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Top-Rated Carpenters in Chelsea - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Rod's Deck Repairs
Rod's Deck Repairs
4.8(
97
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Chelsea, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would definitely hire this company again. Rod was courteous and diligent. He has a commitment to excellence. He did exactly what he said he was going to do. No one will beat his price. Give him a try. You will not be disappointed!"
Deck
steps
deck
Deck
Deck

+15

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Peoples Contracting
4.9(
38
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Chelsea, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scottie and his team were excellent! They stayed in budget and worked with us every step of the way. Scottie and his team replaced all of our vinyl siding with Hardie Board. They also upgraded all of our windows with Premium Argon filled windows and finished our back covered deck. Scottie has formed business relationships with building supply companies to ensure that you have maximum savings with your project; and even encouraged you to price shop. Hands down, utilizing his recommended suppliers saved us thousands of dollars. If you want quality work at a great price point, you won't be disappointed. Remember to be involved and communicate with Scottie. He is easy to talk with, so take time and be proactive. He will appreciate it and so will you."
Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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EPIC Home Services, LLC
4.1(
164
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Chelsea, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Alabama Porch + Patio LLC
Alabama Porch + Patio LLC
4.4(
24
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Chelsea, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Mark to build a screen porch with sunspace 3 season windows and it was a great decision. The craftsmanship is perfection. From the design to the build, we were truly impressed. It was a first class experience and good value for the money spent too!"
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+51

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Redline Home Services LLP
4.9(
15
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Chelsea, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience from start to finish! The fence looks amazing, the installation was quick and professional, and the crew did a fantastic job. Highly recommend them for quality work and great service!"
Appliance Install
Shower Upgrade
Toilet Replacement
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+12

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Carpentry FAQs, 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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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. 

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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