosen a better Pro if you are looking for gutter cleaning, fencing etc stop looking and book Anthony. Thank you for making my home amazing."
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One Story Residential Gutter/Roof Cleaning
One Story Residential Gutter/Roof Cleaning
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One Story Residential Gutter/Roof Cleaning

+26

Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&D Home Services LLC
4.8(
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Serving Calera, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bryon & Darren were easy to work with and displayed very good carpentry skills. They paid attention to detail and made sure I was satisfied with the completed project. I would certainly recommend them to anyone needing this type of work done. They were professional and stayed within the proposed budget."
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fence staining

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EPIC Home Services, LLC
4.0(
161
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Serving Calera, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent job around. Replaced bad and rotten siding, prepped and painted 100 yr old 2-story house. Paint work is the best I have ever seen and I have seen a lot in my 70 years."
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving Calera, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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"
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Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
493 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hammer & Saw
5.0(
6
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Serving Calera, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

Hammer and Saw is a custom residential remodeling firm serving the greater Birmingham area, focused on thoughtfully designed renovations that balance architecture, function, and craftsmanship. For nearly a decade, our team has worked alongside homeowners, designers, and architects to execute projects where details matter and process is paramount. With decades of collective experience in the construction industry, we’ve built this company around a simple principle: exceptional results come from disciplined planning, skilled execution, and clear communication.\n\nAs fully licensed Alabama homebuilders, we specialize in:\n\n-Architect-driven home additions\n-High-end kitchen renovations\n-Custom bathroom design and build-outs\n-Basement transformations and structural reconfigurations\n\nOur projects are approached as bespoke builds, not templates. Every space is carefully planned, coordinated, and executed with an emphasis on precision, material integrity, and long-term performance.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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.

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