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Luckys concrete
4.8(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are a multitalented and gracious team of workers who are detail-oriented and adaptable to suit your needs. They did a beautiful job creating a concrete block wall for us and also helped with a variety of bathroom renovations, including plumbing, electrical work, and tiling, all at a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend them!"
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Form set
Slap addition
Sidewalk
Handymen Project

+97

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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HCP Restoration, LLC
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Condensate line was leaking in kitchen wall. Had to remove half of kitchen to get to problem. They found the leak, repaired, remediated and then restored! Kitchen is as good as new!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vortex Filtration Inc
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vortex Filtration Inc is a excellent company with vast experience & knowledge in conditioning potable well water. I recommend Vortex Filtration Inc to design build and install their patented Vortex water system to solved all well water conditioning issues. My client had a problem for over tens years prior to the installation of the Vortex system. Once installed, the well water in the holding tank was crystal clear. Thanks Vortex!"
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
J.G Home Remodeling and Renovations LLC
4.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portal, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He's been very professional, helpful in every way, and he's working it through as we go along with the project. He's the kind of person that will try to find a way to help the customer as much as possible. He's very helpful, supportive, and professional. I would highly recommend him for any remodeling project."
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Unfinished 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.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

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