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Exclusive Home Design
4.8(
45
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Serving Fort Mitchell, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon and Khalil are excellent contractors. They work hard, are professional, and are reasonably priced. They and their crew were respectful, tidy, and do great work. Their demo of the existing deck, in preparation for the new one, was outstanding. I look forward to hiring them again for future home projects, since they have the ability to do all types of construction and maintenance."
Bathroom renovation
This is the picture of the previous contractor drywall work before we came in and fixed everything
Bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation

+28

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Watkins Home Improvement
4.6(
36
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Serving Fort Mitchell, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I cannot say enough about the performance of this company. Everything we asked of them was completed to perfection! We had major problems with water damage on the roof, and flooring that needed to be leveled. They paid careful attention to my vision of a new gable and completed that beyond my expectations, and now my floor is also nice and level. My kitchen cabinets were painted beautifully. There were so many other repairs they took care of for us and all were performed with expert skill and care. Every quote was reasonably priced so we never felt the need to negotiate a lower quote. They always showed up on time, and put in a full days work everyday. After everything was completed and they had left, we would have never known we had work done. Everything was picked up and clean. They even ran a big magnet over the yard making sure nails and screws were not left behind from the roofing project. These are gentlemen, all four of them. Never heard cussing and there was not inappropriate behavior. They couldn’t tell me enough how much they appreciated our business, imagine that! Asked if I would use them again for work, “big or small”, ABSOLUTELY!! I have already asked them to please schedule a time to build a new dock for our lake and a back porch deck. Thank You, Thank You, Watkins Home Improvement for taking such excellent care of us in this world of cons and fraud."
Remodeling - General Project
General Remodeling Project
Luxurious pressure washing and painting
Same day installation
Kitchen renovation

+181

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
4.0(
243
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Serving Fort Mitchell, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The consultant was knowledgeable and honest. He told me that I didn't need his services for this project and recommended a different direction for the repairs. I noticed that his business card advertised other services, and I hired him to provide termite protection for both our buildings."
 Encapsulation 1
 Sealed Super Sump
 Sump amd liner
Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
460 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Southern Signature Solutions
5.0(
31
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Serving Fort Mitchell, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well and I could more please service. Working With Greg, Chauck and Cody is a real pleasure. They're attention to detail provided a great looking project. I most definitely hire them again for future project. It was excellence."
Panels going on
Team Effort
Chimney Flashing
Getting Close
Finished Product Rear

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Affordable Handyman Service
4.5(
143
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Serving Fort Mitchell, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received an email a few days later with the estimate for labor, which we were fine with. However, there was no information in the email about the hardware, so I replied with a request for that information. There was another back and forth while I tried to help her (his assistant, who is the one who sends his emails) understand that there had apparently been some snafu at the beginnng, on their part. She was extremely condescending, a poor communicator and, at the end of our conversation, downright rude! Next thing I know I receive an email "declining this job" and recommending Lowes. Lol. I know Jason is very busy and aren't we all! However, the person who acts as your liaison to your potential customers can make or break you and I believe she is costing him money! I hate to see our business relationship come to an end, particularly after sending him tens of thousands of dollars in referrals, but it is what it is."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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

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.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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