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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ocean Seven Builders
4.6(
68
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The kitchen remodel with Ocean Seven Builders went smoother than we thought it would. Ron stayed involved throughout the process and kept us updated on progress. The quality of the cabinets and flooring is excellent, and the installation looks very precise. Overall, it was a solid experience with a good end result!"
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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
214
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I went with Expert Home Builders on a room addition. The big and expensive project and bog responsibility but I'm happy I hired this contractor. David and his team showed up on time and they were great from first day to end of this project. David was knowledgeable, honest and helpful. He informed me about working progress all the time and contacted me immediately if there was something important. His team worked hard, kept working area clean as possible, they were professional, friendly and quick also. The project was finished ahead of schedule and results are excellent. The quality of work is superb, overall experience excellent and price very acceptable. I would highly recommend Expert Home Builders to all people I know!"
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RCC handyman
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

We specialize in customer satisfaction. We think this is the most important aspect of the job. We aim to please during every project. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today. \n

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Repair & Remodel Experts
4.5(
15
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darnell is very professional. We have young children and I very much appreciated that he and his crew were on time everyday and cleaned up every day after they left. Communication was easy with both him and his wife who primarily does the scheduling. The price was outstanding and we would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a general contractor in our area.
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West Lancaster
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Manning's Handyman Services
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ridgecrest, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

My name is Arnold Manning. I have been in the construction field for a while. I have decided to going to business for myself and doing home repairs. My business is still fairly fresh. I still have to obtain more licensing for my company. I do have a business license and I do have general liability insurance for myself and my work. I'm a hard working individual and my work is goos Quality and I'm a very motivated individual.

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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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

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