"Exceptionally Professional. Was an exceptional "conductor" in the process between sub contractors during the process. Master Bathroom addition (96sq ft) turned out to be the showcase of our home. Took our ideas and suggestions and made it a personal masterpiece. Thanks to Aaron Schwarder."
"I highly recommend Valentine and Blade. Jake responded quickly and showed up when he said he would, and that's hard to find with contractors. He was professional and did a good job explaining my options. I'm already talking to him about my next project."
"Keith and his crew did a great job redoing my 10' x 35' deck. They answered my questions about materials and techniques. The original deck was carpet on plywood boards, which were rotting. I chose to redo the flooring with redwood planks to avoid retaining moisture. Support joists were insulated with waterproofing tape and railing posts were raised on metal brackets, as some post bases were rotting. The planks were painted with a non-slip texture and the railings to match color. They also fixed a rotting section of roof above the deck. Overall they finished in reasonable time and cost."
"I have used this company for several projects. Not only did they do excellent work. They did it in a timely manner, very reasonable and Jamie Ferguson was so professional and kind. No need to look any further. You will be in great hands."
"We have used John and his crew for years from large roofing projects to small cabinet modifications. We have always found them to be honest and fair. Would highly recommend them!"
"This company was sent to us via our home warranty company. It did take several days before they came but one they did, I had electric in minutes. They found a GFI outlet that I had no idea existed, reset it and everything worked. I was very pleased."
"This Technician came out after hours and stayed until the problem was completely solved. It didn't take him long however it was very stressful to not have any electricity in the Winter. So the fact that he was willing to come out so late at night was truly Helpful."
"Everything was awesome. Steven was very friendly, fair, and honest. I will definitely recommend him to friends and have him work on my property again."
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
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.
The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:
Add insulation: $1 per square foot
Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot
Add window: $450–$2,000 per window
Add outlets: $75–$500
Add garage door: $250–$11,200
Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot
Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000
Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.
Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.
Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.
The Clarkdale, AZ homeowners’ guide to contractor services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Need to run electricity to your basement? Learn about the cost to install an outlet in an unfinished basement and what factors affect your project cost.
When you’re tackling a project or hiring a contractor, it’s helpful to know key carpentry terms. From end grain to dovetail joints, here’s a complete list.
House framing is one of the first parts of building a home. To do this, you’ll want to hire a rough or unfinished carpenter. Using this guide, you’ll know what questions to ask and where to look for your house framing contractor.
