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Bradford Contracting Company
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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"Any kind of construction is stressful. Matt, Dave, and Zac made the process easy and painless. Their professionalism and expertise was much appreciated. There was great communication during the whole process. My deck is beautiful and ready for Springtime. Thank you to the whole team for the great work you did. I will be contacting them soon to build a fence. I highly recommend them for your next project."
fencing
fencing
fencing
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Deck

+27

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hickman Handywork
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Repaired soffit around my house. Explained to me what the problem was and how he would repair it .Did good work very neat. He was on time. Whatever the job is If Thomas can do it I'm sure you will be satisfied."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
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STL Woodworking
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"STL Woodworking did a stellar job with my special order for a one-of-a-kind river wood table. I described what I had in mind in terms of wood, colors, and size, and the owner (Greg) crafted the most beautiful table made out of a beautiful piece of macacauba wood and paired with a gorgeous epoxy color and a perfect set of black metal table legs. Greg completed the project on schedule and delivered the piece himself. The table is stunning, so I rearranged my furniture to make it a centerpiece in my sitting area, and I use it daily as my desk working from home. It is truly a piece of functional art. I am so glad I went with STL Woodworking for this project."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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3D Custom Welding
4.6(
34
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Rich did a welding job for me on a metal chair. He was easy to talk to at the beginning and end of the job. While he had my chair, there was a delay in getting it done due to him not having the right tool with him. Once I told him that I was disappointed by the delay, he said that he misunderstood the time frame and then worked to make it right. So just make sure to be clear on the time expectation and you should be fine. Good handiwork!"
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House
Lake House

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
3.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

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Warranties offered

"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
556 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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