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Got It Done Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakman, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with the work done, they basically had to come in and clean up the "mess" left from someone who previously started the work and didn't finish. Wonderful job, bathroom looks great. I would definitely hire this company for future projects."
Bathroom and 2 bedroom remodel
Bathroom tile job
New built porch
Kitchen renovations
Shingle roof

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dearman Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakman, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Dearman construction did not disappoint! Very punctual! By far the best customer service and their experience and knowledge of the job requested was outstanding, if you need ANYTHING done from roofing, decking to tile Dearman Construction are the people to go to! Would recommend this business to anyone looking for top notch contractors. Would refer these people to my own family!"
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New Deck
Stairs
New Deck
New deck

+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & C Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakman, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have used D&C Construction and Remodeling services for years! They have helped me with everything from flooring installation, wood deck work, replumbing my entire house, and installing new windows. Great service from great people. Use them for any job you need done big or small."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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. 

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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