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"To whom it may concern I was very pleased with Eli‘s work. He did an excellent job on my garage ceiling repair. I will definitely recommend him and hire him again. The most important thing that I like about him, he took his time to make sure the job was done, right"

Delorse B on April 2025

We specialize in very Clean and trustworthy work. Customer’s satisfaction always comes first! With God All things are Possible.

"To whom it may concern I was very pleased with Eli‘s work. He did an excellent job on my garage ceiling repair. I will definitely recommend him and hire him again. The most important thing that I like about him, he took his time to make sure the job was done, right"

Delorse B on April 2025


"Great! Enjoyed working with Mike and his crew. The completed project is amazing and I confidently recommend Cahaba Building Group."

S D on May 2025

Owner operated new construction and remodeling business. My family has been in the construction business since 1994. We believe in doing a job right the first time. We pride ourselves in making the customers vision come to life.

"Great! Enjoyed working with Mike and his crew. The completed project is amazing and I confidently recommend Cahaba Building Group."

S D on May 2025


Elite Painting & Drywall, LLC

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Elite Painting & Drywall, LLC

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3 years of experience
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With over 5 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Elite Painting & Drywall LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

With over 5 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Elite Painting & Drywall LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!


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Ant's Lawn Care

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Ant's Lawn Care

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4 years of experience

We’re a veteran owned, overall handyman business dedicated to giving the best work to our customers at a reasonable price. We believe in hard work for an honest living and we know that gratitude and integrity go a long way. Our customers can trust in us to do the job right, 100 percent of the time. We take pride in our work and care in knowing that we’ve satisfied our customers needs.

"Anthony cleaned the gutters and downspouts and sent photos after the work was completed all for a very reasonable price."

Robert C on August 2024

We’re a veteran owned, overall handyman business dedicated to giving the best work to our customers at a reasonable price. We believe in hard work for an honest living and we know that gratitude and integrity go a long way. Our customers can trust in us to do the job right, 100 percent of the time. We take pride in our work and care in knowing that we’ve satisfied our customers needs.

"Anthony cleaned the gutters and downspouts and sent photos after the work was completed all for a very reasonable price."

Robert C on August 2024


Ledezma Painting

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Ledezma Painting

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7 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Fidi on June 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Fidi on June 2021


Martin Customs, LLC

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Martin Customs, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

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!

"Very professional, on time, There were some other things that needed to be fixed and they took care of that with no charge. They were phenomenal."

Denise X on June 2021

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!

"Very professional, on time, There were some other things that needed to be fixed and they took care of that with no charge. They were phenomenal."

Denise X on June 2021


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Home Maintenance Associates, Inc.

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Home Maintenance Associates, Inc.

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53 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

One of our Specialties is whole bath renovations and custom showers. Check out our bathroom galleries on our website. In edition to renovations of all types we are an approved claim service provider for flood, wind, fire and water damage. Serving the Birmingham area for over 34 years. We have maintained an A plus rating with the BBB for the entirety of that time. We also build decks and screen rooms. We specialize in all types of home remodeling. Call us for all Interior renovations from the front door to the back. We can get you ready for market or just give your home a fresh look. Call us today for all your renovation needs.

One of our Specialties is whole bath renovations and custom showers. Check out our bathroom galleries on our website. In edition to renovations of all types we are an approved claim service provider for flood, wind, fire and water damage. Serving the Birmingham area for over 34 years. We have maintained an A plus rating with the BBB for the entirety of that time. We also build decks and screen rooms. We specialize in all types of home remodeling. Call us for all Interior renovations from the front door to the back. We can get you ready for market or just give your home a fresh look. Call us today for all your renovation needs.


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Closet Factory

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Closet Factory

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17 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Closet Factory is 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 Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Rhonda and her team did a great job designing some unique cabinet needs/closet needs we had. Cabinets turned out great and installation went smoothly."

E O on October 2025

Closet Factory is 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 Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Rhonda and her team did a great job designing some unique cabinet needs/closet needs we had. Cabinets turned out great and installation went smoothly."

E O on October 2025


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Handyman Express

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Handyman Express

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
276 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right, plus we put love in every job. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Did great easy to work with"

Tina L on July 2024

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right, plus we put love in every job. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Did great easy to work with"

Tina L on July 2024


"Matt and Courtney did an Outstanding Job on my mailbox sign and new door knob installations. They are very professional and very nice people. I will definitely hire them again for my future home projects."

Pamela J on October 2025

Looking for top-notch handyman services in Alabama? Look no further than C&M Home Repair Service. Our skilled team is dedicated to providing exceptional results for all your home repair needs. Contact us today for a flawless finish that will transform your space.

"Matt and Courtney did an Outstanding Job on my mailbox sign and new door knob installations. They are very professional and very nice people. I will definitely hire them again for my future home projects."

Pamela J on October 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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