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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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+4

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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