"Huge project. Easy to work with. Educated us during the process. Have used them several times & they will continue being our go-to contractor. Everything they do is done with excellence."
"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."
We are a general contracting company with 42 years in the trades, we pride ourselves on honesty and integrity and we treat every job like our own home.
"Hired Lucky’s Concrete for my sidewalk and they did such a spectacular job! They are very professional! I will definitely recommend them in the future. The work was done promptly, thoroughly, and the clean up was excellent."
"We asked Eddie and his assistant, Dylan, to arrive early in the morning. They arrived at 5 a.m. and it was perfect for our work schedule. They were professional, friendly and neat and orderly. All the work was finished before noon, which included two coats of paint. They did a great job and gave me all the leftover paint for my walls and trim. I would hire this company again and, in fact, have asked for a fee quote to have them paint my kitchen cabinets. Very professional company."
"Steven did an amazing job on my yard. He went above & beyond to make sure everything was done right. Very professional & a hard worker. Came out when I needed him to & did everything in a timely manner. I will definitely be using his services regularly!"
"Rodrigo and his crew did an amazing job and even finished earlier than expected. They were very courteous, prompt, and professional. Great communication and the electronic payment transaction was very easy."
"Ricardo Lizardi - 10 stars. He called within 10 min. of my ad and was at the job site to assess and give an estimate within 2 hours. Price was very fair for all the painting they did. Nice job. Even repainted the bathroom semi gloss, that had been mistakenly painted with latex by previous painter just days before. I was fortunate to be able to jump into an immediate opening to get new paint in my living, dining, 2nd bdrm, hall and 2 bathrooms in 2 days. I highly recommend Ricardo who is an experienced journeyman of construction and other aspects of home building & design. I will be hiring him again to replace countertops and to open up my Arizona Room with a whole new design. Thank you Ricardo, and Andy. I'm super satisfied. Regards, D.Peters"
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.
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.
You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.
For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors.
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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From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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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.