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Cahaba Building Group
5.0(
29
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake View, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike and his crew were a pleasure to work with. They were very professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure the process went smooth as possible and that our covered patio turned out exactly how we wanted it. They were very knowledgeable and paid close attention to detail to ensure everything was perfect and to our liking. We are planning to remodel more of our house in the future. We will be using Cahaba Building Group again because of how much we enjoyed working with them and how great of a job they performed. We highly recommend them to anyone who is wanting to remodel their home!"
Kitchen remodel
Remodeling - General Project
Rebuilding open air deck and replace lattice
 Bathroom remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+53

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pritchard Building Co.
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake View, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I have been working for my grandfather who builds custom homes and I have just started my own LLC and trying to get things going. I have my Alabama Home Builders License. I can do anything from small jobs like decks or replacing doors/ windows to big jobs like remodeling houses or building them from the ground up.

House Remodel
House Remodel
House Remodel
House Remodel
House Remodel

+4

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We Build it Construction LLC
5.0(
29
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lake View, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew did an amazing job replacing my driveway. At the consultation meeting as well as in the statement of work, Jose provided a detailed explanation of what the job would entail, the materials and processes that he would use, and addressed all of my concerns. He worked with me on pricing to fit my budget. Everything was completed quickly and efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, from the demo of the existing driveway to pressure washing the street to make sure no mess was left behind. Jose personally inspected the entire driveway, and stopped by a few times to ensure it was curing correctly. He is professional, courteous and personable, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone and would definitely reach out to him again for future projects."
Concrete Driveway Vestavia Hills
Concrete Driveway Vestavia Hills
Hoover Alabama Segmental Wall
Driveway Cullman Alabama
Vestavia Hills Segmental Wall

+63

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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. 

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. 

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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