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Q: How do you know if a wall is load-bearing?

• <div><p>The easiest way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/load-bearing-wall.htm">tell if a wall is load bearing</a> is to check if it&rsquo;s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don&rsquo;t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you&rsquo;re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.</p></div>

Q: Can you do a bump out for a closet installation?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-bump-out-addition.htm">Bump-out additions</a> can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you&rsquo;re just looking to increase the space a little&mdash;not renovate the entire closet space. </p></div>

Q: Do joists sit on beams?

• <div><p>Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don&rsquo;t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you&rsquo;ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.</p></div>

Q: Do bow windows need support?

• <div><p>Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you&rsquo;ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.</p></div>

Q: How is a wood carport professionally built?

• <div><p>Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.</p></div>

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Last update on August 26, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Hired him for some small projects and plumbing . He came on time, got the job done fast and was very helpful.Would recommend!!
Valley Fixer
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Reviewed in August 2025
The fence hasn't been installed yet. The representative of this company was through, and professional and.
Ergeon
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Reviewed in June 2025
I had them pour a 12×20-foot front porch for me. He was fast and professional and it turned out beautifully. Over a year later, the porch doesn't have any cracks.
MCKNIGHT CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Needed quick-turn work done to get a bathroom into shape in a new rental: sink plumbing, shower drain strainer install, cabinet work. Ian worked with the property management company to provide an estimate, get the work done in the time needed, and sent pictures and videos upon completion. Would...
PREMIER VISION RENOVATIONS LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Bobby has done several jobs for us and we will go with him for all our concrete and brick needs. Bobby and his team created a beautiful extension on our drive way and Bobby created a pad footing for our loft project. He's knowledgeable, fast and fairly priced. Highly recommend him!!
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Reviewed in June 2024
**Review of Leverage Through Quality Construction's Paver Project:** We recently hired Leverage Through Quality Construction for a backyard paver project, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, their professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional. They...
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Reviewed in December 2023
I needed a price quote (and potential follow-on work) for replacing a fence in Oxnard, California. The fence was blown over by the heavy winds of 19 November 2023 in Oxnard. I requested quotes from several different fence contractors. The price quote from Ergeon Fence (with related project...
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Reviewed in November 2023
We had an amazing experience working with Craig at Deluxe Landscaping. I knew I wanted my backyard landscaped but didn't know where to start. Craig came over and we discussed what I liked and didn't like. A few days later he came with drawings and a couple of different options. He knew exactly...
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Reviewed in May 2023
Andy does what he says he is going to do He is also very aware of what should be done in whatever situation he finds himself in I have employed him as a homeowner and a tenant. Unforeseen problems and substandard landlords don't bother him
Handy Andy & Sons - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in April 2023
This guy can do just about anything and he's a veteran. ++ He did paint, stucco and wood repairs on my building. Rebuilt my whole deck to code. He did my flooring and replaced all of my fixtures. Lights, fans and windows blinds. He was totally dependable, fair and a life saver. You cannot...
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Sentri Homes

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"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."

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"Josh is amazing! He was very helpful and skillful. We had many things that needed to be installed/repaired. He completed everything that we asked in a professional manner.
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"This was a fairly big project for us—adding a room and replacing the roof—but it went much better than expected. Ron handled coordination well and kept things moving even when small issues came up. The end result looks clean, solid, and well built."

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"I have use different company and this company is honest and extremely responsive, they take consideration my situation and job very quick. Customer service is good. Will recommend."

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"Splendidly! Robert Mejia is the most skilled, reliable, honest contractor builder I have ever encountered. We’ve owned three homes including one we built from the ground up. Robert is absolutely top notch. He is a gentleman and an artisan. If you’re looking for a contractor, your look is over!"

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"Demo-ed and replaced an exterior deck (approx 350 sq ft). The owner and his crew were simply outstanding in estimating, executing, cleaning-up aspects of this job. One is hard-put to assemble adequate adjectives to describe the quality of his work and the pleasure the whole family has experienced from his exceptional work and attitude. Bravo!"

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"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."

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Marshall Handyman Services

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"Excellent. He is professional, and finishes the job down to the last little detail to my complete satisfaction. I would definitely hire him again."

This awesome color was installed all through out the house 3 bed 2 bath.
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Western Pacific Roofing Corp

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In business since 1949

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"After the large windstorm we had here in Lancaster, CA my roof suffered some major wind damage. I called them and they set me up with someone to quote us for the job. The price seemed fair and once I had signed the contract they scheduled the repair for the end of the week. The work was done well, and the employees were very professional. I was pleased with their punctuality, and the fact that they cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend Western Pacific Roofing Corp. to all my friends and family. my rof."

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"AWD went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we needed. Their service was excellent. Their cabinets were made on time and of exceptional quality. I would recommend them to anyone."

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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